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new kitchen taps

Hi Just been and got 2 new taps for the kitchen. looks like a straight forward swap. do i need to put anything on the th...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by zen72261
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by zen72261

Cleaning stone

Hi, Now here's a question that I'm sure doesn't come up too often; is there a product for cleaning gravesto...
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posted by tony
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by tony

running power to my shed

appologies if this is an old topic ...just had a look and i can't see any threads refering to this all help appreci...
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posted by krull
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by krull

Wood Burning Stoves

Hi, Some time ago there was a request for info on converting gas bottles into wood burning stoves and some kind person...
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posted by martyndr
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by martyndr

house fleas

Has anyone current information on how to get rid of house fleas? I suspect that they may have come from a cat. The floor...
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posted by twoduncans
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by twoduncans

Tiling onto Marine Ply

I have recently constructed 3 sides of a shower cubicle with 12mm marine ply fixed straight to newly constructed stud w...
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posted by no
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by no

Stainless splashback installation

Hi, I have a stainless steel splashback (800*600mm) attached to some sort of backing, probably mdf. Can I use No More Na...
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posted by reply
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Immersion heater question

Hello I have an issue with my immersion heater I was hoping the group might be able to help me with. I am on Economy 7...
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posted by m.deeprose
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by m.deeprose

Getting paint off brickwork?

How can I do this without making a mess of the bricks underneath?
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posted by xsx2000x
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by xsx2000x

Cutting a Doorway....2Q's...mess and planning regs

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and have a couple of questions for you experts out ther= e. Firstly, the situation...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by foggycatuk
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by foggycatuk

Towel Radiator and Timer in Bathroom

Hi, I habe had no luck in trying to find out if there are any 'approved' timers for use in a bathroom. I want t...
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posted by svanetempest_REMOVE_
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by svanetempest_REMOVE_

ELECTRICAL jUNCTION BOXES UNDER FLOORS

My newly aquired Edwardian semi has obviously had some various wiring incarnations in it's time with occasional rem...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by d.ball
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by d.ball

disabling veritas security system

Hello all I need to completely disconnect a veritas 8 security system. the system is wired such that if I turn the powe...
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posted by nelodemus
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by nelodemus

Oil fired bolier not lighting

Hi, We have a wall mounted Grandee oil bolier that is annualy serviced but has of late refused to ignite without a few...
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posted by graham
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by graham