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Moss Killer
Nice house wall painting weather, patching up the few places the paint has failed. One patch I *know* I wire brushed and repainted last year. It's failed again, because there must be moss embeded into...
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Let's go fly a k...
I am trying to imagine the kiteage required to replace one modest power station (gas, oil, coal, nuclear or even recycled bog paper).

Lou Del Bello: Kites that harness steady winds...

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LEDs - a dummies' guide?
I've been following the various LED threads with interest, as we're about to wire an extension and I'd like to use LEDs in kitchen and bathroom. But I'm now thoroughly confused. I had thought the best...
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Bar shower installation - is this acceptable?
Had a "pro" install a bar shower. He also added waterproof board and did t he tiling, so had all of the necessary flexibility to ensure that all joins were made perfectly. The final installation looks...
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Bird sh*t removal
Some bird suffering from amoebic dysentery sh*t on bonnet of sons new black car. While the deposit washed off it appears to have etched itself into th e lacquer. He's naturally chary of trying various...
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Toolshow 2013 FYI: 20th--21st July, Falmer, Brighton
Hi All no idea how it compares to other shows - I'm local to Falmer and went last year, a few other people here said they'd have gone if they knew about it: Cheers Jon N
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Red and white LED lights
I don't suppose I'll be able to buy what I want, so I'll have to make it as usual. I want two 12 volt LED lights that can be switched to red or white (or mayb e yellow), and shine over a wide angle....
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Warping 4 inch fence post
Built a gate and attached it to a 4 inch fence post last year, gate is roughly 3 ft x 5ft high, I have done similar previously with no problems but the post in this one is warping ie going banana...
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Are wireless door bell makes compatible?
If we buy a new wireless door bell press button, would it have to be the sa me make as the old receiver, which is working perfectly well? I know you h ave to tune the transmitter to the receiver, but...
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Freeview
Lots of messages this week about needing to do a re-tune (Waltham). Now I struggle to get HD Why do the higher channel (58) numbers have a lower signal strength on the TV display. Also (on my...
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OT Are all heating engineers touchy?
Having looked at various replies to the question' How do I work out what size boiler I require?' it's noticeable that many take the form of 'I haven't trained as a heating engineer for 30 years to...
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New bathroom , vinyl flooring.
I shall be renewing my bathroom starting in a couple of weeks. The plan is to cut back all the water supplies,cap and strip it out. I propose to have vinyl flooring. Is it normal to put this in at the...
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Cavity Wall Insulation Slabs for loft?
I have a pack of left over 75mm Glass Fibre Insulation slabs from the building of my extension. Is there any reason why I shouldn't use them to top up my loft insulation? (Superglass - Superwall)
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Whole House Fan
Anybody know if these can be purchased in UK .... would seem a great solution. http://www.tamtech.com/store/hv1600-r50-whole-house-fan http://www.tamtech.com/Whole-House-Fan-Videos.asp...
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Increase water resistance of MDF
I'm using some 18mm MDF to line some undereaves areas, to be used as cupboards. Might it be useful to paint the roof side of the MDF with some kind of paint? MDF is the material of choice as I have a...
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