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The following guides are quite simply my answers to questions that were posed to me in my column for the Guardian newspaper. The subjects are certainly wide and varied, and so I hope you’ll find some topics that are relevant to your home improvement and DIY interests.

Decorating	Renovating and Revamping
Painting laminated bookshelves Dodgy Anaglypta Laying cork floor tiles Coloured cork tiles Tile edges Wallpapering after plastering Painting old radiators Waterproof paint? Is oil strong enough to protect a wooden kitchen floor? How to give kitchen units a facelift Stair Care	Dividing a room Sash windows: replace or repair? Exposed brickwork Discreet extractor fan Shower seats Eco-friendly loft insulation Kitchen Âflooring that is warm and soft under foot Framing big pictures Sliding door in bathroom Converting a flame-effect gas fire Burglar-proof Victorian door
Repairs and Treatments	Exterior Work
Fixing a downlighter Slow-running drain Peeling bathroom paint Our shower leaks and we donâ€™t know why Cracks are giving me that sinking feeling Non-toxic woodworm treatment Removing tiles stuck to bath Paint on a chimney breast	Rainwater diverter for metal downpipe Garden furniture protection Getting bath water into the garden Painting exterior masonry Tarmac repair The best oil to varnish hardwood Paint for UPVC windows

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