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  • Low cost ways of redecorating a semi-detached house

    My family and I are trying to save as much money as we can at the moment. What are some low-cost or no cost ways that we can redecorate our home? We have a two storey semi-detached house.

    Asked by Harry on 19th Aug 2020
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    Party wall repair

    An internal wall appears to have holes in it towards the top. Access is difficult because it's above the boiler in the cupboard under the stairs. Do I need to repair it?

    Asked by Jonathan on 28th May 2024
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    Garage floor replacement

    The garage floor is composed of block paving, would it be possible to install a concrete floor on top, or would they need lifting? Would a damp proof membrane be required?

    Asked by John on 14th Oct 2019
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    help with slow drains

    What causes slow drains? Is this a serious problem? How can I identify specifically what’s causing it in my case?

    Asked by Patrick on 10th Sep 2020
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    Blocked pipe in garden

    Recently I have changed my garage to a pottery and need waste drainage connected to the main I have checked the manhole and got some one with camera to check the pipe but they told me it is blocked by cement so is there any possibility to open a blocked pipe

    Asked by Zinat on 5th Sep 2023
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    Floor underlay for tiles

    Wanting to tiles the floor. Joist are done, is it better to lay down chipboard/osb/ply. have chip board on site and wondered whether this would work? I am wanting to lay tiles on the floor. What would you put on top of this board? I have heard of Hardie Packer? Also same question for the bathroom area where there's much more moisture. How thick is this layer including the board and anything else. This floor needs to be watertight please. Many thanks

    Asked by Fa on 28th Jan 2021
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    Electrical re wire

    How much should it cost to fully re wire a 2 bed bungalow approximately

    Asked by Nickie on 20th Sep 2022
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    Mounting a tv to a plastered wall

    Is it possible to mount a tv on to a plastered wall ?

    Asked by Stephen on 23rd May 2019
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    Plastering or skimming

    Hi just wondering what would you expect from a proficient plasterer . I mean if it’s skimming a hallway and parts of a kitchen what the process or right way to do it . Do you use bonding agents how do you prepare plaster before you do it ?

    Asked by Fari on 14th Jun 2022
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    Is sanitary sealant an acceptable alternative to glazing silicone for an internal window?

    Can I use sanitary sealant instead of glazing silicone for bedding an interior window’s pane of glass into it’s frame ? It seems to be a very similar product, ie flexible, waterproof, acetoxy, and I happen to have a tube left over from a recently fitted bathroom. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.

    Asked by Helen on 25th Nov 2020
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