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  • What is the importance of the colour wheel

    What is the importance of the colour wheel when it comes to planning out how I’d like a room to appear? Should the colours in the room complement each other or contrast or does it really depend on personal preference.

    Asked by June on 6th Jan 2022
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    Problem with water after I have showered.

    When I fill the gap in where the shower meets the shower tray outside and leave it for a day so it dries soon as I have a shower it is wet from the bottom of the shower inside what can I do? Thanks.

    Asked by Andrew on 24th Nov 2021
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    cost of having a semi-detached house rewired in an old house

    We have an old house and we think it's about time that to have the electrics rewired. We have an average semi-detached house. How much will this set us back if performed by an electrician?

    Asked by Beverley on 18th Aug 2020
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    Can I install a new roof in the winter?

    Can I have a roof installed during the winter months or do roofers tend to take time off from working during this time due to the cold weather conditions, etc.? Thanks for your time.

    Asked by Bill on 20th Jan 2022
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    Small single storey extension cost estimate

    We are planning a small single storey extension, approximately 1m X 4m, this will be an expansion to our current kitchen area and will involve knocking through the wall into the kitchen and adding an RSJ (unsure if timber or steel). The roof will be a slopped roof joining onto the vertical wall that is already in-place. There would be a single small sky light in the roof. We are based in the Midlands and the ground is a sandy ground, apparently better for building and foundations. What would be a ball park figure for the cost the building work, plastering and wiring together?

    Asked by Daniel on 10th Jul 2020
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    How long does it take to unblock a drain?

    How long does it generally take to unblock drains?

    Asked by Karen on 25th May 2022
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    Insulation in cavity wall

    My wife has been in contact with a company about replacing cavity wall insulation, through a government scheme its all went through but they didn't turn up and when she phoned they said it had been marked done as done and now have arranged to come out another day, its an ex council house 2 bedroom, to me am unsure now after that call she made, does anyone know about this is it worth doing or is it going to cause problems down the line

    Asked by Jack on 5th Aug 2025
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    Wooden floor expansion gap

    In the case of a wooden floor, is it necessary to leave an expansion gap? Does it depend on the context/floor?

    Asked by Harry on 14th Jan 2021
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    Bath Sealant Problems

    I'm having constant issues with the sealant around my bath. When I bought the house, it had not been sealed, the tiles had been grouted against the bath. I took this out, cleaned and sealed. But the sealant keeps failing, going mouldy and we've previously had leaks in to the room below, it also seems to leak through the shower screen as well. The tiles sit just over the bath at the tap end, where the problem is, and butt to the tiles at the other. I need to remove the sealant again for the 4th time but need to know what I'm doing wrong. I am removing all sealant, rubbing down with white spirit and weighted the bath last time to account for movement. Only a little water is getting behind, but the plasterboard is slightly damp so it needs sorting properly. Thanks

    Asked by Lee on 4th Mar 2024
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    How to engage a general builder - pls read

    Just bought a house which I expect to complete on in 8-12 weeks. Want to find and have a general builder start work on full renovations day 1 of completion while the property can remain empty. However, I’m unable to access the property. I have detailed measurements and a few videos, and the narrative here is it is literally a start again from scratch job, ie full rewire, new heating system, kitchen, reskim, etc. Can I reasonably engage builders with a scope of works, floor plan, and pics and get sensible ballparks to start shortlisting and awarding work with some understandable caveats? Or will they all say they need to see it first? Thanks

    Asked by Tom on 25th Jun 2024
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