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  • Why is there a gap between skirting board and floor?

    We've had the floor replaced but why is there now a gap between the skirting board and floor?

    Asked by Everson on 13th Dec 2025
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    Wisteria all over roof

    Hello - we are considering buying a house where the wisteria has been left to run riot and now covers three sides of the roof. It is an old three storey high building so very difficult to access. Roofer or tree surgeons ? Any ideas of what this will cost ?

    Asked by Mel on 29th Jul 2024
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    Can you install laminate flooring on stairs?

    Morning.. I understand that laminate can’t go over the bends on stairs but I want to replace the carpet with something else such as laminate. Is it an easy enough task for a DIYer to end up with a good looking finished product?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 15th Apr 2020
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    Kitchen & Bathroom ceiling paint

    can I use the same paint on a bathroom and kitchen ceiling?

    Asked by Michael on 9th Sep 2020
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    Daily rates for plumbing work

    Whats the average daily rate for a plumber? Excluding copper / pex etc. To do some lets say re-routing of heating pipes to under the floor or decommission / re-route a radiator?

    Asked by John on 31st Jan 2020
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    What is glued down vinyl flooring?

    What is glued down vinyl flooring? Is it any good? Is it durable? What are the advantages and downsides of this type of vinyl flooring?

    Asked by Nan on 17th Dec 2020
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    Wood floor restoration advice

    I’m considering having my wood flooring restored but I don’t know if I should sand and varnish or sand and oil it? What do you think is the best method overall?

    Asked by Sarath on 11th Mar 2021
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    Spotlights on the old Artex ceiling

    Hello, I’m buying a house. It has Artex ceilings ( May have asbestos as the house is from 70s) I want to have spot lights installedIn the living room and kitchen and the ceiling plastered and skimmed. Do I have to get the ceilings plastered first and then lights installed? What are the safety considerations around making holes in a ceiling that possibly contains asbestos. The bedrooms above have carpets and floorboards underneath ( as I was told) Thank you

    Asked by Farida on 23rd Nov 2020
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    Can you re-surface a concrete driveway?

    Is it possible to resurface a concrete driveway? Why/why not? Thanks!

    Asked by Simon on 16th Feb 2022
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    Brick wall collapsed middle upwards

    Hello, Woke up this morning and brick wall has collapsed from middle upwards. Theres a tree root underneath. Bottom bricks are solid though. How is this possible

    Asked by Peter on 7th Oct 2024
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