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    Plastering around replacement windows solid brick wall

    Hello, I have had some windows replaced in a solid brick wall property which has lime plaster on as a finish Can anyone advise to my best method of finishing off these edges? I am thinking that I remove an offset of the lime plaster around the frame a few inches to expose to brick and then...
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    What type of paint/wall covering is this?

    Hello, I am trying to decorate some solid brick walls and just removed various layers of wall paper etc After removing I am left with a pale green flaky in places type of paint? This is on lime plaster walls please see pics I am assuming I am best off removing this before proceeding, if so...
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    Are satellite dishes redundant?

    Hello, I am decorating a few rooms which have twin satellite cables into from the outside probably installed in the mid 80s. My question - is it worth adjusting these to be wall plates? I do not use Sky or a satellite tv service but would feel a fool to remove this if this is still something...
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    Loft insulation, polystyrene?

    Hello, I have been clearing out a section of my loft and discovered that it has been 'bordered' out with timber onto the joists when originally built, 1890ish. I don't want to remove the wood ideally as they look original and while cleaning I have found bits of old polystyrene packaging have...
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    Victorian house rénovation, sagging joists

    Hello, I am diy renovating my first house a victorian 1890 semi detached - it is quite the experience! I am currently looking at the 1st floor ceiling which is lath and plaster with joists at 330mm centers measuring 40mm x 94mm. During the 1st lock down I installed a loft hatch and borderd out...
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