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You're not a real DIY-er till you've done the Ultimate DiY job...... :-)
A growing number of sick people are funnelling other people's faeces into their bowels - with or without help from doctors.
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Tarting up Victorian tiles
The management wants to sort out the hallway this summer. Quite a big job (re-plaster, paint, blah blah) and part of it will be the floor. The biggest part of the space is tiled with original...
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9 years ago
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Cotton hi-vis vest - where to buy?
I need to find a long orange hi-vis vest ... it's easy to find them in polyester but, despite spending a long time on Google, I can't find cotton ones - are they available?
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Paint query
I am trying to remember the name of a paint which gave a very rough coating for ceilings - not Artex. Any suggestions please.
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Solar Panels Drain the Sun’s Energy, Ex perts Say
Solar Panels Drain the Sun’s Energy, Experts Say | National Report
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fire door hinges
why are fire door hinges fitted two to the top end about 8-10 inches apart and one on the bottom, this has been puzzling me for quite a while and even firemen I have asked dont seem to know. I have...
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Replacing a CH pressure vessel - anticipation of problems to ensure adequate preparation!
The diaphragm in the pressure vessel for my CH system has failed - water dr ips from the Shrader valve when it is opened. Pictures are here: 4443376800/ So, what should be a simple job is on the cards...
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grid marking photos
Re-reading a much earlier post about laying underfloor heating pipes, the author suggests photographing the layout prior to screeding with a 500mm grid for future reference. Obviously one could mark...
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Dishwasher drain
I installed a Bosch dishwasher yesterday and have a problem connecting the drain hose to the existing under-sink trap. The old dishwasher connected via a 32mm screw connector. The new one expects a...
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Brazing or welding kit for general home repairs
Hi all, The tubular steel handle on my Briggs+Stratton petrol mower has broken twice,, and I need a cheap means of affecting repairs to it. It's an old mowere that won't last forever. The only welding...
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Electical Storage Heaters
I live in a house that does not have access to mains gas. The central heating consists of some very old night storage heaters. Last winter I did not find these very effective as they leek heat when...
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Socket flush trunking
Doing some replastering of the workshop, and wondering about electrics before it goes ahead. I've been pondering putting in some trunking to take more sockets and the ability to retrofit phone, data,...
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where can I find.....
Something that will dispense 5ml of liquid per squeeze of a trigger or other (pref manual) mechanism? TIA Jim K
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BBC advice on statistics..
The BBC has a bit about statistics.. Quote> So what are Tyler Vigen's tips to make sure the statistical wool isn't being pulled over your eyes? 1.Be critical of statistics that you see 2.Look for a...
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odd shaped lump of wood
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