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Toolguard VCI
Is it possible to re-charge these ? For protecting tools in confined spaces such as cupboards and tool boxes against the damaging effects of damp and condensation; each Tool Guard pad starts emitting...
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Making a door from utility area into garage
When we modernise my late mother's bungalow, we would like to make a door from a utility area / lobby into the garage, which currently only has external access through a standard up-and-over door. I'm...
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Lidl DiY stuff
From Monday 18 April. Includes electric saw and blades and portable electric compressor. Also sports bras for those of the female persuasion.
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OT - Email archiving...
I will shortly be losing access to my online e-mail address provider. Can anyone suggest a suitable reliable method of downloading all of the accumulated e-mails for safe offline storage that will...
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Mouse advice please
We are looking after a friend's house and it has a mouse infestation. At the moment we are trying poison - empty house so no problem with kids or pets. However, after the short term fix (if it works)...
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Worcester Bosch Boiler repairs
offers same day boiler repairs at an affordable covered London, Surrey and Kent. Experienced boiler repair engineer who worked for Worcester Bosch boiler manufacturer.Over the years thousands of...
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jump starter battery
Hello, A few years ago I bought one of those portable jump starters in a sale from Maplin. I think it was this one: It never got used for jump starting, nor for anything else for that matter, and...
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Zone valve question
My mum and dad had no heating last week, but they did have hot water, so I went to see if I could fix it. Their CH is a bit strange, I think. They have no main room thermostat, but each radiator has a...
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Telephone linebox question (NTE5)
We had a thunderstorm on Sunday night. Spectacular lightening all around us. I saw it approaching and disconnected the TV and computer etc. Fully expected a power cut, but it didn't. But on...
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sodastream cylinder threads
Hello, I have found my old soda stream. It is a Gemini model that I bought about 15 years ago. Am I right to think that soda stream changed the design of the gas cylinders (something to do with a...
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OT Better than watching paint dry.
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April's DIY successes and failures so far
The quarterlight. The wind was howling once I reached any speed above 30mph. The quarterlight on the Transit was loose. The noise was dreadful; you couldn't have a conversation. I applied silicone...
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Green value for money
From: "Taxpayers have been left with a £17,000 bill for every household that signed up to the Government?s failed flagship energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal. Ministers wasted a total of £240...
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Control4 home automation or alternative
I'm toying with the idea of utilising Control4 kit in the extension/Cinema Room/Grow Room ;) After having an insightful chat a few months back with a home automation chap; being able to go into the...
 
pressure washer patio cleaner attachment
Hello, Some time ago I bought the parkside (lidl own brand) patio cleaner attachment for my pressure washer. I think it is this one, or one like it: I have never had much luck with it. The arm does...
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