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  • Thistle Hardwall Advice

    So, I've got a wall in my hallway that's back to brick. I'm going to hardwall directly onto the bricks but I'm stuck with that I do when it comes to the window. The windows are being replaced but i presume it would be better to do the hardwalling and plastering before the windows go on? Do i put some angle bead on to the brick and then apply the hardwall or the other way around? Then do i do the internal edge around the window before the windows or should i do the main wall then do the internal edge once the new windows are in? Any advice on the process i should be following would be great! Thanks

    Asked by Robert on 1st Nov 2020
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    What is the difference between Composite and UPVC doors?

    Between Composite doors and UPVC doors which is better? What is the difference between both types of door?

    Asked by Cheryl on 2nd Apr 2020
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    Repair Roof Lantern

    Hi, I am looking for someone to check and probably repair a roof lantern which was installed 2 years ago. There seems to be an issue with one of the panes and it looks like it has dropped, now letting water into the house. How can I fix?

    Asked by Richard on 26th Apr 2020
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    Relocate Kitchen

    What ball -part estimate in time & money, would it be to relocate the kitchen from the back of the house into the current living room at the front of the house. Plumbing for a sink, washing machine & dishwasher are required. Electric sockets, electric cooker socket & installed +new lighting. The carcasses of the cupboards that are salvageable can be re-used but require new worktops & cupboard doors. A radiator needs removing & tiles for the wall space between the worktop & top cupboards would be needed. Obviously I know it'd be an estimate without exact measurements for pricing, it's roughly a 10×12 room + bay window. It's a 3bed semi-detached house. There are no walls to knock down, it's not a listed building. There is a manhole out the front of the house. Thank you.

    Asked by Louise on 19th Sep 2024
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    Can I replace a small section of laminate flooring?

    Dog has damaged a section of wooden floorboard style laminate floor. Is it possible to just replace a small section without it looking obvious?

    Asked by Kamil on 2nd Apr 2020
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    Duo tap mixer to single tap, how easy?

    I would like to swap my bathroom basin that have duo taps, so a basin with a single tap. Before I buy a basin and look for fitters, is there anything I need to know beforehand? Is it something easy that can be done? Thanks

    Asked by Lauren on 3rd Apr 2025
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    electric fence won’t work in dry weather

    My electric fence won’t work in dry weather or at least doesn’t appear to as far as I can tell. Do you’ve any idea why this is happening and what can be done about it? Is it something that I can inspect myself and solve or is this too dangerous?

    Asked by Charles on 24th Nov 2020
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    What can I do about condensation between double-glazed windows?

    Hello all I have found that I have two windows which have been developing condensation in between the glass panels. Is this usual for double glazed windows? As I have never seen this happen before, I had suspected that they may have a gap allowing for the water vapour to get in – is there any ways to fix this or at least keep the glass clean enough? If this isn’t repairable and needs replacement – is there any causes that could prevent it happening again? Thanks

    Asked by LAURA on 5th Aug 2019
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    average cost of having a house professionally cleaned and any additional costs

    I am considering getting my house cleaned but I'd like to know how much it will cost. How much does a cleaner charge per hour? And what are any additional costs that I might pay?

    Asked by carole on 17th Aug 2020
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    Heavy Item on Plaster Board Walls

    I have hooded dryers that need to go onto a salon wall. The salon walls are plasterboard as it is a small salon suite and the dryers are heavy. Are there any recommendations for something that will help make it more secure such as bolts etc that I can purchase. As the salon is very small (its the size of a small suite 2.7m x 3 m) I have no option but to mount the dryers on the wall as it will take up too much space as standing dryers. Thanks in advance.

    Asked by XXX on 6th Aug 2024
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