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  • Ivy growing up tree trunk

    There's ivy growing up the trunk of my tree. Is it ok to leave it or should I get it removed? It stretches quite far up.

    Asked by Adam on 29th Nov 2022
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    Cement-free mortar

    Is cement-free mortar any good? I want a sustainable build but not at the expense of strength and durability.

    Asked by Harry on 12th Dec 2022
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    Diathonite job in north east

    Has anyone in the county durham/weardale area ever applied diathonite before? Thanks

    Asked by Lorraine on 3rd Jan 2023
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    Rewiring a vintage light fitting

    Does a vintage pendent light (art deco, I think) need rewiring to be fitted safely? What do I need do to make sure it works with modern wiring?

    Asked by Tushar on 22nd Jan 2023
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    Power to garage

    Hi, My garage has what appears to be a partially and likely badly completed electricity supply carried out by previous owner. There's a consumer unit with breakers fitted in the garage which is wired to several lights and plug sockets. I don't see any indication that this is connected to the house and so has no supply. There is an armoured cable coming from the consumer unit and out the garage roof. However, it goes back into the garage and is badly spliced to a old lawnmower cable. I think the intention by the previous owner was to plug this armoured cable into a socket in the kitchen to supply the garage. (Could be wrong but that's what it looks like.) What would be required to make this safe and functional? Thanks

    Asked by Chloe on 4th Nov 2024
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    How much to replace stopcock

    What should we expect to have this done by a pro?

    Asked by Jenny on 15th Mar 2026
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    Cavity tray over bay window

    We have recently had a bay window installed from a flat window our house is 9”solid brickwork since then it has rained in terrible they said it isn’t their problem we need a cavity wall tray why didn’t it rain in before the new bay window was installed then and can we put a cavity tray in a 9inch solid wall with no cavity? Over this bay window?

    Asked by Lindy on 26th Feb 2026
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    What insurance should my builder have?

    I'm comparing quotes for a loft conversion and one contractor hasn't mentioned insurance at all. What cover should I be asking about before I commit to anyone?

    Asked by angie on 22nd Apr 2026
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    Disrupted ditch work outside home

    There’s a ditch across the way from my home and someone used to come by and clear it out every so often. But suddenly it’s no longer happening. Do you know why this might be? Is it to do with council? Might it have something to do with covid and the disruption its caused to operations, etc.? What other reason might it be? 

    Asked by Charles on 25th Feb 2021
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    Best ceiling cladding for kitchens

    What's the best wood or wood-style ceiling cladding for kitchens?

    Asked by Jenny on 21st Mar 2023
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