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    Garden fencing ideas

    We have a huge problem in our garden with foxes and wondered if anyone knew what suitable fencing we could use to keep them out - we have 6 foot wooden fences at the back of the garden that backs onto another house, which the foxes jump over but to the left a low wooden fence - as we live on a...
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    Top-up loft insulation - Building Regs

    We recently had our whole roof replaced and today had our visit from the council in respect of the work carried out and the insulation of our loft. We've been advised that before the work can be signed off that we need to top-up our loft insulation - we we're told we'd only need 2 rolls but our...
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    Roof replacement....

    We recently paid to have our roof replaced like for like, however a week later we received a letter from our local authority notifying us that we need building regulations at a cost of £200. If the roof was replaced like for like - no additional work then what are we paying for. We used exactly...
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    Marked bath

    We recently purchased what we thought was a Matrix 1600 bath to have fitted, however we've found that the base seems to stain very easily and the stains don't come off (look like foot dirty footprints) even with bath cleaner, we've tried to contact our plumber but he seems to have...
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    Noisy Plumbng - Help!!!!!

    Just moved into a semi detached and notice when you empty the bath the bathroom sinks makes a very loud gurgling noise...it's quiet frightening. Bathroom is upstairs..What could it be????
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    Dry internal walls - prep for decorating

    After stripping bedroom walls a plasterer friend has told me they need to be skimmed prior to decorating as hanging lining paper won't be sufficient and any further wallpaper hung will, at some point just come off. Is there anything I can apply to the walls prior to lining and wallpapering...
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    Dry wall - pre-treatment for decorating

    After stripping bedroom walls a plasterer friend has told me they need to be skimmed prior to decorating as hanging lining paper won't be sufficient and any further wallpaper hung will, at some point just come off. Is there anything I can apply to the walls prior to lining and wallpapering...
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    Cracks - bay window - breeze

    We have just brought a new house and following stripping the walls in my son's bedroom I have noticed a crack on both sides of the bay window - from the skirting board to just under the window sill. if you put your hand against the one side you can feel a breeze but cannot see daylight...
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