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I have recently purchased a property in France. When last there about 3 weeks ago we had 1 or 2 times when the electrics tripped out,nothing obvious, lights were on radio etc but nothing being switched on to coincide with the trip.I reset the trip and everything was fine.The mains board is on...

Can anyone suggest how to dry a mattress which had a full hot water bottle burst last night (honestly). It was about a litre of water maybe 1.5 , the mattress is 7ft x 7ft x approx 10ins deep and weighs a ton, so unable to move it very far. It has also left a water mark which I am not too...

I have read on this forum that wooden flooring should be installed "with the light" Why is this? I am having a wooden floor layed later this week, but the room is long and narrow with all the windows on the long side. Will that cause problems and look odd? Many thanks

I have had 3 quotes to lay a solid oak floor on concrete. The 1st one tested the floor and said we didn't need to have it damp proofed, both the other two advised me to have it done, one saying it might get damp after bad weather and the other one saying it before even seeing the job.The...

This is for the floor laying experts. I am about to have a solid wooden floor layed, with beading, to be glued down. I need to conceal loudspeaker wires running the length of the room, passing a door either side and a hearth.The wires will be running the same way as the boards.Is it possible...

How much should I be paying to have a solid wood floor layed excluding materials. The concrete (no damp) floor measures 14sqm, carpet and furniture already moved. I have been quoted £25.00 per sq m, this seems excessive(perhaps he's a barrister) Am I wrong?