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  • Old doors inside doors brown in colour would like to paint them white

    Old brown wooden door painted white what sort of paint would I use and do I need to sand them down

    Asked by Elizabeth on 15th May 2024
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    Cost of replacing lath ceiling and basic cornice

    Hi, I have a lathe and plaster ceiling that has been wallpapered and painted over, the paper is peeling and it looks awful. I don’t know if it’s even worth attempting to get the paper off or if the ceiling will need to come down regardless. Roughly how much would you charge to remove it and replace? It is 3.5m X 5m and 2.5 m high.

    Asked by Lesley on 14th Jan 2025
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    Cost to hang a large mirror

    How much will it cost to hire a handyman to hang a large mirror on the wall, including the fixings? And is it a quick job?

    Asked by Julie on 16th Mar 2023
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    Artex plaster - hairline cracks

    Are hairline cracks in an artex ceiling something to be concerned about. They have, apparently been there for years and would polyfilla work?

    Asked by Audrey on 20th Mar 2023
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    Skirting boards vs. architraves?

    Hi, what is the difference between skirting boards and architraves?

    Asked by Adam on 6th Jun 2022
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    Patchy streaky wall after 3 coats

    I got magnolia plasterboard walls in flat bathroom and kitchen painted good job but lounge wall gone patchy streaky after 3 coats it's like plasterboard is sucking in the paint.

    Asked by John on 15th Jan 2021
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    How much space would be needed to make a decent wetroom?

    Hey! How much space would be needed to make a decent wetroom? I’m considering having one installed sometime next year and would like to know how much room will be needed.

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 20th Jan 2022
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    Building Plans for porch

    Please can you advise who draws up the plans for small extensions for Builders to follow.

    Asked by Christine on 25th Mar 2021
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    What affects engineered wood flooring cost?

    Why are some engineered wood flooring planks so much more expensive than others, even when the wood layer is the same? E.g. Woodpecker is £80+/sqm vs Liberty which is ~£50/sqm.

    Asked by Jemma on 15th Jan 2024
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    EXTERIOR SOIL STACK PIPE

    Hi, My vertical soil stack pipe that carries the toilet waste from the upper levels of my house to the underground drainage system is seeping water from all the joints. All the seals look corroded and need replacing. Also the joint at the ground floor window level is slowly being pushed apart. Its pushing outwards. There is no bracket fixing it to the wall. The pipe is not solid in the ground, it moves. Could the joint that is pulling apart just be fixed by fixing a bracket to the wall and/or should the pipe be moving in the ground and if not how does that get fixed? I have been told that I should ask a plumber. Would be grateful for any advice. Thanks.

    Asked by Helen on 3rd Mar 2025
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