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Installing two garage consumer units
I want to tidy up the wiring in my garage. At the moment there are power points around the garage with the garage being on its own ring from a split load consumer unit. They will be left as they are. There is an unprotected circuit that has 2 freezers and...
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Plywood removal - stapled or nailed to Masonry
Removing plywood walls from a closet. Behind plywood is wall of brick, partially mortared over. There was no vapor seal, no mold resistant sealant. Some of the brick and mortar have chipped off - not shocking. The plywood is mostly stapled in with...
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Patio
Can anyone offer advice re pointing a patio. I've looked on you tube. Mixes vary from 2:1 to 5:1 and used either dry or with a small amount of water.
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What plywood should I use for Kitchen cabinet?
What plywood should I use for kitchen cabinet?
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Extreme temperatures and leaking guttering joints.
The guttering joints on the southwest corner of my house (and my mother's next door) which get the full heat and direct sun of extreme heatwaves have been leaking far more often and worse than any other part of the house ever has. I'm guessing...
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Manhole - it it still in use?
I have a manhole cover in my front garden that is highly corroded. I called the local water company and they state it is not theirs as the one they use is on my path at the front of my house.
I have looked in the manhole and can see to the bottom but I can't tell...
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Warped/swollen wood floors
Greeting everyone and happy labor day.
I walked into an empty house (interested in buying) and noticed in the hallway swollen /warped wooden floors. Is there reason for alarm? How much of the flooring needs to be removed to repair? I'll have an inspector take a look...
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Help with fan noise
Hi all,
A few months ago I installed a new ceiling fan. I don't have the precise model in front of me right now, but if it's not this one it's pretty close. After the installation was complete, everything was more or less fine (which was an accomplishment for me, trust me)...
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Lintel or not
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I would like to cut an opening for a door in my single skin, single storey garage, the problem I have is wether or not I need to install a lintel. I want to cut the opening at the rear of my garage, which is the lowest point of the roof, barely the height of a UK door frame...
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Which is the India's Largest Plywood Brand?
Which is the India's largest plywood brand?
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Fire door handles.
The handles of the fire door between my garage and kitchen just keep falling off.
The wood between the handle fixture and the actual mechanism is so thin that screws just won't tighten before coming up against the metal. Shorter screws are just too weak to support the...
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Where do I find this trim?
I have trim in my shower window. It was replaced at one point with this beige piece that cracked. I'm looking to replace all of the trim as this should be a lot easier than trying to find the same trim pictured here. The trim used sits against the window sill to...
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Water sealing exposed edge of undermount sink
When mounting an undermount sink and applying an adhesive to secure the sink in place and using mounting clips would you also apply a bead of calk for the purpose of a water seal around the exposed rim of the sink (finished surface) where it meets...
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Toilet Draining Issue
I have a relatively new toilet that has started getting clogged when there is nothing in it. Most of the time it works fine but sometimes it'll just have a few pieces of TP and some urine and when you go to flush it it clogs. I run an auger through it and it unclogs...
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What Plywood should I Use for Wall Shelves?
What plywood should i use for wall shelves?
by anahitakhatri
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Installing two garage consumer units
Installing two garage consumer units
I want to tidy up the wiring in my garage. At the moment there are power points around the garage with the garage being on its own ring from a split load consumer unit. They will be left as they are. There is an...
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Plywood removal - stapled or nailed to Masonry
Plywood removal - stapled or nailed to Masonry
Removing plywood walls from a closet. Behind plywood is wall of brick, partially mortared over. There was no vapor seal, no mold resistant sealant. Some of the brick and mortar have chipped off - not...
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- 0
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Patio
Patio
Can anyone offer advice re pointing a patio. I've looked on you tube. Mixes vary from 2:1 to 5:1 and used either dry or with a small amount of water.
by N. Taylor
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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What plywood should I use for Kitchen cabinet?
What plywood should I use for Kitchen cabinet?
What plywood should I use for kitchen cabinet?
by anahitakhatri
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Extreme temperatures and leaking guttering joints.
Extreme temperatures and leaking guttering joints.
The guttering joints on the southwest corner of my house (and my mother's next door) which get the full heat and direct sun of extreme heatwaves have been leaking far more often and worse than...
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