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Stopping a concret block wall falling over...

Hi, At one place in my yard, I have a 3' drop down onto stone. I am planning to put a 3' high wall, made of 4"...
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posted by sb382638
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oil filled radiators

hi - have problems using an electric heater in conservatory - breaker keeps tripping. looking at using an oil filled ra...
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posted by nufc1892
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install bigger radiator

Hi I am looking at putting a bigger radiator on and will need to increase the supply/return pipe's to reach the new...
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posted by nopam
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Floor varnish

Having just fitted a solid oak floor, which is untreated, I need to apply a suitable and hardwearing seal/finish. Anyon...
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posted by Giles
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OT Humour

40 pikeys arrive at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter meets them, and says, "You can't all come in; we've only got ro...
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posted by steve.licence
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bathroom plumbing

Hello all We have just had a bathroom re-fitted professionally. I would be interested in your views re: 15mm Plastic pi...
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posted by colin(nospam)bear
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combi boiler

i need a combi boiler, how much do they cost not only to buy but to install. the problem i got a hot water tank and tan...
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posted by anti
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wierd one for the plumbers

What's happening is this. About 1 AM my immersion heater fires up on the economy seven. Some time later my water pi...
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posted by clodhopper
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Cutting MDF etc.

I am intending to make a wall unit using MDF + laminated chipboard ( think thats what you call it ) I have used various...
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does part p apply?

Can anyone confirm that part p does not apply to park homes, i.e. chalet style dwellings on a chassis with wheels? I am...
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posted by and.lawson
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by and.lawson

carpet tiles

I want to lay new carpet tiles but first I need to remove the old ones. Easier said than done because the old glue does...
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posted by the.laptop31
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Gas Back Boiler Question ?

In the new house that I am going to be in shortly, there is a Gas back boiler for the central heating and hot water, wi...
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posted by troubleinstore
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by troubleinstore

Halogen bulbs blowing.

We buy halogen bulbs with a quoted life of 1000+ hours, and yet they seem to "blow" frequently after nowhere near the a...
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posted by zen27696
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by zen27696