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I am quite sure that many people have come across this at some time. You want to replace the taps on the bathroom basin...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by the_constructor
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by the_constructor

Solar Panels

With the current buyback offers, the sales folk make solar power microgeneration a contender for you cash and having se...
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posted by x
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by x

What are these door-handle fixings called?

I'm trying to source some new ones but don't know the name. They attach door handles to the door by screwing into each...
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posted by Mentalguy2k8
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by Mentalguy2k8

ceiling lights

I admit I havent a clue about wiring. I just replace a light fitting by copying the wiring on the light I am replacing....
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posted by seamonsters1967
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by seamonsters1967

decking paint

I have a decking on a flat roof extension. It's tanalised, of course, but I'd like to paint it. Can anyone recommend a...
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posted by seasidepeter
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by seasidepeter

Floorboard gaps

Hi I have sanded my living room floor. There are now some rather draughty spaces between floorboards. Please don't ment...
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posted by service
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by service

Shower wiring.

I have a Triton Monaco 7KW shower which has just died. I'd like to replace it with another, but the Monaco seems to be...
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posted by shazzbat
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by shazzbat

hanging basket bracket

After the heavy winds my hanging basket bracket is fairly loose,a joiner put it up with rawl plug and screws I have tig...
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posted by vihawkins
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by vihawkins

12 led rope lights around pool NEC code

Hi, I am installing a pool and the coping has a fiber optic channel for perimeter lighting. But the new available light...
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posted by ralphrides_at_yahoo_dot_com
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by ralphrides_at_yahoo_dot_com

Rotting shower wall boards

I have a shower cubicle installed about seven years ago. The walls are proprietary waterproof boards - plywood with a l...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by invalid
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by invalid

advice on paint durability

I need to repaint an area of exterior wall under some ground floor windows which is badly flaking - probably no more th...
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posted by bob
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by bob

Wet carbon steel knife forgotten on rice cooker

Carbon steel knife inadvertently left 'wet' on top of the white plastic lid of a rice cooker, overnight. Brown rust sta...
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posted by planet451
30 comments posted 15yrs posted by planet451

wavy lines on tv from security camera

Been up in the loft doesnt seem to be anything in the way to cause distortion and camera works ok I can still see who is...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by vihawkins
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by vihawkins

LED Lights and dimmer switches?

Hi, I want to fit downlights throughout my flat but would also like to have soon rooms controlled by dimmer switches. I...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by craven
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by craven