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    Running porch guttering along alleyway

    Have you got space for a water butt in the front garden?
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    Daryl shower door seals

    Have a look on this website www.showersealuk.com
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    UK plumbers in france

    Because of Brexit you would need a work permit. How good is your French? Not everybody speaks English.
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    Is this tree diseased?

    The tree does not look diseased. I would sent the photographs to the council pointing out the broken branch and asking for appropriate action.
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    I'm Going to make a Greenhouse.

    just Google 'diy greenhouse using old window frames'
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    Bay Laurel tree that need trimmings

    You can prune it whenever you like. A very tough shrub
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    Newbie .. about to tile kitchen splashback

    Have a metal splashback instead of tiles. They are much easier to clean.
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    Sealing Around Bifold Doors

    Why don't you get the door installer back?
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    Brickwork below/around slate DPC damaged/damp!

    We have lived in old houses (1920s and 30s) which had cavity walls. What did the surveyor recommend regarding the brick work/render?
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    Delux one coat vs normal Delux

    I have used Dulux once several times with very good results. The emulsion is thicker and one coat was enough.
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    Stained table top

    JobAndKnock thanks for your detailed answer. I'll have a go next week and will report back.
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    Stained table top

    Thanks for the advice. I think the oil from the blue tac seeped into the wood which was originally a golden colour. If I cannot repair it it will have to be covered up again.
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    Stained table top

    Have got this small wooden table (wood variety unknown) which was used as a plant stand for several years. It was standing in a sunny bay window. Removed the plants and got quite a shock about the state of the wood. The big dark stain on the right was caused by blue tack which kept a heavy...
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    Hiring Builder - Advice Required

    Do you know who owns the house which was built by the Chinese labourers? Are they self employed or have they got a gang master with a valid licence?
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    Fence

    Photinia red robin are great shrubs which grow quickly and would transform that area in front of the fence.
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    Warm air heating system

    Thanks for your advice. Relatives have decided not to buy the flat for various reasons. They managed to speak to some other flat owner who all had gas central heating installed at some time.
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    Warm air heating system

    A relative is thinking of buying a 70th flat which has a warm air heating system. Apparently the estate agent did not know anything about it. I tried to find some info but I am non the wiser. Has anybody ever had this heating system? It's aJohnson & Starlet Hi-Spec M31 unit.
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    Pop up plug

    The above plug stopped working. Today I cleaned it and oiled the mechanism. Looking down the plughole it looks like bits have broken off and the whole mechanism needs replacing. How easy is this for a novice? The annoying thing is that this visitors toilet is hardly ever used. It looks like...
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    A bigger kitchen and diner in 1930s semi

    Agree with mrrusty. How much space would you gain by moving the wall? We just got smaller stackable dining chairs which made a lot of difference.
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    Grass disappearing and moss taking over

    As above and you could lower the height of the bay tree to let a bit more light onto the grass.
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