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    New fireplace

    I about to install a new hearth to fit a multifuel stove on, the problem is there is a gas pipe that was used for a living flame fire. Would it be ok to bury the gas pipe covered with gas tape in the morter of the new hearth? The hearth will be about 100mm thick.
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    widening fireplace

    I am going to have a multifuel burner insalled but the fireplace needs widening, would I need to use acrow props with strongboys to fit a new lintel? The chimney breast is around 170cm wide I intend opening the fireplace to 100cm wide
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    Make fire place larger

    I intend to install a wood burner to fit inside the fireplace, But i need to make the actual fire place larger to fit the wood burner in, I need to take out around 15cm each side, would I need to fit a lintel to support the bricks above? I would like some advice how to do this and if it is going...
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    New porch

    I'm building a porch with a cavity wall base and a upvc windows to to top with a tiled roof. What would the depth of the footings need to be?
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    neoprene primer

    Where can I purchase neoprene primer?
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    Stair spindles

    What is the normal gap between stair spindles? I know its meant so children can't fit through but what is the maximum gap allowed.
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    I can't change time

    I have a 2000 w reg Citroen berlingo MPV I have lost the owners manual and I can't put the clock to the correct time the clock is intigrated within the speedo, can somebody help?
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    Wireless problems

    I have just bought a new wireless router, set up with a ethernet modem, I have put in my password and user name for my intrernet provider but when I try to get on the internet I can't. Could it be my antivirus software?
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    Hot water problem

    I am currently re-routing the hot water pipes in my bathroom and I have come accross a T juction in the hot water supply (of a combi boiler) that goes to the cold water main, has anyone any idea what this could be and if I actually need this. I think it could be some sort of safety device to...
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    Skimming over existing plaster

    I intend to skim over existing plaster, is this acceptable? What will i need to do to key the new skim in?
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    Best mix for concrete

    Could anyone tell me the best mix ratio for concrete?
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    Water under floorboards

    I am currently renovating a 1930's semi detached house, having lifted the floorboards and found the footings full of water, there are no leeks from the water pipes I think the water is coming in from the outside, any ideas to how I can get rid of this and to stop it coming back? : :(
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