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    Ways to improve draught proofing on bi-fold upvc door

    Hi, Bought a house with an awful bi fold front door. The plan long term is to replace with a new composite. I’ve tried inserting weather strip into the door to try and reduce draughts / heat loss. Wondered if there are any other tips out there for this case? Or is it just save up for a new...
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    Raised concrete above planned patio

    Hi all, Looking for a bit of inspiration with a DIY patio. I have two fence posts where the postcrete is at the old ground level. The finished floor level for the patio is actually lower than this postcrete, which will end up being an eyesore for a new patio. My original plan was to build...
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    What would you do?

    Hi all, Looking for some ideas on what to do with this area of our kitchen. It’s very much a blank canvas at the moment and want to give it some character. I was thinking of brick slips and wood panelling combo but wanted to get some more ideas. Thanks in advance!
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    Opinions on insulating this vaulted ceiling

    Hi all, Looking for some advice on insulating this ceiling. It has old felt on it and we’ve had veluxs put in. The rafters at 100mm wide, and I’d read that you need a 50mm gap for ventilation. What would be the best way to go about insulating this? Thanks in advance Aidan
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    Stud wall help

    Hi all, I’ve just had our kitchen designed and I need to extend a single skin wall out by 200mm. Currently I have all the ceilings down and walls back to brick as it’s a renovation project me and my partner have took on. Im hoping someone can help in the best way of constructing and fixing a...
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    Considerations whilst the ceiling is down...

    Hi all, I am currently in the middle of my own renovation project on my first home. I currently am in the process of removing all the old blown plaster and have all the ceilings downs. Whilst at this point, I'm after some ideas / considerations for what to put in the ceiling whilst its...
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    Best way to support stairs?

    Hi all, Having a insulated solid floor put in on ground floor. Converting from a suspended timber floor. trying to figure out a way to remove joists and floor boards beneath the stairs whilst supporting the staircase when they’re removed. base of floor to the bottom of the newel is 260mm...
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