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    Wallpering a disaster. What am I doing wrong?

    Dear Johnny You are begining to make me feel veeeery slighly more optimistic. Having supper now and will be in touch. Good night
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    Wallpering a disaster. What am I doing wrong?

    This is terrible news Johnny! Nevertheless I am giving it a try. How are you amusing yourself in these difficult times? The room is 11' x 9' Keep well and kind of you to reply promptly Alan
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    Wallpering a disaster. What am I doing wrong?

    Thank you Johnny, very aptly put as I have just stopped, exhausted. I have used a steam stripper and this one wall will take a week. Any ideas how to do it better please? What do you do?
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    Wallpering a disaster. What am I doing wrong?

    Thank you so much. So start by stripping back to plaster and mist coat. Here we go Certainly I will let you know, I need you ! Best Alan
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    Wallpering a disaster. What am I doing wrong?

    I put some "paste the wall" wallpaper up on plasterboard and over lining paper with some blue stuff on it. My papering in the past has been ok, this job is just awful, folds everywhere. Pics show the wall, please help.
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    Difference between boiler and cylinder temperature

    Thanks so much everybody, keep well
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    Difference between boiler and cylinder temperature

    Never. What about my question? Best regards to you Polesapart.
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    Difference between boiler and cylinder temperature

    Not done and dusted after all, my wife looks at the boiler and tells me that its ready for my bath. Should she be looking at the cylinder gauge instead? Kep well both of you
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    Exterior finish for new hand rail

    Hello All To get down the steps to the garden from the house, I am making an exterior handrail and base with spindles and really need advice on fixing and finishing. What finish can I use please? That Sadolin is pricey. Ordinary painting? Say two coats of primer, two of undercoat and two of...
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    Stairs installing stiles and bannister

    Yes indeed, thanks foxhole. Keep well everyone Alan
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    Stairs installing stiles and bannister

    So, definitely ready made for me, thanks everyone.
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    Stairs installing stiles and bannister

    Hello All I know the building regs dimensions but I don't know how to install new stiles and bannister (hand rail). Should I buy the ready made that I have seen at Wickes or should I just buy stud timber, cut and use dowel joints, pva and screws? Please let me have your comments and ideas, I...
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    Difference between boiler and cylinder temperature

    Many thanks to you both, done and dusted Regards
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    Difference between boiler and cylinder temperature

    Hello. What is the difference between the temperature displayed on my wall mounted domestic boiler and the temperature on the cylinder upstairs please? Nice weekend to all of you
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    What is wrong with my Russet Apple Tree Please

    Thank you foxhole, kind of you .
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    What is wrong with my Russet Apple Tree Please

    Hello All Dear me. the bark is coming off, what is it and can anything be doe please? If all is well, the apples are not. I used to have a Russet years ago that was lovely. Cananything be done to improve the taste? See pics. Happy new year to you all.
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    Low volts high volts big amps little amps

    I am grateful for all your help. A good diagram IS easy to understand. Many thanks everyone. Have a good Christmas
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    Plaster Blown and I Want to Wallpaper

    I did as you said sparkwright, many thanks, worked a treat. Alan
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    Must a Condensate Pipe be insulated for Building Regs

    Thank you Bernard
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    Must a Condensate Pipe be insulated for Building Regs

    Good of you thank you both.
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