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I have just had some walls and a ceiling replastered and its time to decorate now. What is the best method of preparing the new plaster for a final coat or two of emulsion. The plasterer said to use...
As above really. I am going to be laying laminate flooring in my bedroom next week and am having a disagreement with my other half over whether to remove the skirting or not. I say not, it will take...
would anyone know if there is a way to get resin off some plastic containers, got the gummed labels off with a struggle, but the backing resin resolutely stayed put, and nothing so far has shifted it....
I am about to put a white plastic trim around my bath,not that flexible tape one can get..and am not sure whether to grout it on or Unibond adhesive.
Which is best?...
We want our driveway doing properly with gravel. Does anybody have any ideas of how much it would cost to do it ourselves, and also how much it would cost to get a professional to do it? I realise...
I've not long moved into a new home (7 months now) and have a dripping bath/shower mixer tap. Im not scared of a bit of DIY but cant figure out how to even get into the tap! Any advise would be much...
My bedroom (outside wall) always has a lot of condensation and wallpaper never sticks under the window. Doesn't matter how well ventilated. At some point years ago, a 'friend' painted a black 'tarry'...
Hi all - hadn't a clue where to post this one!! Anway - my sis in law is running a half marathon on Sunday - we are going to cheer her on along the route and was thinking of making a DIY good luck...
i have an easy up sswimming pool but it has a inch long rip in the top ring can anyone please advise me on how to fix this thanks
Hi ABers Would it be impractical to replace the plaster from a section of plaster and lath ceiling with plasterboard? we have a small damaged section in the corner of the room (approximately 3' x 3')...
Hi I have, in my new build apartment, a Nuaire Bathroom Fan which has no markings on it to denote a model. Because I have a wet room and to avoid condensation I am told that it works differently to...
For the first time in goodness knows how many years I've been doing some decorating. The painting itself has gone well, but in spite of putting down loads of newspaper I've managed to get some paint...
I have been unable to access the ScrewFix site for the past few days. Is anyone else having this difficulty?
I want to convert my sash windows to casement--(to allow easier cleaning). Can anyone tell me where I can get the conversion kit of hinges and handles-- and perhaps a sketch of the operation. Thanks...
Anyone suggest what the best studfinder is? I see there is Rapitest, Stanley, Zircon etc., but after reading some of the reviews, I feel there must be a good one somewhere.
My washing machine has stopped working mid-cycle. I've checked the electrical supply and the fuse ~ these are OK. Ideas please, anyone?
I need to find an internal door to replace a bedroom door. The original (and all the others on the landing) are plain (house built in 1958). Homebase seem only to have panelled doors - 4, 6 and even 8...
Hi,
We've just fitted a pump for our power shower but its a bit noisy when the showers going. Is there a way we can cover it in some way to muffle the noise?
Thanks...
We replaced the skirting in our lounge a couple of years ago. We used pine skirting board and used knot sealer before painting but the knots are still showing through. I have painted them with stain...
I painted my bathroom tiles a few years ago, and they need doing again. As prep,do I sand the old paint, or just sugar soap them?
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