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Cordless Window Vacuum
Anyone got experience of the currently-available-at-Lidl SILVERCREST 3.7V Cordless Window Vacuum? I have been surprised at some of the positive comments about the Karcher product - is this very much...
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making hole in carpet
I have a new marine carpet ... this has waterproof rubber impregnated backing, all edges are bound ... However they forgot to add a hole though carpet at one point to access hatch opening catch....
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Quick SSD question.
Currently trying to gather items for a new PC. It will mainly be used for internet and photo retouching (using GIMP). It will have windows 8.1. Am I really going to notice a big jump in performance if...
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on the lighter side OT?
cribbed from elsewhere... The government announced today that they are changing the emblem of Great Britain from the Union Flag to a condom, because it more accurately reflects the government's...
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OT: Radio-controlled clocks
Like everyone else, I have some RC clocks and a wrist watch which all keep good time. I have aligned my bedroom clock with the window through which presumably the signal will come. I put my watch...
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TOT; Crossbows
Don't spose anyone knows lots about crossbows?
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heat shrink tubing and hairdryers
Hi all, Given that it's cheaper to buy a 2kw hairdyer than one of those fancy heatgun things, what is the prevaling view about the utility of splashing out on a dedicated heat gun vs. using a...
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Shared downpipe and ownership of sewer
We live in semi-detached house with an inspection chamber for the rainwater sewer at the end of the garden with two inputs and one output. The two inputs are fed by underground pipes from the rear of...
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where to buy electric fire coals and LED effect
Hi I want to update a rather naff electric fire which I got with the flat. I need some red/orange glass (or plastic) 'chunks' for use as coals. All I can find online are imitation pebbles or black...
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OT - Coming to a petrol pump near you - E10
Although not particularly new I had heard nothing about this E10 petrol until this weekend. There is a reasonably up to date (Feb 2014) article here Looks like yet another increase in motoring (and...
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Central Heating Control Question
I've just had to replace the room thermostat on MIL's CH system, and have installed a Honeywell CM927 programmable wireless stat. The old stat had live, switched live, neutral and earth connections,...
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Garage door seal
I'm going to install a seal at the bottom of the up-and-over garage door. Well, not really a *seal*, just something to keep the leaves out. Looking around there seem to be brush types and rubber blade...
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Supplier of Tenby double switched sockets?
I need to match some existing Tenby double sockets but can't find a supplier - any suggestions?
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Foot pump maintenance (car tyres)
We have an old banger for running around in, and I need to use my foot pump more than I'd like on its rather old and rusty wheels. Lately my pump *seems* (could be wrong) to have become less...
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using salt when seasoning a wok?
Does it achieve anything to use salt when seasoning a wok, or is it just messing about? And do you still have to burn oil afterwards? Sources differ, Thanks for any advice Harry
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