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Locksmithing
Welding, fixings and labour: what adds up in a metalwork job

Electrode or MIG wire for outdoor welding, difference between screw and rivet, and how much a locksmith's hour costs in Spain.

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Gardening
Automatic irrigation system: drip, sprinklers and zone controller

How to divide an irrigation system into zones according to plant type, and why the solenoid valve should always sit in an accessible chamber.

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Plumbing
Wall-hung or floor-standing sanitaryware: what to choose depending on the job

The real difference between wall-hung or floor-standing toilet, washbasin and bath: how much building work each option needs and when each is worthwhile.

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Renovations
Removing fine rubble and taking off site protections: two different tasks

Why fine rubble is quoted separately from the main skip, and how to remove masking tape without pulling off dry paint.

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Locksmithing
Fixed or hinged window grille: what the regulations say about emergency exits

When a fixed grille blocks evacuation in case of fire, and the difference between manual and motorised roller shutters or a swing garage door.

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Carpentry
Which type of window to choose: tilt-and-turn, casement or fixed

Differences between the opening types of wooden windows, when to use an exterior shutter and which insect screen suits each opening best.

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Drywall
What plasterboard screw do I need: TN or TM?

Difference between the board-to-metal screw (TN) and the metal-to-metal screw (TM), and what length to use depending on whether you have one or two boards per side.

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Gardening
What size of tree or shrub to choose for the garden?

Why a large tree isn't always a better choice than a small one, and the difference between seasonal and perennial plants for a flower bed.

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Renovations
What wall plug or fixing do I need depending on the type of wall?

Difference between expansion plug, chemical anchor and plasterboard anchor, and which silicone to use depending on the area before sealing a joint.

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