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OT - Block Paving/Drive Company Recommendations Hull
Hi all Anyone used block paving/drive laying company in Hull/East Riding area that they would be prepared to recommend. Not sure it's a good idea at this time of year but needs must. TIA Phil
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cut to size door matting
I get a zillion hits for on line supplies but do any of the sheds still do this? The last lot came off a roll at Homebase but not found on their current site.
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led lights
To the person who sent me a message about why they do not make one big led. There was no valid return address on the email so its got to be a reply here. For all those who also or only send replies...
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Soft close solenoid valve for DIY fox scarer?
I finished making my fox (and cat) scarer using one of those noisy impulse = water sprinklers. This is controlled by a PIR which activates a 12v soleno= id valve connected to the garden hose that then...
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Cutting foam.
I've been driven crazy - or rather more than usual - by a resonance on a pair of pro speakers I've bought. It's a tweeter fault by the frequency - and I actually bought new voice coil assemblies for...
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No hot water - only in bathroom
Last night I got back to my flat to discover that the hot water isn't working in one room, here are some further details to help you help me solve my mystery. - I have a gas boiler, - The hot water...
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OT - recommend a 70/30 fridge freezer? - long
We are trying to choose a new fridge/freezer for our new kitchen. The only DIY component is that we are sourcing some appliances ourselves. Howdens offer their own brand (Lamona) or Bosch (although...
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Free phone calls
good. Is there an equivalemt in the UK?...
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Is oak plywood made?
If not, why not? If it is / were to be, what would its properties be? Just curious. Thanks in advance, David Paste.
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Electrolux Twin Grill Replacement EOB975
Hi, I have an an Electrolux EOB 975 oven with fan and grill (specific model EOB975GR1) and the twin grill element has gone so need replacing but I ordered a new one and its slightly different than...
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Fatally Flawed have joined the IET
seems the poster known as "PlugSafe" ie IMHO David Peacock has a little sway in making things happen. Or did the IET join Fatally Flawed? Anyone remember the thread about Liam?
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Another light bulb thread...
Has anyone found a low energy lamp that will fit a posh bulkhead light fitting[1], has a BC base, and is dimmable? So really it needs to disk out fairly omnidirectional illumination from the side of...
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Water-based Paint
Have been doing a bit of interior painting recently - where I have been using Joncryl primer/undercoat and Johnstone's acrylic sheen. Because I have been switching between the two, I have repeatedly...
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External PIR detectors
Has anyone any recommendations for PIR's suitable for external mounting, wireless if possible but wired would do at a pinch? Just need low voltage low current contacts, something with a decent IP...
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OT I am the luckiest bloke in the world
My last 3 trips to London. I have to leave home at 3.30am and for journeys like this I listen to Radio 2 and switch on the radio TA. For the last 3 trips to London Vanessa Feltz failed to arrive for...
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