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  • How much to Paint the outside of a House?

    Could you tell me roughly how much it would cost to repair the exterior of a small house. We are buying a period Georgian cottage but its semi detached so only three exterior walls to be painted. Many Thanks

    Asked by Gary on 5th Aug 2020
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    testing lead paint?

    How can I tell or even test whether a can of paint contains lead? Is it safe to test for this? Should it just say on the can or will some sort of check be needed on my behalf? If so, how can this be done and how can it be done safely?

    Asked by Lou on 4th Nov 2020
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    Eclectic interior design

    Hi there, what is eclectic interior design?

    Asked by duncan on 26th Aug 2022
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    Pros and cons of oil and latex paint

    What are the pros and cons of oil and latex paint? What is the case for choosing one over the other, such as their cost, longevity, and how easy they are to source?

    Asked by angie on 24th Nov 2021
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    Best dado rail colours for blue room?

    What colours of dado rail might suit a blue painted room best?

    Asked by Luke on 30th May 2022
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    Bohemian interior design

    Can Bohemain interior design still work? Or would it be considered outdated regardless?

    Asked by Luke on 21st Aug 2022
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    Good warranty for dado rail?

    What would be a reasonable warranty to expect with a dado rail?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 30th May 2022
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    Eclectic palette colours

    What colours make up an eclectic palette?

    Asked by angie on 29th Aug 2022
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    Interesting wallpaper design ideas

    I’d like an interesting and novel wallpaper design for my kitchen. Can you recommend some patterns/designs that I should consider? 

    Asked by Bill on 22nd Apr 2021
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    Curling wallpaper issue

    Is it possible to fix loose ends or curling with wallpaper?

    Asked by Patrick on 20th Jul 2021
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