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    Damaged Sill

    Hello, My bathroom window sill is badly damaged by water (it is beside the showed and was a bad bodge job). I don't have the money for a full bathroom re-fit, so I am trying to find a DIY solution for now. Here is a plan: 1. Remove the wooden beam. 2. Fit a new wooden beam. 3. Fit a uPVC...
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    ID slate type

    Hi guys, Any idea what type of slate this is? If it helps at all, a single slate dimensions appear to be: Width — 25cm 9.92inches Length — 46cm 18.1inches Depth — 1cm 0.39 inches Thanks
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    Safe to walk on this roof?

    Hi, This roof needs a new slate. Question: Will walking on this cause damage? Many thanks, Gil
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    Broken brick column

    Hi guys, I have a problem with a brick column. The top half is completely severed from the bottom half. So basically, the top half is merely resting on the bottom half — there is no adhesive keeping it secure. 1. What is going on here? 2. How much should it cost to get fixed? Thanks in...
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    Asbestos in this wallpaper?

    Hi there, My house has a textured wallpaper up the staircase. Do you know of any asbestos risks with these types of textured wallpapers? The paper is old — perhaps 80s or earlier — and the filling appears to be polystyrene or something similar. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Gil
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    Is an electric planer right for trimming a door (Ed.)

    Hi there, I need to take a very small amount off this door: around 2 mm. Would an electric planer be the best fit for this? I am a little concerned that a planer wouldn't be right for the green and yellow sections. I am beginner though, so may be completely wrong. Many thanks Gil
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    What type of joint is this?

    Hello, I am going to try and replace this fence. Does anyone know the name of this joint? I will try and do exactly the same one myself!
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    Wall to Pipe Centre

    Hi there, My wall to pipe centre measurement is 38mm (see image). Unfortunately, Type 11 radiators generally seem to require 50mm. Does my 38mm measurement require something specialized or bespoke? Or will I be OK going with a standard Type 11? Thanks Gil
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    Radiator Bracket Help

    Hi there, My new radiator is identical to my old radiator in every way, except for one. The width of the brackets. The new brackets are too wide, as you can see in the image. Question Is it possible to buy replacement brackets? I've searched the usual places, but nothing useful is coming up...
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    Plaster Quality

    Hi there, Could someone with knowledge please help me to judge the quality of this plastering? One side seems in OK condition, while the other seems damaged. I'm a beginner, and I would really appreciate some help in understanding what I'm looking at here. This video shows it: TIA
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