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Is there any harm in sealing the vertical on stepped lead work? I have water getting in through the vertical and wanted to double check before filling with some lead sealant. It’s not the only issue but it is the cheapest quick fix. The coping stones on the parapet wall are too narrow and...

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that’s what the mrs keeps banging on about

It would not affect headroom no, my main concern is how I would tie into the joists in the box room to provide support. I was thinking I should be able to access the joists through the bulkhead and put some sort of joist hanger there.

Drilled through into the garage, fused spur at the bottom of the stairs through to another socket in the garage where the lights are plugged in to.

Not sure how the alteration would affect the headroom?

Not sure this is the correct forum to post in but I’m just after some advice. Is it possible to extend the floor space of the landing? In my mind it seems a rather straightforward job. I know it’s a small gain but it would make a big difference to our (my wife’s) life. I have uploaded a photo...

Hi, I am building a raised bed along the rear fence line. I am wondering whether it would be ok to anchor it to the ground using a metal sleeper bracket rather than using concrete. It will have 3 sides and be about 1.5-2 foot deep

Managed to put a crack in my white Blanco Silgranit sink. Anyone have any experience repairing a similar material? I am thinking of using some sort of resin (araldite or similar) and sanding down. I thought blanco would of sold some sort of repair kit but they dont.

Most likely some removable fabric on the top. Nothing growing. Faux leaf trellis on the sides maybe. Possibly using 90-100cm pots.

Hi, is it possible/safe to screw 4 tall planters to decking and concrete in posts for a pergola? Said pergola will be approx 2.5x4 & 2.5 tall.

Hi, After some advice or tips on adding a rail to my existing deck. The deck was already here when i bought the house and has a foundation made up of what looks like a mix of breeze block and brick. Its not the best job but seems solid for the most part. They have anchored batten to this...

Hi everyone, I have 4 spot lights in my bathroom (IP fire rated). I have installed a corner shower tray and want to get a ceiling fed digital shower. The light in that corner is a little off centre in respect to the shower tray. is there any regulations about how close I could have the shower...

Can I use K rend base coat as a top coat, and just paint it? Reasons for not going straight for the coloured top coat are using 2 layers of base coat is a lot cheaper than top coat the wall that is being rendered (block) is going to be 80-90% covered by a fence so I would paint it and put the...