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Up and over hinges
Hi All I am building a brick built BBQ and have 2 cedar doors on the front. I would like to have them hinged at the top such that when opened, they form a sort of "roof" to protect me from the rain....
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Air admittace valve
In our recently fitted shower we have in the last few days had an issue with the shower tray filling up and not draining. Checking the trap has found no debris and the problem soon rights itself with...
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DIY robotic mower installation ...
I'm very tempted to get a robotic mower and am wondering whether it's worth paying for installation, or whether to DIY. The total perimeter is about 500m (3 grass areas) and, with lots of ins and outs...
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reinforced clear plastic sheet
Hi all. A nursery(plant) I volunteer at has tasked me with finding the best way to secure reinforced clear plastic sheet to wooden frames which will fit over cold frames. You know the stuff with a...
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Stupid Italian asks stupid question
Please Anglos, help me because there's too much spaghetti meatballs in my head and I can't think straight. - Lefties sympathize with the LGBT cause, so far so good. - LGBTs sympathize with the...
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Shower valve
Way back there was a thread on *shortcomings* with Bristan Zing/Frenzy cool touch bar shower valves. I have just replaced the shut off valve for the second time in 5 years. Average use 3/week....
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Sealing around UPVC Windows
I've just had some work done on the house, including complete repointing. As part of this they agreed to seal around the windows (2 eqaul sized panes, top one opens), which for some reason had nothing...
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Sorry about this: a test message
After a long and frustrating struggle trying to access this (and indeed any other) group via Plusnet and using Thunderbird, I think I've finally succeeded. The last step is to attempt a post, so here...
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Greenhouse Glazing
Could anybody recommend a cheap and effective way of glazing an aluminium 8' x 6' greenhouse? At the moment it's completely unglazed - an allotment find. I've sort of ruled out glass/acrylic as too...
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Faulty consumer unit
When we moved into this house just over thirty years ago, in addition to all the usual (new kitchen, double-glazing, new bathroom), we had a new consumer unit fitted, located where the previous...
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Extending Ethernet through wall without too many boxes - Xpost
I need to extend my Ethernet network outside to allow use of an AP to provide signal to the garden area. Running a new cable from the switch under the stairs is a real pain due to difficult access...
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4 days ago
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To,as Sanderson conservatory blinds removal
hi all i would appreciate any help on how to remove my thomas sanderson blinds from my conservatory windows for cleaning. the type of blinds i have are pleated and they are fitted discretely on the...
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Glue for polythene
Recommendations to glue two polythene parts .Gorilla glue doesn't work. Brian
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Does anyone have one of these TV sockets?
I live in a high rise council flat and I have this socket with four connectors (SAT1, SAT2, TV and Radio) as per picture: asked the company dealing with the electrical maintenance for the building and...
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Problem polishing granite
Hi All, I am polishing the edge of a granite worktop with diamond pads velcroed to a sander. When I get close to the finest pad I can see white dots in the surface which don't seem to polish out. Any...
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