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Light not working

Hiya lurked in here for a while and now i'm hoping someone can help me out.I've renewed a few ceiling lights,an...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by JIMBO
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by JIMBO

cPVC door

Is it possible to fit a catflap into a uPVC door - and if so how do you cut the hole? sorry if this seems an idiotic so...
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posted by user
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by user

Kitchen cabinets

Aiming to build some built in wardrobes out of 2 fridge freezer cabinets and a couple of 1/2 height wall units (cheapes...
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posted by " <darren
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by " <darren

ant-slipping

Hi Does anyone know of any products that will prevent wooden floor panels from being so slippy, but will be hard-wearing...
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posted by JIP
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by JIP

Renovation

Are there any web sites that deal with house renovation that can be recommended? TIA Jim
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posted by mhds99
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by mhds99

Tiling Steps

Can anyone tell me the best way to tile steps? How to place them etc., or if there is a website to show you how. Many th...
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posted by itsonlyme
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by itsonlyme

Does anyone know..

what the timber size should be to span a 4.5 metre wide roof? Its a mono pitch roof which spans 4.5 metres from eaves to...
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posted by member
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by member

power shower problem

I wonder if anyone can offer some advice please? I have run a shower from a pump in my airing cupboard for ages without...
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posted by brother.bill
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by brother.bill

Boxing in Older concrete stairs.

Hi all, I have two sets of six concrete stairs with a landing in the middle I have to fix up. We have two small kids wh...
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posted by alan.davidson14
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by alan.davidson14

6" wall tiles

Where can i get my hands on cheap white 6" wall tiles, wicks, homebase et-al all do "budget" tiles at around 3 1/2 quid...
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posted by " <darren
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by " <darren

MK Electrical Sockets

Hunted and hunted to no avail - anyone know where i can buy from the full range of MK electrical socket products online?...
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posted by BBing
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by BBing

Slighty OT - Gas cooker thermastat not really working

Got a gas cooker ... and when you light it the flame goes full whack But then stays there, even when you lower down the...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by theSPAMplebism
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by theSPAMplebism

Screw Fix alternative

My big Big box of screw fix screws is running low after a couple of years. I heard Screw Fix were taken over by B and Q...
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posted by alistairdore
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by alistairdore

manual for makita 9401

Hi l have a makita 9401 belt sander and the drive roller cover has been damage and needs to be replaced can the roller b...
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posted by kenneth.widdall
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by kenneth.widdall

OT: Not really DIY..

We&#39;ve decided to extend our house and in line with that we&#39;re going to change our CH Boiler (relocated from beh...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ac297
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by ac297