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    How to fix patchy rough cast?

    I've recently had an area on the front of the house re-pebbledashed after a leak caused a lot of damp and cracks. They've just finished and I'm generally happy with the cement colour as it seems to be matching the rest as it dries, and the actual pebbles seem a good match too. But there seems...
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    Rough cast quote?

    I'm wondering if anyone could please give me a rough idea of what to expect for a reasonable quote for re-doing a section of rough casting, as highlighted in the photo on the front of my mum's house where a leak from gutter has caused damp on the wall. There's a big crack there too so that...
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    Can wind damage rough casting?

    During a storm in January some rough casting came off the chimney. The insurance inspector came and took photos and said there was alreays cracks on three sides of the chimney, and the wind has got behind it and took the rough casting off. He says originally caused by wear and tear its not...
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    What's this glass in the top of my door called?

    I'm trying to replace the glass/plastic at the top of the front door (see example photo) but having problems finding out where to buy some that's already cut as I don't know how to word it for searching. Anyone know how I can word it so I can get best search results? Many thanks
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    Fitting a ceiling rose pendant?

    Hi, I've got an electrician coming to fit a simple rose ceiling pendant light for £70. I'm guessing it's quite straight forward, I've changed plugs and plug sockets /light switches before, but before I watch any tutorials on how to to it, can anyone advise is it worth doing myself or should I...
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    Fixing Squeaky stairs?

    Hi I'm trying to fix some squeaky stairs, and I've watched some YouTube tutorials and was thinking of putting some screws in to the end of the tread so they go down to the riser. My problem is, how do I know if there are wires or pipes under there? I know I'll be aiming right for the riser by...
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    Cracked render and damp outside

    Hi, Im freaking out about a problem so please go easy on me. I'm a carer for my mother who has Parkinsons and dementia and noticed recently a crack in the render on the wall outside and a big long damp patch next to the drain pipe going all the way down to the bottom of the render where it...
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