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Beginner question sorry. I've got a small area of water damage on my wall, where a bit of sealant was missing from a window, now fixed. See pic! What's the best way to make this look nice? I'm thinking: sand down, prime with water-resistant primer, and re-paint? Thanks for any advice.

This tumbled limestone floor is in a busy bathroom and hasn't been sealed for a few years. The edges of the tiles are grey and feel rough and permanently damp, while the tops of the tiles are still yellow and dry and shiny - see pics. I'm no expert, but think that water has penetrated the...

@OwainDIYer thank you - that's a great suggestion, we'll try that.

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Hello everyone! We have installed a doorbell in the centre of our door. The actual button mechanism is fake-old-style and the cables out the back come through a hole in the middle of the door and connect to a modern wireless doorbell broadcast device on the inside. Here's a link to a picture...

Thank you so much!

That's really helpful! Yes I think there is a bit of loose pointing so will have a go with a bag of ready mix.

Hi there Never done any DIY before (yes really) so please be gentle :) What should I do to these two walls in my yard to make them look tidier? Hoping it's something I can do myself rather than getting a handyman in. Is it just a question of painting with external wall...