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Hi We have a very old concrete patio. We are extending the garden and the patio area, which is about 45cm below the garden seperated by brick wall, is going to be turfed. Question is do I have to break up the concrete and completely remove before I fill with topsoil and turf? Thanks

Hello all I have a single skin brick wall running down one side of the garden. In an attempt to give my kids more room to play I am going to be extending the lawn/garden against this wall - existing garden is about 45cm higher than the base of the wall. This garden will be extended to be up...

Hi Hope someone can help. I have a skylight built out of poly built into a flat roof. It was installed so 2 ceiling joists go across it. Is it possible to brace 2 joists/rafters that are next to each other?

I have 2 rooms at the back of my garage. The middle room is going to be converted into a day/playroom and for the floor, I am planning on putting in a poly sheet, batons, insulation and then chipboard flooring – followed by carpet/tiles. I am unsure what I need to do in the room at the very...

Hi After some guidance if anyone would be so kind. I have a flat roof section on my garage, about 15sqm at the back. The front of the garage has a pitched roof. The interior section underneath the flat roof is split into 2 rooms, seperated by a double door and a breeze block wall. I want...

I have 3 concrete steps which I want to remove as they are chipped. Problem is, on one side they are against a brick wall. If I remove them, will the bricks be damaged? As an alternative, is there any way to repair the steps should I choose to leave them? Or anyway to repair the...

Calling all gardeners out there! I have a small lawn, which is in poor condition. It does not have a lot of weeds or moss, but does have bald patches and dips. It also has stepping stone across it which I am about to take up. It is going to be extended into the rest of the garden and I am...

Hi I have a concrete patio that I am considering paving over without removing. It is a very firm base and hasn't moved/cracked for years. The problem I have is this In the middle of the concrete patio is a soakaway. How do I factor for that in the new paved patio? Do I just extend the...

Hi I have to lay about 30m2 of indian sandstone for a new patio. I am basically taking up an area that has concrete on it, smashing the concrete to pieces and then laying new paving. Do I need to lay a sub base? Or will 80mm of sharp sand be enough? Has thought about laying on top of the...

Hi To get into my bedroom, you have to step up. The step is only small and I'm not bothered about that one. However I have a step in the bedroom which is annoying. A friend said it was due to the change in buildings regs meaning the joist is bigger underneath (extension). I have taken up...

Hi I have recently had the old water tank removed from the airing cupboard and and made this into a huge double wardrobe. I would like to add some lights into this, to be activated when the doors are open. I think the wiring in my house is quite old. I have a ceiling junction box with...