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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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    Insulating behind plasterboard

    Is it wise to put polystyrene balls behind plasterboard as a form of insulation? It's cheap but is there a downside?

    Asked by Richard on 26th Aug 2025
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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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    Sourcing galvalume steel?

    Is galvalume steel hard to source?

    Asked by Bill on 20th Jun 2022
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    How long to fit a spa feature room?

    On average, how much time might it take to have a spa feature room installed?

    Asked by Everson on 10th Jun 2022
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    Biomass boiler for high energy demand?

    Is a biomass boiler designed to meet a particularly high energy demand such as on a farm?

    Asked by Greg on 16th Jun 2022
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    Harvesting lettuce and making safe to eat

    I'm growing some lettuce in my vertical garden. How can I harvest it and make it totally safe to consume? What is needed to ensure it is not dangerous to eat?

    Asked by Simon on 9th Jun 2022
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