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Sorry, should have mentioned it probably won't be in direct sunlight and I probably won't be able to water it more than once or twice a week because I'm away a lot.

Are there any good indoor plants that'll grow to about 5 feet high, in a pot with a diameter of around 15 inches? Something that won't shed leaves or attract insects and is low maintenance.

See this link http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/paintnewplaster.htm says to leave it for 4-6 weeks. I read somewhere you shouldn't use PVA if you're going to use emulsion paint on the walls. Not sure why, maybe somebody knows.....

Thanks. Out of curiosity, what would have happened if I had rendered over the pebble dashing? I thought the loose stones would quickly cause the new render to fall off, is that right?

Phew, thanks for that. I thought I have to put up with the pebble dashing for good. I wasn't planning to use a rotary hammer, probably a hammer and chisel. By the way, did your friend apply a two-coat or single-coat render? I was going to apply an undercoat of about 15mm, and then a...

I've been told that if I take off all my pebble dashing it might damage or ruin all the exterior walls, is that true? Apparently because its been on for so long (about 50 years I think) its bonded to the walls. Instead I should apply a 10mm finishing coat on top of the pebble dashing if I...