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Skirting board external corners
Do you bother joining them before attaching to the wall? There will be some discrepancy when drilling, plugging and screwing so they'll not line up 100%, just wondered if people tend to screw them...
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frost protection measure
We have an outside toilet, outside in so far it is an un heated environment. Supply has been turned off and cistern emptied by last flush. There is still an inch or two of water on the bottom of the...
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Which screws?
Hi all, I have to put up a new fence and wanted to get some galvanised scews for the purpose, only to find to my amazement and disgust that it seems you can't get them any more. Probably something to...
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Coiling an electrical lead
Could someone remind me: is it dangerous to coil the lead for Christmas tree lights? I know in general any electrical cord should be fully unwound but is this a factor where low currents are involved?
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Cheap button cells
I sometimes need LR44 button cells. You can buy Boots own brand for £2.99 for one, or two Duracell (from Boots) for £4.30. These are obviously ridiculous prices, so I would order 10 from (or...
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boris
Boris Becker was released from prison on Thursday morning. The BBC understands Becker will be deported from the United Kingdom. A Home Office spokesperson told BBC Sport: "Any foreign national who is...
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Yale Outdoor Security Camera
ALDI are currently offering a Yale outdoor security camera for £40 are selling one which looks very similar - and may even be identical for £120 know what the difference is? Before anyone answers...
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CH crisis no flow
Old system, looks 1970s, but with modern boiler & magnetic filter. Symptoms are kettling & very rapid temp rise when the burner comes on, rads are cold. Looks like no flow. I wish I'd checked how far...
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repairing render in sub-zero weather?
I’m assuming this is a bad idea but just thought I’d ask. We’ve had a new garage door fitted and the render that came up to the edges of the old door needs a bit of patching. A job for warmer...
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welding question: no welding mask required? (2023 Update)
This popped up on FB. What welding is this, ..... no welding mask required. I understand MIG & TIG, this seems to be a touch contact weld, but no retina burning light ?
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Dripping attic following recent "improvements"
Went up to get the Xmas tree down and dismayed to see the amount of water dripping down from the SW side. is a gable roofed bungalow, approx 8m width. Recent changes: 1) Original Soffits & Fascias...
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Open (vented) gas fires and flues
I have a relative who has lived in the same house since childhood. The house has no central heating but has several open (as in vented - rather than room sealed) gas fires. The fires are not serviced...
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Beeping android
Treated SWMBO and my phones to an identical micro-USB wireless charging adapter and 2 identical wireless charging points. Mine is flawless. Couldn't be more happy and it allows me to use the wireless...
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Magnaclean
An 'engineer' was fixing our boiler at work, he reckons CH installations should have Magnaclean filters on them. I'd always thought they were snake oil, opinions please, if there's genuine benefit to...
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None stick pans
I tried several suggested fixes I found online, for the grey coated supposed 'none-stick' omelette pan, which appeared perfect, but constantly had food stick to it. Nothing I tried worked, so I have...
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