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I ordered from a building merchant timber for my new en-suite stud wall. I ordered 2inx3in and was delivered with 38mmx63mm, still is CLS C16 timber though but would that be right for the job? Another question, the other existing stud wall which I had to open, was empty between the 2 walls and...

We bought a house and it needed a new boiler and were recommended by a few to change all the pipework too. The plumbers are 80% done and just noticed that in half the rooms, they used the existing pipes (cutting corners, saving money...) I will highlight this to them as I was quoted for repiping...

I am planning to relocate the boiler to one part of the garage (later to be converted as the entrance hall). Current location of the boiler is in the kitchen also same side as the bathroom. The future location in the garage will be the opposite wall of the house. Is that of a concern in terms of...

When a pipe is feeding a sink and I add a T connection to also feed a shower (hot+cold), how would I know if the result will be usable pressure once divided. Are there some calculations? dos and don't? any good plumbling diy books to explain this? thanks

I have fitted a log burner insert and the brickwork behind is still dirty with soot and could not take it off with brick acid or a metallic brush. When the log burner is cooling down, it starts to smell of soot slightly. The log burner insert will be bricked off with air bricks for a free flow...

Could someone tell me how to safely get rid of the supporting beams that support the roof both horizontally and diagonally, how to consolidate the roof to compensate or is that a job for professionals? Not too sure how to paste a picture on here.

I have read a few posts in here now and just ended up confused!! I am currently redoing my kitchen and while doing the plaster, did burry a 6mm2 cable ready for use (not connected to the cu, also cu to be updated very soon) I am planning to re-use the existing built-in oven (not sure of...