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Cost to build a shed?
Building  •  4909 views  •  15 answers

How much does it cost to build a shed? It would be 8 x 6 metal shed with base.

Cost of trimming a hedge?
Gardening & Landscaping  •  4904 views  •  49 answers

How much would I be looking at for regularly trimming our hedge? Ours is a privet hedge about 10m long in the back garden and 5m in the front.

Roller marks on ceiling?
Painting & Decorating  •  4889 views  •  17 answers

I have tried different roller heads for emulsion, but find on ceilings, if you roll in all directions, rather than straight, or across, when dry your left with Roller marks, which look shocking once dried, any ideas ?

Cost to repair an old wall?
Bricklaying & Repointing  •  4861 views  •  6 answers

We have an old wall and outhouse in our garden i don't think we can take down as would collapse back wall how do we repair this how much would it cost

Change WC overflow?
Plumbing  •  4852 views  •  9 answers

Is it possible to change a WC cistern from a piped overflow (with an external through-the-wall spout) to an internal overflow (into-the-pan) by means of replacing the valve/siphon arrangement - or do I have to change the cistern itself (or even the entire WC)?

New Circuit Board fitted but cooker not working after..!
Electrical  •  4830 views  •  0 answers

I had a new circuit board fitted by the landlords on Friday and since then the cooker will not work. When you switch on at the hob it trips out everything. The oven light comes on though? I have called the Landlord and the electricians who are saying my cooker …

Where do bath panel clips go?
Bathroom Fitting  •  4784 views  •  1 answer

Can anyone provide a diagram or clear instructions on how/where these clips go. Bought Armitage Shanks Sandringham acrylic bath panel from B&Q. Absolutely no instructions, just panel and 3 clips/screws. No idea. No clue via YouTube or anything.

Outdated fuse box query
Electrical  •  4779 views  •  31 answers

Hi there. After our father passed away we have his house on the market. The electrics have been given a low score due to having an old fuse box. There has never been any issues with the electrics in the house and I understand that it needs updating. Do you …

Cost of flatpack building service?
Handywork  •  4767 views  •  16 answers

I am considering re-fitting my rental flat with IKEA flatpack furniture. What is the typical hour-rate for a handyman in London (Camden)? Your help much appreciated!

How many tins of paint for doors?
Painting & Decorating  •  4754 views  •  59 answers

I have 4 doors, to paint ,just door, not frames, they different colour. Many many tins of eaith 2.5l or 5l , My 1st time painting doors any advice be grateful

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