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Is there a maximum gap for dry packing mortar under a padstone? The gap I have at the moment is roughly 55mm and I wanted to double check if there is an alternative solution? Thanks

Hi everyone. Can someone advise me how many acrow props should I use to support this beam? I will be reopening the doorway and will install another beam under it for permanent support. I have 2 acrow props and I wanted to check if they will be enough.

I wanted to shut off water supply to my house... due to a minor leak... I think I have used too much elbow grease and stop cock handle broke... Since the stop cock is on my driveway I guess it is my responsibility to change it, which results in me digging out a bigger hole to replace it? Do I...

I am refurbishing one of the bedrooms in my house. I think the room used to be a kitchen ( house is ~90 years old ) hence the mains enter through the ground in this room. I want to turn this room into a bathroom with a shower / pantry. I will pour few cm of self leveling compound to cover the...

I wanted to reopen old doorway which was closed off. I guess It was bricked up after the extension was build which is on the other side of the wall. I have started opening one side since there is already existing door lintel. This is what I found on the other side. Is this load bearing? Could...

Hi All I am renovating one of the rooms in 80 years old house. Most of the floors so far were suspended, this room threw bit of a curve ball. It seem like a solid floor. Top layer consists of tiles (2cm thick) under tiles there is some sandy cement pour which comes off with the tiles roughly...

I want to use the space in eaves and create some shelves, cupboards etc Can I adjust the spacing between them and let's say remove every other one to have wider gaps but double up on the ones which will remain? Thanks