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  • Scrim tape loose filler on top

    A painter came in and covered a ceiling crack using scrim tape with some plaster/filler. Taken off the top layer and while the tape looks stuck to the ceiling the top layer seems to be loose. Any suggestions what went wrong and how to fix it?

    Asked by Paul on 2nd Mar 2022
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    Starting a handyman business

    I want to start my own handyman business and I'm looking for a bit of advice on how to price jobs. Should I work out an hourly rate and charge that regardless of the job. Or should I charge more for complex/skilled jobs? I have some experience and basic qualifications for things such as plumbing, so I don't want to sell myself short but I don't want to price myself out either.

    Asked by Julie on 21st Nov 2022
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    Should I gloss or leave wooden finish skirtings / staircase

    In the progess of getting the house done, full refurb. Do you think it is best to have treated wood skirtings and stair case or have them painted and a different colour on the wall to offset? House it rather modern but I do want it to age well!

    Asked by Carol on 31st Mar 2020
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    General maintenance

    Please I am looking for what process to follow if a tradesperson collects a deposit of £400 for a job for the past 3 months that he has not done and has stopped taking my calls and replying to my texts.

    Asked by Caphy on 4th Aug 2022
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    Difference between wall tiles and floor tiles?

    Can you fit wall tiles to the floor or floor tiles to a wall? Is this possible/effective? Does it depend on the product? How can I tell what may be the case?

    Asked by Mo on 17th Dec 2020
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    Equipment Burning Out

    I've had to replace 5 new combi ovens. The microwave part of the oven burns out but the actual oven and grill remain in good working order. Could this be caused by faulty wiring that somehow damages the microwave but not the entire oven? I'm desperate to get to the root of this problem as I can't afford to keep replacing my combi ovens the last two of which were Kupperbusch and Hotpoint. Also worried that the wiring might be unsafe. Thank you

    Asked by Diane on 7th Mar 2022
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    Help with bathroom remodel

    I’m considering getting my bathroom remodelled. What features/fittings should I focus on most? What are the most important and why?

    Asked by Pete on 17th Dec 2020
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    Making my 2x2m, flat shed's roof waterproof

    Dear experts, Lots of water enters into my shed. I think, I would need to cover it with something waterproof material but I need help what would be the easiest and quicker ways to cover it. Please advise me on this. Many thanks!

    Asked by Monika on 24th Nov 2025
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    Fitting a hinged shower screen on an L shaped bath

    We have replaced tiles on end wall of our L shaped bath and have a new hinged bath screen to go on which obviously means drilling into the tiles. Is this a DIY job or does it need an expert? Thanks.

    Asked by Graeme on 26th Jun 2025
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    Stripping wall paper

    How much to strip wallpaper from hallway and two staircases and landing including ceiling of all of it except hallway?

    Asked by R.j on 29th Apr 2019
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