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Hi, I've got brick chimney work in my loft which I am tidying up. Not a full conversion but having a velux window installed and also fancyhing painting the brick work in either white or magnolia to lighten the space. What can I put on the brick work to seal before painting ? will PVA do...

I've got a conifer hedge which was around 8 ft tall until a couple of years ago. I lopped a couple of foot off the top to make trimming easier and also to give my neighbour some more light. 2 years later and what does the neighbour do ? Build an 8 foot panelled fence on their side so it...

I live in an area which doesn't have the best water pressure. I have a pressure washer for cleaning patio etc but does anyone know if you can get a device that fits to an outside tap which a general hosepipe can attach to that will increase pressure when watering the garden ? Was thinking...

First of all sorry for the ignorance here but I'm no roofer !! We've got a damp patch with all the rain just above our bedroom window and at first I though the cavity wall guys had forgot to fill in one of their bore holes. When I've got up the ladders I've noticed one of the first slates...

Hi, May sound a stupid question but what do you do with the compost in a container after you have harvested the tatties ? Reason I ask is you're not supposed to plant the potatoes year after year in the same earth so does that mean I could contaminate my flower beds if I add the compost to...

Hi, What's the best stain / protection to apply to a wooden garden table ? I've used stuff like Ronseal on fences but was wondering what the best stuff is ? Thanks

Hi, Just got the Karcher out of the shed for the yearly patio clean and noticed that when the hose is connected there is water gushing out of the front grilles. I am assuming there is either a leak in the internal hose or a valve problem. When I pull the trigger it still works but I'd rather...

Hi All, I need some advice on top dressing a lawn. My front lawn has a problem with weeds which I have just dug out recently. I realise I can blitz it with weed & feed in April but will top dressing do any good to prevent weeds ? I have read where you are supposed to top dress in Aug /...

Need to hire a core drill for bathroom to fit an extractor fan. Are these simple to operate for someone who has not done it before ie me ? I did have a sparky booked in to drill and fit fan for £120 but he has let me down and I am having trouble finding another who has a drill. Would I...