Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Dehumidifying heated rooms in winter?

Hi, What's the best way to stop rooms drying out overnight once the central heating is on? We've got fresh air coming i...

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posted by Mentalguy2k8

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by Mentalguy2k8

Tiling

Hi, Just bought 10 m2 tiles for bathroom with border, etc. Tiles 250 x 330 any suggestions on the width of the spacers?...

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posted by cojack6ATbtinternetDOTcom

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OT - which newsgroup server???

Apologies for off topic. I will soon be changing to an ISP that does not host newsgroups. I'm hoping for recommendation...

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posted by hound

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by hound

Evo-stik bath and kitchen sealant - not very good

Just thought I'd post up some findings on this product since its expensive, water based, yet makes some fairly robust c...

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posted by midge

0 comments posted 15yrs posted by midge

Wallpaper paste syringe

Sorting out bubbles and lifting edges on wallpaper is a bit of a pain and I've been using a little kit for some years w...

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posted by midge

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by midge

Router ... which one ... advice please

Hi Folks, No doubt this is a common request but any advice would be welcome. I do do the occasional DIY about the house...

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posted by ulm

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by ulm

Replacement loo issue

The house refurb continues - to the downstairs cloakroom loo! The existing soil pipe comes up through the concrete floo...

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posted by midge

0 comments posted 15yrs posted by midge

Could Someone Possibly Direct In Right Direction Please ?

I have a spare PC flat screen monitor with inputs for DVI and VGA. I have a freeview box which has a scart socket for p...

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posted by the_constructor

64 comments posted 15yrs posted by the_constructor

Geothermal water pressure?

I have a 5 finger system with 2,500 feet underground pipe with water circulated by two small pumps. Question - what sho...

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posted by rallyepoint_at_aol_dot_com

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Re: Washing machine????

These days, most such kit is controlled by microprocessors - washing machines, dish-washers, alarm panels, cd/dvd-playe...

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posted by java

16 comments posted 15yrs posted by java

Grout & sealer recommenations wanted

Can anybody recommend a decent bathroom grout? Many I have tried seem to turn to mould/ copper colour after only a few...

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posted by Gavatthepromnospam

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How to get discounts at B&Q (2%) and Halfords (4.5%) indefinitely!

...by becoming a free 'Quidco' member, if you aren't one already. As well as their fairly well-known online shopping ca...

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posted by davidlobsterpot601

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by davidlobsterpot601

Stripping old paint from metal garage doors

Looking for a product I can use to take oil based paint off a garage door. THe painter put oil over latex and it all cr...

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posted by kellyg_at_rcn_dot_com

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bulging plaster

Help please. What is the best way round this? There is a 2' diameter bulge in the bathroom plaster which is on a wall t...

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posted by housetrained

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by housetrained

Double gazing beading

I've just received a couple a replacement windows and unlike the previous ones from the same company the beading is mit...

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posted by susansnos

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