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How do you get them out without causing damage to the windows / walls? sill: seems like it works for both inside & outside... http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/windowsill Wood: agreed - strong preference for proper wood over MDF or PVC (not a fan of a plastic feel).

MDF window sills suffered some water damage. The suspect: sealant on outside of window perished, fixed now. Is sanding & filller (not sure which?), followed by a primer (zinser bullseye 123) & paint the appropriate action?

The kitchen is 6.3m x 3.1m, so about 19.m2. The screed bit is about 2m2. There could be a different explanation for the cracking in #5. The kitchen suffered for months from a leak (well, it suffered from &%$ retarded tenants that ignored it and just mopped) that ruined most kitchen cabinets...

After removing the floating floor in my kitchen of my Edwardian terrace, I discovered a nasty, pockmarked tile floor with large patches of concrete (location of former chimney breast (3m x 60cm) and to run central heating pipes). The floor isn't level, so I want to apply self-levelling...

I lived with a timber kitchen floor for many years. It was never unhygienic or problematic and would have one again. Much nicer feel than cold tiles.

I want to lay a tile border (80cm for appliances + easy clean, robust edge) & parquet centre in my kitchen. Both requires a even floor, preferably level. The existing floor is an uneven mix of badly damaged tiles, with some parts plain concrete (former chimney breast). From what I've read...

I understand where the tradesmen are coming from and rightfully they charge for it. But at £100 for an hour or so of work it is more than my private, city based, dentist charges and frankly a ****take.

Thanks for that pinenot. With roofers and damp people, I've found that unless you own the place, they charge (£80-120) to give you a quote/inspection here in London.

Hi, I'm considering buying a property (end-of-terrace). The survyor noted that the pointing is in poor condition in places of the left-hand flank wall (see pictures) and needs repointing. Access however, is pretty tricky as you can see from the pictures. The width between the two...