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Chaps, Is it feasible to repair a brick lintel where one or more of the bricks have become displaced, ie dropped, or should it be replaced with a catnic? Thanks HRH

I am having the the outside of our 1930's house re-rendered. The old render has blown from underlying brickwork and is badly cracked. Years of little or no maintenance have taken its toll. The brickwork below is in pretty bad condition although the insurance company surveyor says it is just...

Chaps, Which paint should I try to cut-in to acheive a visually good straight finish where a wall meets the skirting board? Skirting is white gloss and wall is sandstone emulsion? ps. the joint between the skirting and wall is uneven and has been filled, in places, with caulk. Thanks

Chaps, What setting should the return valves on central heating radiators be set at, eg 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or fully open? What effect would different settings have on heat output of the rad ( if any ) and would it affect the economy/efficiency of the boiler in any way? Thanks HRH

All, Not sure if this is a software or hardware problem but the sound from my Acer Aspire 3630 laptop is causing issues. When watching youtube videos or news reports, everyone sounds as though they have been breathing helium, ie high pitched and squeeky and any music sounds as though it has...

Chaps, There seems to be a number of methods to fix new Oak flooring over existing boards, I am hoping that someone can clarify what would be best in my circumstances. Room size - 4m x 4m New boards are Solid Oak, Oiled, 120mm x 18mm, lengths 400mm to 1500mm.( existing boards are 150mm...

Chaps, What is the difference ( if any ) between roof tiles and vertical hung tiles? Also could someone point me in the direction of a good supplier of hung tiles please. Ta HRH

I need to give an estimate of rebuilding cost for my insurance buildings cover. Other posts on this forum refer to approx £1000 - £1200 per m2 for adding an extension. Would this be an appropriate figure to use for rebuilds also? House is 2 storey in the South East. HRH

Ones motorcade is due for its MOT. The old diesel always has trouble passing the smoke test and usually needs the MOT tester to give it a blast up the royal mile and back before the old girl will play ball. Would removing the air filter prior to the test have any effect as it used to on the...

I want to move a door opening into my living room. The wall is loadbearing and I would like to know whether I would need to prop the wall prior to fitting the lintel. I'm not able to confirm the width of the door at the moment becuase i'm at work, but would guess it would be about 32". Thanks...