Cost to build greenhouse?
Gardening & Landscaping
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Just got a new greenhouse I'm to ill to build it how much would it cost to have it built the base is already down
Removal of old back boiler from fireplace
Bricklaying & Repointing
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6 answers
We recently bought a house and have taken off the plasterboard which was covering the fireplace. This has revealed what we think is an old back boiler. It all seems to be disconnected. How would we go about removing? Seems they've also thrown I bricks?
Why does caulk/solvent based paint remain tacky and yellowing?
Painting & Decorating
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I have had new skirting installed which was capsules round the top for finish. That dried fine. I have then wallpapered the wall and removed excess paste etc. that seemed fine , but then painted woodwork with undercoat (dried fine) and then top coat of solvent based eggshell, but this …
What is the cost of re-felting a shed?
Building
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Could you tell me the going rate for re-felting a small-ish shed (2x1.5m). What does the felt cost & how much should I expect to pay for fitting?
Tap head
Plumbing
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Been trying to remove the head of the tap in my bathroom, I’ve tried looking for the grub screw but cannot find it. I’m not sure what to do
Blown plaster - who to call?
Plastering & Rendering
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I have blown plaster on 3 walls in the kitchen. No visible signs of damp or water leak/ingress. Do i call a builder or a plumber?
Brickwork + pointing around original window in 1920's house
Bricklaying & Repointing
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10 answers
I have cracked pointing on the upstairs corner of my 1920's house. Being very capable of many building and creative construction I knew repointing was something I can do. As the interior walls were showing signs of damp and cracks I removed the wallpaper. When removing it the plaster came …
Garage fit out
Building
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Looking to put osb chip board on my walls in the garage for my gym. The walls have been rendered. Can I just use self tapp in screws or do you think I need a DPM first? Or do you think i should barten it out ?
Beginning your extension.
Building
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About to purchase a property that has planning permission for a double story extension. The permission runs out next December but it says "The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years of the date of this permission." I don't have the funds to complete the whole project straight …
Floor tiles - prevent water seeping under ground?
Tiling
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We are wanting to create a boxed in shower in our downstairs toilet with a stud wall either side. If we tile the floor how do we prevent water seeping under the ground and degrading the screed over time please?