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  • Installing staircase banisters

    We have just bought our first family home but the staircase is open on one side. Obviously this is unsafe so I want some sort of handrail/banister. How much will it cost to add a banister or handrail to the open ended staircase? Its 12 steps to the top. I'm not too fussed about the material, just need to know roughtly how much it would cost? How much would glass stair balustrade panels cost?

    Asked by Patrick on 31st Mar 2020
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    Police approved door locks

    What exactly is a police approved door lock?

    Asked by carole on 19th Apr 2022
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    Rendering on steel lintel

    If i fit a steel in above my window how do i go about rendering it so it matches the house? What can i use for the render to stick to? Thank you

    Asked by duncan on 16th Dec 2020
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    Mould on plaster boards

    Hi I've spotted mould on the plaster boards as the renovation is taking longer than expected. Will it's cause an issue later on an how should I deal with it? New plaster boards? My builder said it's nothing an just gave it a wipe down. Buy I'm spending soo much on renovating I don't really want anyone issues later on with mould growth. Thank you

    Asked by Lubina on 10th Mar 2025
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    Plastering under window sill

    Hi. Could I ask please. Our house was re plastered. New interior window sills (plastic) were fitted. I’m wondering if the plaster should go right up to the sill. Not only are there draughts the plaster doesn’t finish properly (in a straight line) but you can also see bare brick. I’m not sure if I’m just being picky or whether this is shoddy work.

    Asked by Clare on 13th Oct 2025
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    When can you walk on new turf?

    When is safe to let the kids use the new grass?

    Asked by Lou on 29th Aug 2025
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    Paint foaming problem

    Why does paint foaming occur? Is there any way I can manage this problem? What should I do? Thanks for your time and I look forward to your response.  

    Asked by Sharon on 2nd Mar 2021
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    What is the best adhesive for new floor tiles?

    Hi All, I have a ply lined bathroom floor and would like to know which adhesive would be best for porcelain floor tiles (600mm x 600mm). Does anyone have any suggestions? Currently, I have some leftover unibond ave a 20kg bag of unibond rapid set ceramic floor tile adhesive cement based left over from another.

    Asked by Simon on 7th Mar 2019
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    Detector Installation

    Good Afternoon I am a Landlord in Scotland. My smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors are all installed as per regulatory requirements with the recent addition of a hard-wired carbon monoxide detector. Whilst I understand the carbon monoxide detector is not required to be interlinked to the smoke / heat detectors, where it is possible to do so, would the recommendation be for these to be interlinked? The manufacturer, Aico, has confirmed they can indeed be interlinked however the Electrician who installed them has a different view. I would appreciate any advice you may be able to offer as I'd rather make the correct choice. Kind Regards Brad

    Asked by Brad on 8th Jan 2026
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    Ripped lining paper surface

    Hi, I have some rips in the lining paper in a house I've just moved into. It looks like these are from command strips stuck to the walls, so it's just ripped the surface of the lining paper off. I want to paint over these but because of the fluffy texture I'm not sure if the paint will stick. How would I fix the ripped patches? Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

    Asked by Oliver on 11th Mar 2025
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