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Looking to paint the front door this summer and doing Research Work to assess best approach from the experts. We had a decorator doing the building and he use Betec Multi Surface paint on the existing paint of the front door, and I am unsure of the quality personally - open to any feedback...

Hello Expert, so we have replaced a light switch and sadly, the box in the wall is not deep enough. What would be your recommendations? Was thinking maybe some kind of cover to put behind the plate? but unsure that exist?

Hello Expert, We are looking to change light switches, however, the one we want to change are two way, two gang which bring some complexities. How can we figure out which cable would go in which hole from the old switch to the new one as the setting seems slightly different from the old and the...

Hello, We are doing some decoration in the communal hallway (block of 4 flats) and came across that big bucket of water in a cupboard which is above the front door of one flat and are curious to figure out what it is. We believe it was for the old days for some of the water for a flat. How can...

Hello Experts, So we have removed some wood paneling from the stairs, which were covering the spindles and now are wondering on how to tackle the edge between the carpet and the edge wood side floor, as previously this was covered by the paneling. I wanted once the wood edge, nicely sanded and...

Hello Experts, We are redoing the communal hallway, and there and again there are small cracks on the wall in the woodchip wallpaper. I have painted some area with Zinsser Cover Stain Primer Paint where we had some stain and have some left over - Should I give a good coat on the cracks with...

Hi Expert, So, looking to freshen up the communal hallway and looking for guidance between two products we have shortlisted. One is Leyland Trade Brilliant White High Gloss Solvent https://www.screwfix.com/p/leyland-trade-750ml-brilliant-white-high-gloss-solvent-based-trim-paint/6915h and the...

Hello experts, So we are doing the communal hallway staircase and started to take the pannelling covering the spindles - so far so good when looking from inside the staircase - however, when looking from outside, it will need some touch-up. What would be your best recommendation, please, so...

Hello Expert, We are redoing the hallway and removing the paneling to bring back the spindles and banisters - however, so far, one spindle is missing. What is the best way to find a close match as close as possible to the original one? Or can it be made bespoke by some specialised shop...

Hello Expert! We are looking to remove the side panel from the staircase so bring back the real bannister. Mindful that the main guardrail might need some touch-up as there is some white paint there and again. What would be the recommendations? as if we start sanding it, we might need to sand...

Hi Guys, took over a flat for investment and the flat has these attached in the bathroom and the kitchen. What kind of keys do I need to remove them? I am sure it is very simple but so far no luck with screw driver. Was going to break it fully but dont wanna dammage the wall. Thanks

Hello, With a neighbour, we want to redo the communal hallway. Paint wise - Couple of thoughts – questions: 1/ Should we stick to white so to keep it neutral? And if so, what type of white as when looking online, there are so many options. Or should we embrace and be creative and make the...

So recently discovered that water was dripping every so often along the toilet and decided to change the Valve Diaphragm Washer. Took out the float valve, replace the washer and put everything back to normal. Now when I put the water back on - it is not a drip but proper water flowing out and...

I am sure a very silly question but best to ask. So this would be outside, can I get any type from like screwfix, tools station? or is there any specific one for outside. I don't really want to get it wrong and then by later this year, have the clip rusting and staining the wall with rust...

HNY 2025 - despite my best intentions and following instructions, often get it wrong so thought I would double check what people are reading. 83241 kWh I am sure i got it wrong again :-(

Hi DIY Expert, So we are looking to replace the outside light with a sensor one and have come across this model. https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LEFULLMBK.html It is mentionned : Lumens: 1150lm and was curious to understand how bright this was. As we don't want something like floor light...

Looking for expertise here A damp issue was repaired which was caused by gutter leaks which resulted in one small area of the internal walls to bubble and paint flaking off. I have scrapped the loose paint and apply filler and repainted. but now couple of week later, as you can see the...

So we getting some work done on the roof (block of 4 flat with share of the freehold) And we been debating, should we keep the terrestrial TV antenna there or not? How do we know if the antenna still work and provide signal?

Hello Expert DIY :-) A damp issue was repaired which was caused by an external crack which one small area of the internal walls to bubble and paint flaking off. I have scrapped the loose paint and apply filler and repainted. but now a week later, as you can see the paint is powdering, flaking...

So we been notifed by the neighboors of the the below: "I hope you are all well. x and I live at number x and we have recently had a damp survey due to damp in our vestibule. I have attached an image of what they believe to be the cause, which is a pipe that needs a small repair on your...