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    Wet soggy garden. What to do?

    Thanks. But it’s too soggy. I feel it’s just not draining and water is being stored for some reason.
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    Wet soggy garden. What to do?

    Hi all Hoping for some advice for what is just a damp, horrible garden! Once upon a time we had our lawn turfed and looked excellent, unfortunately only for it to fall into this condition soon after. A few years of neglect and some head scratching has made us confused as to what is happening...
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    Front garden wall foundation onto concrete

    Thanks everyone! So in summary, give the concrete a good clean, find the level and start at the low end where I build up the joint and have more flexibility as it will be hidden by paving slabs. Oh and use wall starters.
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    Front garden wall foundation onto concrete

    its about 150cm and a gentle slope so first course will be unlevel unless i manage to either build up the foundation on the end sloping down away from the house or dig the existing concrete the other side in order to level it. Tricky one!
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    Front garden wall foundation onto concrete

    Thanks Tigercubrider. it's actually some rather unsightly poured concrete rather than a concrete slab. Hopefully the picture works now. I have marked in black where i want the wall to go. I will lay paving on the other parts and create a victorian pathway leading up to the steps.
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    Front garden wall foundation onto concrete

    Hi all I would like to build a brick wall between the front garden of a semi detached house. The footing is existing concrete which is on a slight slope down away from the house. How would I ensure it is level to build the wall? Is there a specific way to use formwork ontop of concrete? Trying...
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    Bathroom lights

    Hmmmmmmm not sure to be honest. I have no idea how to get them out so can't check! not on a dimmer switch. Thanks
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    Bathroom lights

    Morning all, Just moved into a new house and the bathroom has these lights. Can anyone please assist with: a) How to remove them? b) Which replacement bulbs would be suitable (preferably LED)? Thanks!
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