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Attaching slate sign to pebbledashed wall
I need to attach a house sign that?s made of slate and is about A5 size, it has no attachment holes and is being attached to a pebbledashed surface that has been painted. I can?t drill any holes in...
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2 years ago
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Cordless strimmers - ?
I know we discussed cordless vs. wired (and petrol) in April, but I'm asking more specifically this time: Can anyone recommend a good, powerful corded strimmer? I have a friend who's now just gone 80,...
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2 years ago
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Does anyone know what this is?
Does anyone know what this is? I'm writing a family history and I found this amongst the tools my dad had when he worked at a wagon shop before and after the war.
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2 years ago
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OT Herbicides: Amazon has a conscience?
It seems they no longer sell "professional" broadleaf selective herbicide like Grazon 90 or Grazon Pro (or if they do, they are not easy to find). Fortunately eBay and other sites have no such qualms.
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2 years ago
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dry mix pointing, moisten?
I've just brushed some dry mix between some paving, shall I moisten it or let the atmosphere do the job?
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2 years ago
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I have killfiled Commander Hucker ages ago
....but people keep replying, so they get automatically added to the KF list. I only notice when I check the list and see regular names.
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2 years ago
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OT: Neutering pets
Why is neutering animals (pet cats for example) considered acceptable? Anyone who owns a pet should treat them as they would treat a child. Guess what happens when you neuter your child? You go to...
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2 years ago
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How to seal a soil pipe penetrating through conservatory roof , very close to wall
Hi I have to seal around a soil pipe on a roof with conservatory through it and it’s a very small gap between house and pipe . It has been bodged and is leaking
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2 years ago
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OT: Dieselgate
Is this a real thing? We had a VAG until a couple of years ago, can I get free money?
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2 years ago
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No volts
Ah, knickers, volts gone off again. The other week it was no water for two days.
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2D lamp LED replacement
Hi, I have two 16W CFL 2D 4 pin lamp fittings [1] in my office. The other night one of them went "phut" and went out. As both lamps work (switched them around, one still works) I *assume* that it's...
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2 years ago
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Under cabinet G4 halogen lamp replacement
Please see that attached files. I think it's G4 halogen lamp. It seems old or something. I can't figure out how to replace the entire lamp as the glass and thing holding glass is missing. I did some...
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2 years ago
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Supporting wall removal
Hi, I am after some advice as I am a first time DIYer and am keen to do as much of the work as I can without compromising the structural integrity of my home. I am wanting to remove a 3 meter...
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2 years ago
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Fixing crack in central heating oil tank.
I have a plastic central heating oil tank which has developed a thin crack where the curved top meets a horizontal surace about half way down. The tank is not leaking. Can anyone recommend a product...
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2 years ago
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Hi,could anyone identify that fireplace for me please?
Hi.I’m trying to identify that fireplace surround,anyone got an idea please?
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