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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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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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Ot: Or not. tower fire...
oh: it's ECO cladding. well that's all right then....
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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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What have you Done It Yourself?
In an attempt to get back to what the group is about... Here, painting. Too much painting. You? NT
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DIY?
Thought this was a DIY group? Full of politics, so see you around.
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Sprayable fence "paint"
I have several hundred feet of featherboard fencing that could do with a coat of paint/preservative/stain. I have a spraygun that I'm never going to use again otherwise, so can anyone recommend a...
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What are these called?
When building a new block wall at 90 degrees to an existing one, what's the correct term for those L-shaped metal strips which are fixed to the existing surface to guide and help secure the new...
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Tree Stumps
I have just cut down a couple ot conifers - only about 10ft high. Do I need to do anything with the stumps or will they naturally just die off as there is nothing to collect sunlight to sustain life....
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VCI Rust Proof Paper Paper
The belt and braces approach add a small tablet of Camphor to the wrapping. or Each of the 20 packets has 4 off very small tablets. This approach has the added advantage of preventing cloths months...
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Bluetoothed power tools
What no one asked for, ever, what could possibly go wrong.... Backed by the largest tool tracking network in the industry, One-Key provides comprehensive inventory management, security, and smart tool...
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SOT: cordless lawnmowers
Well, he hasn't eliminated a mains mower powered by a petrol generator!
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Gap in UPVC window
I've got a UPVC window that has a significant gap - see photos at: It's a wedge-shaped gap top left as seen on the photos and the bottom left side of the window rubs just slightly. If it was a door on...
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Tanking systems for showeroom/wetroom - necessary?
I was wondering if there was any point in these? The scenario is a wetroom on solid screeded floor (on celotex then concrete then DPM). All walls are brick and there's a floor drain. I'd rather not...
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