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Sash windows: replace or repair?
The Guardian, Saturday 29 May 2010
My house has 12 large, original and rather draughty sash windows, many in poor condition. Should I repair them, or put in new double-glazed ones (I don’t want uPVC)? read more »
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Tarmac repair
The Guardian, Saturday 22 May 2010
The car park tarmac at our block of flats is in need of repair, and we’d like to be more environmentally friendly. Can you suggest a different surface that doesn’t cost the earth? read more »
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Peeling bathroom paint
The Guardian, Saturday 24 April 2010
We recently repainted the bathroom using a good base coat and three coats of bathroom-quality ceiling paint. Despite our efforts, six months later the paint over the shower enclosure is already peeling. read more »
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Discreet extractor fan
The Guardian, Saturday 17 April 2010
I have an island unit containing a gas hob in my open-plan kitchen. I want to install an extractor fan, but do not want a large hood and chimney obscuring the view of the garden. read more »
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Shower seats
The Guardian, Saturday 10 April 2010
I’m having a shower cubicle installed and I want a seat in it so I can scrub my feet. I’m told fold-down seats tend to break or come away from the wall. Can you recommend an attractive waterproof seat? read more »