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I have rental properties and tenants often don't notice or care about leaks under the sink until it becomes a major problem. I am thinking of lining the inside of the cabinets with something like Fablon or possibly vinyl flooring, which would be more durable. Any tips please ?

Hi, I am getting black could in a bedroom. It has a vent either side of the window outside but they don't go through to the inner wall. The neighbours have these vents too. Is it possible they are venting the loft? Can they be causing cold points hence condensation and mould? Thanks

Ideally, I prefer to use compression fittings, but not sure if the pipe will be long enough to meet the fitting once I cut out the soldered part. I suppose I can add another joint to make the pipe a bit longer. What's the best please?

Hi, could anyone please tell me what this is please? It's behind the toilet, if I hold the top part I can push it down. Does it need a maintenance? Thanks

Hi, I have an old small ground floor extension that I don't think has loft insulation. There's no hatch. I am wondering how I can get some insulation up there easily and quickly? Thanks

I have a chipped enamel coated steel bath, not old or fancy but would require knocking tiles off the wall to replace. I have seen epoxy bath recoatibg kits online, has anyone had successful results with those please?

For upvc frames to masonry exterior. Not sure if frame sealannt or low modulus silicone is best? Thanks

Hi, I have a large upvc window I has a new hinge fitted around 10 months ago, but it's already catching on the things at the bottom of the frame. It looks like the hinge is fitted too low to me but the fitter said that's how these hinges are. Any ideas please?

I have a snk with one of those cone shaped things that is supposed to seal the basin waste better than the usual washer. It seems to be perishing and going funky. I'm wondering if I should replace it with a new one or of I would be better just using the normal washer that comes with the waste...

I have a rental property that has a worktop used as an upstand behind the sink. I know this isn't ideal but I am wondering if there's any way of sealing it to keep it going a bit longer? Would sbr work? Or wood hardener? I have both. There isn't much of a gap so I am thinking something thin...

Hi, I have a house with black ash mortar, it has been re pointed with what I am assuming is sand and cement. It seems damp in places, could the pointing be causing that?

Hi, I added around 25 percent water to try to get a mist coat to soak in to a newly skimmed ceiling. But it's just sitting on the surface, I think will peel off at some point. What am I doing wrong? Maybe I should use a layer of sbr first? Thanks

Hi, I have a 5 foot brick wall with a pointy top. I am wondering what's the best way of deterring kids from climbing the wall and onto the bins, knocking them over? Possibly raise the height of the wall somehow with a bit of fencing screwed on behind? I'm guessing barbed wire isn't allowed in...

Hi, I am trying to raise a fire door by 4 mm, I have searched for fire rated adjustable honges but nothings coming up. Does anyone know of such a thing please?

Hi, I can't remove my sink pedestal as it's too tight against the sink. I need to at least tighten the inline trap. Or at worst replace it. I was thinking of trying a strap wrench to try and get in there. If not I'm thinking smash the pedestal to gain access and then try to get a similar...

There is a section just above the stairs that is double plaster boarded with inspiration in between the plaster boards. There is an old velux window with a lath and plaster surround at the top. I am wondering if the double plasterboard and insulation is a fire regulation? Thanks

Hi, I have 4 ot 5 bricks that are crumbling very orangey, they are dotted around, not in a patch together. One is really bad. Any idea what this is and what I should do please?

My loft is covered with 1 roll thickness of insulaton, I can now use boards as stepping stones as my balance isn't good. I want to add another roll thickness but still be able to use boards to move around safely once every few years to check the condition as it's an old house. Should I just...

Hi, I believe that gappy old floorboards should be overlaid for fire and smoke resistance. The guidance I have read specifies 4mm or thicker high density hardboard fixed at 150mn centres. I can only buy high density hardboard in 3 or 3.2 mm. I can get mdf in 4 mm I can get plywood in 5.5mm...

Hi, I have a patch of around 1x 2 feet of flakng paint at the side of an old disused chimney breast. I am wondering what's the easiest way to patch it up? I have some mapei shower paint on membrane, I wondered about hacking that part of plaster and painting the membrane on the bricks before re...