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How should I prepare federation era fireplace for hearthstone install?
I’ve been restoring my federation-era fireplace to install a free-standing hearthstone fireplace that will be flued through the chimney. After removing the cracked hearthstone and lime from the recessed hearth box I’ve decided I want to install a T-shaped hearthstone. I'm thinking of approaching it like his: removing a…
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How to prepare an existing concrete slab for a prefabricated shed?
I'm wanting to built a 3x3 prefabricated shed on an existing concrete slab. The slab is much larger than required for the shed (approximately 4.2x3.4) so I'm worried about potential flooding. The slab is not level due to a a series of cracks - likely caused by a tree root - and so I'm wondering what my options are. I…
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How to improve drainage in open brick/cement drain extension?
I noticed the high side of my house had no drainage. I began digging a trench for a drain install when I unearthed the original open brick/cement drain. I cleared the drain pipe so began unearthing the length of the drain. The drain finishes at the end of the original dwelling and an extension of 4 ish metres has no…
