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DIY French Drains
How to build DIY French drains, arguably the simplest and possibly the oldest drainage system around. In this article we cover: Water is essentially lazy. While capable of capillary action, it will always choose to travel the path of least resistance. The key to ensuring water does not travel upward through your structure is to […] More
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How to build timber floors
Here’s what you need to know to build structural timber floors, starting with understanding the potential strength of this renewable material. In this article we cover: Building our homes up off the ground is standard practice in the majority of the world’s wet or humid countries. It protects us from rising damp and rainwater runoff […] More
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in AdviceWhy DIY self-builds are experiencing a revival
In light of the cost of living crisis, the self-build path to homeownership is experiencing a revival. But there are many obstacles self-builders face when they want to go DIY. Here, Harrison Gardner and Erin McClure explain how to overcome them. In this article, Harrison and Erin cover: Benefits of self-building over buying an existing […] More
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