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Stoves cooker problem
I have a Stoves EH600 cooker, and the main oven was failing to reach temper ature. The switch light was going out after the usual time, so i thought it must be the sensor, so i changed the switch and...
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Bay window angle
Been fitting some cornice, and the angles round my bay window are odd. It's this sort of shape:- __________ / / / --------- --------- I'd have expected them to be something like 120/240 degrees, but...
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Removing skirting
I need to remove some skirting - preferably with little or no damage. It is Victorian stuff made in three bits - a ornate moulding at the top, a plain bit of wood under that and a high but thin panel...
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OT Nuclear power
One to wind TurNiP up. Old but still relevent. http://transitionculture.org/2011/03/15/ten-reasons-why-new-nuclear-was-a-mistake-even-before-fukushima-an-open-letter-to-chris-huhne-from-alexis-rowell/
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Stairlifts - Which make?
Looks as if the wife's going to be needing one soon. Our stairs are a straight run of 4m x 13 steps and power is available at the top so should be straight-forward to fit. Anyone got any views on...
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Toolsatan inside Wickes
Popped into my local Wickes today. I know most of the staff pretty well & showed them the latest Toolsatan catalogue - which had the news about three Toolsatans opening inside Wickes branches. Staff...
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OT: buying an electric bike for the missus
The missus wants to get back into riding a bike, and as it's her birthday soon, i thought i'd get her an electric bike, She's seen them in Germany and loved the idea, and particularly likes the...
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Haynes manuals in general, Renault Clio in particiular.
Went into Halfords to browse the Haynes manuals today. I want to buy one as a gift for a friend who has a 2013 Renault Clio. None of the manuals on display for any of the marques went beyond 2011....
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Installing concrete fence posts
I'm planning to instal a short run of fencing between two front gardens using these concrete posts and panels: The panels are 900mm / 3ft tall. Is there any reason not to get 2440mm / 8ft posts -...
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curious! Said Alice...
Wife's new credit card got a transaction refusal at a London restaurant.... On the way home Tesco Hatfield had no diesel so we trawled around several dimly remembered outlets that now no longer sell...
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Painting Marley Cement Hanging Tiles
Is it possible to paint these type of tiles ? They are a dark brown colour. Has anyone had good results doing this. What type of paint did they use and what prep is needed ? Thnx for any help .
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Dishwasher help!
My Bosch SGS43T82GB dishwasher has taken to failing to pump the water out. First time, I tried to get to where the pump was and failed to find a way i n from the back/bottom. Then I just freed the...
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There is no pleasing some women
Her washing machine would not empty so I said I would fix it. And I did. The way she carried on anyone would think that she is the only woman in the world to have to mop up a flooded kitchen floor.
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drain de greaser / biological something for septic tanks?
use neat caustic soda and a kettle of hot water by the time it hits the septic tank it will be well diluted and have mostly eaten the fats and turned to soap.
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Durable finish for exterior wood sign.
+1 I am all oak exterior wise. Either resign yourself to it cracking and peeling - sepecailly if it gets rained on HARD, or simply leave it natural. a pressure wash in spring cleans off the gunk....
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