'Throw something at it!' shouts a mate. Well, what would you do if your sledgehammer couldn't shift it?
This energetic chap shows us how to demolish a building DIY style. Not entirely convinced how well planned the demolition was.

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'Throw something at it!' shouts a mate. Well, what would you do if your sledgehammer couldn't shift it?
This energetic chap shows us how to demolish a building DIY style. Not entirely convinced how well planned the demolition was.
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