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Using a putty knife on drywall
Is it okay to use a putty knife to scrape away material on a drywall?
Can you caulk between sliding boards?
Is it okay to caulk between siding boards? If so, what is involved in this process and can I do this by myself or will I need to hire a professional?
Mould growth on exterior walls
There’s mould growing on paint on the exterior of my house. What can I do about this? How can I fix it? How long might it take to sort it out? And what products/treatments do you recommend not only to remove the current mould but to prevent fuutre mould growing? Thanks.
Fading gloss paint
There’s been a loss of gloss from painted surfaces in my home. How can this be fixed? Will it need a new gloss treatment that is better than the latter? What other products might I need to use?
Do bathrooms need to have water resistant paint?
Hello. There are tiles along the bathtub/shower area but then the rest of the walls are just painted so I’d like to ask do I need to use waterproof paint in a bathroom?
What wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?
What sort of wallpaper is suitable for a bathroom?
What can I do with blistered paint?
What can be done about blisters on paint in a living room? Does it depend on the type of paint, wall surface material, or/and extent of the blisters? Would it cost much to have a professional fix this?
Eclectic minimal vs regular minimalism
What's the difference between eclectic minimalism and general minimalism?
DIY MDF skirting
I have just bought some mdf skirting primed, do I need to under coat and how many coats of top coat please?
Hamptons decorating style
What is Hamptons decorating style?
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