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If you're planning a bit of garden DIY this weekend, you might want to take note of advice from Aardvark Concrete when it comes to using cement to lay paving stones or garden building bases.
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Giving your sash windows a bit of revamp will not only prolong their life, but help provide better draught proofing too. Sash window specialists, Reddiseals, offers all the components you need, in one easy to install kit.
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Next time you're looking to purchase building materials you might want to take a look at a new website, WhatDoIDoWithThis.com. Dedicated to selling surplus and salvaged materials to DIY enthusiasts, the site aims to reduce the waste from the building industry.
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Over the last 25 years the number of listed buildings has increased five fold and according to VAT experts at Cowgill Holloway, owners of listed buildings that just repair their properties, may find it costlier than radically altering them.
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Building a portico is one of the most effective ways of creating an inspiring entrance into the house. Cast stone specialist Haddonstone, produces a range of cast stone porticos and door surrounds that are suitable for traditional, classical and even contemporary homes.
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Our friends over at Sadolin have sent us some great tips for helping your garden decking to look its best this summer. Whether it's just been laid or needs a bit of a face lift, Sadolin offers an all in one stain and preserver designed to save time and provide hardwearing protection to keep your decking looking good for longer.
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