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    10L Dulux Trade Vinly Matt

    Haven't used Dulux Trade emulsion for a while so wanted to know how it compares to other brands. What's Gliddens like as I know it's ICI
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    Removing paint from steel kettle pot

    Is there a more environmental option other than just to burn the paint out?
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    Best way of breaking in new brushes

    Just purchased some Hamiltons pure bristle and wanted to know the best way of breaking in. Some say to singe the edges and work in to a wall and others say to trim them with scissors
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    Dulux trade vs Dulux public

    I have bought Dulux trade for a few years and so haven't really had any experiance with Dulux B&Q, so other than a thicker consistency what are the differences?
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    Prep for painting over eggshell emulsion with eggshell?

    Is this just a case of washing down the walls (sugarsoap) or does it require a key first?
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    Driveway Sealant

    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase sealant to seal my block paved driveway? Thankyou in advance
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    Best exterior varnish for Oak door

    Can anyone shed some light on the best exterior varnish to use on an Oak front door?
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    Bosch professional vs Bosch standard

    In the market for a good quality Router and am at a quandary as to which Router to buy. Other than robustness what advantages has the professional range over the standard Green and Red range? The difference can sometimes be £100-£150
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    Boxing in a boiler

    Need some advice as the best way to box in the new boiler we've just had fitted. It's in the study so it really is an eyesore. The boiler in question has been fitted approx 2ft from the ceiling and so the pipework runs down the length of the wall. I was thinking maybe make a frame around the...
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    Watermarks on Black grout

    What's the best way of removing white water stains from matt Black grout?
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    Cotswold Stone

    Thinking of having this aggregate laid down on our drive. Does anyone know of any long term problems we may come across.
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    Finger marks on dry but freshly painted doors

    Bless my 2 year old! What's the best way of removing these marks?
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    Lining Paper vs Plaster

    Recently had the whole house stripped and lined, and at the same time a new kitchen was installed along with skimmed walls. Have to say that the decorator has done a superb job on the rest of the house. There are some very minor defects but these can only be seen with varying light. To me the...
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    Oak worktops for kitchen

    Can anyone tell me what is the best way to apply oil to Oak worktops? We were told by the fitter to apply liberally but this has created excessive build up of said oil. I'm inclined to sand down to wood and start again.
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    Stihl Hedgecutter

    Went into my local Garden specialist and asked for a quality hedgetrimmer and I ended up walking out with a Stihl 30". I'm guessing as they are German it's going to be good quality. Can anyone enlighten me?
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    PORCELAIN FLOOR TILES...HELP ME PLEASE !!!!!

    Hi i'm in desperate need of help. my builders have just laid a porcelain floor (off white colour tiles) while i was at work i've come home to seal it . There are foot and dirt prints in the floor which look like they have soaked in before i could seal what do i do.... HELP !!!!! :(
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    Sanding Floorboards......is it worth the effort???

    Wandering if anyone could tell me the negatives and positives of sanding floorboards. It's just that iv'e heard some real horror stories about the amount of effort you have to put in and the cost can spiral upwards. The room i'd like to sand is approx 10ftx17ft, could someone tell me how long...
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