How to match old skirting and architrave
Why stock mouldings rarely match an older house, and how a profile is copied so new work blends in.
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Carpentry and joinery advice
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they book a carpenter, from Luke in Rudgwick.
Why garden gates drop, and how to fix them
Loose hinges, rotten posts and missing braces: why gates sag, and what puts them right.
Read the articlePlanning a media wall around a fireplace
TV position, cables, heat and storage: the decisions to make before a media wall is built.
Read the articleBuilding a stud wall: what to know first
The rules, the practical decisions and the order of work when you split a room with a timber stud wall.
Read the articleFitted wardrobes in sloping eaves: what to plan for
Hanging heights, door styles and the details that make wardrobes under a slope work properly.
Read the articleRotten timber windows: repair or replace?
How to tell whether a rotten window can be repaired, and what to check before replacing one on an older house.
Read the articleWhy do doors stick in autumn and winter?
Why timber doors swell, drop and catch once the weather turns, and how a sticking door is fixed properly.
Read the articleHow long does it take to fit a kitchen?
What happens in what order when a kitchen goes in, and the things that make the job quicker or slower.
Read the articleCarpenter or joiner: what is the difference?
Who makes what, who fits it, and which one to call for your job.
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