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OT:Somerset ... flood then freeze ?
Idly chatting with SWMBO yesterday, and I pondered if things could get much worse for Somersetians after being visit by Prince Charles, and she said "Well, it could freeze" ... Wonder what the effects...
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PTFE tape compression fittings
Just had some work done,normally I would dive in myself but I didn't have the time and the job would have taken me a week or more... I was interested to note that all the compression fittings the...
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ceramic hob: disposal of
Hello, I have just replaced my ceramic hob with an induction hob. The ceramic hob had been in the house when e moved in and whilst it was fully working, the glass was lightly scratched in places. Does...
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OT. Now for something completely different~ A Team film.
With little better to do this evening than watch the water rising, yet again, I watched th A Team film. Some amusement and some good/bad/poor fx. About 3/4 way through the film the team escape in a 4...
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OT feckin Ebay.........
"Sorry, you can't leave negative or neutral Feedback for this PowerSeller until 7 days after purchase. In the mean time, please contact the seller to try to work things out." WTF? Jim K
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Tip of the day
If you have a kitchen tap with a pull out hose, be sure that the life of the hose is as little as two years. The kitchen cabinet will flood and you will be so thankful that you sealed the bottom...
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Tool show at Bluewater
The FFX Tool Show is the dedicated shopping event for tradesmen and DIYers buying power and hand tools. Keep up-to-date with the latest in power, hand and gardening tools and get the best prices...
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Wiring a Salus RT500 Wireless
Can anyone help me please. I would like to replace my wired Honeywell thermostat with the above wireless model and I would like to confirm the wiring with someone in the Know.
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I need a new cordless drill/driver - what's recommended?
I'm after a new cordless drill driver to replace my aging Metabo ones, I have an SBT12 and a BST9.6 which have done sterling service for well over five years now. What I'm after is something slightly...
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Win7 problem
Have a little used PC which is dual boot (on separate HDs) Win7 and XP. Going to use it the other day after some time and Win7 (and other things) decided to update - perfectly normal. Let it carry on....
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Wanted - Power tool case or toolbox with organisers *inside*
I think I saw one recently while looking for something else but I've no idea where now. I'm after a power tool case or toolbox with an organiser for small parts (i.e. screws etc.) which is *inside*...
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FS: Table saw looking for a good home
I have a spare portable table saw that I would like to reclaim the workshop space for. Before I try fleabaying it, thought I would see if there are any takers here. Not looking for any great amount...
 
Whats wrong with the world?
Our desk is 5cm too wide? Well, you'd better meaasure your space again, you likely made a mistake. You shouldnt bend sprung mattresses over, I dont know if theyre ok with it. It wasnt a sprung...
 
Collapsible / removable shower rail?
I have a Victorian pulley airer (called a 'kitchen maid'?) for drying cloth es sited above my bath. The problem is that this will clash with any showe r rail I put up around my bath - as the rack is...
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Stripping paint
Wife has decided that the hall should be redecorated. Their are lots of skirting boards, door surrounds and handrail/banister all covered in gloss white. I am just repainting the woodwork white so...
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