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  • Why is my boiler making a bubbling noise?

    There's a gurgling or bubbling sound coming from the boiler when the heating is on. It's a 6-year-old combi. Is this something that needs looking at urgently?

    Asked by Lou on 4th May 2026
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    Can you wallpaper over paint?

    I want to add some feature wallpaper to the living room but it's currently painted. Does the paint need to come off first or can wallpaper go straight over a painted wall?

    Asked by Kamil on 23rd Jun 2026
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    Is carpet or laminate cheaper to fit?

    Doing two bedrooms and the landing. Which works out cheaper once you add fitting and underlay

    Asked by Harry on 5th Sep 2026
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    Decking treatments

    Can some of the products used to treat decking to maintain it actually prove harmful? Can this be the case? How can I avoid this or at least reduce the risk? Are some products better to use than others? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Charles on 26th Apr 2021
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    How much space do pellet burning stoves need?

    Do pellet burning stoves take up more space than a wood burning stove? How much room do they need?

    Asked by Michael on 19th Mar 2023
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    Best adhesive for tiling on plywood

    Is a flexible cement adhesive best for tiling on plywood?

    Asked by Jackie on 18th Mar 2023
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    How much tile adhesive do I need per square metre?

    I’m about to start tiling and trying to work out how many bags of adhesive to buy, but the coverage figures seem to vary and I don’t want to be halfway through and run out.

    Asked by Michael on 21st Feb 2026
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    How is a smart meter installed?

    We've been offered a smart meter by our energy supplier. How does the installation process work? Do we need to be in all day or can they handle it themselves if we are at work?

    Asked by Simon on 17th Apr 2026
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    Cost to install a video doorbell needing fuse board work

    We want to fit a hardwired video doorbell (like ring but different) but were told our current setup might need some changes at the fuse board. What does this typically add to the installation cost?

    Asked by Luke on 6th Jun 2026
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    How to clean grout

    How to clean grout on both kitchen tile and/floor tile?

    Asked by Gloria on 3rd Aug 2026
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