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  • Coursed rubble walls

    I've been told my home is made of coursed rubble masonry and that a small extension should match the original. How do I find the right stonemason for this and will it take a lot longer to build walls in this style?

    Asked by Tushar on 8th Dec 2022
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    Looking after slatted wood panels

    How do you stop slatted wood panels getting dirty and make them easy to clean? Ours have a natural wood tone, so I don't want to paint or varnish them. Will a wax or oil work?

    Asked by Bill on 18th Jan 2023
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    Painting interior brickwork

    We have an exposed brick chimney breast in the lounge that I think will look better painted white but the bricks look varnished. Can these be painted over?

    Asked by Pete on 14th Jan 2023
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    How far will a man with a van travel?

    How far would a man with a van be happy to travel under normal circumstances? Just wondering how far to cast my search net!

    Asked by angie on 30th Jan 2023
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    How much to fit new guttering on a back to back house

    How much to fit new guttering to a back to back house

    Asked by Mick on 30th Sep 2024
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    hole in concrete floor near oil heat pipe

    a guy did a quick job he cemented the hole up but didnt put ply board , i would like to get a good builder like to take the old cement away and put ply board in the hole i need the job properly done as the floor is not level now and want wooden floors in the future , could you give me advise the best thing to do thank you

    Asked by Timothy on 16th Dec 2024
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    Raise bungalow roof

    I have just purchased a bungalow & wanted to turn the loft space into a bedroom. But it’s 600mm short on the height. What are my options?

    Asked by Jason on 1st Jul 2024
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    Insulation for timber building

    Hi, my disabled brother is moving in with me. I’m building him room in the garden and need to know what type of insulation to use I need it warm and soundproof for him. It’s got 4 inches walls. Any help is greatly appreciated

    Asked by Paddy on 16th Sep 2024
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    Laying laminate click flooring

    After using self levelling concrete. What is best used under laminate flooring and is adhesive required for this type of flooring

    Asked by Jamie on 22nd Apr 2025
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    How deep is a standard bath?

    After years of badgering my husband we are looking to get the bathroom rennovated. I would to know, what is the standard height and depth of a standard bath? Where can I get non standard baths that are a little deeper from?

    Asked by Michael on 31st Mar 2020
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