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Hi, even though large swathes of the UK are victorian built houses. I'm finding it hard to find suitable lime mortar at B&Q, Wickes etc for my victorian mid terrace to do some pointing. Why don't the major chains stock lime mortar? Do people not both and just use portland cement mixed mortar...

I have a bamboo kitchen worktop, what's the best way to look after / preserve it? Thanks

Hi, I have some thin gaps between my floorboards which I want to fill, the gaps have been previously filled but due to them being the boards which move a little when stood on I think the filler has fallen through. What brand, name of product is good for this? The previous owners have used a hard...

Hi, Does anyone know of a small DAB radio which can send a signal to a bluetooth speaker? Using your phone is a little clumsy for just wanting to listen to the radio with one click. Thanks!

Hi, I have a gas powered fake coal fireplace, it's basically just for show at it seems to produce very little heat. Is there a way to make it produce more heat? better coal bricks, more coal bricks etc? thanks

Hi, I have an under-stairs walls I want to paint: The stairs lead to a damp cool cellar, the landing itself isn't too damp. The house is probably about 1900. I've scraped back the paint to pretty much the bare plaster, which might be original. I've re-plastered a few floor level areas, which...

Hi, Does anyone know how easy it would be to dry out this chimney breast, and what is causing the dampness inside and out? from the wide shot of the outside you can see that both chimney breasts down the side of the house are damp. Nearly all the original fireplaces are covered, is this part of...