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BT mail.

Since I've got BT fibre broadband which I'm very happy with, I've also got BT mail. I don't much use my BT mail address...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by dave
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by dave

Lack of tile colour choice

We have been looking for ceramic tiles for a new bathroom. The choice appears to be between beige, beige, beige, grey a...
12 comments posted 9yrs
posted by spam
12 comments posted 9yrs posted by spam

Yet more Smart Meters

I read here some weeks ago that the installation of a Smart Meter was not mandatory, but I have just received a notice...
22 comments posted 9yrs
posted by davey
22 comments posted 9yrs posted by davey

Smart meters (again)

Does anyone know if any of the energy suppliers are installing SMETS 2 meters yet?
24 comments posted 9yrs
posted by news
24 comments posted 9yrs posted by news

Smoke detector types

Girlfriend bought a holiday apartment in Wales, originally built in early 1970s I would guess. The previous keeper has...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by hhm.no.spam
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by hhm.no.spam

Using CD's in a car USB input socket

Hi all, My son has a newish car that only has a USB input socket to play music instead of a CD Player. Are there portab...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by mrcycleuk
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by mrcycleuk

Simple plumbing fitting question

I have a Myson fan assisted radiator with 3/4" female brass connections to the heat exchanger. Would it be better to us...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by roger
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by roger

That's slightly interesting

Years ago (20 or 30), I bought a mitre saw, I find it really quite good and reasonably accurate. This one: https://www....
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Power Tools for the Home

I'm going to be doing some work around our new home, and thought it best to invest in some proper tools. I was looking...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f

Before I go mad ... (SD Cards)

Had some issues with an (old) SD Card. Not recognised on Windows 7 or Debian box. No problem. Ordered another (8GB clas...
18 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jethro_uk
18 comments posted 9yrs posted by jethro_uk

Unplugging network leads

I came across this dire warning in a manual for a Dell PC: "CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ca...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by uceblock
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by uceblock

hotpoint wf 860 pr

I have a Hotpoint ULTIMA 1600 spin WF 860 PR washer. Which the drum bearings are failing. Could you please tell me what...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by stu71
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by stu71

Sort of on topic: Future

In the future all factories will only employ one man and one dog. The man's task will be to feed and walk the dog. The d...
31 comments posted 9yrs
posted by MrPounder
31 comments posted 9yrs posted by MrPounder

Brush marks in gloss

Can I flat off and polish gloss paint in order to remove brush marks? I'm trying to gloss paint the front panel of my d...
24 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Huge
24 comments posted 9yrs posted by Huge