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    Slope on a paved yard

    Hey, I'm hoping to pave my yard - first time doing it. Have a drainage question which is similar to others' recent posts but would really appreciate some opinions on my specific situation. My yard is roughly 5x5m (ignoring the side return part which i will leave untouched). At the back of the...
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    Brick arch in Victorian chimney breast

    Hey, This is an update from a previous thread at the start of a project - thought I'd start a new thread as it has become more involved than I anticipated (as usual!). I have cut into plasterboard and hacked off plaster to expose what i think is the builder's opening on my victorian chimney...
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    Opening up a chimney breast

    Hi all, I know that some of this is discussed already here and elsewhere online but I've got a couple of questions I can't find the answer to. In my 1900 Victorian terraced house I have a plastered chimney breast in the front room (second pic). By tapping on it I can hear that there's a boarded...
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    External door frame separating from masonry

    Hey, planning to repaint my front door tomorrow and while looking at it I noticed a small gap between the wood frame and the brick on the outside. I want to fill it to avoid water getting in - any advice what to use? It’s a Victorian terrace circa 1900 ish. Thanks!
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    Mounting heavy bikes onto wall - screws failed, advise appreciated

    Hey, Relatively new DIYer here and this is my first post, any advice for this problem gratefully received! I'm mounting OSB strips and hooks onto the party wall in the alcove of my Victorian terraced house. The idea is to hang bikes up from their front wheels. The walls are 9 inch oooold...
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