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  • Replacing night storage heaters

    What's the best thing to replace old Economy 7 night storage heaters with in terms of energy efficiency and cost?

    Asked by Mo on 15th Dec 2022
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    Are outdoor tiles frost proof?

    How can I tell if outdoor tiles are frost resistant? Or are all exterior tiles frost proof? I'm trying to pick tiles for our front path and website information doesn't seem to mention it.

    Asked by Carol on 11th Dec 2022
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    Using fake owls to deter birds from nesting

    Do fake owls deter birds from nesting or is this a myth?

    Asked by Sarath on 21st Jan 2023
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    Skimming over artex issues

    We recently had the artex ceilings in our kitchen and lounge skimmed over, but we’ve encountered several issues with the finish. Cracks appeared within days and the ceiling overall looks uneven. During the day, natural light highlights shadows and imperfections. Are the cracks normal, or do they suggest a poor job? Can the uneven finish be corrected by sanding the existing plaster properly, or would the ceiling need to be redone entirely? I’m also wondering if we need to adjust our expectations. Is it simply not possible to achieve a perfectly smooth finish when skimming over artex? Any advice on the best way forward would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Polly on 16th Dec 2024
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    cost of removing and replacing a shower in a seven square metre bathroom

    I live in Scotland. What sort of quotes can I expect to have a shower replaced? The bathroom itself is a seven square metre area. We currently have an old mixer shower but we’d like to have it replaced with a modern electric shower. What will a contractor like charge us as a total cost between labour, supply and any waste removal costs? As for the waste removal, will the tradesperson manage this themselves or will we need to hire a separate company/skip for this? Also, what sort of electric showers should we consider? We’d prefer a digital electric shower, something modern, up to date and long-lasting. What are the best products on the market that we should look into? Thank you for your time.

    Asked by angie on 12th Aug 2020
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    Herschel infrared panels

    Are Herschel infrared panels any good in terms of heating and efficiency?

    Asked by angie on 18th Mar 2023
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    Fixing carpet buckles and ripples

    How can I deal with buckles and rippling in carpets? Is this something that I can treat/fix? What can be done about it? Cheers.

    Asked by jonathan on 22nd Feb 2021
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    Sustainable carpentry

    How can I tell whether the hardwood used by a carpenter will be sustainable? Is there any way I can find this out in advance? 

    Asked by Catherine on 7th Jul 2021
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    Do builders use the TrustMark scheme?

    Are many builders and building companies signed up to the TrustMark scheme? I'm searching their directory for builders and it doesn't bring up many in my area.

    Asked by Michael on 10th Feb 2023
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    Putting on a new socket and light switch

    How much do electricians charge to change a socket and a light switch

    Asked by Sam on 20th Aug 2024
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