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    Which ladder?

    I need a decent extension ladder, as close as possible to 8m. I know next to nothing about ladders, and given that I'm going to be up to 7m off the ground I'm inclined to get this purchase right first time. The ladder will be used for two primary purposes. 1. Clearing gutters 2. Attempting to...
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    Plastered my first wall - tips for others

    So proud, plastered my first wall (well, skimmed). Is it perfect? Nope. Would I want it in the living room? Probably not. Good enough for the space bedroom? Absolutely. And really quite rewarding to do. And messy, oh so messy. I'd encourage anyone to give it a go. I won't tell anyone how to...
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    How can I fit this celotex

    I'm half way through installing celotex in the eves, and I've hit a problem. I don't see how I can get access to fit the last couple of pieces. The image at the bottom should show the problem, but in short: I'm installing the celotex behind the wall that will form the boundary of the room...
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    Eaves wall - Insulation

    I found this after removing the 9mm plasterboard wall in the bedroom at the top of the house Basically, sod all insulation. You can't quite make it out in the photo, but there is a small hole open the outside in the far corner (half way up image, one quarter from the left). What I don't...
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    Tiny holes all over wall

    Hey all, I found the below after removing the wallpaper from a top floor room in the house we just moved into. These little holes are all over the wall. As far as I can tell its plaster over brickwork. It looks like someone has thrown darts at the entire wall... Any idea what might cause...
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