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Weather warning

It's going to be cold next week so remember this advice http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/d/d4/Wwc.jpg
22 comments posted 8yrs
posted by adamwadsworth
22 comments posted 8yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Dyson DC59 battery

The Li-ion battery in my Dyson hand held DC59 no longer hold much charge. Is it possible to replace the individual cells...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by mUNDERSCOREnews
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by mUNDERSCOREnews

How to re-seal a car body seam?

In attempts to find a leak I've spent ages running water on various parts of my wife's car. I'm now fairly certain that...
9 comments posted 8yrs
posted by nothanks
9 comments posted 8yrs posted by nothanks

Porcelain floor tiles spanning 2 UFH zones

Hi Folks. Next job is upon me. I've got to lay wood-effect tiles in a herringbone pattern to cover the floor of the new...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by 0845.86.86.888
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by 0845.86.86.888

Sheds

According to my local council newsletter, both the large B&Q and Homebase at the south end of Wandsworth Bridge are goi...
46 comments posted 8yrs
posted by dave
46 comments posted 8yrs posted by dave

Getting rafters past the purlins

Our loft conversion is at the planning stage, architect has submitted the p lanning application, structural engineer do...
14 comments posted 8yrs
posted by maxinetaylor37
14 comments posted 8yrs posted by maxinetaylor37

Gas fires in Bedrooms / upstairs rooms?

While out at a social event last night, a friend related part of his days events to me. He lives in an old farm house a...
28 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no.sp
28 comments posted 8yrs posted by no.sp

Numatic Henry turbo brush repair

Just thought I'd relate this, as I was surprised the spares were available. The air-operated turbo brush on the Henry w...
15 comments posted 8yrs
posted by news0006
15 comments posted 8yrs posted by news0006

Extreme clock making (OT?)

Sort of OT, but not if you are into the ultimate in clock DIY! Of all the things going on, I really like the stone-slic...
5 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jmlayman
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by jmlayman

First Smart Meter Tarrif to Benefit Customer?

The current E7 fixed tarrif is about to end so have been digging about for a new contract/supplier. Came across Ebico's...
14 comments posted 8yrs
posted by allsortsnotthisbit
14 comments posted 8yrs posted by allsortsnotthisbit

Replacement Boiler needed (again)

I boobed with my earlier cry for help. I said that the existing boiler was floor-standing. It wasn't. The lighting was...
41 comments posted 8yrs
posted by pinnerite
41 comments posted 8yrs posted by pinnerite

Samsung laptop touchscreen and mouse died together

Asking for a friend so haven?t got more model details available. Seems that this morning the touch screen AND the wirel...
14 comments posted 8yrs
posted by tim.downie
14 comments posted 8yrs posted by tim.downie

Liquid solution to weeping flat roof ?

Does anyone know of a liquid that can be poured onto a flat room to somehow seal what must be a pinhole leak ?
21 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jethro_uk
21 comments posted 8yrs posted by jethro_uk

Anyone been to a Bunnings yet?

I've read about how they ditched all the management and the in store franchises, plus kitchens, bathrooms and stuff and...
24 comments posted 8yrs
posted by wibble
24 comments posted 8yrs posted by wibble