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contractors but we are in and out alot with dog etc

Hi all, having carpets cleaned this week and moving home next week so need some carpet protection film from the likes of Screwfix etc to keep carpets clean during the move. Prefer a product that doesnt make the stairs slippy. Carpets are not wool. Any recommendations?

as per title, you are a trade and have been called in for a job at a property, its grossly untidy and dirty not so bad that it has mouldy food or animal waste but very very cluttered, not hoovered etc Do you turn round make your excuses and walk out, charge more money or grin and bear it?

thanks for the comments, I will leave her to it. Shes a mid 40s lady with kids so should be responsible enough for what she does, she may or may not have contents ins cover but wont have buildlings cover as thats our responsibility. I will likely write something into her contract for next year.

nothing illegal in what I did, it was a prearranged inspection with enough notice given with tenants full agreement that I picked the key up from her sister as she couldnt be there. If its illegal for me to be there on my own I hold my hands up but I'm not aware that it is

sorry, not with you.... how do I know what?

short answer is I dont know. They would have been cheap

morning, we have a rental property let to a family and the house inside is festooned with fairty lights, literally 100s of them all round the picture rails, up and down door frames, covering the ceiling in the big hallway and around at least 3 trees. Maybe around 7 or 8 sets of lights. They are...

Good morning, looking for some inspiration!. Had 2 windows put in years ago in side wall of garage and the builder installed the lintels set back 20mm. I need to face the lintels with something. Brick slips are 20mm so not enough depth. I can buy 10mm slips but cost is prohibitive ie £50 to ship...

its for a touch up ( 2" run of grout) by someone who isnt used to using it and I have to send by post. I'll just buy it anyway its only £9

the sellers have 100s of items for sale some 1000s I'd sooner get some info from those in the know really.. I know grout in powder form doesnt have much of a life.

Hi Guys, quick question....... I urgently need a tube of ready mixed white tile grout. Does this stuff have a shelf life/ sell by date as I will buy via ebay and cant view all the packaging. thanks

so I do need a DVR and a hard drive if I want good images?

does anyone know how many litres per second a standard gutter downpipe will take before the water backs up into the gutter? is there even any calculation for this lol?

I'm looking to fit a basic outside CCTV one maybe 2 cameras. I need live pictures on a screen inside a property but dont want remote access or any kind of storage as I will not ever want to play the film back. What components do I need (general question) Am I right in saying I dont need a DVR or...