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  • How can I safely break tiles?

    Hello. I have a quite unique art project in mind but I want to be safe in doing so. I’d like to break tiles into tiny little pieces and then glue them to a bare globe to make the shape of the world’s continents… how can I do this safely, from breaking the tiles into bits and shards to applying them to the globe. I’d encase the globe after or keep it in a high place so no one tries to spin it and cut themselves. Maybe it’s just a year and a half of this pandemic, has driven me to boredom haha, I am retired so I’m trying to find new hobbies. Anyway, I won't use up any more of your time. Kind Regards.

    Asked by Sharon on 1st Dec 2021
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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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    Damaged scotia beading

    Hello, I had new laminate flooring and scotia beading laid a couple of years ago. Recently I noticed that a small section of scotia beading has become damaged. This section is near where my dining table is and a chair has been scraping/pressing into the section when I sit down (space is tight in my flat). Some of the top layer of the scotia beading has been dented/torn. It is not very visible unless looking close up. I am wondering if there is something I can do to repair this section or do I have to replace the whole section of beading. I have looked into floor repair kits but I was not sure if this is the best way to fix this type of damage.

    Asked by Christina on 30th Apr 2024
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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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