Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

part p

hi guys I would like some advice please.I recently purchased a house and wanted the power cable moved obviously the cab...

5 comments posted 19yrs

posted by lizrichards1

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by lizrichards1

Strange Radiator problem/Gravity return vlave???

Hi all We have a glow-worm combi boiler in the kitchen, which is used to heat the water and supply the radiators when h...

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posted by l8r30(nospam)

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by l8r30(nospam)

Slightly OT - cost of a 3m x3m extension

Any rule of thumb for roughly estimating building costs? Having a dodgy back, I draw the DIY line at lugging bags of ce...

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posted by midge

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by midge

covering dark gloss query

All, Any tips on best way to cover dark blue gloss and turn back to white. Its on all woodwork in hall and landing - in...

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posted by drd

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by drd

optical illusion photography :)

Here's a collection of nearly 600 pictures collected from the Internet over the years. Many of these pictures are n...

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posted by abc156

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by abc156

puttying

I think that's what it's called, isn't it? - pressing putty into window frames to secure the glass panes. H...

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posted by steve.c.marchant

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Where to find adjustable foot ?

Hi, I'm not sure what the correct name is for what I'm looking for. It is a circular foot for tables/furniture,...

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posted by tagb61

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Combi Boiler ?

I have a Combi Boiler in the house now, 4 years, was in the loft today and was wondering if I can remove the old boiler...

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posted by redman1977

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by redman1977

grinding glass

Does anyone know if it's possible to get grinding dics which will grind the edges of glass sheets? I need to trim 1....

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posted by outwest

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by outwest

Boiler noise

Got a Bosch Worcester combi 12 year old boiler on a 8 radiator system. Just replaced the kitchen radiator with a larger...

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posted by spam

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by spam

Water collecting on bath edges

Since moving into my house 2 years ago I've had a problem with the corner ends of the bath where the taps are, whic...

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posted by jvarty

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by jvarty

touch dimmers or knobs?

Which do you prefer?

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posted by kilauea3

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

cretaprint

Hi Guys, I had my drive done 2 years ago and now I need to redo the sealant type stuff they put on top of the coloured...

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posted by Ibethedrinkscarlingblacklabel

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Ibethedrinkscarlingblacklabel

Slightly OT: Plastic Bolts and Rivets

Hi I'm involved in a project making polystyrene cages for an arts project with kids for a summer exhibition. I'...

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posted by louisxiv

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by louisxiv

Drain Block?

Hi The drain at the base of the main downpipe from my upstairs bathroom is failing to clear quickly resulting in a regu...

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posted by louisxiv

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by louisxiv