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Okey dokey........... thanks for all your help

Thanks for the replies. I understand much more what is involved now.

Thanks for this. Does this mean it needs foundations and a 'proper' roof even if I only go out 2'? There are two shallow steps out of the patio door at the moment, so I would need a floor too. Is this beginning to sound like an expensive way of gaining an extra 2' x approx 8' on the...

Thanks for that. What is the best ratio of water to paste for this paper do you think?

How big can a square bay window be before it becomes an extension? What are the differences to planning/regs (if needed)? What differences need to be considered in actual construction? I have sliding patio doors in an extended kitchen. This was extended sideways so the back of the house is...

I am using 1700 lining paper (Mav) which I have used over a whole house in the past with great results. This time I have ended up with long vertical bubbles on most pieces and a lot of edges have lifted. I have searched here and it looks that the paper wasn't left long enough to soak. I...

I've seen them in B&Q. I think they are called 'privacy sets'.

Thanks for your reply. I have just had a closer look at it and yes it does open at the top. There is only on screw visible on that inside face. Should I take it out and replace it with a longer one or put one in a new place? The whole window moves slightly if I pull it in tightly. This...

Moved in a year ago and am finally decorating the last room...... I have now discovered that the top corner of the double glazed unit moves when pressure is put on it. Approx 5" at the top and 8" down the side moves and perhaps a whole lot more if I gave it a jolly good shove! They are...

Is there a standard technique for painting woodwork? Starting at the bottom or starting at the top? I'm thinking about window frames, door frames, bannisters etc in particular. I've tried both ways and cannot make up my mind if one is better than the other for controlling runs. What are...

Thanks guys, I feel reassured by your posts. Mr 'sander' had a look under the floor and said he couldn't see any evidence of holes in the joists. I'll go for the 'paint some treatment on the floor, fill the small eroded areas and put the finish on' then. The bodged repair by understairs...

House is 1880s and woodworm holes in various areas have been uncovered now dirt is being sanded off the floorboards. A 'bodge job' repair, whch looks quite old, has been made just inside the understairs cupboard. What is the best option? The guy doing the sanding says he can paint a...

Thanks Zampa............ I'll give it a go.

Lumps of paint (and a layer of stone?) are coming away from the limestone detail on exterior of my Victorian house. I suspect this is where water has got in and frozen. What is the cheapest way of protecting this in the short term? If I take off all of the loose stuff, will masonry paint...

I need to replace the internal doors in a BTL. One has already been done with a four panel pre-prepared (undercoated?) one and I wondered where would be the best (cheapest?) place to match them. I'm in Tyne and Wear. Any ideas please? Thanks