Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Cast Iron Insert Fireplace.

I'm about to install a CI fireplace. I did one about 10 years ago and filled the gap behind with leanmix with a str...

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posted by MarkSPAM

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by MarkSPAM

Light time controller

In my flat there are two time controllers, one for allowing a specified time the front passage door is open to allow po...

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posted by Darrach

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by Darrach

testing extractor fan

Is there such a product as something which will make a non-staining "cloud" which could be released in the inside of a...

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posted by Phian

7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Phian

No touchy the halogen

I bought a new light fitting today with halogen GU10 spotlight bulbs. The instructions said not to touch the bulbs. Now...

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posted by bobsmith65

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobsmith65

Electric Toothbrushes

We have been bought a Sonic Plakaway electric toothbrush. I thought that an electric toothbrush should be suitable to u...

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posted by tweezer

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by tweezer

Re-wiring house

My sister is in a house that needs re-wiring. Can anyone give me a ball-park figure. House is Victorian/Edwardian, a se...

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posted by cojack6ATbtinternetDOTcom

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by cojack6ATbtinternetDOTcom

painting a metal disco light case

Got a couple of medium sized disco lights that work well but are showing signs of age wanna strip em down and clean em...

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posted by london_bug

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by london_bug

how heavy might this oak beam be ?

Any ideas roughly how heavy (Kilo or hundredweight) an oak beam 12 inch x 12 inch x 10 ft would be ? Also then how many...

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posted by dornier

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by dornier

Plug socket stopped working

Only this one, none of the others... My dishwasher was plugged into it and, all of sudden, its stopped working. Do indiv...

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posted by BertieBigBollox

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by BertieBigBollox

Reflectors For Post

I have been trying unsuccessfully to locate some reflectors to mount on the front of the posts either side of a drivewa...

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posted by buccaneer

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by buccaneer

Oil Filled Radiator

Are these OK for batroom use? My Mums bathroom is very cold at the moment (obviously). She is toying with the idea of a...

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posted by john

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by john

Vax v-027 carpet washer

Has anyone managed to dismantle for cleaning the transparent pickup nozzle of the vax V-027 carpet washer? Self tappers...

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posted by xguilmer

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by xguilmer

Stud, metal & AC detectors

Does anyone know of a reliable stud, metal & AC detector? I have both a Draper and a Meet MS-68 5 in 1, both of which I...

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posted by rodney.trustNOSPAM

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by rodney.trustNOSPAM

24hxi Glow worm boiler failing to F1

Hi, I have an 18 month old 24hxi Glow worm boiler configured with a Honeywell 3 port valve, Llandis control panel, Hone...

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posted by speeyz

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by speeyz

WorkMate Thingy Recomendations??

Hi Guys (and Ladies, Sue) I am thinking about getting a WorkMate thingy. Very casual use only, doesn't have to Black...

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posted by Baz

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Baz