The Guardian, Saturday 2 October 2010
Our stone chimney breast has been covered in matt emulsion. How can we restore it to its original appearance? read more »
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Tile Edges
The Guardian, Saturday 24 July 2010
We are tiling our bathroom using light grey matt wall tiles. In certain places ie, around the windows, the external terracotta edge is visible. We want it to appear white. What kind of paint is best? read more »
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Coloured cork tiles
The Guardian, Saturday 17 July 2010
I am looking for cork tiles in different colours and shapes for my entire flat, but can find only the usual brown square ones. read more »
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Exposed Brickwork
The Guardian, Saturday 3 July 2010
My living room has a white painted wall, but I’d dearly love exposed bricks instead. Do I just start ripping off the plaster in the hope I have nice bricks underneath? If so, how do I go about doing this? read more »
How do you find good tradesmen, and how much do you need them? Well, even if you are a keen DIY enthusiast, there will always be some jobs where you need professional assistance. For example, you may need a builder for something large scale like constructing your new extension or on a much smaller scale you might need an electrician to move a few sockets. In all cases, the rules of engagement should always be the same. read more »