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 »