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    Seal kitchen sink

    Do I use silicone to seal a kitchen sink into a worktop or can I just use the sealing strip that comes with it?
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    Tile adhesive

    Can anyone tell me the name of the brown tile adhesive which goes on thick and the tiles are put on using a spirit level.
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    pressure equalizing valves

    can anyone tell me if pressure equalizing valves work well?
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    kitchen cabinet lights

    when putting in kitchen cabinet lights I understand there is nothing wrong with linking a live feed across two switches but you still have to get my neutral from somewhere. Could someone in the know or rather the trade give me examples were I can take the neutral from?
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    Toilet seal

    Could someone with experience tell me what is the easiest way to replace a toilet waste pipe seal without removing the toilet.
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    mixer tap

    Will I be able to buy the collar which attaches a mixer tap to the surface, without buying the complete tap?
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    chipped bath

    can anyone tell me how to repair a chipped white plastic bath?
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    marking ceramic tiles

    when cutting what should I use to mark ceramic tiles?
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    Bathroom cupboards

    I need to install some wall units in a bathroom. The area for the cupboards are 1400 x 1400mm. Is it okay to use kitchen cabinets. My only concern is will the humidity damage the carcassing and doors. There is an extractor fan in the bathroom.
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    Black silicone mastic

    Does anyone know where I can purchase black mastic for a kitchen worktop. I've tried B&Q, Topps Tiles and a specialist wood flooring shop.
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    Shorten doors

    Any tips on how to shorten a door by say 1". I usually use the jigsaw first then finish up with the planner. However I've found lately that the jigsaw blade goes off line on the other side of the door cutting off too much. maybe I should use the circular saw instead.
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    Wall tile adesive

    I have been doing a few wall tiling jobs lately. Can anyone recommend an adheisive which sets slowly and spreads very very easily.
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    self levelling compound

    I will be applying self levelling compound to a kitchen which has several base units. I will be taking of the plinths then apply the compound to the floor. My question is for the self levelling compound to work do I need to apply it all the way to the walls under the units for it to work or...
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    Laminate complete flat

    A friend of mine wants me to laminate her complete flat. Is it safe not to use any thresholds to divide each room. My concern being that if I tried to fit the pieced throughout the flat without thresholds all the walls may not be square with the first one then there may be a problem with the...
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    leveling floor

    I have a ground floor bathroom with a concrete floor. Because the floor is not level I need to bring the level up at least 25mm. I told that If i used that much self leveling screed it would crack. Does anyone have any suggestions.
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