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I need to remove and replace a bottom piece of beading on one of my windows. The YouTube videos I've watched show that a long piece is removed first, making it easier to take out a short piece. However, I'm not sure which way around to use the glazing knife! The knife has a bevel edge on one...

I have a renovation project on the go but have an issue with the stairs skirting board on the first two steps. I will be putting some decorative rail on all my skirting boards, and it will be stepped back a few millimetres. After plasterboarding and skimming the wall to be flush with the...

Some of my upvc double glazing panels need replacing, and I'm thinking of doing this myself rather than replacing the entire windows. I'm not really sure how to determine the sizes I need though. I'm guessing that I need to remove the beading to access the various panels I need to replace. I...

Are there any tips for painting door frames so as to avoid getting paint on the wooden threshold at the bottom? I've tried using masking tape in the past, but the paint seems to bleed, so when removing the tape, the edge where the frame meets the wood is not crisp. :( Any advice is welcome. :)

I'm replacing two doors and both frames in an outside porch, but am uncertain on a couple of things. (three to be exact!) Both doors will be hung on the left hand side of frames. How much gap is recommended for the lock side of door? I'm thinking about 3mm. Would that be enough do you think...

Hello Folks, I'm after a recommendation for a good paint that is suitable for a project I'm working on. I really want to use a water based paint and avoid any oil type paints for this job. The job entails renovating my back porch. Two new doors, new door frames and replacing some of the...