No, caulk is porous so it lets water drain through. Caulk is for decorating because you can paint over it and it fills cracks! Silicone is the perfect solution for resealing around your bath. When silicone sets it becomes watertight so when you’re in the bath or shower it stops … Read more
Plastering over wallpaper with multi-finish is not a viable option. It will cause disaster after a few days or weeks because the plaster will crack and fall away. You will have to scrape the wallpaper off for the plaster to get a good key to the wall behind. The wallpaper … Read more
Yes, you must undercoat skirting boards. You cannot gloss over gloss because it will just peel away after a few days. It’s one of the biggest DIY mistakes when you paint over gloss! Even if the skirting boards are new you must always undercoat before glossing. You cannot add gloss … Read more
Dog barking can become a serious issue if it starts keeping you or your family members up. Some dog owners seem to leave their dogs out in the garden for long periods without a thought for the neighbours. Owning a dog should be a full-time job that needs attention, training … Read more
Repoint a brick wall is not an easy process especially if you have never done this before and it’s your first time. Pointing a brick wall takes time and you must follow these simple tips to getting it right without it looking like a mess. First off you must have … Read more
Using a concrete or sand & concrete dry mix base is key for your garden patio or driveway to last the test of time. If you are going to use a sharp sand base without concrete then be prepared for the consequences. Sand moves over time and causes many issues … Read more
If you live in a terraced property you can literally hear every word your neighbour is speaking when they are in their garden, so why would a neighbour hang wind chimes for all to hear? This is the question we received a few days ago, so we are going to … Read more
Having a neighbour who does not look after their garden or take care of it to the point it is overgrown, you are well within your rights to complain. We have lived near neighbours who never cleaned their dog mess up and in the summer months, it would smell really … Read more
Railway sleepers can be used for a wide variety of building projects in your garden. A favourite of ours is boundaries and steps, but getting hold of railway sleepers can be a daunting task. In this question on where to buy sleepers from, we will be revealing some sources we … Read more
Building a conservatory can be one of the most expensive projects, but adds tremendous value to your property. Do you need planning permission to build a conservatory? No, but you have to adhere to some simple rules. These rules are there to protect your neighbour’s privacy and scenery of sorts. … Read more