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PVC Double-glazed windows draught proofing.
I have some PVC double-glazed windows, one of which is quite large. These are at times subjected to very strong winds blowing up against them. I have no problem whatsoever with the integrity of the...
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how to build a wood jacuzzi
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Perhaps not a good time to work in police lost property
If there's a UXB knocking about... Police lose bomb from Birmingham terror attack Police have lost a bomb that was suspected of being linked to the Birmingham pub bombings, it has emerged. bomb2 The...
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CD read write drives
Hitherto, I have used R80 (700mB) discs in my computer disc drive. The current offering from Viking is for a much higher storage capacity. How do I tell if my fairly ancient drive will handle these...
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Wallpaper stripping tools and techniques
I've got several rooms to redecorate, that are currently covered in 1970s textured wallpaper, some in reasonable condition, some not. I've stripped one room so far, using a cheap paint scraping tool...
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CH Pump Capacitor
CH decided to fail today - chose a nice Spring day, so I can't complain too much. Pump body is hot, far hotter than it should be with no gas burning (integrated combi Vokera) There's a great big...
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Well OT
It is addictive. http://en.akinator.com/personnages/
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Cordless Window Vacuum
Anyone got experience of the currently-available-at-Lidl SILVERCREST 3.7V Cordless Window Vacuum? I have been surprised at some of the positive comments about the Karcher product - is this very much...
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making hole in carpet
I have a new marine carpet ... this has waterproof rubber impregnated backing, all edges are bound ... However they forgot to add a hole though carpet at one point to access hatch opening catch....
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Quick SSD question.
Currently trying to gather items for a new PC. It will mainly be used for internet and photo retouching (using GIMP). It will have windows 8.1. Am I really going to notice a big jump in performance if...
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on the lighter side OT?
cribbed from elsewhere... The government announced today that they are changing the emblem of Great Britain from the Union Flag to a condom, because it more accurately reflects the government's...
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OT: Radio-controlled clocks
Like everyone else, I have some RC clocks and a wrist watch which all keep good time. I have aligned my bedroom clock with the window through which presumably the signal will come. I put my watch...
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TOT; Crossbows
Don't spose anyone knows lots about crossbows?
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heat shrink tubing and hairdryers
Hi all, Given that it's cheaper to buy a 2kw hairdyer than one of those fancy heatgun things, what is the prevaling view about the utility of splashing out on a dedicated heat gun vs. using a...
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Shared downpipe and ownership of sewer
We live in semi-detached house with an inspection chamber for the rainwater sewer at the end of the garden with two inputs and one output. The two inputs are fed by underground pipes from the rear of...
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