Space Solves
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 »
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Sash windows:Â 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 IÂ 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 »