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Any idea of the best flooring to put down to replace what i may have to replace to sit on top of floorboards?

Thanks Terry, There was a black rubber one in there before but it had come 2/3rds out and was hard so think it had had its use as wouldn't go back in.This one I am not sure of the material but its medium hardness in that you can bend the bit that goes into the toilet a bit. How is the flush...

Hi, Hoping for some help please. I discovered a swashing under the bathroom lino, only to take it out and find a swimming pool underneath. The wooden board on top of the floorboards under the lino has expanded the top layers due to the water ingress. After investigation of the built in...

Can anyone advise please?

Bump Question: "Is there any paint on the market that will seal lead paint in and have a bitter taste in case somehow it was bitten or scratched?"

Hi All, I hope someone can advise on the best way to manage a situation I have found. I am redecorating a 1960s built house. I thought to test for lead paint due to the age of the house and have had a positive result on the wooden window sills, skirting boards and door frames. Whilst a...

I've also notice cracking at the top of both sides of the window on the inside. (pics attached) Is this an immediate concern with regards failure and risk of the bricks above falling or can it be left for future building work planned for a year or twos time? Thanks Again, B

Thanks Bonni, much appreciated. Is there structural risk to it which would be dangerous? Is it a repair that's needed immenently or could it wait a year or two until other build work is commissioned? Thanks Again, B

Hi, I would appreciate any advise on the below: I have noticed cracking (seems all the way through) on an upstairs side window lintel. I am not sure how long the cracking has been there as I have only noticed it recently. The house was purchased in 2019 and not picked up in survey but it...