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Hello, After having used our conservatory for storage only, we would like to convert it to a play room. As per usual, it's either too hot (UV damage is crazy) or too cold. Replacing the roof is outside of our budget this year so we were wondering whether somebody had success with blinds/foils...

Hello, We have bought a house in 2020 which has an extension from 2008. After noticing more and more cracks in the extension, we engaged our insurance. They have gone to monitor cracks and foundation. They have also conducted a drains survey (fine) and a soil survey (one area definitely far...

Hi, I am sorry if this has been asked a lot of times but I am in a terrible rush as works have started this morning. This morning our electrician (complete rewire and new consumer units of 1930s house) told us that all sockets need to be 45cm above ground and light switches no higher than...

Dear all, We are currently planning to have the following work done: 1. new boiler and radiators (remove water tank), 2. ceiling/wall skimming, 3. chimney lining and wood stove fitting, 5. spot lights as well as 6. painting of walls. Now my question (which might be obvious to a lot of you but...

as per usual, I have the most random question... When we removed the awful carpet in our 1930s house I have noticed a nice "square mark" on the wooden flooring...as if someone painted around a rug. I have just spotted it as well on "under the hammer". Please enlighten me :)

Dear all, We are currently stripping wallpaper in our single solid walled 1930 property. Can you please tell me what this orange layer under the wallpaper is? Is that primer? Further,we are replacing it with a "insulation" layered wallpaper - should we apply PVA or should we leave it? I am...

Dear all, We have a rather old Aqualisa Aquastream powered shower system which is so loud that we close windows to not disturb our neighbours (detached house!). It works fine but the noise can't be right (I hope). I was looking into a replacement and was wondering whether somebody you point...

Hi, I need advice on removing this beast of a fireplace. We are planning to remove the bricks and get a plasterer to smooth over the sides before we decide on a new fireplace surround. Do you think we can remove the bricks ourselves? Real careful? We want to make sure that the chimney isn't...