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  • Changing colour tiles

    Hi are you allowed to change colour of roof tiles in your area ? My neighbour is getting a new roof at the front of the house but is going from the brown tiles to grey . As we are joint neighbours I think this will look and eyesight and not inkept with the rest of the area .many thanks Ann .

    Asked by Ann on 29th Sep 2022
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    Rustic grade vs. builder's grade

    What are rustic grade and builder's grade flooring? How do they differ?

    Asked by Greg on 18th Nov 2022
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    Cleaning chrome taps without scratching them

    How do I keep chrome taps shiny and free from limescale without scratching or damaging them?

    Asked by Michael on 5th Dec 2022
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    Which type of mouse trap works best?

    What type of mouse trap works the best? The type they run into or the snap action ones? It's for use in a basement.

    Asked by Bill on 4th Dec 2022
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    Drain lining fabrics for horse paddocks

    What landscaping fabric is best for use on a horse paddock to ensure it drains well and keeps weeds down? Someone mentioned a drain lining fabric we can use, but I've forgotten its name.

    Asked by Robert on 11th Dec 2022
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    Thermal render vs external wall insulation

    What's considered better for improving a home's efficiency rating, thermal render or external wall insulation that's rendered over?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 20th Dec 2022
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    New underfelt and carpet

    Why did the carpet fitters put wooden strips on top of the new underfelt and when I got new carpet and new underfelt have you to get the wood strips removed again when you get carpets again , I’m not sure what the wood strips was for and would it be easy to remove the carpet again , thanks Timmy

    Asked by Timothy on 9th Dec 2022
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    Sealing terracotta tiles

    Will sealing terracotta tiles make them darker?

    Asked by Lou on 16th Jan 2023
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    How many top coats do you need on a fibreglass roof

    About to tackle a small GRP roof and not sure if one top coat is enough or if I should be doing two. What’s the usual?

    Asked by Elly on 17th Sep 2025
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    How long does grout take to dry

    How long does it usually take to dry fully?

    Asked by Sharon on 22nd Oct 2025
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