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OT: Computer Problems
I'm afraid this is rather long, but I am looking for any insight anybody could offer, and know there is a wide spread of expertise here.. I was doing some research before deciding about renewing my...
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Roof Insulation
With ever-increasing fuel prices, I want to reduce the amount of heat which escapes through the roof. My roof is a conventional purlin and rafter construction (not trusses). The pitch is only 30...
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Shed recommendation
I need a shed, I want something decent that will last, I'll go and look at any local haunts but wondered if anyone could recommend an online shed seller they've been happy with, or otherwise. I'm...
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what is wrong with UK
what is wrong with UK overcrowded and immigration out of control green agenda EU still has control wokeism has taken over free speech / any criticism we do not produce anything education has failed...
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For all you cat lovers
One of two adverts for the Ford Ka, deemed unsuitable for use. One of two adverts for the Ford Ka, deemed unsuitable for use.
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Gardening group ?
Any recommendations for a general purpose group?
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Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests?
Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests? By Gabriel Popkin, Sept. 21, 2022, NY Times CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, Va. — In Charlotte County, population 11,448, forests and...
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Wavy Gravy
Who is the wife of wavy gravy ?....
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Mini mixer
Needed to mix a small amount of mortar today to do a repair, less than 2kg which would get lost in bucket. Couldn’t find a clean small container as the missus has used them all for plants but while...
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OT: garage supply - price cap?
I have a separate supply to my lock-up garage. Previously I had a zero standing charge tariff and paid about £5 per quarter. Now I have been transferred to standard variable rate with the Ofgem price...
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OT Scam email detail (new to me)
I like to think I'm familiar with most of the tricks of scam emails, but noticed something new (to me, anyway). In the last couple of days I've had some "you're on a list of three winners to receive a...
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replace water main
As we are having a water meter installed I am hoping the affinity water contractor will sort out a connection to our over 50 year old galvanised pipe. The first one that arrived gave up but we did...
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Instant Water Heaters
Hello d-i-y world. Recently I've been contemplating getting rid of an old hot water heater/tank combination, and I wonder if I could replace it with an instantaneous heater. This is for a flat with a...
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Can I use the shower switch to feed the switched live on the bathroom fan?
The "standard" circuit for a bathroom fan seems to be to operate it from the light switch which means it's generally only going to be activated at night. That seems odd to me. So instead can I take...
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Storing wood outside in the rain
Gentlemen, My neighbours and I are in the process of replacing the fence that runs between their property and mine. The replacement wood - a *considerable* quantity - was dropped off by the timber...
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