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    drainage

    Yes but you would still have to have the effect of a channel since the new concrete would have to dip towards the middle to allow the water to drain away from your garage. However, might be difficult to do as the concrete will settle slightly once dry and car weights are applied to it. A...
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    Balcony

    Does anyone know how I can waterproof a balcony floor. I have a room underneath and wanted to use timber or tiles on the balcony above.
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    Help in the bathroom

    Contact your local council. They should send someone to your house to offer advice.
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    Help in the bathroom

    Contact your local council. They should send someone to your house to offer advice.
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    mitre joints

    As it sounds as though this is a one off job I would recommend that you use a jigsaw set at a 45 degree angle rather than a mitre saw or block. These last two don't often accomodate high skirting boards.
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    Electrics in an extension

    It is fine to extend the ring main to accomodate your extension. However, I would check with the 16th Edition of the IEE wiring regs to determine the maximum length of cable and number of outlets for the ring. However, if the house and extension are not enormous then it should be fine.
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    drainage

    The only way to resolve the issue without relaying the driveway is to chip up a central drainage channel from the low point (your garage) to the bottom of the drive.
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    Horrible Smell

    What is the location of your bathroom? It sounds possible that the foul drainage pipe from your toilet could travel under the floor upstairs and to the outside wall. Inspection will be necessary by lifting the floorboards to check the pipe condition. Hopefully, you won't find any dead bodies...
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    Terrace/timber decking

    I am looking for some guidance in the erection of a terrace above a stone built outbuilding at my property. What I want to do is construct a terrace on our outbuilding with an entrance from out first floor lounge. I was thinking of using timber decking but I need the outbuilding below to be...
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    electrical tester

    I am looking to buy an electrical tester to test the condition of my electrics. Can anyone recommend a good one. I already have a screwdriver with a light in it but this is next to useless, and don't mind investing in a really good tester. [Edited by cookie on 18-09-2002 at 12:55 PM GMT]
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