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Edit - there's dpc on the extension, but its above inside floor level :-/ Hi all, I posted a while ago about a property I was buying and its damp issues. Well, I now own the house, hurrah! I knew I had my work cut out and I love the house so no regrets, but having pulled off some plaster my...

Hi all, Just looking at options really, I've been researching a lot but have found conflicting information... I'm looking at buying a very old cottage, the owner had made no secret that it needs stripping right back, and when I viewed it I saw why! The damp is so bad the plaster has completely...

Hi all! Wondered if anyone can help with a little toilet problem I'm having please? I'm refitting the bathroom - so far everything has been going great! Came to fit the toilet and i was pretty chuffed with how well it all came together. It's a close couple back to Wall toilet, so naturally I...

Hi all, I'm replacing my bathroom and decided to go for speedfit plumbing for ease. I'm pretty pleased with the results so far! However, the hot water pipes are dripping where the copper is connected to the speedfit elbow. The cold pipes are fine. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing something...

Hi all, I'm replacing the hinges on a top hung window, and found these screws! How do I get them out? Either they're not Allen key screws or they're worn, either way that doesn't work. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Jackie

Hi all, Thought I'd update for those that are interested, and those that need inspiration :-) I posted recently about opening up my fireplace, and I'd like to share the story! So here it is... This is how we started, I peeled off the plaster to reveal a pretty rotten arch, and accepted that we...

Hi all, Building control came and said our internal for doors' stops were insufficient (they were pretty small!), so my builder came and installed some monster stops today! They're 25mm by 32mm! I've got pretty narrow doors anyway so this is ridiculous! It's serious door stop overkill! Before...

UPDATE!! I've reached the brickwork. Great news, there's a lovely arch! Bad news, arch is in a state :-/ what would you do..? New pics in comments below :-) Hello! I'm new to the so please be gentle! I'm trying to open up our fireplace, but I'm feeling nervous about it. I've taken some of the...