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Give it a sand and see, looks like lots of loose bits that will easily come off. I recently used lining paper and regret it. Wish I'd paid extra for a skim. Reason being seems are noticeable and in some places lifting after painting :(

If you're going to finish off with a thicker vinyl washable paint, I'd go with a cheaper but still good option of Leyland Trade. Lots of the wipeable paints now come in matt so no need to use eggshell. Dulux Easycare is very good, there is a good comparison here of paints you can wipe. Good...

I would expect some difference due to the reflective finish of satinwood but nothing like in your picture. I expect it's clearly visible even just in the tin? I'd go back to Homebase and say your not happy with the picture and tins!

Thanks, will take a look at them. Are they expensive to run?

I'm not sure how to do heat loss calculations? The roof and walls will be insulated. The garage is 40-50 yards away from the house and gas meter. So probably looking for something that can be independent?

What is the best option for heating a garage being turned into an office? The garage is separate from the house so connecting to the boiler would be tricky.

You could put a long piece of line in the strimmer so it covers a bigger area? Just have to be careful. I recently purchased a MAC ALLISTER MGTP1000 really powerful for the money.

This, the only way you will know what is reasonable for your area to get at least 3 quotes. The more the better. Though don't go with the cheapest, go with who you think would do the best job.

Some of the cracks look pretty big, do they extend to the outside? If the house is moving a lot over a year, I'd board otherwise you're going to get cracks again sooner or later.

Likely this, most are Linux. There should still be a store where you can install extra apps though.

Yep this. Looks like this is supporting what's above it. Keeping using for shelves :)

Might be handy if you ever want to move the radiator :giggle:

How does the circular thing work? Does the jet move brushes or something?

To save anyone else having to use Google.

I usually buy cheap paint and have no issues. Decided to buy Dulux Diamond for the hallway as likely to get marked so can wipe, it's really patchy when daylight hits certain walls, gutted. The paint is really thick, but don't understand why this is patchy and cheaper paint isn't it. I'm not...