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Cutting paving stones

Morning, I need to cut along some paving stones that are overhanging the edge of a raised patio. I shall get a suitable...
21 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rsandr
21 comments posted 4yrs posted by rsandr

Yet another boiler...

My boiler, a Vaillant Ecomax 824E, is making a horrible noise. Taking off the cover confirms that it's the pump. The bo...
37 comments posted 4yrs
posted by giraffenos.pam
37 comments posted 4yrs posted by giraffenos.pam

lock nuts

when you take rear hubs off do you really have to fit new nylon lock nuts?.....
7 comments posted 4yrs
posted by kinvig.netta
7 comments posted 4yrs posted by kinvig.netta

HP laserjet on Windows 98

I have an HP Laserjet 1200 which has been working for years on a Windows 98 machine, connected by USB to dot4_100 port...
17 comments posted 4yrs
posted by davewi11
17 comments posted 4yrs posted by davewi11

Parcel box - recommendations?

I've been "directed" to find a parcel box that can be fitted on a fence so that couriers and post'ies can drop parcels...
9 comments posted 4yrs
posted by nothanks
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by nothanks

Chimney Flashing

When I bought my current house 2 or 3 months ago (it's 40 years old) the surveyor said the chimney needed re-pointing....
16 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jgaines_newsid
16 comments posted 4yrs posted by jgaines_newsid

New unvented cylinder - recs?

About to fork out to get a new unvented fitted. Last time I did a cylinder I did it all myself, but I have too many DIY...
5 comments posted 4yrs
posted by ben
5 comments posted 4yrs posted by ben

The Worldwatch Institute --- Origins and demise

The Worldwatch Institute was a globally focused environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C., founded...
0 comments posted 4yrs
posted by imbibe
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by imbibe

My laser level isnt level

My laser level isnt level Its a 360°Rotary 3D 12 Lines Green Laser Level Self Leveling Cross Measure Tool 3D-12 I think...
10 comments posted 4yrs
posted by dicegeorge
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by dicegeorge

Wall to wardrobe gap

How best to fill a gap (about three inches) between the side of a newly fitted Ikea wardrobe and the wall? TIA
26 comments posted 4yrs
posted by pinnerite
26 comments posted 4yrs posted by pinnerite

Recommendations wanted for mole grips

A recent "incident" when welding has led to the demise of my trusty, and ancient, mole wrench. Can anyone recommend a g...
17 comments posted 4yrs
posted by nothanks
17 comments posted 4yrs posted by nothanks

Vapour barrier

I have a outhouse which was previously, 40 years ago, an outside toilet. Currently it has a concrete tiled roof with (b...
6 comments posted 4yrs
posted by junk
6 comments posted 4yrs posted by junk