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  • Baby bunting flags

    What are some good places to find bunting flags for a baby’s room? Are these a hazard at all? How can you be sure they are securely in place and won’t fall?

    Asked by LAURA on 1st Feb 2021
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    Best primer paint products

    What are the best primer paints on the market?

    Asked by Bill on 8th Nov 2022
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    How to avoid headaches from paint fumes?

    I hope to get the downstairs of my house painted in full at some point. I was wondering (as this was an issue for me before), how I can reduce the risk of getting bad headaches from the fumes in the days after the painting is done?

    Asked by Bill on 7th Dec 2021
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    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room?

    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room? I’m worried it may look off or old-fashioned. Any suggestions?

    Asked by Kelly on 19th May 2022
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    Pigmented shellac primer paint

    What is pigmented shellac primer paint and how does it differ from other types of primer paint?

    Asked by Michael on 7th Nov 2022
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    Yellowing on radiators

    What to do about yellowing marks on radiators? What is the best way to remove it?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Mar 2021
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    Woven vs non-woven wallpaper

    What's the difference between woven and non-woven wallpaper?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Oct 2022
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    What wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?

    What sort of wallpaper is suitable for a bathroom?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 18th Jun 2023
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    How can I protect my house from rain whilst painting?

    What on Earth would I do if it started raining while I’m painting the exterior of my house? Would there be anything I could do? What about precautionary measures, other than checking the forecast, of course?

    Asked by Robert on 5th Jan 2022
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    Is it difficult to build a wall cubby DIY?

    Is it difficult to build a wall cubby DIY? And for visual purposes, how much of a wall space should it cover? Any safety tips and practicality tips to take into account for building a wall cubby? Thank you.

    Asked by Everson on 5th May 2022
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