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  • Frameless bifolds

    Do frameless bifolds need any extra requirements than normal bifolds? And how energy efficient and weatherproof are they?

    Asked by Julie on 18th Apr 2023
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    Level tiled bathroom wall for vinyl paper

    Hi - I want to vinyl paper my bathroom wall on top of the ceramic tiles. The tiles have big dips between the tiles (where the grout is the level is low). How would i best 'fill' the gaps in to have a smooth surface? Thanks so much

    Asked by Kirstie on 31st Aug 2023
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    Best roof sealant for leaks

    What am I looking for? It's only a small leak, but I want to sort it out

    Asked by Kamil on 26th Aug 2025
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    Trench for cable

    Hi we need to put a 16mm armoured voltage cable from. Our house to our detached garage! About 25 meters distance over our Drive . How deep should the trench be as I was told only 300 mm deep would be sufficient by a Solar company! This sound too shallow so I'm looking for advice.

    Asked by Donna on 20th Oct 2025
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    How to clean smoke damage on walls and ceiling

    Seems to be some yellowing and dark marks left after a small fire. Some areas look surface-level but others seem baked in, so what do I do here?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 17th Mar 2026
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    Sanding sheets for floor sanders

    How many sanding sheets am I likely to need when I hire a floor sanding machine to do a 3m x 4m room? We're intending to smooth the boards and remove the dark staining.

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 15th Mar 2023
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    Best way to cover oil-based undercoat in storage? 5L tin

    Tin lid is broken - best way to store/cover over oil-based undercoat? I do not want the paint skinning over or spoiling.

    Asked by Ben on 9th Jun 2025
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    How much does chimney scaffold cost?

    We need some repointing done on the chimney stack. The roofer mentioned he'd need scaffolding just for that section. What's a typical cost for a chimney only scaffold?

    Asked by Sharon on 26th Apr 2026
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    Guidance for PAT testing in Belfast

    I am a business owner from Belfast and I would like to have some PAT testing and any other appropriate electrical safety inspections performed in my factory. Do the same rules apply to Northern Ireland as to the rest of the UK regarding the likes of PAT and EICR tests/certificates? If not, what are the differences here that I should consider? As a business owner in Northern Ireland, are there any electrical safety tests in particular that I am legally obligated to have undertaken?

    Asked by asa on 9th Nov 2020
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    Solar panels stopped working

    My solar panels have stopped working. Why might this be? and how can i fix it? They're just completely dead.

    Asked by Carol on 9th Sep 2020
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