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    is it possible to move this toilet?

    I would like to move the toilet onto the back wall, but not sure if it is possible with where the waste goes into floor (see pictures) advice needed! thanks matt
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    problem with baxi 105 he boiler - flashing red light on 60

    i had a boiler fitted about 18 months ago in a house i was renovating. i have had all the radiators off while decorating and only just got round to putting the radiators back on and trying to get the heating to work as soon as i try the heating or hot water, the red 60 light starts flashing...
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    boxing in round bath

    i plan to box in round my bath and then tile over the top of it what thickness timber should i use for the framework? is it fine to use plywood for the actual boxing in? if so, what thickness? thanks in advance, Matt
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    fitting clay fireback and cast iron instert - more questions

    ive now fitted the fireback in place and backfilled with vermiculite mix - see picture * ive read you need to put a slope on this to stop soot sitting on it - do you use vermiculite for this as well? * how do you incorporate this sloping with the remaining existing brickwork at the...
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    where to buy vermiculite for use in fireplaces??

    anyone know the best place to get this stuff from? will any of the national DIY places have it or is it more of a builders merchants thing?
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    tiling fireplace hearth

    i have constructed a concrete base, and plan to tile over it with quarry tiles. what adhesive and grout should be used?? thanks Matt
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    towel rail - moving pipework so it comes out of wall

    im fairly DIY competent but this is the first bit of plumbing ive ever done. i originally agreed with the plumber that i wanted the pipework for my towel radiator to come up from the floor, but i have now changed my mind and want to run the pipework up the wall and then out picture shows...
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    laminate flooring up to curved bay window

    ive removed the skirting from everywhere else in the room, but dont fancy takng the skirting off from the curved bay window as it will be a nightmare to get off and very costly to replace if i mess it up so whats the best way of dealing with the expansion gap for this section? can you cut...
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    granite hearths for open fires

    do they really have to be cut into sections when being used with an open fire to avoid cracking?? seems to defeat the object of using a nice slab of granite! conflicting opinions everywhere... one website says... "The hearth can be used with small or medium sized solid fuel fires as...
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