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Right, lets get this out of the way first: Anyone that tells you that you have to smash the front grill et-al in order to get to the latch is talking RUBBISH. I have just replaced the latch without any damage to the car whatsoever, other than to the defective latch of course. However, had I...

This is the ONLY post that I could find wrapped around the bonnet latch problem on a Ford Focus Mark 1. However, it doesn't quite take things to the conclusion that I needed. I have recently experienced the same "heartache" with this and was determined to find a way to rectify this...

Is there a reason why there is a 1"..1.5" gap between the screeded floor and the start of the plaster on the wall? Is this just a throwback to older building techniques or is there a logical explanation for it. Two that I've heard of today when I asked a couple of guys at work are: 1...

looking up chimney. back wall on left, entrance brick line on right

To be honest I'm not sure. I drew a pencil line on the "wider" side (if you look closer) to equal everything up.. Thought about cutting that out with a disc grinder so that the opening is equidistant. This would give a nice wide opening off 32" wide (by 14" deep). Had originally thought a...

Thought I'd add a pic of the fireplace: Not sure how to make this visible, so here's the link: http://www.diynot.com/network/joenineo/albums/diy/

cleared and ready to alter

All diy pictures

All, I have a small-ish fireplace in a large chimney breast in my front lounge. I have already removed the surround and hearth. and am now faced with the firebrick (? - is this the correct word ?) If I remove the firebrick in order to temporarily close up the entrance to the fireplace with...

... and there I was thinking 1 would do it all :shock: :roll: Joe

So what you're saying is that I have the wrong tool and blades then. Hmmmm. :shock: Joe

yes, there's a marking along the side that says 0-3 or 1-4 (can't be sure) Knew there'd be some 'minor' that I was missing. Guess I should've tried all 4 settings on a test piece first - just to get a feel for it. :x ... Guess what I'll be doing with some of my time at the weekend! Ah...