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    Trying to paint windows but dirty elastic surrounds

    Hi all, I'm wanting to paint my window sills and ledge but have noticed there is a thin, black elastic/rubber adhesive where the window meets the frame. Clearly it's only black because the windows haven't been cleaned in years but I can't seem to clean them I've tried soap and water as well as...
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    Hiding joints - picture frames

    When it comes to making picture frames without using glue - be it where each side is cut at 45 degrees or four non-agled pieces of wood like this: I assume you would use screws to fix the pieces together but is there a way to achieve this without having the screws visible? I've assembled...
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    removing skirts - tiling to floor

    My bathroom is all tiled but I have skirting boards fitted. I want to remove these and have floor to ceiling tiles, are there any special steps I need to consider? For example: Can I have laminate or vinyl flooring? If so how do I ensure it's water tight? Have I got to have tiled floors (which...
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    Bathroom renovation - which order?

    Howdy, I am new to the world of DIY and am going to take a stab at retiling my bathroom. I'll also be getting a new sink and toilet but will get profesionals to fit the toilet. There is currently a radiator that I want replaced with a towel warmer. The pipes for the radiator are also visible at...
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