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  • Shed preparation and paint

    Can I use Ronseal ultimate decking paint on my shed? I think it should be okay

    Asked by Ray on 4th Jul 2023
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    Radiator/boiler

    I've just had a new thermostat valve put on my radiator but when I turn the heating on the top of the radiator gets hot but the bottom stays cold, Also when I've got the heating turned off the screen on my vaillant boiler keeps flashing 0.7 is this normal

    Asked by Nicola on 30th Sep 2024
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    Can a freestanding dishwasher be housed in a kitchen cabinet in order to appear integrated?

    Can I place my freestanding dishwasher into a kitchen cabinet? I would like an integrated dishwasher but there is nothing wrong with the freestanding one I have.

    Asked by Dawn on 16th May 2025
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    Valspar or Dulux?

    Need to repaint a few rooms and trying to decide between Valspar and Dulux. Anyone used both and noticed any real difference?

    Asked by Lou on 7th Sep 2025
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    How can I make sure I don't set off false alarms?

    What steps can be taken to ensure that I don’t set off false alarms? It seems to happen a lot; a windy night alone can set the alarm off! Maybe I need a new one, what do you think?

    Asked by Adam on 24th Nov 2021
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    Airtightness of an old house

    Will improving the airtightness of an old house cause damp? We're trying to make our cold and draughty home warmer but we're worried about air flow and ventilation.

    Asked by Harry on 9th Mar 2023
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    Electric failsafe locks

    Do electric failsafe locks stay open or locked when there's a power cut?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 13th Feb 2023
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    Tell-tale signs of bats roosting in trees

    How can I tell if bats are roosting in my trees? I've seen a few bats around my trees but are there signs to look for that will tell me if they're roosting there?

    Asked by Kamil on 5th Feb 2023
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    Bonding tray sits too high for tiles

    I live in a terraced house 2nd house End house neighbour has just had a new roof with 25mm batons mine are 19 mm. The bonding tray in between sits on his batons therefore I have a drop, my tiles are now all risen up to sit on tray creating a v in 2nd row of tiles. He’s now plugged each gap in my tiles with mortar as refusing to correct problem. I didn’t agree to any changes to my roof during next doors new roofing process. Where do I stand as both being unreasonable.

    Asked by Claire on 31st May 2024
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    Cost to get rid of asbestos roof sheets?

    What price should I expect? Does anyone I hire need to have some sort of certificate?

    Asked by Jenny on 7th Aug 2025
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