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    moving stud wall partition between floor joists

    Hi, I'm (probably foolishly) having a go at submitting plans to BC myself, so apologies for the probably stupid question. I'd like to move a partition wall between the bathroom and bedroom, and after phoning the council, I think I need a warrant. The current wall runs parallel to, but...
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    Rewire lighting circuit advisable?

    We recently bought a new flat and I'm wondering whether it'd be a good idea to rewire the lights. It's an old 1960's council flat, although the wiring seems to have been at least partially replaced since then. As part of the work, I've all the carpets lifted and much of the internal...
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    Home Report - "Along Mixed Lines"

    We've just bought a repossed flat with a plan to doing it up and selling / renting it. The home report stated that the electrics appeared to be "along mixed lines". I'm wondering what this means? All seems to be fine to me, the sockets work when the sockets fuse is on, and not when it's...
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    Worn / Cracked Concrete Balcony - puddles!

    Hi, The balcony on my girlfriend's 40 year old ex-council flat has worn away and now collects rain. I'm wondering how to go about leveling it? Am I ok just to use a mortar mix of cement and sand then either tiling over it or painting it? Should I be considering a self-leveling...
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    Concrete Cill repair - total novice.

    Hi, I'm thinking of having a go at repairing a cracked cill in my flat, but having never done anything like this before I thought I'd ask some advice / check my plan before starting. I've attached a picture of our cill, and the one next door which I assume was repaired by the council (ours...
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