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Skirting boards need glossing (any day this week)

Luton, Bedfordshire · East of EnglandPosted 14 Jul 2026 by Owen G.Needed 23 August 2026

What's needed

My partner usually helps but they're away with work. I can cover the cost of any materials, I just can't do the job myself. Everything needed is already here, so it's really just the time and a spare pair of hands. Even pointing me towards someone local would help. I'm based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

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