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    How to stop rain coming down outside of flu pipe

    So last year, I installed a woodburner in our house. I've done this before and worked with stovefitters in the past, so I have a fair grasp. The issue I'm having is that we are in an exposed area of Scotland, and when it rains with wind, water is coming down the chimney on the outside of the flu...
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    Water butt pressure pump?

    We have gravity fed cold water downstairs which is adequate, but the outside tap is in the garage some way away. Using a connected hose is obviously next to useless for most tasks. So I thought about linking a few butts together and installing a pump. That was until I looked...I just want a...
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    Mortar raking advice needed

    So I need to set to and repair the mortar on out very leaky chimney. Haunching and flashing looks solid, but some of the pointing is quite badly cracked. I was going to use a 115mm rake on my grinder, but it's uneven stonework which is so proud I can't get the wheel in. So looking into grabbing...
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    Private water DIY help needed

    I'm not a first time poster here, but it's been a while and I can't find the correct login details! I'm in Scotland in a rural property and have a well water feed. Finding a plumber here is next to impossible - seriously. So I'm left with no alternative than to attempt a much needed revamp of...
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