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The girl who says 'no'
I have never had a problem reporting faults to BT - perhaps it is your accent that their computers do not understand? I wouldn't wish Talk-Talk on my worst enemy... (well maybe I would) ;-) Are you...
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OT - generating electricity on a bicycle
less likely to get nicked if its built in to the hub
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Some DIY work needed here.
Hilarious http://www.chonday.com/Videos/trcugatorlo3
 
Insulation "problems"??
e) about loft insulation I have allegedly go in my roof that could be "ir ritant". long my insulation has been in the loft, and whether I paid for it or whet her it came as part of a scheme.... out...
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Faulty Dishwasher
Hi All, Our Bosch dishwasher, that has just been plumbed in after 2 years in storage, worked for 3-4 washes and now refuses to do anything. Pressing start just makes it give a gurgling/gasping noise...
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wiki diy
How do I delete one image and replace it with another. Been going around in circles trying to do this.
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Drawing moisture out of cement
It doesn't want to be bone dry. But wetting it too much will cause unsightly cementy stains to appear on the face of the stonework as excess water runs down the face & spoil the appearance. So, all a...
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balllytherm on beam and block flooring
has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm thick and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months
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OT; Expectations
Text received half a hour ago; "I've looked at your charges on the website. I need 3 wardrobes, 3 chests of drawers and 3 bedside cabinets assembled. It should only take a day. Can you do Friday this...
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Wall wart question
I'm tired of putting up with the interference on AM/FM radios that happen to sit too close to a switched-mode wall wart needed for another item. Is there any way I can suppress the interference, like...
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OT You'll like this!
Mnozil Brass is a brass septet band originally from Austria.
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OT cross London query....
Coming up I need to get from Kings Cross station to Olympia on a Friday after lunch... What are my best options? TIA
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OT - Festival toilets
I had a lovely time at the Electromagnetic Field Camp this weekend. Lots of interesting stuff going on. I haven't camped before, but I coped okay with some cheap gear from Tesco. The quality of...
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Howdens and Lamona white goods - identify?
White goods from Howdens own brand of Lamona are (presumably) manufactured by one or more major suppliers and then badged for Howdens. They may, of course, be a completely different design but I...
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OT:Taxis, car rentals and wheel bearings
Just remembered an oddity I noticed a few weeks ago. Had to get a taxi, and noticed quite quickly a wheel bearing was starting to go. SWMBO commented too and then reminded me that twice the previous...
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