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Strange smell in gutters
There is a strange smelling excrement in my gutters. How can I safely remove this? Or should I ask a professional to come by and deal with it? I don’t mean because it’s disgusting but because I don’t know if it’s safe too as I’ve no idea what animal it has come from.
Pros and cons of flat pack furniture
Are flat pack installations of a lower quality than pre assembled products? What are the pros and cons of purchasing flat pack fittings over pre assembled ones?
How can I make a sofa from pallets
I’m considering making a pallet sofa. How can I make sure that pallets are safe and fit for this purpose? Should I apply anything to them before making the pallet sofa? Also would the pallet sofa last long, do you think? Thanks for your time.
Gutter cleaning a DIY job or not?
I’ve lived in my two-storey house for 6 years and I’ve never had the gutters cleared. My friend said I should get someone in to do it for me but I don’t know what the state of them is. I’m worried I’ll be wasting money hiring someone. Are there any tools I can buy to clear them from the ground (not good with heights) or should I bite the bullet and get someone in?
What fixings for Billy bookcase hack?
I've seen lots of Ikea Billy bookcase hacks where two or three are joined together to make one big wall unit. But I can't find info on what fixings you need to do this. What would they need to tether them together and to the wall to make them sturdy?
Cost to hang a large mirror
How much will it cost to hire a handyman to hang a large mirror on the wall, including the fixings? And is it a quick job?
Noisy Washing Machine
I have a noisy washing machine. It’s almost like a grinding noise when it washes or spins. Any ideas? Many thanks
Build in wardrobe
How much roughly would it cost to build a wardrobe in a bedroom about 4 foot across by 8ft height
Handyman scams to look out for
What handyman scams should I be wary of? I’m in my eighties and I’m aware that scammers often target older people.
Installing an indoor climbing wall
We want to install an indoor climbing wall to our child's bedroom. What kind of tradesperson would we need? Is it simply a handyman? Or do we need a specialist? We want to ensure the wall can hold enough weight to last until teens (if they still want it then). Any advice would be appreciated.
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