Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Aromatic cedar

Anyone any idea where I can get aromatic cedar in the UK - preferably in the Wet Midlands? I can get wardrobes and light...

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posted by bitbucket

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by bitbucket

Tumble Drier

Have a Phillips Tumble Drier and the switch is faulty.Have been trying on Phillips sites to get a replacement without su...

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posted by corniche700

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by corniche700

Sealanr technique

Is there a technique for adding a neat consistent seal between tiles and a work surface.? Blair

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posted by darrach

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by darrach

RWB9 Programmer

If the above installed, it is only 8-9 months old and for some reason when I hit reset the Day (Mon. Tue etc...) do not...

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posted by matt

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Mains cable

As you may have seen in other posts I am adding a spur socket to one of my existing ones. I have one more question. Is t...

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posted by steve.rainbird.nospam

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Damp problem

Hi everyone, In 2 out of my 3 bedrooms I have damp appearing from above the window on the ceiling spreading all the way...

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posted by johncon2

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by johncon2

Single sockets

Is there any reason why I shouldn't replace the 3 single sockets in my house with doubles? I assume I can easily (a...

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posted by steve.rainbird.nospam

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve.rainbird.nospam

Central heating water pressure problem.

I have a Vokera Mynute 28e system boiler. The boiler does heating only. The boiler is 2 years old. The boiler has been...

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posted by bramfield

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Wiring to a new outside light

Tried to fit and wire up a new outside light fitting today, but it's not working. I'm in a brand new house (mov...

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posted by ns666

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by ns666

Rejuvenating UPVc seals

I have PVC windows about 15 years old. The windows and glass are good (no warping), but the seals are not working prope...

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posted by judgej

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Getting plaster flat

Hi I am having trouble getting a smooth flat finish on a wall. Its only 3' wide by 6' high and the base plaster...

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posted by zen72261

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your best bargain tools for your diy

so far : free cement mixer 6m alloy tower for =A3320 what bargains have ya found for your project?

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posted by nthng2snet

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nthng2snet

cement

i want to brick up the ventilation holes which was in place when the old boiler was there, i know you got to put the br...

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posted by anti

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by anti

Laser Levels - any good

I have a load of decorating (tiling and paper hanging) to do at mum in laws house and was think about purchasing a not...

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posted by davidm_uk_notme

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by davidm_uk_notme

Tile rant

Just thought I would come in here and let off some steam... Why, oh why, does tile adhesive have to be several orders o...

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posted by j0anna.drake.removethis

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by j0anna.drake.removethis