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Benefits of wall-hung (or floating) toilets?
Plumbing  •  3678 views  •  0 answers

We were skeptical about the wall-hung toilet and a plumber said they're more hygienic. Is that true? What are the benefits of wall-hung toilets?

How long do halogen spotlights normally last?
Electrical  •  3677 views  •  5 answers

Mine seem to break quite often. Could someone give me an idea of what is normal. Is there any thing I can do to check if there is a problem.

Floor to wall join
Plastering & Rendering  •  3672 views  •  14 answers

Do I need Skirting Boards? Is wall plaster durable enough if I am mopping the floor everyday and skimming the side of the wall?

Crack in Ceiling
Plastering & Rendering  •  3636 views  •  9 answers

How much will cost to dig out and refill using wire mesh for added support and strength

Cost to create feature wall?
Painting & Decorating  •  3628 views  •  5 answers

I am considering designs for our dinning room and I wanted to know how much it would typically cost to create a wallpapered feature wall. The wall is 4m wide, standard height. No job just yet and our plans are not finalised...sorry. We're in Wigan, FYI.

What to do with wood chip wall papered ceiling? Replace it?
Plastering & Rendering  •  3627 views  •  5 answers

Hello! May I please have some advice? We have a 3 bedroom flat which is entirely covered by woodchip wall paper (including the ceiling) We’re in the process of removing it all but I’m not sure which way is the best/wise for the ceilings. If I take the wall paper …

Color cordination
Painting & Decorating  •  3625 views  •  0 answers

Walls are cream, trim is white, counter tops are cream and white cabinets are green antiqued. Have wooden stools for island what color should I paint those?

Water damage in timber framed home?
Building  •  3603 views  •  13 answers

I am looking to purchase a timber framed home that has suffered a leak while vacant so it was fairly significant. Is this likely to have caused an issue woth the tinber frame. The house was built early 1900's. I don't want to buy a rotting home

Cost of building garage?
Building  •  3597 views  •  6 answers

We are looking into the possibility of building a stand alone brick garage for a single car. It would be brick built, have up and over door, side access and window and electrics. I briefly spoke to a builder who said I would be looking at 26K, which seems very …

Cost for electric testing/ upgrade consumer unit?
Electrical  •  3562 views  •  0 answers

Aprrox price for electrical testing/upgrade consumer unit in 1 bed roomed house

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