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Hi All, I wish to put some sort of uv window film on the windows in our conservatory to (a) minimise the fading of fabrics etc and (b) reduce the heat when its sunny. I am baffled by the sales blurb...
I need to seal between the Internal Window Sills and Windows in my house. I have tried various sealants but none have been too successfull. Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance, Taff Williams...
Is it permissible to run parts of the house ring main using the cavity rather than conduit. When I had a extension done in the 1970's, which became the kitchen some of the socket wiring was done using...
Our new neighbours are gutting their house, meaning all the internal walls so all that is there is the shell of the house. Firstly are you meant to have planning permission? and is it safe? TIA
do I need to use backing paper if I wallpaper a wall as it is slightly patchy with lumps I cannot sand to much as it is a plasterboard wall. thanks
_Hello. I have noticed a black marking inside the rubber seal that fits around the access hole. As this is only at the bottom, I presume this must be due to residue damp. (Are there bacteria at work?)...
Building heavy wooden driveway gate. Unsure about the direction of braces. Wheel at free end. Does the brace go from top hinge corner down to wheel corner or from bottom of hinge corner up to top...
I know its a 'how long is a piece of string' but approx how many rolls of wallpaper will I need for an average bedroom?
Thank in anticipation...
Our hot water cylinder has developed a constant slow water drip (once every 5-10 seconds) from under the wooden slatted shelf it stands on. There isn't any water leaks from any of the pipes connected...
I have bed trying to paint over the stain with kitchen emulsion paint and the ceiling still has cracked marks showing the brown colour. I have painted 3 times already and still the same....
I have black mold on my bathroom ceiling,would ordinary bleach kill it off rather than an expensive shop bought special mold killer ?
Hi I have a single brick outside shed and exposed to prevailing winds, I have just re-pointed it and fitted a new roof and now going to have it rendered. It suffers from severe condensation inside...
Can Addis plastics be painted and if so, what with? I'd like to change our sink tidy from blue to cream. Addis no longer make our item....
When putting up a wooden fence around ones property is there a rule as to which side the rails face, as I had always thought that the rails should be on the side of the person owning the fence and the...
Hello everyone, I have been given an almost-new hedge clipper with a short lead terminating in a 2-pin European type plug. Can I just extend the lead and fit a conventional 3-pin plug, and ignore the...
Can anyone advise how to remove plaster dust from a laminate wooden floor. I have tried washing it all four times with Pledge wooden floor cleaner in water and the next day it is just as bad. Someone...
I have just bought an old desk. which came with a key. Two of the drawer locks work but the rest are seized solid. I don't really mind if I can't unjam them but i thought it would be interesting to...
I had 3 pine doors fitted and clear stained but we keep getting splinters off one door. I've been onto the fitter but no joy so I'll sand it down myself. Do I use sandpaper sheets or will I need a...
I have a large room which is presently lit by an eight foot long fluorescent tube that I would like to replace as it constantly flickers. I have looked for a comparison in ordinary light bulbs but,...
Can I use a bottle gully for shower or washing machine water extraction or do I need a tick dean gully .
