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Window mouldings for sheds - can one get tanalized?
I'm replacing the (quite large) windows in a shed/sunhouse. The existing supports are very rotten but the basic shed is OK still. So I'm looking for tanalized (or otherwise protected) window moldings...
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Garden shredder only goes in reverse. (Makes buzzing sound and grinder doesn't rotate in normal shredding mode)
My garden shredder is a Performance Power Tools PWR2100QSA machine (2100W). I used it today for the first time in three years. It worked fine for about 30 minutes, but then after running it in...
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Limiting shower flow
We have mains shower off combi boiler and the flow rate is quite high due to high mains pressure. I've measure about 9 l/min. I'm looking at reducing the flow rate and have found for instance this...
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Any tips on choosing a sealed double-glazed unit, to replace one with condensation?
I acquired a double-glazed upvc window (second hand) that is exactly the si ze I need, but it has condensation between the panes. I've never replaced a sealed unit before. Is there much difference...
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Join for 2 pieces of wood ?
See image. What would be the best way to join these 2 pieces (part of an octogon) The rebate is approx 3/4 x 3/4 inch. My thoughts are 2 screws + exterior wood glue at each joint as per the red line.
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Smart Meter - again
We have had the Smart Meters + display in now for over a month -OVO. I have just had the statement, which is more than covered by the fixed DD, so now we are showing as being in credit on OVO's site....
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OT: Anyone played with a BBC micro:bit?
Hi all, My micro:bit arrived on Friday and I've had a *very* quick play with it. I'd have to say I've not found it very intuitive, unlike the Arduino's but maybe that is all part of the point...
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More DIY on the bungalow...
Lots of photos of plasterboarding with the help of a mate - the carpentry is his. This is the 70s dormer conversion of a 50's bungalow. The flat roof is not very flat, so after adding 50mm celotex...
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What is the name of the bit of wood at the bottom of an outside door that throws the rain off?
What is the name of the bit of wood at the bottom of an outside door that throws the rain off of the bottom? It's driving me mad, I can't find it anywhere because I don't know the name.
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Flies (fruit) in compost caddy - remedy?
With the unexpected arrival of warm weather we seem to be plagued by little flies (probably fruit flies) breeding inside the compost caddy. We empty it regularly (every day or so) and wash it out but...
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Enforced absence
I see nothing much has changed after my link was chopped by a nearby lightning strike during the Brexit vote! It remains to be seen if Open Reach intend to charge for a visit where they determined...
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Sort of OT 3G wireless
Son has a Macbook (running El Capitan)he normally uses the WiFi in the house but thinking of out and about he has gotten himself a PAYG USB dongle so he can get WiFi over the mobile network. However...
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OT MozART Group.
Brilliant this one.
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Damp-proofing kitchenfloor
1928 house. I think there is no membrane under the kitchen floor (concrete?) which has tiles (in good condition) on top of the original quarry tiles. It is above ground level but small amounts of...
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Durable, weatherproof adhesive for sticking UPVC board, back-to-back?
Hi all, I need to stick two long lengths of 10mmx100mm general-purpose UPVC board back to back. This will be an exterior job and needs to last. I have several surplus tubes of exterior frame sealant,...
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