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    Short retaining wall

    Earlier this year I took down a preexisting retaining wall in our garden in order as part of a wider garden make over. Then hubris took over, I hired a digger, booked some holiday and went for it! I had fun, the wife is less than impressed with the state of the garden. The immediate plan is...
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    Minimum air gap for timber cladding?

    Just wondering what the minimum air gap is needed behind timber cladding? I have a small lean to shed built down the side of my house. Timber frame, OSB exterior panel and then wrapped in membrane. Its been like that for a while now (out of sight / out of mind) and I really need to get it...
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    Removing Asbestos soffits

    I am looking at doing some work to rectify the past owners poor gutting / fascia install and have been contemplating removing the asbestos cement soffits (Structurally sound but look shabby). I know the usual advice is to not disturb, but I have been mulling over a feasible and safe way to...
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    Mounting TV inside a cabinet

    I have been asked by my old man to mount a TV on an articulating arm inside a piece of furniture (Antique style, modern joinery, well built and heavy weight construction). The unit originally had a much smaller (15inch) TV inside it on a sliding turn table. Dad now wants a bigger TV installed...
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    Decking on a sloping plot

    Sorry if this has been answered before, I did a search but didn't turn up much. Just looking for some guidance from those that may have encountered the same issue. I am looking at building a deck behind my house. As our back garden slopes down the hill our only really option to create a...
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    Mitre saw recommendations

    Been considering updating my old mitre saw for a while. Budget is limited, and I have reduced the list down to two models that have the features I am after, at a sensible price point. First option is the Metabo KGS54M (new model) - limited reviews on this one. Appears earlier production...
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    What black paint on cottage below render

    Hi Everyone, Long time lurker, but havent ever posted before. Just wonder if someone could offer some quick advice. Looking to spruce up the outside of the house and the black band below the render is badly faded, Can anyone suggest what paint I should be using? Would a masonry paint...
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