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I've been following this discussion because I also want to install a wood burning stove. Can anyone explain why a liner is required? My chimney has had wood smoke going up it since the house was built in 1890. I was quoted £100 per m to fit a liner. A big saving if one is not actually necessary.

The planning authorities have asked for a "nailing schedule" to suppoprt my proposals for a kitchen extension. Apart from a piece of paper saying "you bang the nails in with a hammer" I don't have a clue what they are talking about. Any suggestions?

In place of the existing ladder I am planning an alternate step ladder for going up and a fireman's pole for going down. The poles they sell as childrens playground equipment are far too narrow. I need about 4-6 inch diameter. Preferably harwood. At these sizes it seems I would need to turn it...

I planning to fit double glazing units in old sash windows. Any experience, stories, things to avoid would be welcome. The available space to make a rebate is limited, how would you secure the unit so it looks ok, doesn't fall out, doesn't clash with the upper window on openning or trap rain water?

I'm thinking of creating a "tennis wall" in the corner of the garden using the two existing stone walls and two new chain link fences. The plan is to ashphalt the surface over base hardcore. Any advise on how to prevent weeds pushing through, on overall dimensions or on the angle to render the...

I'm fitting a new shower and suspect the joint between shower tray and wall will someday leak. I've gone to great lengths to avoid this but I would welcome any comments. I'm using formica laminated wall panels, glued to the wall. I've bedded the tray in cement mortar as per the recommendations...

I have a fitted a new consumer unit with an RCD to supply an electric shower. Trouble is it came with no wiring instructions and it looks different from your regular c.unit. It seems there are only 3 terminals to fit 4 wires (+ and - from meter, + and - to shower). Any suggestions? I don't want...