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Those single piece shower panels
I'm being chased by a friend to put in a shower cubicle based on those single piece PVC/laminate/acrylic panels. I've only ever tiled showers before so this is all new to me and I'm after any words of...
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Lidl LI 20V batteries
I see That these are on sale next week. I'm considering buying one with a view to modifying it to fit my 18V drills which have clapped NiCd. Does anyone know if these batteries have current and...
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bats in the belfry?
Hi All we have a strange noise coming from a corner of the loft; I will go up there shortly but am puzzled as to what it might be. We had rats some years ago (collapsed drain, since repaired) and I am...
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6 years ago
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The puncture
Miles from anywhere in a remote corner of Scotland and we get a puncture on the large disability scooter. I was surprised because when I bought it I paid extra for the stuff you put in tyres to...
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6 years ago
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Door skin material
I asked earlier about a suitable replacement for a door skin, on which the ply had delaminated. The a skin for the people entry door at the side of my garage, which is out in the weather. I made...
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6 years ago
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More manly shredder
My ancient Bosch "quiet" shredder (ATX 2000 HP) has reached the end of its useful life, its helix is getting blunt, and pricey to replace for a machine that is not really up to the current demands....
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6 years ago
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Call filtering products
In the last couple of weeks, we've started getting one or two junk calls a day (sigh), so I'm thinking of getting a call filtering product, e.g., a TrueCall. Can anyone recommend any such? What about...
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6 years ago
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Toilet door lock won't.
Hi all, Niece apparently has a toilet door that has a brushed chrome combined handle and rotary thumb lock-knob on the inside (with I think an emergency slot on the outside) where the lock is supposed...
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6 years ago
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Screwfix query
Managed to break a drill bit last night, and decided it was time to stock up. Ordered from Screwfix and picked up as I went past this morning. The woman went off to get the little wallet they put...
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6 years ago
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Alarm switches for steel windows
I want to fit alarm switches to a significant number of steel (Crittall) windows but I'm concerned that the reed switch types will get confused by the steel frame. Can anyone suggest alternatives?
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6 years ago
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Where to buy decking
I have some decking outside, the frame of which is rotting. I think it's only been in a few years but someone else put it in for me and I don't know where he bought the stuff. So, what decking...
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6 years ago
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Light switch wiring - help appreciated
I've found a displaced wire in a double dimmer switch: All three screws on the right-hand unit seem to be tight so it's not clear where the wire has come adrift from. A quick Google search hasn't...
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6 years ago
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Ot: Or not. tower fire...
oh: it's ECO cladding. well that's all right then....
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6 years ago
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New oil combi boiler
Tried archives and the general boiler recommendations seem to include Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Viessmann. Though it is unclear if Viessmann still make domestic sizes. I probably want about 25 to...
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Memory Foam Matress
I have a king size memory foam matress,6in thick that I want to cut down to a single,any suggestions of the best wat to do this? John Gifford
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6 years ago
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