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Hi, I need help with a fence across the back of garden which needs to end with an angle to a gate. Post 1 - Concrete already in place, 2-way slot. Can I fix a panel onto from the side some how or am I going to have to replace with a 3-way slot or add a end slot post? Post 4 - Needs to have a...

OK, before I get some nasty comments, I'm not a landscaper, I work in IT, I wish I could afford to pay a professional but I can't. Patio is far from perfect, but it's OK, the biggest area I'm not happy about is this huge joint line I messed up, it's really noticeable. Do you think it's worth...

Hi, I need to convert my loft hatch to a flip down and ladder as its currently the old school push up with a step ladders. I've seen kits online with hinges and locking mechanism. Question is how to I make the current hatch fit. I've been advised by some that I can keep the hatch at its...

Hi, I'm going to build small step on my patio, width of the red lines in photo. This however ill be blocking 1 and a half air bricks, highlighted in green. I plan to use an air brick channel and extend the one that is being blocked fully to the front of the step, either using a plastic air...

Hi, About to start laying my patio, but haven't decided what to do on my side of the fence. Do I go right up against the concrete fence boards? and even scribe (cut out) around the fence posts? As you can see from photo, by time I've got mortar bed the slab will almost slot into the recess...

Hi there, I have this very small section between the newly built extension and first fence post. It's my side of the fence so I plan to replace all panels, while putting concrete boards in. I don't think I can easily put a concrete post in against the house due to foundations getting in the...

Hi all, I need a lot of guidance and hand holding, finishing off the drainage outside new extension and patio prep. We want to build a patio, side fence to fence to finish just below the bottom of the air bricks, its around 300mm from current soil level to desired finish level. I understand I...

Hi there, Recently purchased a 1930s terrace house, currently renovating. The fireplaces have already been bricked up in the lounge and both bedrooms upstairs, however there was only a vent in bedroom 1, nothing in bedroom 2 or in the lounge. (Photos attached) Is this correct? Should I leave...