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    Painting exterior wood

    Hi all, I would like to paint my wooden window frames and fascias. I have heard that Sadolin exterior paint is very good. (http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/decorating/wood-and-metal-paint/sadolin-woodshield---white---1l-619633) My fascias are currently stained and my window...
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    Which paint to use?

    Hello, I am about to start painting my hall/stairs/landing. I have been told I should paint my walls white first so that the paint dries the right colour. I know that if I'm using matt emulsion I should use matt white underneath and if I'm using silk emulsion I should use silk white...
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    How to prepare wood for painting

    Hi I am about to decorate my hall/stairs/landing. The existing paint on the skirting boards and door frames is peeling off. Can somebody tell me the best way to prepare the surface for a new coat of paint? Should I use a heat gun to remove the old paint? Should I just sand it? I have seen...
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    Extra wire for security light

    I have just moved in to a new house and need to put in a new security light. There are four wires coming out of the wall - one red, one black, one bare copper (all together) and a separate black one. The new light only has space for three wires. Does anyone know what the extra black wire...
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