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I like to know if is it a good idea to have the boiler in the kitchen or in a closet outside of the kitchen.
Category: Kitchens |
Posted By Israr Baig
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The boiler can be placed anywhere adjacent to an external wall for the vents but preferably away from any windows.09/06/16 By Welshboy
What is the best colour scheme to pick for an Art Deco theme?
Category: Wall Coverings |
Posted By Charmian Filewood
If i have a white painted room with white gloss furniture, how/what should i add as colour & finishing touches?
Category: Finishing Touches |
Posted By katherine jones
How do you get grout in between floor tiles back to being white and clean again?
Category: Finishing Touches |
Posted By Nicola Johnson
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Steam cleaning can lift the grime. Worst case it can be cut out using a mini grinder like a dremmel or a multi tool and re-sealed.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
How do I get white sealant that has been stained back to being pure white again?
Category: Finishing Touches |
Posted By Nicola Johnson
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Steam cleaning can lift the grime. Worst case it can be cut out and re-sealed.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
We currently have a play house with no roof would it be advisable to use a wood replacement or is there a better alternative?
Category: Garden Buildings |
Posted By Joanne Higgins
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I'd use tanalised timber to build the frame and exterior ply to clad it the apex and finish with shed felt fitted with pva glue.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
I have a complete blank space, kitchen is 20 X 10 and I don't know where to begin!
Category: Kitchens |
Posted By Lindy Winship
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I would start with positioning the sink under a window and have the fridge and cooker positioned to give you the classic triangle. A good work space adjacent to both sides of the cooker and sink. Everyday items at eye level. If possible under floor heating, extractor over the cooker, non slip floor.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
What is the easiest way to get rid of wood chip on a wall
Category: Decor |
Posted By Duane Sweet
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Score the Woodchip before trying to remove it. Try a wall paper removing gel rather than a steaming as the combination of water and wood chip will make a mess.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
whats the best way to keep the heat in my basement flat
Category: Green Energy |
Posted By wayne obee
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Heavy curtains over the external door and any windows helps. Insulate the floor and walls, spare no expense to get the right insulation as it will save you money down the line.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
Whats the best paving to use for looks and keeping clean easy
Category: Driveways/Paving/Walling |
Posted By Jackie Cooper
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Any concrete or preferably natural stone flag will do the job as long as they are bedded on a full floor of mortar and pointed correctly. All floors will need at least an annual jet wash and some pointing repairs.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
I'm thinking about getting a conservatory and wondered what size am I allowed to get before having to get planning prommision?
Category: Extensions/renovations/new build |
Posted By Alexa Marsden
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Always check with your local planning department, they are there to help. Basic guidelines are "No more than half the area of land around the "original house"* would be covered by additions or other buildings or forward of the principal elevation or side elevation fronting a highway.30/03/16 By HYH Admin3mt away from home definitely will not need planning permission30/03/16 By susan greer
What can I use to level out garden and stop it flooding? I already have 2 sumps and not helped.
Category: Landscape Materials | Posted By Tina Helyer-
Fit a proper French drain at the lowest point of the garden. Done right this should keep it clear.30/03/16 By HYH Admin
Looking for storage solutions for plates and wall storage
Category: Kitchens | Posted By Shirley McGovern-
Try a bookcase. See if you can find one on Gumtree or similar site, bookcase with 3 shelves. Add some battens to top and bottom of each shelf to support the plates and give it a lick of primer and top coat of satin wood paint. Use steel wall brackets to fix back to wall.17/03/16 By Welshboy
I really want to put some shelves up in my kitchen but struggling to find suitable ones, what would you recommend for a kitchen?
Category: Kitchens | Posted By Louise Asekokhai-
Any good quality shelves will do the trick but varnish or paint the wooden shelves to protect them and fix them into sold walls if you are putting heavy items on them. You could make your own with decent planed timber and some quality brackets.16/03/16 By Welshboy
How do I improve my muddy garden to a beautiful green lawn
Category: Outdoor | Posted By Gaynor Hill-
Patience and hard work or dig it over with a garden fork, it rake it level add some quality compost and fresh lawn turf. Water every day to make sure it beds in and it should be good in time for summer!16/03/16 By Welshboy
Can you recommend what is best for a small kitchen, Tiles or panel?
Category: Kitchens | Posted By lindsey stuart-
Is this over the work top, if so tiles every time. You can always pick up a bargain on tiles and then get a good tiler, should be a mornings work for a pro.16/03/16 By Welshboy
My bathroom walls suffer terribly from dampness which causes any paint to flake, Can you please give me some advise on what to do?
Category: Paint & Varnish | Posted By lindsey stuart-
You need a permanent air flow, ie a vent or better still mechanical extractor which can be wired up every time you put the light on or shower on etc. Worst case if you have a trickle vent on the window make sure it's open.16/03/16 By WelshboyTile it :)25/03/16 By Gemma Hart
We are in a rented house and using a bathroom as a bedroom and would like to cover the tiles to make it more like a bedroom .. any ideas ?
