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  1. TM1303

    Removing single course of blocks

    Before we parted ways the builder had over shot the height of this new wall, so I need to take off the top course. Will I be ok to do this with a hammer and chisel, or should I purchase a mini grinder? Or is there a better way? Ta.
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    Socket Tester error only when shower is running

    Evening. After testing every plug socket in the house and finding them all to be ok, I left the socket tester plugged in to a socket with the switch switched off. I didn't leave it plugged in intentionally, I'm just lazy. Days later, I'm in the kitchen and all of a sudden the socket tester...
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    Pipe retaining clips

    Hello. What do we call these things holding the central heating water pipe to the wall, and does anyone have any tips on removing and replacing these bad boys without moving removing the pipe?? Pipe retainer 1 by TM1303 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 6:57 PMPipe retainer 2 by TM1303 posted 1 Aug 2018 at...
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    Unusual chimney covers

    My house had lots of weird stuff going on. This is a picture of the secondary chimney stack, what's with this weird triangular chimney cover? I can't find any info or similar designs online, anyone know what this type of arrangement would be called? I'm going to be doing some work on the primary...
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    Between the door frame and the block work, what is it called?

    Hello all, long time reader first time poster, so please be gentle with me :) I'm replacing my front door because it is awful, ugly, warped, and drafty. My house is old (cira 1918) and a bit weird. Take a look at the picture attached. Before I can hang my new door I need to replace the wooden...
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