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How to build a Swedish gym ladder?
I want to build a gym ladder in a space I have but I'm not sure how to go about it. The space is 79.2cm across the back, maybe 11cm into the room (with some of that being door frame) and 2.45m high. The wall at back is brick, I suspectt double brick with air gap in between. One wall side polytec wood (so would need…
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How to install fan in glass window?
I’m upgrading the exhaust fan in my bathroom and would like some advice from anyone with ventilation, glazing, or handyman experience. Current setup: Existing fan: Fantech HCM-180N Installed through glass in a bathroom Glass cut-out is approx 220–225 mm diameter What I want to install: New fan: Fantech HV-230AE (Stylvent…
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How to trim an acrylic bathtub?
I’m working with a compact 1600 mm x 1600 mm ensuite, space is tight to every cm is proving to mean a big difference. I'm looking to gain an extra 30–40 mm of wall clearance beside the (likely) acrylic bath and existing basin. The goal is to fit a Hidealoo Compact (google it) — a retractable toilet that swings out from…
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How to stop drafts from window fan?
I have 3 window fans or vents built into different windows (like in the image below) 1. One of the vanes appears jammed (it doesn't open) 2. One of the vanes appears to have a slat missing making it useless 3. One does not have a vane I want to ensure hot or cold air doesn't come in (plus flies, etc). What do I need to…
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How to create a removable feature wall?
I want to create an accent wall but i dont want to paint directly on the wall. . Is there a barrier i can i can put along the wall and paint in that so that should i wish to remove it in future, it will be easy to do so?
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How to hang a barn door?
I want to add a baryard door but the hall way is floor to ceiling empty so nothing to hang the barnyard door onto when i slide the door from the wall on the side of the hall way.. Is there a way around this?
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What corner (or very compact) macerating toilet?
My ensuite is only 1.6x 1.6m so the toilet will need to be compact. To save space in looking at a corner toilet. Because of the location of the ensuite, a downflush toilet will be problematic so I'm looking at a macerating toilet. Is there a corner solution (or ultra compact solution)
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How to add a toilet to a tiny ensuite?
I'm looking to buy a place, my main bone to pick is the ensuite - its tiny with Bath and basin - no toilet. The way i see it I have two options 1. Somehow convert the bath to shower and create room for toilet - what are my options here and would it be costly? 2. Knock down the wall between ensuite and laundry to expand the…
