Gutters and Draughts: The Cheap Autumn Fixes Worth Doing First
One of these jobs costs almost nothing and takes an afternoon. The other isn't worth doing yourself — here's how to tell which is which before winter.
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Project stories, plastering advice, and trade tips — written from real jobs across Hertfordshire and North-West London.
The Crack That Wasn't There Last Spring: A Plasterer's Autumn Check
Hairline crack in your render, or a damp patch that keeps coming back? What's safe to leave, and what's worth checking before winter — one of ten checks from our free autumn & winter home guide.
Read the full post →Lick vs Neptune: An Honest Trade Verdict
A Hertfordshire decorator compares Lick and Neptune paint on coverage, colour and finish, including a real job where a Neptune colour looked wrong for an hour before it looked right.
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Roger explains why a straightforward plastering job in Chorleywood turned into an investigation, why he treats the evidence rather than the symptom, and the tell-tale signs of damp every homeowner should look for.
Read the full post →There's More Than One Way to Give
The PRA Community Award is PRA Plastering's quarterly scheme donating up to 12 hours of skilled trade support to a Hertfordshire charity or community organisation, helping protect the spaces that support local people.
Read the full post →Choosing the Right Paint — What I Actually Recommend and Why
Roger shares honest advice on choosing paint for your home — including why Lick and Neptune are worth considering, when Dulux is the right call, and what every DIYer should know before opening a tin.
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