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How to install floating bookshelves?
Hi there, I'm after some advice on installation of floating book shelves close to the ceiling (above door jams). I want to line three walls of my living room. I've included a picture below to give an idea. The shelves would need to take a bit of weight as I'll be using them for books. What sort of shelving would I need? I…
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How to fix poorly installed skirting boards?
Hi there, I have some old and poorly installed skirting boards in my unit. They look like some kind of hybrid material. The floor is hybrid. In some places, there are large gaps between the skirting and the wall/floor, so there’s a lot of dust and debris in there. Would it be a good idea to remove the skirting boards…
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How to prepare window frames for painting?
Hello - I have some very damaged window frames I’d like to get painted in the new year. Is there anything I can do to prepare these for the painter? Would it be worth chipping off the existing paint and splinters or sanding the wood back? I don’t know if some of this is actually ‘wood rot’. I think some of the windows have…
