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OT: Source of this?
A friend reports he is getting this small image overlaid on many posts in several forums he uses, usually over an embedded image included with the post. I'm guessing some software accidentally...
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Motorcycle battery
We are going overseas for four months, and I'm wondering what's the best way to ensure that my m/c battery is in good shape when I get back (people will be using the car). This battery is new, and I'd...
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DIY challenge for kids
Hi, My wife has just asked me if I would like a project towards her MSc at our kids local pre-school. To create a light box /projector for a pre-school. The idea is to introduce some technology to 2-5...
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Heating is back on...
It's been switched off for around 2 weeks now but we couldn't bear the cold any longer! Anyone else got their heating on in the middle of May?
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Nothing is ever level or square....
I've been doing a lot of small DIY projects whilst renoving up my new house, over the past few weeks. I'm fairly new to DIY and prior to this house I'd have called out a tradesman out to do even the...
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OT windas XP m/c updated self now won;t boot into windows.... hellup '<(
downloaded itself some updates, when I went to hibernate it the "updates to do" flag appeared next the "Switch OFF" icon, so I did & left it to it. Came back later switched on and after BIOS checks...
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Bi-fold patio doors
We're considering replacing existing uPVC French doors and we're looking at bi-fold doors. The gap is about 2.25m wide so three panels of about 0.75m would seem to be the right size. What are the...
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Bath lifts
Does anyone have experience of bath lifts. This is for a frail nonagenarian who lives by herself in a bungalow. The major problem is stepping out of the bath AJH
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Thanks for the "DIY cockups", much fun
Reminded me of the time years ago when Evo-Stik was the "No More Nails" of the day. My Dad laid new floor tiles in the kitchen with it, enclosed space, no ventilation. We found him outside, lying down...
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stairs - removable bannisters.
I'm getting the stair spindles etc. delivered tomorrow. I want to build a r emovable panel, a bit like John Rumm did, but this is a whole staircase (13 treads), and if not done well the result could...
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SHed Carpentry
Hi, A trivial question, but just wondering if anyone can advice on how to replace some lower wooden timbers which have rotten on a shed wall. I have replaced the floor with some rather overly serious...
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dead batteries
Batteries for 2 garden tools were left uncharged for 2 years (a health prob) Now wont take charge. Chargers and engines have been checked. Any solution? New batteries cost nearly as much as the...
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Bath Store Shower Waste Trap Issue
I have been looking at the waste trap supplied as standard with a Bath Store shower tray. I have been helping install some Bath Store kit. The outlet of the trap has a black item inserted which fits...
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What's your most stupid DIY cockup?
Mine has to be taking the waste pipe off the sink and cleaning it under running water in the same sink without a plug in. Every single time.
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Blowing GU10's
I installed a B&Q light fitting for a mate, replacing a pendant lamp holder. It has 3 x 50w GU10 lamps. Seems to blow 1 every three weeks - never the same one. The GU10s are B&Q own label DI ALL....
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