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There is a huge damp patch which has spread over time - when it rains hard you can see the drips running down the wall too. It's now so big it never dries out at all.

Roofer first came out a year ago, and (so he said) put on new lead flashing to stop a leak around the chimney that was seeping in to the internal wall. All fine for a few months then the problem got worse, after many calls and excuses he came out again first said it was some cracks that needed...

Thanks guys, I don't think I will risk it with the tile paint. I have coloured tiles and wanted to try to neutralise a bit for the sale. I think I'll just retouch the grout and hope the buyer likes my colour choice too!!!

Would appreciate some insights from anyone who's used tile paint, questions are: What is the finish like? Does it look just like you've painted the tiles? Is it a matt or gloss finish? Do you slap it on - across grout and all or do you paint the individual tiles? If I wanted to...

Recently had a leak which caused a damp patch on wall, its now dried out and I want to fix it up. Took the old wallpaper off and some plaster came away a circular patch about 12 inches in circumference. There seems to be another layer of plaster below which is sound. What is the best...

Thanks, I know the current pendant is held by the wire only. It only had a fabric shade hanging on it before which wasn't a problem. Unless others have any suggestions - I guess I'll have to change my lighting plans

I recently purchased a great looking, but rather heavy light for my lounge. The problem I have is how to fix it to the ceiling. I know the best thing would be to attach it to a joist but I don't have access to the ceiling from above to see where this is. Anyway if I moved it this would...

I've had an old fireplace opened up and fitted a decorative fire surround however the bricks inside are both sooty, and the render/bricks are crumbling away in places. I want to repair and paint the brickwork to finish the job. It is intended to be a decorative focal point for the room and...

On closer inspection there are small chips in the ceramic as well as scratches. Is there a special ceramic paint I can buy?

Whilst painting my new bathroom I have scratched the front of my handbasin with the ladder. There's now a silvery mark there. Is there anything I can use to cover it up. I tried touching it up with a bit of white gloss paint but it won't adhere to the surface. Any suggestions gratefully...

so I guess moving a gas meter wouldn't be something a Corgi guy would do either (if Transco said no)

Is it normal practice for a Corgi registered installer to get another installer to sign off the installation of a new central heating system? I'm beginning to wonder if the guy who did the work was registered himself. I didn't employ him directly as he was a sub-contractor of my builder - or...

It seems the manufacturers think they can get away with charging a premium on integrated appliances because people are so keen to hide the hideous designs of the freestanding ones they make

So these integrated appliances have nothing more than pre fixed hinges for my doors?

Why do intergrated appliances, specifically washing machines, cost so much more? I have purchased an appliance door - can I just stick this on any machine?

Probably a bit of both! My fault for buying a leasehold flat. But that's a subject for another forum.

Sounds fine to me, but like I say my landlord is being very particular. So I expect he will want to see one or other method employed

I'm just changing the layout of the property. The joists run parrallel to the proposed wall, I was looking for an explanation of the terms so I can understand what I need to do to keep the landlord happy and inform the builder accordingly. Don't know if it is relevant to know this but...

It is a new wall I want to have built, I have been asked this question by my landlord. (My own surveyor doesn't seem to know the answer to this!!).

Can someone explain what solid blocking underneath a partition wall means and also what is meant by doubling up of timber joists. I want to be a bit more informed about what is best before I consult a builder to do this work. Thanks :?