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Black Mould Problem
Our bungalow has a small pantry in one corner of the kitchen and we seem to get black Mould in one corner and this year with all the rain it seems wor se. The pantry is situated in the NE corner of...
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honeywell cm67 how to switch off? ??
Hello, I have a problem with my thermostat honeywell cm67. Temperature showing 26c! I can not switch him off.. I tried to take out batteries for whole night and heating was still on.. I have electric...
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some ? re walls/floors and tiling
Having just finished tiling the walls and floor in the shower room and anticipating the main bathroom will be next later this year, I have a couple of questions mainly as a result of my experience...
 
rewiring a light circuit
Hello, I didn't look close enough at the electrics before I bought this house. I have found that none of the sockets are on a ring: they are all wired as radials, some with spurs. I know you can have...
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Cleaning locks and hinges after building work
Hi I have had some building work done which generated a large quantity of dust. There is is dust and grit in the locks and hinges (I can hear and feel it when I operate them). What is the best way to...
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battery use by dates
Hello, I bought a few strips of LR44 button cells because I noticed a lot of the children's toys seem to use them now. Today I found a strip that I had lost, only it says use by January 2015. I will...
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Spray-painting MDF: DIY/commercial
Hello, Am contemplating getting bathroom cabinets made out of MDF. Finish is important. I have read about sealing and priming MDF, and was wondering about spray-paint for the final coat (gloss white...
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It isn't just Nest.
I gather problems with remote programing are also occurring with the Emerson Sensi product range.
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Intumescent strips
Been asked to replace the intumescent strips on some fire doors in a building I manage, The strips are fixed into an approx 8mm wide groove in either the door or the frame. Two problems. One is how to...
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High end random orbit sanders
As regular readers may know I dabble in a bit of wood work from time to time. I was toying with updating my RO sander (currently a "Green" Bosch PEX 400). The key requirements are something that can...
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Back-to-wall toilets and concealed cisterns
Dear All, I am contemplating installing new bathroom vanity unit and an adjacent conc ealed WC unit in the bathroom. I would like a granite worktop to go over th e two units. The commercial WC units...
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Cad type drawing
Hi, I am looking for drawing/CAD software, preferably free but willing to pay if it does the job which I can pass on. I have been asked to upgrade 20 year old machines electrical panels, I have the...
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What's it called?
Some sort of casement fastener, but can't see anything like it on offer TIA http://i65.tinypic.com/2002ogk.jpg/IMG
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Tilt & turn windows
I have 2 wooden turn/tilt windows upstairs in toilet and bedroom. I also ha ve patio doors opening onto balcony in another room. Do I have to replace t he windows with similar types or will ordinary...
 
How do driving instructors make money?
I see driving instructors advertising silly cheap costs which amount to = =A310 for an hour's lesson. How on earth can this pay for fuel, wear an= d tear on the car, and make any profit whatsoever? --...
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