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Building a pier into a wall not only looks good, but it also adds to the structural strength of the wall as a whole, particularly on Half Brick Walls (walls which are only one brick thick).

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Understanding Internal Partition Walls

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides block, brick, partition wall, stud

When you are planning DIY jobs which involve altering or fixing to internal partition walls, it is important to understand

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How to Build a Brick Barbecue

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides barbecue, brick, garden

Learn how to build a stylish brick barbecue that includes cooking, serving and storage areas. The build is easier than

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Building a Wall

April 9, 2015August 21, 2018 DIY Guides brick, wall

Building a wall is a fairly easy task, building a wall well is a lot tougher. Bricklaying is a job that can only be mastered by practice. Building the odd wall here and there does not make you a bricklayer.

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Guide to Wall Construction

February 21, 2013July 24, 2018 DIY Guides brick, stud, walls

A complete guide to the many different types of wall construction you may encounter in your house.

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Blocking Up Doorways in Brick Walls

February 21, 2013September 19, 2018 DIY Guides brick, doorway, wall

When blocking up a doorway or entryway in a brick wall, it is important to make sure that the new section is tied into the existing wall. This can be done in a variety of ways, as we will show here.

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