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Roofing felt or what?
What should I use to cover the sloping roof of a small shed? Here: I read that UV light reduces its lifespan. That seems rather odd for something which will be exposed to a lot of sun! So, shall I use...
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Re: Greeting /
Fuck off. http://www.ishithouse.com/
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Painting external wood work
I'm past the stage of climbing ladders to paint the external wood work of the house so swmbo has asked for quotes from a few decorators. All hardwood doors and frames. I'd like to give them a brief...
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Radiation - this may amuse some of you
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Help with bearing for chop saw.
The bearing has gone in my chop saw, its a B&Q £40 cheapie however I would like to replace the bearing if possible. Any ideas where I could source and how to measure the ball race? The pictures show...
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10 years ago
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Drill battery recell
After many years sterling service the battery in my Bosch cordless drill fi nally gave up the ghost. I couldn't bring myself to chuck the otherwise per fectly-working drill away, but nor could I bring...
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Vertical insulation in the loft
My loft is above a 2 storey section of the house, which joins a 3 storey section at right angles. Where these sections meet (an internal gable wall possibly, but I'm sure someone will correct that...
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PING Geoff (of boiler control fame)
Geoff, I've sent an email to your troll@ address which I suspect might be one you don't look at. What is the best way of getting a private message to you please? Cheers Bob
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Toilet cistern leaking
Thanks very much for that, Bob. Beautifully detailed.
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Suggestions OT
Polite words to be used to the traffic cop who tries to fine Dennis or me for *hogging* the centre lane at 72.5mph?
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10 years ago
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Shaver plugs/cords (again)
Having previously cut the plug off my rechargeable toothbrush, I'd like to put a shaver plug back on it since I have a shaver socket in the new bathroom. Finding a rewireable shaver plug seems...
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10 years ago
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Cat5 - Shielded or not
I am running a Cat 5 cable close to a 6mm SWA cable over a 15M run. Is it worth using shielded Cat 5? It's supplying a garden studio so there will be the occasional electric fire / kettle kicking in...
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Don't like heights?
Don't watch this then:
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10 years ago
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Switched spurs on a lighting circuit, is it allowed?
My kitchen lighting is at the end of the downstairs radial lighting circuit and what I want to do is take the lighting mains into a three gang switch and run three switched feeds (spurs) out to three...
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10 years ago
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Patching plasterboard - wiki
Quick one: hack about as you fancy... Patching plasterboard - DIYWiki
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