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  • Are steel windows more expensive than aluminium?

    I love the look of steel framed windows for our extension but the architect says aluminium can look very similar for less. How big is the price gap really?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 8th Sep 2026
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    Can you fit your own carpets without experience?

    Would you recommend carpet fitting as a diy project? I have never done it before but I thought with lockdown I might have a go. Am I best to wait and get a professional in?

    Asked by caroline on 31st Mar 2020
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    Roller blading on decking

    Is it safe for my kids to roller blade on a deck? (when it’s dry)

    Asked by Elly on 22nd Feb 2021
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    How do you limewash wood floors?

    How do you limewash wood floors?

    Asked by Christian on 18th May 2023
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    Bathroom convertion

    We have a shower room that we want to convert into a bedroom as we already have another bathroom. How much would it cost to get the shower room ripped out and made into a room?

    Asked by Jake on 29th Oct 2024
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    How to become a plasterer

    I'm thinking about retraining as a plasterer. What qualifications or courses do you actually need to get started, and is it realistic to get work without a formal apprenticeship?

    Asked by Bill on 4th May 2026
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    Sub base damp from water irrigation system

    Hi guys I have a small project going on in my front garden. I am extending my pathway and have dug out the area for the sub base to approx 150mm. I have included a membrane and then compacted the sub base on top and everything looks fine. My problem is that next to the pathway I have a flower bed with a water irrigation system that waters each morning. The soil type is extremely clay like and each morning when I wake up the area where the sub base is laid is always damp. If I stop the watering for a week while the sub base dries and then lay my porcelain tiles using a wet bed of mortar. Once this dries and I turn the irrigation system back on again will the damp sub base cause an issue moving forward? If so how can I stop the water from the flower working its way into the sub base? Thanks

    Asked by Marcus on 16th Jul 2020
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    Balcony garden ideas

    Do you have any ideas to get my brainstorming going for creating a balcony garden? What are some popular and fancy ways of creating one?

    Asked by Sharon on 29th Jan 2021
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    New bathroom fitted

    Our plumber has quoted a 6 month guarantee for his workmanship- is this the norm?

    Asked by Rachel on 2nd Jul 2025
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    Seeking Advice: Finishing Bathroom Snagging and Carpentry

    Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on how to complete some unfinished work left by a previous builder. The main areas I need help with are: Correcting snagging issues in the bathroom (the previous builder claimed the work was complete, but it’s not). Installing skirting, architrave, and re-laying laminate flooring in specific areas of the house. I’m planning to tackle some of the work myself, but I’d appreciate advice on best practices for finishing the bathroom and understanding any legal implications from the previous builder’s incomplete work. If any experienced tradespeople are able to provide some guidance or are available to handle the carpentry, that would be amazing. Thanks in advance for any advice or help!

    Asked by N on 3rd Oct 2024
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