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    Can someone suggest an alternative to this Breakfast bar support

    I'm looking to support my breakfast bar and was thinking that these are a great idea https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/218510776/t-brace-countertop-support-bracket?variation0=568125073 but I can't find anywhere in the UK that stocks them and they are pretty expensive. Anyone know of an alternative?
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    New build - does someone know what has caused this brick discolouration?

    I've got a new build and have noticed the following on one side of the house. I'm not sure what this is, what has caused it and what I can do to remedy it. I want to get the builder to sort it bhut don't want to be fobbed off. Thanks
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    Max weight limit on garage loft board out

    I'm in the process of boarding out the garage roof space to add some extra storage. I've upgraded the joists to the correct dimension for the span but I'm just a little concerned on how much weight the walls will safely take as its a single skin brick with breeze block pillars halfway down and...
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    How to secure new joists in garage

    I want to install bigger joists in my new build garage so I can board it out. The existing joists are resting on a piece of 2x3" wood running the length of the brickwork, so should I rest the new joist on this? and if so how should I secure them to avoid twisting? Or should i use a joist...
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    What type of pendant can I use for a downlight lamp shade

    I have bought this shade from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JJK57WI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 but it came with no fixings and I can't seem to find a pendant and rose that will enable me to hang it in the downlight style as in the picture i.e. the shade is like...
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    Cheap decking shims from waste pipe

    I am building some decking on top of an existing flagged patio. I am going to put a thick weed membrane down on top of the flags before I lay the joists. I want to then raise the joists up slightly so that they are not sitting in the water when it rains. I though of getting some 40mm waste pipe...
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