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Photography question - LED lighting
I've got a lot of old photographs to digitise. The options are to scan or re-photograph, and a website on the topic suggests that for a lot of photos, re-photographing is quicker, and requiring less...
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Why do Tescos auto checkout machines always give change in (almost) the smallest amounts possible 5+5+5+5 = 20
Why do Tescos auto checkout machines always give change in (almost) the smallest amounts possible 5+5+5+5 = 20
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Removing ceiling artex?
I want to remove stippled ceiling Artex in my living room. I'm going to have the Artex tested for asbestos first and probably leave it if it tests positive. A few questions: 1) I have coving around...
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How long does a knife sharpening steel last?
I presume they eventually wear out to the point of being no more use than a smooth steel surface, but how long might that typically take? Daniele
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There, I've fixed it.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/g3zvt/S210r9
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Expansion strip 2
Phil recenty posted about an expansion strip on a new build. Today I say this one a new build. Nice white "silicone" hidden by the fall pipe - why not use a brown silicone And it looks like the person...
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Cannon coal ridge bf fire
I have said fire but pilot keeps going out, it will light and fire will stay lit for several minutes and then extinguish itself. I have replaced the thermocouple and the problem still exists. I am...
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Resurfacing drive - best moss/lichen/algae killer
The drive is to be resurfaced but before I have it done I want to get rid of Moss etc. Thoughts are to give a double treatment a couple of weeks apart before machine brushing (Bobcat mounted brush) to...
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OT: Royal Mail tracking
Having bought some slippers online and returned them to get the next larger size, I tried tracking my return parcel today (the company includes a free return label). It's now been delivered, but it...
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OT: Internet Hosting recommendations.
As I know some here are involved in things IT-technical and I'm looking for general advice / recommendations that has technical content, I thought I'd ask here. I have been asked by a friend if I...
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advice sought - what cutting bit material for cutting thin stainless steel sheet?
Hello "tungsten carbide or diamond grit coated or carborundum?" I need to cut a couple of circular holes (150mm dia) in some 0.5mm thick "304" grade stainless steel sheet which has been formed into a...
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Lidl DIY offers
Lidl have their Multitool on offer this Sunday for £30. I can recommen d it having bought one three years ago and given it dogs abuse over that pe riod, if it packed up today it would not owe me...
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Personal information in official email - best practice
I've just received an invitiation from my local council to switch to paperless billing. The email contains: My Title + Surname My Postcode and House Number My Account/Council Tax Reference Number My...
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Gluing floorboards
My underfloor heating suppliers recommend using Casco mounting glue 3303 to fix flooring to joists. I assumed this would be readily available through suppliers on the web but not so. There may be some...
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TRV question
TRVs seem to be available with pipework or just as the head. Does this mean that the heads are interchangeable between brands? I've got a couple of rads where closing the TRV completely does not...
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