Category: Bathrooms | Posted By emma morgan-
I'm guessing you've removed the bath and loo etc..You could dot and dab the walls with plaster board and paint to finish but I'd check with the landlord for permissions first. Should be a days work for a pro. Post an add on here for a plasterer it's free.16/03/16 By Welshboy
What is the best paint or gloss to use to revamp an old wooden bed or table?
Category: Paint & Varnish | Posted By natasha turner-
I would use a satin wood paint. You need to use a primer first but satin wood paints are easy to apply and look fabulous.16/03/16 By WelshboyRust oleum furniture paint, with a varnish or wax over the top.23/03/16 By Caroline Broadley
We currently have pipes boxed in & tiled on the floor in the bathroom what can be done to hide these when we replace bathroom & tiles ?
Category: Bathrooms | Posted By Nadine Gillies-
Hiding pipes can end up being a problem later down the line. Why not consider replacing the pipes with good quality chrome pipes and show them off as a feature rather than trying to hide them.16/03/16 By Welshboy
What is the best paint to use on new walls?
Category: Paint & Varnish | Posted By louise paul-
If it's new plaster, give them a couple of coats of watered down PVA solution then I always give them a couple of coats of white paint before finishing with the colour you choose. I prefer using silk as it's easily wipeable.16/03/16 By Welshboy
Any handy hints for removing old tiles around without destroying wall as really want to replace tiles around bath and sink
Category: Bathrooms | Posted By Lorraine Fleming-
If you can't get them off, just tile straight over them as they act as a good key.16/03/16 By Welshboy
Storage I need some storage ideas
Category: Kitchens | Posted By Stacey Smith-
Don't we all...everyone seems to be opting for the plastic storage boxes but be careful as most are very flimsy and the lids aren't worth a carrot.17/03/16 By Welshboy
what is the best product to remove green mould before I repaint my outside walls?
Category: Driveways/Paving/Walling | Posted By Beverley Whitby-
Jet wash, every time.17/03/16 By Welshboy
What is the best edging to use, to finish off laminate flooring?
Category: Living Spaces | Posted By Sue Stoddart-
Usually skirting boards of some description, but you could use beading or simple 2x1 battens.17/03/16 By Welshboy
I have a pet rabbit, I would like to fence off all the garden so she can not escape whilst playing in the sun, what would be the best way
Category: Fencing | Posted By Tanya Bryant-
You will need to fit posts no more than 6ft apart, 3 ft out of the ground and at least a 12inch in the ground set in post mix concrete. Then run some chicken mesh around to create an enclosure. Might be an idea to lay some flags around the perimeter to put bunny off a great escape.17/03/16 By Welshboy
what kind of wallpaper and paint is best when having 5 mucky kiddies who like to touch the walls all the time?
Category: Wall Coverings | Posted By Sarah Mcvicar-
silk emulsion, works a treat.17/03/16 By WelshboyValspar premium paint is super scrubbable.23/03/16 By Caroline Broadley
What's the best way to keep a boarder looking clean and tidy but covered with stones or bark, safe with a toddler around?
Category: Lawns/Borders/Beds | Posted By Lauren Doherty-
A good mulch will do the trick, but no matter what you do it will still require some maintenance but much less than without.17/03/16 By Welshboy
We have a tin sheet garage which the paint has all chipped, what is the best paint to give this a good strong coat before next winter?
Category: Fencing | Posted By Adamnat87-
Hammerite14/03/16 By paula courtI second that, Hammerite, hammered finish.17/03/16 By Welshboy
I need to repaint one of my walls but its joint to a wall with wallpaper on. i need tips how not to catch the paper with the new paint
Category: Paint & Varnish | Posted By Adamnat87-
Use a stiff piece of cardboard pushed into the corner to shield the wallpaper and paint with a brush to about 6 inches away from the corner all the way down the wall. Then you can safely take a roller up to about 3 inches away from the corner without any splashes as long as your careful.11/03/16 By WelshboyI would use frog tape and then use a hair dryer on the tape to heat the glue up and remove so you don't rip the paper. Non of my walls are flat enough for anything else really.11/03/16 By Ash Walbridge
What's better in a bedroom Matt or vinyl paint
Category: Paint & Varnish | Posted By Chris Woodgate-
Personally i prefer silk paint to matt as then you can wipe clean any marks. Also when the light catches the walls it goves them a soft glow. Each to their own however :-)11/03/16 By Adamnat87Vinyl14/03/16 By Jacqueline WrightPersonaly i prefer silk paint and it gives a lovely shine and wipes clean where matt paint leaves a greasy mark when you try to wipe20/03/16 By Adamnat87
Do you know what cleaner is the best to clean quartz tiles on a kitchen floor please? Thanks in advance
Category: Tiles | Posted By Adamnat87-
Use a mild soap and plain water solution. Do not use any acid based cleaning agents. Give a wet mop (made of soft material) to the flooring just after the sweeping. Never use any abrasive scrubber to remove hard or stubborn stains, just scrub gently using a soft wet cloth.09/03/16 By Welshboy
What is the best way to create green energy in the home?
