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Lightening the finish on bedside cabinets?

I did a web search for bedside cabinets that were within my price range. They ones I found seemed pretty shoddy. So, I...
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posted by mikehalmarack
21 comments posted 1yr posted by mikehalmarack

Graffiti removal

Some local information boards have been scrawled over with what looks like indelible felt pen. I’m guessing some sort o...
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posted by timdownieuk
5 comments posted 1yr posted by timdownieuk

Does this one need an electrician?

I have checked another light switch. Again no grommet. However, this time there are five red wires and one black. Two l...
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posted by newsgroups
8 comments posted 1yr posted by newsgroups

Neutral and earth

Why do we need separate neutral and earth wires when the neutral is earthed a the two are joined together at the point...
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posted by newsgroups
4 comments posted 1yr posted by newsgroups

Building regs.

Detached garage next door has just been converted into a 2 bed dwelling. EPC assessed at F! Sales agent says it has been...
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posted by tim
31 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Help-Can't access Newsgroups on eternal september

Having changed my computer to a new model I am having problems accessing newsgroups on eternal-september. I have entere...
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posted by noreply492000-medic
18 comments posted 1yr posted by noreply492000-medic

Veleco mobility scooters

I'm sure some of you, like me, rely upon a mobility scooter to get about. I recently bought myself a Class 3, Veleco Gr...
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posted by harry.m1byt
5 comments posted 1yr posted by harry.m1byt

Who should he contact?

Situation. Old friends of mine. Husband is now being cared for at home by wife. and carers. Basically dying of dementia...
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posted by tnp
5 comments posted 1yr posted by tnp

Shed / Fence Paints

These water based outdoor garden paints - are they good for keeping the damp out of the wood and prolonging the life of...
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posted by timw
1 comments posted 1yr posted by timw

TRV valve stem movement

My heating system has reported that one of the TRVs is not fully shutting off and I have found the radiator getting war...
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posted by tricky.dicky
4 comments posted 1yr posted by tricky.dicky

Planning for when can't do DIY

As I get older I find I'm making mistakes fixing bits and pieces around the house. SWMBO is not practically minded at a...
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posted by nospam
26 comments posted 1yr posted by nospam

OT: Water meter loose

My neighbour's water meter has come loose. The warning sign was a stream of water bubbling up through the meter access...
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posted by davey
11 comments posted 1yr posted by davey

Well that's reassuring.

I was browsing "Garden Carts" - as an alternative to lugging firewood from the bottom of the garden to the house with a...
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posted by not
6 comments posted 1yr posted by not