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    Simple job - why so expensive?

    Hey I'm wanting to get a plug socket & light switch covering fitted along with a ceiling light, all the wiring is in place it's just a matter of attaching the wires. The job seems simple (maybe i'm missing something) but the cost seems ridiculously high.. I've been quoted by numerous places...
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    Reducing noise & an extended door frame (35mm > 51mm)

    Hey I live in a very noisy household and I'm wondering if it's possible to soundproof a door or reduce some of the noise that gets in? I'll be replacing my hollow door for a hardwood door but apart from that i'm pretty clueless on how else to tackle the noise problem. I also had to have my...
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    Painting over fresh skim - confused

    Hey I've just had my room boarded and skimmed and i'm a little confused on how to go about painting it regardless of reading millions of 'how to paint fresh skim' threads. It appears to be completely dry (very light washed pink/peach colour) and there is a slight glass/polish effect to it...
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    Old damaged skirting boards

    Hello I apologise if this is the wrong section. I have some very old skirting boards (120+ years old & 10m in length) which arn't in the best condition, they also have approx 15 layers of paint and the top coating is black. I'm wondering if it would be easier and cheaper to replace the...
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    Perm removal of a bedroom radiator

    Hello I have a rad in the bedroom that I havn't used for over 3years and want it removed perm as i'll never use it again. I've just had a plumber in to take the radiator off and when I said permanently he said it was against regulations and wont do it. My question is what are these...
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