Removal of old back boiler from fireplace
Brickwork & Repointing
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We recently bought a house and have taken off the plasterboard which was covering the fireplace. This has revealed what we think is an old back boiler. It all seems to be disconnected. How would we go about removing? Seems they've also thrown I bricks?
Cost to build greenhouse?
Gardening & Landscaping
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Just got a new greenhouse I'm to ill to build it how much would it cost to have it built the base is already down
Tap head
Plumbing
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Been trying to remove the head of the tap in my bathroom, I’ve tried looking for the grub screw but cannot find it. I’m not sure what to do
Brickwork + pointing around original window in 1920's house
Brickwork & Repointing
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I have cracked pointing on the upstairs corner of my 1920's house. Being very capable of many building and creative construction I knew repointing was something I can do. As the interior walls were showing signs of damp and cracks I removed the wallpaper. When removing it the plaster came …
Why does caulk/solvent based paint remain tacky and yellowing?
Painting & Decorating
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I have had new skirting installed which was capsules round the top for finish. That dried fine. I have then wallpapered the wall and removed excess paste etc. that seemed fine , but then painted woodwork with undercoat (dried fine) and then top coat of solvent based eggshell, but this …
Blown plaster - who to call?
Plastering & Rendering
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I have blown plaster on 3 walls in the kitchen. No visible signs of damp or water leak/ingress. Do i call a builder or a plumber?
Garage fit out
Building
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25 answers
Looking to put osb chip board on my walls in the garage for my gym. The walls have been rendered. Can I just use self tapp in screws or do you think I need a DPM first? Or do you think i should barten it out ?
Building regs for removal of chimney breast
Roofing
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Have building regs always been needed to remove, if not which year did the regulation come in please
What is the cost of re-felting a shed?
Building
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Could you tell me the going rate for re-felting a small-ish shed (2x1.5m). What does the felt cost & how much should I expect to pay for fitting?
Floor tiles - prevent water seeping under ground?
Tiling
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We are wanting to create a boxed in shower in our downstairs toilet with a stud wall either side. If we tile the floor how do we prevent water seeping under the ground and degrading the screed over time please?