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I have killfiled Commander Hucker ages ago
....but people keep replying, so they get automatically added to the KF list. I only notice when I check the list and see regular names.
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OT: Neutering pets
Why is neutering animals (pet cats for example) considered acceptable? Anyone who owns a pet should treat them as they would treat a child. Guess what happens when you neuter your child? You go to...
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How to seal a soil pipe penetrating through conservatory roof , very close to wall
Hi I have to seal around a soil pipe on a roof with conservatory through it and it’s a very small gap between house and pipe . It has been bodged and is leaking
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OT: Dieselgate
Is this a real thing? We had a VAG until a couple of years ago, can I get free money?
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No volts
Ah, knickers, volts gone off again. The other week it was no water for two days.
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2D lamp LED replacement
Hi, I have two 16W CFL 2D 4 pin lamp fittings [1] in my office. The other night one of them went "phut" and went out. As both lamps work (switched them around, one still works) I *assume* that it's...
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2 years ago
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Under cabinet G4 halogen lamp replacement
Please see that attached files. I think it's G4 halogen lamp. It seems old or something. I can't figure out how to replace the entire lamp as the glass and thing holding glass is missing. I did some...
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2 years ago
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Supporting wall removal
Hi, I am after some advice as I am a first time DIYer and am keen to do as much of the work as I can without compromising the structural integrity of my home. I am wanting to remove a 3 meter...
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2 years ago
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Fixing crack in central heating oil tank.
I have a plastic central heating oil tank which has developed a thin crack where the curved top meets a horizontal surace about half way down. The tank is not leaking. Can anyone recommend a product...
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2 years ago
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Hi,could anyone identify that fireplace for me please?
Hi.I’m trying to identify that fireplace surround,anyone got an idea please?
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Ripples in vinyl runner
My wife bought 5m of heavy duty (advertised as such anyway) vinyl runner from Ebay and it has lots of ripples. Tried walking on it several times and it is a bit flatter but I don't think it is ever...
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2 years ago
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Dripping tap
The quarter-turn Bristan ceramic insert hot-water tap in the bathroom basin has had a slight drip for ages. One odd thing is that the tap lever has a bit of play in it so that it can be moved slightly...
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OT: Room to Improve
Channel 5 is currently showing various episodes of this Irish programme: <>It is interesting to observe the dynamics of the relationship between architect, client and builder. Much of the time there...
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2 years ago
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OT: Thunderbird anomaly
When I open Thunderbird in Ubuntu, it appears there are two windows running (as if mid message, so as I type this it appears three are open). When I close it, the icon is still there as if it is...
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2 years ago
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concrete slab laying
Is hard core or crusher run absolutely necessary under a concrete slab? Ground is firm clay . Slab is for storing light machinery, ride on mowers etc.
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