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  • boiler not working same after installation of a combi boiler

    hi, had a boiler installed recently and as a result living room radiator is cold on the bottom and very hot at the top. installer thinks is because radiator has both pipes on the same side, one at the top and one at the bottom so he wants to replace pipe to put it on the opposite side of the rad. i dont think the problem is with the pipes been on the same side of the rad as it is been working fine till now. I am looking for a second opinion, need help please.

    Asked by Vanessa on 8th Mar 2021
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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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    Kitchen benchtops

    The edge of our new kitchen benchtop has "crimp" type marks along the edge of it. Any idea how this happened?

    Asked by Alison on 3rd Apr 2025
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    advice of painting over mould in a spare room

    If I have a surface that I’d like to paint over, can painting over mould kill it off or does it need to be fully removed before I move on to repainting my walls and ceiling? It's the spare room in question and mould has grown quite a lot. It looks awful and we’d like to get rid of it as soon as possible. I thought I would ask whether mould can simply be painted over and ‘suffocated’ if you’d like or do we need to get rid of it first? I’m planning to repaint these surfaces either way as they’re in need of an update.

    Asked by Abdul on 21st Aug 2020
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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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    How high can you build a wall between neighbours

    How high can a garden wall be between neighbours without planning permission? I'm replacing an old boundary and thinking about going a bit higher if I can

    Asked by Robert on 18th Dec 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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