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How to Lay Flooring

Preparation of the sub-floor which is to receive the floor covering is vitally important. Aim for a perfectly dry, level, firm base. If you are looking for high quality floors, engineered…
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How to Insulate a Loft

The main objective of improving insula­tion is usually to reduce fuel bills. There­fore, it is important to compare the cost of installing the insulation with the likely savings to work…
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How to Treat Wet Rot

Once the type of rot has been established, repairs should be undertaken as soon as possible. At this stage, it is worth thinking about treating against woodworm too. Fortunately, dry…

How to See Contours in the Maps

There are two sorts of maps: plan metric and topographic. The first are simple, flat plans such as street maps and of no use to hill walkers. Topographic maps show…
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How to Secure Windows

Traditional catches for fastening sliding sash, casement and fanlight (transom) windows do not give much protection against forcing or slipping the catch from outside. Also, in many cases the catch…