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OT - any suggestions for accounting software?
Can anyone recommend free or cheap accounting software, suitable for keeping track of the finances of a small club/society? The group's treasurer has used MS Money so far, but I understand that that...
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Wet rooms
I am sorry if I'm asking faqs. I can't find anything on the faq pages or Google groups. Has there been some rule against ceiling switches in bathrooms? Does being a wet room make a difference? And is...
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Leaking shower pump
There is a leak from the end flange; I guess there is a gasket or an 'O'ring which has failed. Can anyone confirm this or add helpful information? The pump is labelled 'Grunfos' 'Watermill' and looks...
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OT Immigration.
Uncovers a lot of the lies we are told. Migration Watch UK is an independent and non-political body established in October 2001. Our purposes are to; monitor migration flows to and from the UK,...
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Repairing Leaded Light
The leaded light in the front door of my 1930's house was broken 2 months ago. Since then I have been trying to get an estimate from a local from a local glazier to repair it. I don't quite understand...
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A modern guide to paints please
Or in reality a Guide to Modern Paints. I finished doing painting too long ago to remember what paints are good for what. I made the mistake of getting a guy to paint my windows 3 (4?) years ago and...
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Twin/multi-wall polycarbonate thickness & roof span
It's a while[1] since I've played with twinwall and I want to make an awning-style roof over the patio, to keep the rain off. It'll be about 3m deep (from the house wall to the outer edge) and about...
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Best plastic to steel glue please?
Some suggestions for some really strong adhesive please. The line-spool on my petrol strimmer, has lost the metal grommets/eyelets on the strimmer's spool. The grommets reinforce the 2 holes where the...
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How should I approach replacing this rotten door frame and sill?
My back door frame and part of the step/sill is rotten and is in need of fixing, but I'm no chippy and I've no idea how to approach this problem. The door itself is steel skin over a wooden frame (I...
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corrosion
Hi On motor bikes and cars the exposed parts tend to corrode. Bikes are particularly bad as they are more exposed. What is the best way to prevent this being a problem. Is spreading a film of LM...
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snapped key in ignition barrel
The key to the neighbour's digger is snapped in the ignition barrel, it can still be started with the stub of the key. Unfortunately the fuel cap is l ocked. Would it be possible to fish the front end...
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Benefits of K glass?
We are considering replacing our 20 year old upvc windows, they currently have 12mm gap in the glazed units. We are unsure whether to just replace the steamy units (not all are gone) or go the whole...
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thinking of fitting a multifuel stove
I am thinking of fitting a multi-fuel stove, probably around 8kW. At the moment a standard open fire place exists. It has an "ash box" beneat h the grate with vents in it that are supplied with air...
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Rivnuts
I need to make some modifications to my Westfield kit car, which involve installing some more rivnuts. Can anyone recommend a kit of rivnuts, assorted bolts & a gun? Or a good place to buy them as...
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Digging fence post holes - auger or "post hole digger"?
Previously I've just used a spade to dig-out holes for concrete spurs but I'm tempted by either an auger or a "post hole digger" ... which works best? These are available from several places; the SF...
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