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  • Soft garden decking

    Hi, I have outdoor decking and some of the boards have become soft and feel like they're ready to give way, completely my fault as it hasn't been treated in years. What I want to know is, can it be saved with products like Ron seal wood rot hardener or will the boards need replacing.

    Asked by Iain on 3rd Apr 2025
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    Stone tiles for underfloor heating

    Are stone tiles safe to use on top of underfloor heating? Does it depend and if so, what should I consider to figure out whether it’s safe?

    Asked by duncan on 23rd Nov 2020
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    Large fireplace opening

    What can you do if a fireplace opening is too big? Is this easy to fix? How can you make a fireplace smaller? Cheers.

    Asked by Bill on 28th Jun 2021
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    Power drill guarantee

    I’d like to activate my guarantee for a power drill I have; what steps are involved in this? How can I go about it in the right way to get the best chances of receiving a new power drill?

    Asked by duncan on 1st Nov 2021
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    What's comfort glass?

    What is comfort glass? Is this different to double glazing?

    Asked by Carherine on 16th Mar 2023
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    Refinishing wood flooring tips

    How often should I have my wooden floor refinished? How can I tell if it needs to be refinished? Does this only apply to hardwood floors?

    Asked by Luke on 4th Feb 2021
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    Mildew and poor guttering

    How can I tell if signs of mildew are linked to poor guttering?  

    Asked by Lou on 17th Feb 2021
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    Will high petrol prices result in an increased trade cost?

    With high petrol prices, does this mean that tradespeople are increasing their prices in relation to the distance travelled to and from? And if not in most cases, what about where there is an expense for extra mileage?

    Asked by Jenny on 16th Nov 2021
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    How long do pillar taps tend to last?

    How long do pillar taps tend to last for?

    Asked by khalid on 11th May 2022
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    How can I tell when my roof needs to be replaced?

    What are the tell-tale signs that a roof should be replaced? When would a replacement be needed vs. when it simply needs to be repaired?

    Asked by Charles on 25th May 2022
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