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Replacement for Dyson upright cleaner

My wife bought one of the first models so we have had it some time and she wants to replace it with a lighter machine. C...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Darrach
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by Darrach

Wanted: Cheap Sliding Chop Saw

Hi, Im looking for a good trade quality sliding compound mitre saw I don't care if it a second user one just that i...
24 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sat_ring
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by sat_ring

Kenwood Chef mixer - PM900

My friend has just given me one of these, but it will not open more than a few cm. The hinge/counterbalance seems to be...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bob
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by bob

Conservatory-foil inserts for twin wall roof

Hello, Does anyone have experience to share of results of using foil inserts for twin wall roof to reduce heat and prot...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by davidgilliland
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by davidgilliland

Is there such a plumbing fitting?

Solder and compression Tee fittings are obviously available. I was wondering if a there is a fitting which allows conne...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pj
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by pj

TV wall bracket

Hey folks, Looking into getting an HDTV soon, probably about 37". Am useless about DIY so would probably get someone in...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

UPVc doors

Hi, anyone have a good idea of the sort of prices I should be paying for 2 external brown UPVc doors ? I know they can...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by graham
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by graham

Drilling masonry for shelf supports

Hi, I'm trying to put up some supports for small shelves, I've got a set of screws/wallplugs (brown). I forget...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Air Line Stapler

Hi, I hope some one can help- I need to order some staples for my air line staple: Type: 422j but I can't remember...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sat_ring
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sat_ring

Make your own Power!

Is your Electricity bill reaching $200 or even $300 per month? Do you want to learn what you can do about it? Are you i...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by railling
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by railling

Plumbing problems!

I have just moved house and my dishwasher and washing machine (both cold fill only) are plumbed into the same water sup...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me9
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by me9

Heavy Duty Hedge Trimming

Hi, I have a hedge that I want to really lower a lot. However, my cheap electric hedge cutter won't touch it - most...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me9
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by me9

protecting books and papers in storage

I want to store some papers and some books in the house roof space and also the garden shed. Being in the U.K. both pla...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bluestar
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by bluestar

Soil pipes and rats

Hi Slightly off topic but is there any truth in the rumour that rats can enter a house through a toilet.? Long story bu...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Periproct
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Periproct