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False ceiling
Plasterboard is heavier. Having just put up a false plasterboard ceiling (using a metal frame) )Note all demos have square rooms - my ceiling didn't have one right angled corner, nor was the original...
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Oak window sill on stone or DPC or slate ?
I'm replacing a rotten window sill with an oak piece which I'm making. Should I put DPC plastic under it and on top of the stone? or slate? Would this stop water on the stone creeping up and rotting...
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Immersion heater replacement
To easily undo a traditional immersion heater. You need a hacksaw blade with one end wrapped in tape to form a handle. Use it to saw out the fibre ring, ie work all round the joint circumferentially...
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Making boxes
For slightly larger boxes (power-tool sized) and also for "custom shelving with vertical dividers" I'm keen on 18 mm shuttering ply (for lowest price) connected with biscuit joints. Cut it up with a...
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How to prep cast iron downpipes for painting
+1, you can also use the short pointy ones in an ordinary drill for re-entrant features around brackets, etc.
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4 years ago
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Suggestions for backup restore programs widows 10?
iam looking for reliable backup and restore program for windows 10.i have tried Acronis and found it a problem. Any suggestions please?
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A sign of the times?
My wife and I are both in our mid eighties so are in voluntary total lockdown. We are not rated as vulnerable according to the NHS, are unable to get a slot for food deliveries. Thankfully however...
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4 years ago
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I have broken the Peugeot
Not much effort really. I cannot open the fuel cap as the key will not fit in it (it used to do). 30 miles to home with 44 miles showing on the range. Had to drive like a girl and limp it home.
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no way on topic
Traffic has been very heavy here today...almost back to normal...strange
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attach tail safely
I want to attach a furry tail to a butt plug. Is a staple gun secure enough?
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4 years ago
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Locksmith
How do I get a locksmith? I've lost my garage keys.
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4 years ago
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Bread slicing
Since the lockdown has reduced services at supermarkets, they have their nice freshly baked bread available. But won't slice it, which is a PITA. Amazon have a variety of plastic guides for slicing...
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4 years ago
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Plumbing in a dishwasher...
If you aren't going to attach the waste from white goods to the sink waste, but give them their own waste pipe, what's the proper way of doing it? I have a pipe at my disposal than I can drop a...
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4 years ago
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Three Way Valve
Mate has removed motor - should he be able to rotate the valve mechanism quite easily?
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4 years ago
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Full marks to Lidl
My 2.5 year old cordless drill which I purchased clearance for £19.99 packed up last week. After a couple of questioning emails they sent me a paid return label along with instructions not to return...
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4 years ago
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