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The oldest Invoice from a Carpenter tradesman
The oldest photographic evidence for an Invoice from a carpenter in London,dated 1756 regarding some carpentry work. Invoice from Jos Shaw, carpenter, to Esq Parkins.
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Repairing garage doors
Garage doors are larger, heavier, more exposed, and because they open outwards, easier to damage than any other exterior or interior doors around the house. Garage doors have their own peculiar...
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Understanding wood and timber
Having some knowledge of wood and its properties will help any DIY carpenters, joiners or roofers. Softwoods are used for general joinery such as joists,rafters, floorboards,joinery, cupboards etc, and...
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Building and Replacing a Staircase
Simple and stylish, an open-riser staircase will add a note of distinction to your home. With the right techniques you can build yourself an attractive and streamlined staircase. The building of a...
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Fitting doors and windows
Doors and windows have two purposes: they open to provide access or let in air, and they shut to keep out rain, draughts and sound. So they must open easily and shut firmly, which means that they must...
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Repairing Timber Wooden floors
If the floor is in good condition, you can improve its appearance and provide a durable, non-porous surface by applying a polyurethane sealer. Wash the floor thoroughly with household detergent and...
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Repairing hardwood floors
Minor damage to parquet blocks and wood strips, such as deep scratches and cigarette burns, may be repaired by sanding the damaged area or the whole floor if necessary. If the damage is more...
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Hanging an internal door
The way a door opens can play an important part in a successful room layout and often builders fail to pay enough attention to this fact when the doors are originally positioned. You may, for example,...
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Fixing shelves
The methods of fixing the different types of support vary slightly, but the general principles are the same. Remember to check, when deciding where to place the shelves, that you will not be drilling...
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