Category: Green Energy | Posted By Lisa Raymond-
A geothermal heat pump is the most cost effective and efficient form of renewable energy for domestic use.09/03/16 By Welshboy
Whats the best way to plant grass and what tools do i need
Category: Lawns/Borders/Beds | Posted By rebecca hewitt-
Spread the seed evenly by hand in small areas. Use a hand or lawn spreader or a mechanical seeder in large areas. Apply approximately 16 seeds per square inch. Too many seeds too close together causes seedlings to fight for room and nutrients. Grass may be weak or thin in these areas.09/03/16 By Welshboy
What is the best product to use in cleaning painted walls to the exterior of my house
Category: Driveways/Paving/Walling | Posted By Vanessa Hehir-
A high pressure water cleaner will save you a lot of effort by blasting off accumulated grime, you will also save water and cut down on the dangerous chemicals you might otherwise use. Don't stand closer than a metre to the wall, keep the hose moving back and forth rather than aiming at one spot.09/03/16 By Welshboy
What;s the best insulation to use in stud walls for sound proofing?
Category: Insulation | Posted By Welshboy-
High density sound absorbing mineral-fibre slabs fitted between the studs, a mass of at least 10kg per m³ in 100mm thickness or 25kg per m³ in thinner slabs.09/02/16 By Tom Mersereau
Can anyone suggest a plasterboard or similar for tiling natural stone to?
Category: Plastering & Plasterboard | Posted By Welshboy-
Hardie Backer is the best product I've used as a backing board for heavy tiles, no need for plasterboard or skim22/01/16 By Welshboy
Does anyone have any pictures of our wall coverings that they'd like to send us?
Category: Wall Coverings | Posted By Anaglypta Retford WallcoveringsImpact drivers, can anyone recommend one?
Category: Tools | Posted By Welshboy-
My partner would recommend a Dewalt 18volt impact driver09/03/16 By Adamnat87
What's the best mix for a smooth render?
Category: Plastering & Plasterboard | Posted By Welshboy-
It really depends on the wall that your rendering, ie, is it stone, breeze block or other. These factors can effect the mix.15/12/15 By Welshboy
Can anyone suggest a bright gold paint for external metal railings. All the one's I've seen are dull or greenish rather than gold.
Category: Gates & Railings | Posted By Welshboy-
Try Rustoleum bright gold it's for internal use but finish with 2 coats of clear laquer. The gold colour really is a gorgeous bright gold.01/11/15 By BCM Property services
What does AAA rating mean on washing machines
Category: White Goods | Posted By Welshboy-
It means that this unit is the highest energy efficiency.02/11/15 By BCM Property services
What type of brush is best for use with gloss paint
Category: Bricks & Blocks | Posted By Welshboy-
Harris brushes do a great range for using gloss! Use a synthetic brush!14/03/16 By Sue Stoddart
What's the benefit of having trickle vents in double glazing?
Category: Bar & Sheet Materials | Posted By Welshboy-
Will relieve condensation build up on the glass.07/11/15 By BCM Property services
Which type of underlay should I use before fitting a carpet?
Category: Bricks & Blocks | Posted By Welshboy-
It depends on what sort of carpet you have. Hessian backed needs underlay whereas felt only really needs paper or glued straight to the floor07/03/16 By Vanessa Hehir
Which tile adhesive should I use in bathrooms?
Category: Bricks & Blocks | Posted By Welshboy-
Always use one's specifically listed for use in bathrooms and wet rooms.04/11/15 By BCM Property services
Which plasterboard type should be used in bathrooms?
Category: Bar & Sheet Materials | Posted By WelshboyWhat's the benefit of buying stone flags over concrete flags?
Category: Unknown | Posted By WelshboyWhat's the difference between an impact driver and hammer drill?
Category: Bar & Sheet Materials | Posted By Welshboy-
A hammer drill exerts greater force directly into the bit as it hits the material being drilled, while an impact driver increases the force being delivered perpendicular to the bit.09/02/16 By Tom Mersereau
What is the best way to raise a shower tray from the floor?
Category: Unknown | Posted By Welshboy-
A shower tray must be supported equally. Best to use 3/4" ply wood with 3"x2"battens on underside to raise from the floor level.11/11/14 By Cool Carpets
What should the width of a door be for disabled access?
Category: Carpentry/joinery | Posted By WelshboyI'm looking to buy a new cordless hammer drill. Does anyone have any recommendations based on experience.
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