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  • Durability and scratch-resistance of crushed/recycled glass worktops

    How long do crushed/recycled glass worktops tend to last? And are they durable and scratch-resistant?

    Asked by Luke on 9th Nov 2022
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    Cleaning top of wall cabinets in kitchen

    I've just moved into a rental flat and there's a layer of greasy dust on top of my kitchen wall cabinets. It's quite sticky and smears when I try to wipe it. What should I use to remove it? I don't want to risk damaging the cabinets.

    Asked by Simon on 19th Nov 2022
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    Ensuring my home is secure enough

    How do I know if my home is sufficiently secure?

    Asked by jonathan on 10th Nov 2022
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    Gurgling noise from drains

    A gurgling noise is coming from our kitchen sink after the water has drained away. Is this likely to be a blockage outside?

    Asked by Monika Lydia on 10th Dec 2022
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    Repairing damaged walnut veneer

    How do you repair damaged walnut veneer on a table? It's chipped away at one edge and is starting to lift.

    Asked by Kamil on 19th Jan 2023
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    Gap in plaster brick work exposed. Black with damp

    I have a gap in the plaster at the bottom of my interior living room wall. The bricks are black with damp. I need to treat them re mortar or plaster, I think. What tradesman would do this?

    Asked by Lewis on 20th Jun 2024
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    Measure boiler for extension

    How can I measure whether my boiler will be able to handle a house extension design?

    Asked by Robert on 3rd Nov 2020
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    Plastering over artex

    I had hall and landing artex skimmed October/November had the ceilings painted the plaster came away leaving the artex. It's now been skimmed again thus time over blue grit. I've now have two horizontal hairline cracks one going down into the wall about 12 inches either side. I felt at the ceiling it doesn't feel loose in anyway. Is this normal shrinkage any advice would be appreciated.

    Asked by Holly on 19th Mar 2021
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    replacement toilet

    I have a ground floor toilet that has not been used for many, many years I wish to now have a new toilet fitted, will it involve much work to connect it to the waste pipe as it has not been used for such a long time.

    Asked by Michelle on 3rd Oct 2023
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    Where to keep valuable items?

    Where are some good spots to keep important belongings when out and about? I have a small safe but there are plenty of valuable items that won’t fit with the items already present in the safe. Where could I hide objects to prevent them from being stolen?

    Asked by Joyce on 17th Sep 2020
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