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Condensation(?) in double glazing

Hi all, My double glazed back door window has become almost opaque in places due to build up of a milky residue between...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by peter
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter

Main Fuse

There is no isolator switch between the main inlet and the fuse board. I need to turn the power off to rewire a ring. I...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Capttolley
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by Capttolley

Concealed Hinge adjustment

Anybody know of a good site that explains exactly how to adjust those maddening concealed hinges that are on most kitche...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by steve.nospam.rainbird
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by steve.nospam.rainbird

electrical box sinkers

Does anyone know were i can buy one that will fit a coventional drill chuckthey all seem to fit sds chucks tia Osiris L...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by osirisluxor
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by osirisluxor

Black & Decker Workmate .. is it good for..

mitering? I've got a workmate, and I thought there would be an easy way to set it up to cut 45 degree angles.. but i...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by stokesy
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by stokesy

Wooden double glazing panel leaking

Hi, I have a 10 year old house with wooden double glazing. One of the panels on one of the windows has leaked and now h...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by black.cat
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by black.cat

Ryobi EMS-2026SC

I'm buying my first mitre saw and have seen this Ryobi model...the specs look quite good. Any of you have any commen...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Jim
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jim

Boiler question

Whilst I am quite happy to replace the odd tap or 'plumb-in' a new washing machine, I am no plumber so would we...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Giles
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by Giles

Make Some Money Giving Away Ebay Software!

You might be interested in giving away free Ebay software for some extra cash, for more information go to my splash pag...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by paulhin
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by paulhin

Wall paper paste?

I have some vinyl wall paper from B&Q. it doesn't look any heavier than normal vinyl but the label says to use read...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by **j
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by **j

Insulation to cavity wall query.

Hi all, I'm having a conservatory built on the side of my house and the lads have been and built the base & dwarf w...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noone
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by noone

Cracked concrete window sill

Hi A sizeable part of our outside bathroom windows sill has fallen off exposing the steel reinforcement within. I have...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by b-e-n
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by b-e-n

laying thin concrete screed

i need to raise my concrete floors by 10-15mm & have looked at chipboard/ply & underlay options & am now considering sc...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by .
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by .

tv/sat aerial system in a flat

i', moving into a rented flat on friday, it has a wall plate with 2 x analouge antenna connections... usual jobbies...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by n
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by n

Slippery floor tiles

Hi, Is there anything that can be applied to ceramic floor tiles to stop them being slippery? Even when dry they are do...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by none