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Fitting replacement kitchen door fronts
========================================= A wood block is just a piece of wood (about 3" square) thick enough to only show a certain length of your drill bit when you drill a hole in it. In your case...
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Whats this all about?
I think I might be more interested in spare blades for that particular tool, wouldn't you? :-) But stranger things have happened at sea, Gongadin....
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Grow your own Tobacco in the garden?
GIVE UP SMOKING
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How to fit letter box
Yes! I think it is down to technique, once the blade has gone the slightest bit off vertical my only solution is to drill another hole & start cutting again. Looks like this old dog has been taught a...
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black mould washing machine door seal
The Bosch's sold in the US use the same HE detergents that all the other front loading machines sold in the US use. And it's not hard to find, Tide is one common brand. I would also not assume that...
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odd electricity meter figures
No, it's double August - Jan should be higher due to dark and cold, Sept shouldn't. No way of switching on immersion heater even accidentally, not connected. was trying to imagine some wiring or meter...
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FS: Walnut skirting board
Hi Thought I'd offer here before posting it on ebay. I have 15 metres of walnut skirting. I bought it from Screwfix, see link below. Originally we planned on using it in the bedroom as well as the...
 
Tips for me to Vinyl Tile my kitchen floor
You'll likely be able to stick them direct to the thermoplastic ones if the latter are in good nick, well stuck, and clean of any surface grease/dirt. My house has plain thermoplastic tiles stuck to...
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O T - Where Can I Obtain ?
news:YIWdnXm0Wpu >> Do you want the server back on? If you want a copy, gives a shout and it yours. The server gets used for other file transfers, so it's not always open for everyone. Just give me...
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Indoor spray painting
Hi all, Just about to move into a new house, other half says painting is required in all rooms except kitchen! As that comes to about 200m^2 of wall and I've got an air compressor plus something...
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DIY Solar hot water
I would be interested to read from anyone about a successfull DIY solar hot water UK installation. regards, Beemer
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waltons sheds?
anyone had experience of a Walton shed good or bad? Waltons garden buildings and sheds. Buy your garden building from the nation's most trusted garden shed specialists. Free UK delivery.
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OT: Tarmaccing
My in laws are wanting their drive re tarmaccing. Does anybody know of a good person/company in the Leeds area? Last time, approx 11 years ago, they had a knock on the door and the usual "We are doing...
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My favorite cordless drill has broken down
I have a Black & Decker 12v cordless drill which must be 10 years old, not used much but I really like it. Just stopped working! Checked the battery with a tester and that is fine but what next. Do I...
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Carpet fitting problem - some advice please.
Hi everyone, Long time lurker here - hope someone can help with this problem. I have a (hopefully) simple question about a carpet that's just been fitted. Carpet fitter turns up, does job but when...
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