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Windy Roof Space
Our house (end stone cottage, next to another cottage with a barn on the other end) has been much colder this year than last - to the extent that it just doesn't get warm in cold windy weather...
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TRV's
SWMBO has asked me to swap our rad valves to TRV's. I have no problem in draining down and refilling etc. All the TRV's I have seen in the past have 15mm compression nuts on both ends, my rad...
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Free Cavity wall insulation
My power supplier will give people like me free insulation(Over 70s).My house is first question is, if I go for it would the house next door be affected?Second question ,is this insulation all that it...
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Freezer problem
Hi, Our fridge freezer is on the blink, the fridge is fine but the freezer gets way too warm. I got my air compressor out and thoroughly dusted the various bits underneath but to no avail. Door seal...
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16 years ago
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Ceramic tap valves
I purchased a sink mixer tap with 1/4 turn ceramic valves in March 2007 and the valve on the hot side has failed for the third time. Is there an inherent problem with these valves? I've checked...
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16 years ago
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Metal Sheds - Any good?
I need to put an 8*6 (ish) shed in my back garden. The garage is so full of stuff that will come in handy if I never use it, that I need to expand. I'm really tempted by a metal shed because:- 1/...
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Condensation(?) in double glazing
Hi all, My double glazed back door window has become almost opaque in places due to build up of a milky residue between the panes of glass. Any hints on what to do about that?? :) Thanks, Peter. PS....
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16 years ago
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Main Fuse
There is no isolator switch between the main inlet and the fuse board. I need to turn the power off to rewire a ring. I understand one has to pull the main fuse out of the inlet. How does one do this...
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16 years ago
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Concealed Hinge adjustment
Anybody know of a good site that explains exactly how to adjust those maddening concealed hinges that are on most kitchen doors?
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16 years ago
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electrical box sinkers
Does anyone know were i can buy one that will fit a coventional drill chuckthey all seem to fit sds chucks tia Osiris Luxor --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- ------= Binary Usenet...
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16 years ago
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Black & Decker Workmate .. is it good for..
mitering? I've got a workmate, and I thought there would be an easy way to set it up to cut 45 degree angles.. but it's not obvious.. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks Nic
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Wooden double glazing panel leaking
Hi, I have a 10 year old house with wooden double glazing. One of the panels on one of the windows has leaked and now has permanent condensation. It's one of those two-wing windows with two panes...
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16 years ago
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Ryobi EMS-2026SC
I'm buying my first mitre saw and have seen this Ryobi model...the specs look quite good. Any of you have any comments/experience (good or bad) on this particular saw? TIA, Jim
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16 years ago
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Boiler question
Whilst I am quite happy to replace the odd tap or 'plumb-in' a new washing machine, I am no plumber so would welcome a bit of advice from some of the many here who know far more about it than...
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