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Hi, Im sure someone would have your yukkas. I would put a free ad in your local paper saying 'free to collector' and that way they would be dug up for you. It would be a shame to chop them up. Hope you have some success!
Jacqui D

hi - maybe you could have pieces of carpet cut to size and edged and then just stick and tack them down. Its definitely worth enquiring. You could also ask what to use to remove the old adhesive. The House Doctor uses Carpetright so maybe they can help.

Hi, If you go to the garden section on this site and type in 'cobbles' in the search box, the 4th article on the page mentions this. I think it is called carpet stones, and has now given me an idea for my front path, which is just great big dull paving slabs, which I hate. Ive discvered that they are stocked at our local Homebase and Jewsons.

Hi Les
I remember that incident! She had to give up on it in the end as the fabric went patchy.
I think you get a better result using a washing machine.
Jacqui D

Hi Linda
what a clever dad you had to make those dividers, and what a good idea too. Its nice that the idea was passed on. I bet this has brought back lots of happy memories
Jacqui D

Hi, you can actually paint over wallpaper, if it is still in good condition, and not peeling off. PVA allows the paint to adhere better and is also a good base for painting over. I believe it is in the new multi purpose primers, which are suitable for any surface. I think you can use it over damp patches too, so that the paint will adhere properly. Good luck with your painting! and hope you dont need to strip off all the wallpaper too!

Hi Les
I did a few searches on Google last week when you mentioned this. This sort of walling appears to be available in America. I think 'Easywall' was mentioned. I think your friend's best bet is to ring a few walling companies, which can be found on the internet - they are bound to know if dry lock walling is available here. Hope you are enjoying the break bye for now,
Jacqui D

Hi Les, its Kirsty King. If you click on the links you can read her profile.

Les, forgot to say that i'm pleased to hear that your mother in law is now in safe hands. Thats one less problem for you. It takes so long to get help doesnt it?!

Hi Les
my daughter has already been to all the clubs and bars, several times. How do they do it!
Glad central heating is getting done. Are you having new radiators? Sorry shouldnt ask!
Am in same situation with my promised new kitchen. I will believe it when it happens
My screen saver is a picture of the sea lapping onto a beach in the South of France - at least I can dream

You'd better believe it!
STOCKING

Hi, you are so lucky to live in such a lovely place. Both the colours sound nice but as you have magnolia walls I would go for the burgundy as a contrast. It would make a real focal point too.

hi Msclio, I forgot to say that they usually recommend two coats of varnish but in a bedroom it might not be necessary.

Hi Les
Is your daughter back from Germany yet? I bet she will enjoy having her home comforts again.
Hope you got your central heating sorted out?
Jacqui D

No, thats me i'm afraid (today i'm a teapot)

Hi, this depends on what sort of finish or colour you are wanting. The combined woodstains shouldnt need a top coat of varnish as I believe it is all-in-one. It will say on the can. If you want a lighter wood effect, oil based varnish would 'yellow' it. I used a product called 'Diamond Glaze' only available from Paint Merchants (look in Yellow pages) it gives a soft sheen without the yellowing effect, and is very hardwearing, but doesnt give the shine of a proper varnish.

Hi Purd. I think you can buy textured paint from DIY shops. There is a paint called 'Ceiling Paint' which is thicker than normal paint and designed to cover cracks and imperfections. That would probably work well. For a small area you can mix emulsion with a powder that you would normally mix with water to fill holes. Hope this helps,

Hi Tiffany
To start a new message you scroll to the bottom of the page of messages and click on 'start a new topic' on the right hand side.
Jacqui D

Ah yes, I remember him well!

Hi Lionhead
You have brought up a message from 2001. Page 1 has the latest messages.

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