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One chimney sweep advised not to use a vent in case of leaking fumes from neighbouring gas appliances whilst a hetas registered sweep said to just block it up and that no vent was required - maybe I should check with building regs though. Won't take long to create a vent if needed.

Hi, I've got some wall cabinets from a previously installed kitchen to fit. The cabinets come with Camar fittings as per the pic but I didn't think to ask for the bits they attach to. I'm tempted to find a way to screw through the fittings as they seem very solid (going into brick wall...

Camar Hanging Rail

Camar Cabinet Fixing

The walls were easy to strip - only a couple of layers of old paper, paste had lost it's strength. Washed with sugarsoap/scrubbing brush. Decided to try Strip Away to strip the woodwork. I'd not used it before so there was an expensive learning curve. First attempt - unevenly applied...

Bedroom Before After

Sanded Floor

First room almost done! :) Before Fairly straightforward to begin with - strip walls/woodwork, prep all surfaces, decorate. New electrics to be installed by electrician. Stripped fireplace back to original marble but not keen on the result (not all pieces were the same shade). Decided...

Marble Fire Surround

Finished Windowsill

Rotten Windowsill

Completed Paint Removal

Early Paint Removal

Fireplace Finished

Fireplace Joint Cement

Finishing Stuff_1st Attempt

Fireplace Lime Putty_1st Attempt

Hook Bars

Fire Inset

Fire Opening After Removal