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Paint Calculator for Walls, Ceilings and Trim

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Estimate litres and full tins for one paint product or colour at a time. Run it again for a different finish, primer or trim...
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Decking Board, Pack and Fixings Calculator

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Compare two board directions and up to two stock lengths for a rectangular deck with straight rows and face screws. Measure the usable deck...
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The Ultimate Weight Conversion Chart: Tonnes to KG

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The Metric System of Measurements uses the mass units: gram (g), kilogram (kg) and tonne (t). And when something weighs a tonne, that is 1000 kilograms. Unless...
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What Is The Most Efficient Way To Insulate A Loft?

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In the current climate of raising costs of energy prices and overall living costs increasing with the highest rate of inflation for forty years...
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Paint Calculator for Walls, Ceilings and Trim

David Dooley -
Estimate litres and full tins for one paint product or colour at a time. Run it again for a different finish, primer or trim...
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Decking Board, Pack and Fixings Calculator

David Dooley -
Compare two board directions and up to two stock lengths for a rectangular deck with straight rows and face screws. Measure the usable deck...
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Wallpaper Roll Calculator for Patterned and Plain Paper

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Work out how many full-height strips, or drops, you can cut from a roll. Add each wall separately and use the maximum height measured...
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Topsoil, Compost and Gravel Calculator

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Add each bed, border or path as a separate rectangle, with its own depth. Use the calculator once per material so the shopping list...
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Patio Paving Slab and Pack Calculator

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Work out how many paving slabs and full packs to order for a rectangular or L-shaped patio. Use this calculator for a straight grid...
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Why Are My Windows Wet Every Morning?

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If the windows are wet again this morning, start with a dry cloth. Where the moisture sits matters more than how much of it...
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Loose Brick, Crumbling Mortar or Leaning Wall? What to Check First

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A single damaged brick, a patch of worn pointing and a wall that has started to lean call for different responses. Start by looking...
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Coffee Table Decorating Ideas from the Experts

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There’s a certain art to tinkering with your interiors; editing your setup for the love of the game; teasing out latent potential with the...
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Which Mortar Do I Need for My Garden Wall?

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The mortar for a garden wall depends on the brick or block, the weather exposure and the type of work. Start by identifying whether...
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Meet the Big Idea Team

David Dooley

David Dooley
David Dooley
David started work in the building industry at 14 to earn some pocket money and has not looked backwards since. His father was his first boss and instilled into him the mantra “that’ll do will never do” and to this day it is his ethos. Having worked in London, Dublin, Paris and Sydney he is now resident in Brighton and has renovated a number of homes. His current project is finishing his own place much to the joy of his wife and two children.

Bob Taranto

Bob Taranto
Bob Taranto
Bob Taranto has 20+ years of experience in the construction industry. He has a keen eye for DIY work and he loves to create and build for himself and for others who need the help.

Sue Taranto

Sue Taranto
Sue Taranto
Sue Taranto has a deep love for anything to do with interior design. With 12+ years working as an interior designer, she has helped turn many homeowners' interior ideas into reality.

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