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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to lay hessian-backed carpets without underlay or grippers (like you would lay felt-baked carpet), just on bare floorboards? Could the carpet still look professional or would it look awful? (I'm booking a professional fitter). The aim is to have a carpet that...

I am having an electrical problem in a flat I am doing up. (don't know much about electrics, so the cause might be trivial!) A few days ago, a circuit breaker tripped (probably because of overloading -- I was using a steam stripper at the time!). I switched the breaker back on and...

Hello everyone, I am looking to replace all windows (6 of them), one balcony door and a front door of a flat I am doing up. Looking for all uPVC double-glazing (maybe wooden main door). Cost is an important factor (as is a job well done). I've had some trade quotes from various...

Hello everyone, as my name suggests, I am a decoration newbie (deco-newbie, but busy as a bee) and have recently gotten more and more depressed by the low quality of materials available at B&Q. Any suggestions as to fabulous shops / places where you can buy amazing materials at good prices...