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    Damp patches inside and outside walls including fireplace

    Hi, PLEASE HELP! I have patches of damp about 1-1.5m off the ground on the end gable wall of my 1860's end terrace. The patches are on the internal painted lounge walls and there are matching patches of damp constantly visible on the external aspect of the wall. I am particually...
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    new/reclaimed locks/mechanism for reclaimed doors.

    Hello, I have hung a number of reclaimed victorian 4 panel doors but they do not have any catch/lock mechanisms in them. Most have a rectangular hole in the side with a key hole approx 4 cm from the door edge and door handle hole apporx 14cm from the door edge. When i went to B and Q...
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    Replacing wood panels for glass in victorian 4 panel door

    Hello, I am looking to replace the two top wooden panels in a reclaimed victorian 4 panel door with glass to let more light into my hall. I have reomved the two top wooden panels (which was detailed on a previous post) and carefully remove and retained the orignial beading from one side to...
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    Disconnecting plumbing to bath whilst renovating

    I need to take out my old bath to allow me to decorate and re tile the bathroom before installing a free standing bath in the same place. Physically removing the bath looks fairly straightforward but it is disconnecting the plumbing and securing it while the bath is out (probably for a couple...
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    Hardwax oil colours

    Hi, I have decided (i think!) to finish the partially original and partially reclaimed victorian pine wooden (floorboards) floor i have just sanded with hardwax oil. I like the light colour of the boards now (a pale yellow/white colour) and would like to retain this. If i use a...
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    Space blanket insulation - is it safe with hot pipes?

    Hello, Can anyone help. I am currently in the process of relaying wooden floorboards in my lounge and I want to insulated under them. I plan to use Knauf space blanket (because it is cheaper than insulation board and the joists are uneven in shape and spacing) but there are a number of...
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