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I have a wall (skim plastered, mist coast + 2 matt emulsion coats) that will be wallpapered. The wall is clearly porous. if i flick water, it is absorbed which to me means the wall needs to be sized/primed accordingly. Is this correct? Now, this is the first time I'll be using self-adhesive...

Hi there, I've got two new velux integra windows installed. They come with a fused plug, which the sparky is insisting that it should be kept like that, with an access hatch in the ceiling to access it if it goes wrong. Reason is that if he cuts the plug the warranty becomes void. I am...

Hi, currently in the middle of a rear extension. Due to 1st floor positioning of the windows, the plan was always to have a low-pitch roof extension with an internal ceiling height of 248cm and a pitched section coming to 2.11cm. Builder today discovers that the architects drawing are off by...

Is it possible to put up wall shelving in the loft, against the dividing wall? The wall is between the chimney stacks (semi-detached house). Would it be able to support the weight? (i'm not planning to put much heavy items on the shelves, just general 25x25x30cm storage boxes), but there might...

We've put plain curved coving in bedrooms/living room as it makes the room 'cosy' as the mrs puts it. Where do people stand on coving in the hallway/landing? The ceiling height is 2.5metres. and just over 10m2 downstairs including stairwell. Its a typical 1930s semi. Looking forward for...

This might sound like a silly question, but is it OK to re-decorate in the winter months? I live in the South of England. I'm assuming that the radiator in the room will be turned off for the duration of decorating and drying time (needs to be removed to paint behind it anyway). Many thanks!

Hi there, I've just had some rewiring done in our new (but old 1930s) house. All the walls are lime plaster over bricks. I need to patch up some cracks in the walls and fill the gaps from the electrical rewiring - obviously I've read many times that skimming over lime plaster with modern...

Hi all, I've recently moved into a new property and have started making plans for renovating it (1930s semi). I'm not particularly fond of the current staircase (its not very aesthetic in today's world, and doesn't meet current regulations as the width between the balusters is too wide)...

Hi All, I've just started renovating our new home (a 1930s semi). I expect this to be my first question of many on this forum! :oops: I've been removing tons of wallpaper (yes, its also on the ceiling, as can be seen in the photo partly stripped). The plaster between the ceiling and the...