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freesat box unused input

Hello, I have a freesat box that has two inputs but there is only one cable going into the bedroom. Not wanting to clim...
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raised beds

Hello, I am interested in making raised beds in the garden. I have not done this before, so I have a couple of question...
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cutting glass

Hello, I had a couple of cupboards from Ikea that had glass doors. The cupboards are long gone but I have found the doo...
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Clay rest-bend cracked. Repair or replace?

Have a look at this photo of my waste stack at the point where it joins the clay rest bend: http://i1298.photobucket.co...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by clangers_snout
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by clangers_snout

Painting rough pebble dash

A horrible job from memory, especially as the 'pebbles' are huge, and need a brush not roller to cover. No choice thoug...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by petermeakins
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by petermeakins

Gas meter supports/ fixings

Our smart meter is fixed on an L bracket, in the cabinet. The L bracket holds the meter by the two unions only, rather...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by harry.m1byt

How do white LEDs work?

Yes, I've googled it, but there are many different approaches. Which one is used in domestic LED bulbs?
25 comments posted 9yrs
posted by imvalid
25 comments posted 9yrs posted by imvalid

Which material for shelving?

I have to erect some shelves: 22 inches wide, supported at the ends by heavy-duty bookcase-type uprights and brackets....
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posted by mail
64 comments posted 9yrs posted by mail

Paint.

Need to do some external decoration. White gloss on wood. Toolstation sell Bedec paints which are a lot more expensive...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by dave
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by dave

Petition about charges at LA tips

Ref the recent discussion about flytipping - someone (not me) has started a petition to get the gov'mint to stop the ch...
17 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nospam
17 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospam

Backpack sprayers

Before I take this one back to Screwfix and get my money back, can I just test my understanding? http://www.screwfix.co...
23 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Huge
23 comments posted 9yrs posted by Huge

iPad error (-1) [bit of a rant]

Hi So I have an old iPad 3G version 1. It must be 6 years old. I'd never used the 3G bit until recently (about 6 months...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by grumps
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by grumps

TMH could do my job

I gave TMH a call on my way to work. I had a fire alarm panel that was bleeping when you punched it. TMH "Are you going...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by aXXXwadsworth
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by aXXXwadsworth

OT: Going rate for labourers

Every time I go past the big B&Q there's several huddles of guys obviously looking for work. Most seem to look as thoug...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by letshaveit
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by letshaveit