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Repairing cast stone statue
A piece has broken off the base of a cast stone statue. I'm planning to reattach it using a couple of frame fixers (whose heads are slightly below the surface) and epoxy, then to fill the fixing holes...
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Patio awning recommendations...
One for TMH perhaps. We'd like to fit an awning over our patio. We have about about 25cm between the top of the window and the soffits. Lengthwise we'd like something about 3M long. Reachwise, 3M out...
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Problem with flame detector on gas hob
We have a small gas hob on our boat running from bottled propane. It has the (mandatory on boats) flame detection failure shut off. Thus to light the gas you turn the knob, press it in to override the...
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Chalk paint
I have heard lots about chalk paint and am hoping to paint some of my pine furniture with it. But I would also like to use it on my bannister. It has been varnished wit has a dark gingery colour (some...
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Warm Home Discount - yes its a mess, but..
My new partner got it last year and moved in here in February. I understand if she was living here in July and still had an appropriate benefits entitlement, we would be entitled to to the WHD were...
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easy peel sealant for temporary double glazing.
Is there a silicone type sealant which is fairly easy to peel off? I wish to seal some polycarbonate secondary glazing under a wired glass lean-to roof which has wooden glazing bars. AJH
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Any LiPo battery experts out there?
The battery in my Hannspree SN14T71 13.3" tablet is damaged but I can't find a supplier for a replacement. The battery looks like two taped together, one is marked 3.7V 4000mAh and the other is...
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Loft Insulation
I'm in the process of loft insulating, not to meet building regs on heat loss, but trying to get an occasional play space that can be heated. I am going to put 75mm celotex under the rafters which are...
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Price for a new double gaze window
Looking for a ball park figure as I have no idea if it should cost £100 or £500. Window apprx 46 x 70 inches wooden. Want to replace frame and window with PVC double (possibly triple) glazed.....
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Saw Blade
Is it possible to get or fit a grinder blade to an electric saw. I have apair of saws that I am unlikely to use much in the remaining few days of my life. I can see no reason to go and get an angle...
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Lawnmower engine
I have a Mountfield (aka B&Q) HP454 with a V35 motor (though the spec probably isn't important). Had it for 4 - 5 years and it's never really performed well, its key issue being that the (fixed)...
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Replacement lamp
I've been looking online for a replacement lamp for one of our floodlights. The one that has blown has Crompton SUN 70i* printed on it but searches of lamps for sale show nothing for 70i, plenty with...
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PVR Direct seem not to like adverse reviews of what they sell
I recently bought a few bits and pieces from PVR Direct, four items. I decided to review them as one item in particular was rubbish. I gave two bit holders a 4-star rating, some screws a 3-star rating...
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Tefal Aquaspeed 5370 steam iron
How the hell do you get one opened up? I think the thermostat is playing up and decided to have a look with an eye to either cleaning it up or even replacing it. I managed to remove the tail - two...
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USB power distribution
Having an older car (12yrs), I have no USB sockets to charge/power the multiplicity of tech that I and the family carry on trips It seemed to me that the cheapest way to get a strip of 4 or so sockets...
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