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We have a problem with damp on the lounge outside wall. It originally started when we had a terrible time having new windows fitted. We eventually got another tradesman in to refit the lounge window but the damp problem still remains. When we decorated that room after the window debacle it was...

Hi guys I have a mirror about 7kgs which I want to have on a brick/plaster wall. There is only 1 keyhole fitting on the back, hole size is just 10mm. Concerned that a single screw will not be sufficient to hold it securely. It's a large metal sun with very sharp points all the way round and a...

This wall is the side of my neighbours house in my garden. As you can see the bottom un-rendered part is unsightly and needs a repaint. The old green paint on it is floor paint (suggestion by B&Q staff) and prior to that it was painted with masonry paint which became manky within a few months...

We have some lovely pale porcelain tiles on the bathroom floor with champagne coloured grout. The grout gets grubby really quickly (mostly thanks to having 3 dogs!) and it takes ages to get clean. Is there a sealant I could use to keep it clean? It needs to not affect the tiles, also we have...

We had a new bathroom fitted about 5 years ago, at this time all the walls were skimmed. About 2 years ago the paint has started to bubble on one side of the cistern, presumably caused by damp coming from somewhere. None of the pipework was moved and I can't see anything wrong with the wall...

Not a DIY question per se but I need some advice please. We have just had new UPVC windows fitted and have had loads of problems with the fitment and quality of the windows :( We noticed yesterday when doing another inspection following some rectification work that lots of plastic trim has...

We had a bedroom skimmed recently and the finish is really poor, have spent about a week filling & sanding and generally trying to improve the finish :( I am now ready to start painting and am wondering what is the best thing to go straight on top of the new plaster? It is pretty flat/smooth...