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  • Can sofa springs be repaired?

    One end of our sofa has gone completely saggy and you can feel a spring has snapped underneath. It was an expensive sofa so I'd rather fix than replace. Is it repairable and what would it cost?

    Asked by June on 17th Sep 2026
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    Painting gutters

    Can the colour you paint a guttering help with its longevity? For example, some colours reflect the sun more and some absorb heat more, so could colours on a gutter that reflect more heat mean they’ll experience less heat damage and last longer? Or will these benefits be negligible?

    Asked by Patrick on 13th Apr 2021
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    Non-Traditional Construction House

    Hi, I've had a survey done on a property and it states, "The property appears to be of non-traditional construction. We suspect it may be a Swedish timber dwelling timber framed or possibly a Hawksley which is of concrete frame but with timber linings. Unfortunately, without destructive testing and significant further investigation, we cannot be conclusive with this respect." What does this mean and is it a cause for concern? Thanks!

    Asked by Emma on 27th May 2021
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    Cost and experience

    1. How much do you cost for a lock installation in a sliding door wardrobe. 2. Did you do this type of job before? 3. I need 3 keys with the lock. Is it okay?

    Asked by Amatullah on 23rd Nov 2023
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    Outdoor Smell coming from drain

    We have a square outdoor grid hopper with a kitchen sink draining into it. It smells in the summer and have had it inspected by a drain engineer with a camera. He has told us that there is nothing wrong with the drain however the smell venting back up is really bad. How can we solve this issue? Is it because it hasn't got a proper trap to stop the smell?

    Asked by Oliver on 30th Apr 2024
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    Who to call for water leak in ceiling?

    I think I've got a leak from upstairs and I don’t know who to call first. Do I need a plumber, roofer, or someone else?

    Asked by Harry on 26th Aug 2025
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    How much does wall safe installation cost?

    Want a small safe fitted into a solid brick wall for documents and jewellery. What's a fair price for fitting?

    Asked by Robert on 21st Jul 2026
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    Singal story bay window

    My single-story bay window. It has UPVC windows with 4 panes. Bent wooden decorative strips over the top of the window and a sloped rendered roof. Some of the wooden strips will be rotten. Who do I get to repair the leak? I had a couple of roofers around; they said it was not them.

    Asked by Ian on 18th Sep 2026
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    Best paints or preserver to stop wood corrosion

    Our shed has experienced a lot of corrosion over the years. What is the best paint or/and preserver that can be used to improve the durability and weather-resistance of a wooden shed?

    Asked by Robert on 29th Sep 2020
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    Aluminium gutters

    Is seamless aluminium guttering any good? What are the pros and cons of this type of guttering? If I get it installed, will I need to undertake any maintenance work or should it be okay? What do you think? Thanks for your time!

    Asked by Jackie on 14th Jul 2021
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