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a ladder
Harold McCoo of the Cable Value Network (CVN) takes a tumble off the ol flex-o-ladder as Karen Connelly looks on in this classic home shopping blooper. Check out his webpage...
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Electricity contract renewal - fixed or variable?
Our domestic electricity contract expires early July, so time to look at the market. Current provider is OVO, paying 70pm for a little over 3,000 units last year. Best options according to Money...
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Foam and electrics
Had to start a new thread due to rogue char in the thread. Depends on the foam. How flammable is what you have. It certainly melts and gives of nasty fumes. I'd not say its conductive, but of course...
 
I found this very funny
Hosts Helen Walsh (Amy Poehler) and Tina Fey introduce three contestants (Bobby Moynihan, Taran Killam, Kenan Thompson) to their future second wives. [Season 41, 2015] #SNL Subscribe to SNL:...
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Race to the bottom
I never was impressed by American building standards but this is scary Are you getting a new house built? or adding an addition to your existing home?.. This is a must watch video. With the price of...
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Diana Ross
well who would have thought she couldn't sing in tune....not bad for 78 though ....
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OTish:Petrol thefts
With the cost of fuel and stories of fuel theft rising again, I found myself briefly wondering how the scrotes know they have a full tank worth stealing (do they still siphon it ?) ? Or do they just...
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CDM-T lighting
I just improved the local shops spirts display lighting. The old girl on the right was still working but a bit dim. Brilliant CRI and can never be replaced by LED to give the same lighting qualities
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pan a demic ......
hhhaaaa what a tosser Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers, joins Breakfast with Stephen and Anne to discuss Brits returning to the workplace. Watch on TV: Freeview 236, Sky 515, Virgin 626...
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Does expanding foam conduct electricity before it dries?
Does expanding foam conduct electricity before it dries? Would it be safe for it to come into contact with live electrical wires before it sets?
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Aqualisa Aquatique concealed shower
I am having trouble fitting a new cartridge in my Aqualisa Aquatique Concealed shower. Mangaged to refit the cartridge (fitting the “O” ring was a nightmare) but now having trouble with the...
 
Opening up a PVR remote controller
The remote controller for my Humax HDR-FOX T2 PVR was getting very 'iffy', especially the much-used OK button, so I got a fully-functional and programmable genuine replacement, which works fine and as...
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TOT passwords
Today I had proposed password being rejected as suitable because it had 3 consecutive (horizontal) letters on a qwerty keyboard anywhere in the password ("qwe" or "wer" etc. ). This was in a strong...
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Glass Shower screen plastic hinges
Hi, I have a glass shower screen with plastic hinges, one of which has broken. Can replacements be bought or is it s new screen needed? Like this:...
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Warm roof cold roof
My little semi is in need of extra roof insulation. It is a small loft as the roof is coomed/scillion ceilings upstairs, so the sloping part of the ceiling (25% of the area), will have to be done...
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