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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
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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
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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 20yrs 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 20yrs 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 20yrs 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...
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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

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

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
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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...
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posted by mlroper
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by mlroper