Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

FS: Walnut skirting board

Hi Thought I'd offer here before posting it on ebay. I have 15 metres of walnut skirting. I bought it from Screwfix...

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posted by slider

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by slider

Tips for me to Vinyl Tile my kitchen floor

At the moment my kitchen is vinyl sheeting and I have cut a cross, in the corner, and underneath it is thermoplastic ti...

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posted by Reply to NG only

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O T - Where Can I Obtain ?

I have an old Dell Optiplex GX150 P3 computer. Nice machine, in very good condition. It has a Windows 2000 COA label at...

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posted by the_constructor

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by the_constructor

Indoor spray painting

Hi all, Just about to move into a new house, other half says painting is required in all rooms except kitchen! As that...

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posted by peter

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by peter

DIY Solar hot water

I would be interested to read from anyone about a successfull DIY solar hot water UK installation. regards, Beemer

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posted by Beemer

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by Beemer

waltons sheds?

anyone had experience of a Walton shed good or bad? http://www.waltons.co.uk/

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posted by ronny

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OT: Tarmaccing

My in laws are wanting their drive re tarmaccing. Does anybody know of a good person/company in the Leeds area? Last ti...

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posted by john

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My favorite cordless drill has broken down

I have a Black & Decker 12v cordless drill which must be 10 years old, not used much but I really like it. Just stopped...

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posted by Reply to NG only

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Reply to NG only

Carpet fitting problem - some advice please.

Hi everyone, Long time lurker here - hope someone can help with this problem. I have a (hopefully) simple question abou...

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posted by intruder1

10 comments posted 17yrs posted by intruder1

Removing Clipmaster gutter clips without snapping

Anyone have any tips as to best way to remove gutter clips without snapping the locking tabs; they seem to snap too easi...

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posted by barclayhomes

4 comments posted 17yrs posted by barclayhomes

White plastic that turns yellow over time!

Over the years, some white plastic things can turn a yellowy kind of colour and don't look very nice, especially if...

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posted by b

5 comments posted 17yrs posted by b

Folding double beds - recommendations?

Hi again folks. I'm going to be downsizing and will need a folding double bed for a spare room at some point soon....

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posted by black.cat

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by black.cat

Mower engine probs

I have a mower with a Briggs & Stratton SP470 engine. Mostly it runs fine but occasionally it decides to run rich and h...

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posted by rttgrahamwow

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by rttgrahamwow

Washer and plumbing.

Mums Council [1] Bungalow, just removed old washer ready for delivery of a new one later today. Behind the washer is a...

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posted by dogpoop

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by dogpoop

Replcaing Radiators.

Hi, I am doing a bit of decorating just now in my main living room and was considering replacing the radiators. They ar...

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