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    Damp?

    From the pics is this a damp issue? The walls are not wet. I have done a visual outside and cannot see any breach in the tiles/roof. Thank you. Please, no sarcastic replies I am looking for genuine responses from those who know their stuff.
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    Plastering on deep texture wallpaper?

    I would never entertain anyone in my home who would plaster over paper!
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    Woodchip wallpaper & woodchip ceiling

    Personally I would get rid and besides if thats what you are thinking of doing and you end up not doing it then you will regret it, trust me! Good Luck
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    Silicon Render

    Hello, Any experts on here who can give me a rough estimate of what I can be expected to pay to have a 40ft x 11ft x 8ft Bungalow rendered?
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    Join between 2 properties

    I am moving and want to paint my Bungalow. It is semi-detached and the outer material is pebble dashed. When it comes to where my build joins next door what is the best way to keep the paint from going on to next doors as the wall is 'bumpy' being pebble dashed? Would masking tape be the thing...
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    Cutting Metal Carpet Plates

    How can I secure these while cutting? They are moving/sliding even though I have placed them between two heavy slabs. Also is a Hacksaw the tool to use? I do not have any metal cutters.
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    Angle Grinder Cutting Blades

    Thank you! Sorted
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    Angle Grinder Cutting Blades

    I have bought a small Angle Grinder to do a couple of jobs. The cutting discs I have purchased are 115 x 1.0 x 22. When attached there is play and the Disc is wobbly. The Instruction manual does not say anything about Disc size but I know 115mm is correct and 22mm bore is correct but I was...
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    Formica Laminate Boards

    I am having a Bathroom refit at my new address and am looking for information/advice on using Formica Laminate Boards as opposed to Traditional Tiling. Any information good, but especially the bad (or why I shouldn't) appreciated.
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    Incorrect Saw?

    I need to make corner cuts on three pieces of 450 x 450 x 32mm paving slabs. I have bought a Stanley Heavy Duty/Moyenne Section Handsaw. However I am having problems even getting started as the gap in the teeth on the saw are too big to bite the edge of the slab to start sawing. Have I bought...
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    Cost of Rebuilding?

    Hello, I am supposed to give my Insurance Company the cost of re-building my one bedroom Bungalow. How can I find this out? Or is there anyone on this site who could help? I know the purchase price is different to the cost of rebuilding but as a guide it was £165k. Any help appreciated.
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    New RCD Unit

    Could anyone give me an idea of what I can expect to pay for the supply and installation of an RCD Unit in a one bed bungalow?
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    New Patio on top of Old?

    Probably find a fancy/rope edge for it
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    New Patio on top of Old?

    Hello, Is it possible ( to reduce costs mainly) to lay new slabs on existing patio? Using the existing slabs as a base would mean less labour, not having to dispose of old slabs and of course not having to buy tons of mix for new base. Of course it would be inches higher but that would not be an...
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    Painting Paving Slabs

    They are pink !!! Doh
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    Painting Paving Slabs

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    New Granite Patio - Staining through SBR slurry within a few hours - HELP!

    Very sorry to tell you this but we had the same issue and yes it does stain. You will not get it off. It's a bugger if you get in on anything. Our black slate slabs were really spoilt by this.
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    Painting Paving Slabs

    Hello, Not much money so was thinking about ' painting ' the paving slabs at my new address rather than replace. Obviously I would use Masonry paint. I know its something that can be done, but was wondering if anyone on this site has ever done this and if so any tips or advice?
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    Sink not emptying mystery!

    There is no plug
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