Building And House Construction DIY

Changing your own guttering can be a simple and straightforward exercise when you have the right products and you know how to select the few simple tools required.

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A fireplace is the focal point of a room and there are now so many wonderful surrounds available that you can't fail to create an eye-catching feature. The way that modern surrounds are constructed makes installing one a very simple job that anyone can undertake successfully.

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Installing brick walkway is easy since it can be finished in stages. This makes this project very popular with do-it-yourselfers - beginners and experts alike. This booklet will show you can you can install brick walks.

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Building a stairway can be one of the most intimidating tasks any builder–amateur or professional–tackles. But an outdoor stairway is generally not a difficult project, as long as it is planned and executed carefully. This document covers building procedures for a straight-run utility stairway, typically used on porches and decks.

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If you have a large family or frequently entertain house guests, a second shower will take the pressure off the bathroom. You could build a shower cubicle into the corner of a bedroom, in a downstairs toilet or utility room, or even under the stairs. And if space is limited, there's no need to install a purpose-built cubicle - just screen off the bath and fit a shower unit to the wall above.

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Electric showers are economical to run and provide hot water on demand. The plumbing and wiring involved in installing an electric shower requires sound basic skills in both areas of expertise.

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In this tutorial we show you how to make standard exterior steps 900mm wide, coming off a deck 900mm high.

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Few home improvements can match a wood deck for usefulness, beauty and enhanced value to a home. For adults, decks offer outdoor living space for entertaining, sun bathing and dining. For children, they provide an excellent outdoor play area. There's enough information in this article to help you design and build an attractive wood deck.

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Most likely you have planned one or two flights of stairs from your deck to the surrounding yard. Steps can be built a number of different ways depending on your aesthetic preference, however most municipalities have specific codes that must be taken into consideration when you design and build your steps. For instance, many cities require a minimum width of 3 feet for the stairs.

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Timber decks offer a natural and attractive outdoor living space for dining, entertaining or simply relaxing. Here, you will find information about timber decking, from planning and designing to laying the deck boards.

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