This is a working draft prepared at launch and should be reviewed by a qualified adviser in the relevant jurisdiction before the site takes live traffic.
Using this site
You are welcome to read, share and link to anything here. You may not republish articles in full, or reproduce our photography, without permission. Quoting a paragraph with a link back is fine and always appreciated.
The limits of what we publish
Everything on this site is general decorating and home-improvement guidance. It is not structural, electrical, plumbing or legal advice, and it cannot account for the specific condition of your building or the rules that apply where you live.
Where an article touches on work that is regulated — electrical installation, gas, structural alteration, anything requiring consent — treat what we have written as background, and have the work specified and carried out by someone qualified. If a job could hurt you or damage the building, that is the point at which to stop reading and start phoning.
Prices and availability
Prices, product availability and specifications change constantly. Figures given in articles are indicative at the time of writing and are not offers.
Links to other sites
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Changes
We may update these terms. Material changes will be noted on this page with the date they took effect.