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Hello all, can anyone recommend a way to reliably seal the lead on internal stained glass windows/doors to keep them safe from small hands (and mouths!)? Also to prevent lead dust. I've attached an example of one of my doors. I know I could fit additional glass over and around but wondered if...

Hello all, I'm renovating a bedroom and taken the opportunity to put a few more power sockets in the adjoining room (see pic). This is an internal stud wall - I've put Rockwool acoustic slabs in to dampen sound but now I'm thinking should I remove the 2 pieces of Rockwool I put either side of...

I'm renovating our top bedroom and half the room is dormer style. I've no idea how to insulate this, could use some advice. The roof felt appears to be the old bitumen type. I'd obviously like the room to retain heat better but just as importantly, I want to reduce noise as we're on a main road...

Quick question - in my pic below does the velux installation look correct, especially in relation to the tiles and flashing kit? Thanks everyone.

I've had a chimney breast and hearth removed, resulting in what you can see on my uploaded pic. I'd like Quick-step laminate fitted on top of floorboards, but need to sort this bit of floor out and not really sure what to do, appreciate your opinions :) Obviously I can fit 2 small pieces of...

Hi, I'm due to start my bathroom rennovation soon. I plan on using Moisture Boards for the walls, plaster skim, paint the majority and tile splashback areas. I have three Questions: 1. Do I prime the plasterboard before skimming? If so, do I use BAL WPL coating, PVA or something else...

Wondering if anyone has ever used ready made up doorsets where the doors come pre-fitted in their linings? I'm thinking of installing these doorsets last - after plasterboard/skim has gone on. I've found two possibles: Premdor SpeedSet Plus Jen-Weld ReadyFit Looks easy enough, though I...

Hi all, Just bought our first house - a 1930's semi - in need of renovation. A lot of the (original) plaster is crumbling off in quite a few places - see pic below of gable end wall. There doesn't appear to be any damp issues in the house (touch wood), the plaster seems dry enough - just...

Woops - sorry posted in wrong forum.