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    My extension & my neighbour

    Comrades, my next-door neighbour happened to mention that, maybe next year, he intends installing decking over his wee back yard and possible over his single-storey extension. He said he intends to connect his joists to my extension (23) on one side and to his extension (25) on the other side...
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    Pipes, Joists & Floorboards

    Many years ago, I put down T&G floorboards in the bedroom. I've ripped up the carpet in the landing to continue T&G into the landing. The problem is that, when I did the bedroom, I used a 190mm, plain board to avoid a joint over the pipes. It seemed a good idea at the time but, over time...
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    Masonry Paint over Oil-based paint

    The front of my terraced-house has always been painted with oil-based gloss. I want to use a masonry paint instead - is this possible? If so, would a thorough abrasion with a wire brush suffice to key the surface?
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    Parquet Fingers

    I've had a burst pipe fixed in my hall but I've saved the parquet flooring that had to be lifted for the repair. I hope to re-lay the parquet and I'm wondering which adhesive to use, if not the original bitumen-type.
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    Mixer Tap Leak

    Anyone know the correct way of opening this to replace the washer? https://ibb.co/g6bmM5
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    Table Burn

    The wife has tried to set fire to our lovely oak table via her oil burner. Any ideas on how to fix/disguise it other than sticking a vase on top?
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