Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Radiator size calculators

My house has a kitchen that was extended and doubled in size by the previous occupants. Unfortunately they did not chan...

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posted by Uno-Hoo

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Uno-Hoo

Loft Ventilation

I am about to have the loft in my early 70's Wimpy semi insulated. What is the best means of avoiding condensation?...

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posted by billy.swan

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by billy.swan

Coving ~ Small plain 30mm x 30mm polystyrene

Hi All, Help. I've recently done some DIY which involved removing 2 No. short sections of the original polystyrene...

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posted by raven_2000

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by raven_2000

"Lead acid" battery life/recharging

I bought a "million candle-power" spotlight specifically for working uner our floor (spacious enough, but no lights). I...

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posted by wilsmith

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by wilsmith

Economy 7

I have an Economy 7 supply - which is used for storage heaters, and for domestic hot water. The supply naturally has it...

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posted by Giles

9 comments posted 19yrs posted by Giles

new argos flueless gas fire

just saw the new argos catalogue. they are doing something called a ' Landscape flueless gas fire'. £399. it is...

4 comments posted 20yrs

posted by blue.star77

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by blue.star77

Broken mirror

Hi, In one of our apartments we have a mirror as a splash back in the kitchen, behind the two plates on the oven. Today...

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posted by dgfh

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by dgfh

FAQ: Want to ask a DIY question? Here's how. (V.16)

[Weekly posting - Archived once a month] This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and experienced Do-I...

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posted by phil_a

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by phil_a

Lock for hinged lid query

I want to fit a lock to a hinged lid on a chest. I cannot think of a device to do this job. Can anyone help me Blair

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posted by Darrach

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by Darrach

Garden hose leak - on water meter !!!!

Aaargh !!!! Woke up yesterday morning and heard the sound of water out my back garden. My hoselock hose reel seemed to...

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posted by BertieBigBollox

23 comments posted 20yrs posted by BertieBigBollox

Tee fitting within close proximity to outlet from combi boiler

Is it wise to connect a tee almost immediately after the boiler hot water outlet? The boiler pipework would go back abo...

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posted by mlroper

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by mlroper

Fridge repairs

Have not attempted to fix a fridge myself before - not sure but I think the thermostat has gone on my integrated fridge...

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posted by gts123SPAM-NO!

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by gts123SPAM-NO!

swimming pool plans please

we are looking to build our own pool, would welcome any plans or advice

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posted by shirliroyle

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by shirliroyle

How do I remove 'plumbers mate' putty?

Hi What's the best way to remove 'Plumbers Mate' putty residue? I've been using some and got it all ove...

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posted by blah1

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by blah1

Flexible waste pipe to solvent weld..?

Will the spigot on a 40mm flexible waste pipe (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=27334) connect to a solven...

9 comments posted 20yrs

posted by mlroper

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by mlroper