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Is linen cat-claw proof?

I'm looking for a striped linen in muted gold, a golden neutral or dusky pink to cover sofas and chairs. Because I have cats, I feel that linen is my only option to avoid the material being clawed.

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What sort of carpets are suitable for hallways?

I've been told I need a heavy-duty carpet for my hall and landing, but I don't know exactly what I should be looking for. Can you help?

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Where can I find a screen for a walk-in shower?

I have kept a cutting of an American house featured in Homes & Gardens a couple of years ago which shows a walk-in shower room that has been fitted with a glass panel rather than a cubicle. Is there anything similar here?

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How is this style of bed supposed to be dressed?

My daughter has a lit " la polonaise, but I can't work out how to curtain the top and sides. Can you help?

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Can this old pram be restored?

Can you suggest where we might have our Sixties pram restored for our first grandchild? Although it is in generally good condition, it needs a new hood, apron and sunshade.

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Can this pot be mended?

One of my terracotta pots cracked in the winter and, when I water the plants in it, the water comes through the crack. Is it possible to repair the pot without disturbing the plants?

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Can my granite worktops be refitted?

I am changing my kitchen but would like to keep the existing granite work surfaces. Can they be cut to a new size and have the edges polished?

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Where can I find fine cotton prints?

Can you suggest a paisley or small floral print in a tightly woven cotton to cover eiderdowns? Most cottons I've found have too coarse a weave.

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