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phone socket wiring

I want to put a socket upstairs in what is to become my computer room. I have an old (pre-socket) junction box on the s...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by shazzbat
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by shazzbat

cutting MDF

Got a bath panel need to cut it to go round a soil pipe. What should I seal the cut end with to prevent moisture getting...
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posted by Jo
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jo

15 mm plastic water pipe

Can you join plastic 15 mm pipe and copper pipe using the same brass compression fittings that you use for copper. Thank...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Jo
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jo

Rust protection - Outside S/Steel Lantern.

Hi all, I have a stainless steel (or what I think is stainless steel!)outside door lantern and door number that is show...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mick_d_smithNOSPAM
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mick_d_smithNOSPAM

Towel rail

Can I run this passed some of the electrical experts here. A friend of mine wants to fit a heated towel rail (400 Watts...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by barneyxyzNOSPAM
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by barneyxyzNOSPAM

Paper tube to form concrete footing

Anyone know where I can get the paper tubing used to form concrete footings in the construction of decking ? I am in Gla...
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posted by tgflynn
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by tgflynn

Laminate Flooring Quote

My neighbour has had a conservatory built and has decided on laminate flooring. The conservatory fitters said they woul...
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posted by john
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

copper pipe in walls

Fitting a new shower need to bury the copper pipe behind plaster can I use compression fittings or do I have to use sol...
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posted by Jo
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jo

Levelling concrete surface?

Hi, I have a concrete path which has been laid using (approx) 1" pebbles included in the mix... this concrete also runs...
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posted by none
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by none

MFI Flatpack = A Joke

I recently moved into a new house, over the last couple weeks I built up so much flat pack from various places it's...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mark
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark

Clips for a oven piece????

I have just fitted the kitchen with new cupboard doors (another B & Q job) I have a piece to fit below the oven (can&#3...
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posted by dont
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by dont

Gate fastening

I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'....
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posted by mr.jimscott
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by mr.jimscott

plumbing under floorboards

im currently redoing my bathroom, im also considering redoing all the pipework, the pipework currently runs along the s...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mark
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark

Wiring in cavity wall

Friend just had a lean to conservatory installed. The contractor has installed a couple of socket outlets and wall ligh...
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posted by waddow
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by waddow

Hardboard

I was after some hardboard, but my local store says the only have 3mm MDF. I want it to level a floor.When I have used...
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posted by 1239
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by 1239