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Gas Boiler upgrade

Hi, I've got a firm coming out next week to give me a quote for upgrading my gas central heating boiler. At present my...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tealandsilver
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by tealandsilver

Aerial Splitter

My mum has just got a freeview TV for her bedroom and the aerial signal is not good enough from the aerial in the loft,...
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posted by john
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Bending skirting!

I have a wall in my bedroom that is not 'square', ie there is quite a curve in it. It's only about 2 foots...
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posted by matty
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by matty

Interpretation of Part P

Everyone has their own interpretation of many rules and regulations that are around, from Joe Public to High Court Judg...
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posted by the_constructor
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by the_constructor

hole trim

Hi i want to cut a 4" (approx) hole in my computer table and trim it off with one of those plastic inserts as used on p...
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posted by usenet
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet

Damp basement fix (long)

Hi folks, This isn't DIY as such (although some DIY will be required once work starts), but your advise and suggest...
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posted by nospamformethanks
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospamformethanks

Rat problems

Hello Recently I found a small rat in one of the kitchen shelves. I managed to catch it and remove it while all ladies...
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posted by pluk
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by pluk

Radiator problems

The radiator in our bathroom constantly needs bleeding. In comparison to the other radiators it looks relatively new an...
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posted by p.d.douglas
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by p.d.douglas

Rising Damp in garage walls

I'm suffering with rising damp in my garage walls, and I'm not sure of the best way to deal with it - if I need...
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posted by jamesvarty
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by jamesvarty

Gas bills- Units or KWh ?

I have recently purchased a flat which has gas central heating and Hydro Electric are responsible for the bills for gas...
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posted by darrach
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by darrach

Make your own Curtain

Make your curtain , svae a lot! http://chinaoffer.goshoppingchina.com/Curtain.aspx
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posted by tjhjqh
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by tjhjqh

RSJ size calculator

Hi Im looking to remove a downstairs internal wall that will leave an opening of 72 inches which will need a RSJ instal...
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posted by richard
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by richard

Cleaning cement grout

The cement grout between our quarry tiles on the kitchen floor has become grubby in some areas and I would like to try...
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posted by p.d.douglas
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by p.d.douglas

Ravenheat LS 100T - DHW and heating intemittent

After 2 years of use has given up. Anyone any ideas as to why hot water goes hot to cold intermittently. Also central h...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dace2000
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by dace2000

Electric Shower no water flow

I have just installed an Triton Ivory II Electric Shower 9.5KW as a straight swap for a Triton Bermuda 9.5 KW. There is...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gerry.ansell
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by gerry.ansell