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be careful how you protect your stuff!

Hi; Just a heads up, don't do what i did. If you put up a security light you could get charged, i did! Worse the da...
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posted by spike
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Dripping Overflow

I have 2 overflow pipes at gutter height, one for the CH header tank and the other for the hot water cylinder feed tank...
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posted by john
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Very small kitchen sinks

I have a tiny kitchen and am looking to make the most of the space by installing the smallest kitchen sink I can find....
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posted by janetscorpio
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stainless steel

I have several stainless steel appliances and unfortunately all have scratches of varying degrees. Does anyone know of a...
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posted by mm018a9348
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Midbrass

Any plumbers out there that have heard of this company. I asked a few weeks ago about replacement wheelheads for my rad...
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posted by john
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Plastic Wood

Whatever happened to Rawlplug Plastic Wood? If I want to do a tiny amount of wood filling I now have to by a tub of woo...
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posted by michael.cawoodsnooze
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Bolt size in 13A socket

I'm not very good at identifying sizes of bolts or screws. I'm getting some trendy black sockets but the fixing...
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posted by reply
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aerial/antenna points

does anyone know a good online tutorial on how to do aerial / antenna points around the house, i need at least 4 to 5 mo...
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posted by anti
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electric appliance in kitchen

I rent out my house and recently invited an electrician to inspect the property and issue an electrical certificate for...
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posted by nigal
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Part P Book by the IEE

All, After purchasing a number of books about wiring and requirements I came across this latest edition from the IEE: E...
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posted by gary.cadman
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Wood sealant

I am not sure what it is called nor how to apply it but I have Pine furniture which has got well scratched (grandchildr...
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posted by vincent
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Combi probs

Is a combi boiler supposed to modulate its burners on and off every 15-20 secs, even when on a full hot water draw at th...
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posted by rubbish
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by rubbish

Boarding a floor

Hi, I have a 1st floor room with older (100 yrs) floorboards, with large gaps between. I'm going to carpet the room...
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posted by nothanks
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by nothanks

Tongue & groove panneling

I did some tongue and grooving some time ago. I bought the wood and started immediately, however some of the panels shr...
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posted by andy.radiocodes
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