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50 years ago we inherited a 200 yr old farmhouse. Outer walls were up to 30 inches thick. Double built-- outer and inner limestone walls...

I would recommend taking a look at this site: https://www.heritage-house.org/news/rising-damp-is-a-myth-says-former-rics-chief.html...

If you click on the photo and zoom in, it shows the hinge screwed into the MDF face frame. The MDF face frame is attached to timber, but...

Hi, Just saw on toolstation.com that Trend make loose tenons specifically for Dominos now. I think it's great - more size variety and...

It will be tough to repair with household odds and ends to be honest. A very scrappy and temporary approach if you have no tools is to...

As above, superglue and cramp, wait to dry, then make a simple jig to centre an 8mm drill bit on the screw holes, insert 8mm dowels with...

Great value. Wish I had the need or the cash.

I have the same as this. Ryobi with makita battery. Great bit of kit, I did a whole room's skirting and architrave and other bits and...

I would probably use CT1 in that scenario. It's very good.

Thanks for this sammy, it’s basically my plan too, like you say you get it exactly how you want it, as Iv ordered long lengths with some...

I recently build my own casings, it worked great. I used 18mm thick pine. They were attached to 2x4s with 'no nails' and brads, sides...

Hi you should not Dot and Dab onto the walls as the dabs will suck any of the water and salts out of the walls! What does the company...

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/damp-in-victorian-house-dining-room.116193/

Very very true. Check these: Any gutter leaks, downpipe leaks, pooling water not going into drains. Even a tiny drip will accumulate...

STOP, in the name of damp. Is your wall a) and external wall, meaning it's outdoors on the other side; b) a single brick wall, meaning...