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windywillow

Ruined worktop?

I have accidentally spilled some oven cleaner on my worktop and it has left a big white mark (the worktop is black and grey so it is very noticeable). Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions to make it...
14:36 Thu 14th Jan 201012 answers, last by pandora321 11:26 Mon 21st Jan 2013
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steleeds

Leak on my cylinder from where the water termostat is fixed to the side of my cylinder

Hi, I've come home today and noticed i've got a dripping leak on my Range Tribune Unvented water cylinder. I can see where it connects to a pipe but i'm wondering if it's an easy job to take off and...
21:25 Tue 19th Jan 20101 answer, last by steleeds 17:32 Sat 23rd Jan 2010
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twinny-15

Access to our own drive

My husband and I both have mobilty problems and have our car parked on our drive but it is frequently blocked by a neighbour who seems annoyed when asked to move it so we can go out! I have noticed...
20:12 Mon 18th Jan 201017 answers, last by stanbesida 23:43 Fri 22nd Jan 2010
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Cider

Condensing boiler

I am having a condensing boiler fitted soon, to replace old conventional boiler. What % do you think i will save on my gas bills?
18:24 Tue 19th Jan 201010 answers, last by landscaper2 11:07 Fri 22nd Jan 2010
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lynney

UPVC Window frames

Would anyone know if there is a paint that you can use on plastic window frames.I have brown plastic internal window frames and would like to paint them white.Thank you
22:26 Sat 16th Jan 20106 answers, last by crapmemory 22:22 Wed 20th Jan 2010
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jayemcee

Sooty camelia

I have a black sooty deposit on the leaves of our camelia. It will wash off and is also falling onto the pot and the area surrounding the pot. I cannot find any promising reason in my gardening book....
21:38 Tue 19th Jan 20105 answers, last by jayemcee 18:49 Wed 20th Jan 2010
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bradmoor

Growing spuds in containers

I have grown 1st early potatoes in pots for the last 2 years and have already got my seed spuds from a local garden centre. It occured to me today that perhaps one does not need to "chit "...
20:09 Tue 19th Jan 20104 answers, last by bradmoor 00:51 Wed 20th Jan 2010
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jw47

noisy pipes.

Everytime we flush the toilet and then use either the hot or cold taps we get a loud vibration from the loft, we have looked up there and everything seems to be okay. Has anyone any idea what this...
15:20 Mon 18th Jan 20108 answers, last by vignon 00:29 Wed 20th Jan 2010
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viclyn

central heating

i have a 25 year old back boiler still working if i have a combi boiler installed will i require new radiators ? (approx same age) . due to husbands ill health the less disruption the better. Thankyou...
11:48 Tue 19th Jan 20103 answers, last by gucciman 23:31 Tue 19th Jan 2010
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welderman

back boilers

i have a large shed come greenhouse on a allotment is there any way i can fit raddiators in greenhouse without power i can make a fire to make hot water buy do i need a pump how did old back boillers...
18:31 Tue 19th Jan 20104 answers, last by regulo 18:54 Tue 19th Jan 2010
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TrudyTrudy

Turtle Mat v Dirtrapper Mat - do they really work?

Hi Has anyone tried either the Turtle Mat or Dirtrapper Mat? I have visited both websites and they appear the same but just wondered if anyone out there has a preference... do they actually work?...
15:27 Mon 18th Jan 20102 answers, last by Naomicorlett 23:28 Mon 18th Jan 2010
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lucca

Broken jewellery

Not sure where to put this question:- Does anyone know of a charity that accepts broken jewellery to repair and resell? I'm sure I've seen something about this but can't remember who/where. Not...
21:15 Sat 16th Jan 20106 answers, last by lucca 22:07 Mon 18th Jan 2010
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Mattk

Best way to cover temporarily exposed live wires?

I may need to remove some wall lights to allow me to repair the plaster around them. What is the best way to cover the live wires whilst the plaster would be drying? Thx....
19:08 Sun 17th Jan 20105 answers, last by Mattk 00:29 Mon 18th Jan 2010
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Prudie

Integrated appliances

Can someone please tell me why integrated appliances such a fridges, dishwashers etc are up to £200 more expensive than their equivalent free standing version? It just makes no sense to me...
19:51 Sat 16th Jan 201010 answers, last by nabob 21:57 Sun 17th Jan 2010
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Dee Sa

parcels left on the doorstep

After complaining many times, and so have lots of other A/B ers about posties putting a card through your door but not bringing the goods with them, I now have a new complaint----- leaving parcels on...
10:28 Fri 15th Jan 20105 answers, last by bushbaby_de 20:43 Sun 17th Jan 2010
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filthiestfis

Advice on renting

Is it normal to make an offer when you see a property you are interesting in renting? Ive seen one today I like which is going for £750 pcm but I hear of "offers" made and was...
18:00 Sat 16th Jan 20104 answers, last by WILLWONKER 13:52 Sun 17th Jan 2010
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pickalily

Washing machine query

Is the washing machine hot and cold feed a standard fitting i.e will it fit any machine? Also has anyone got a Beko ? It seems to be the new cheap range . Are they any good? Thanks...
16:50 Sat 16th Jan 201010 answers, last by pickalily 18:48 Sat 16th Jan 2010
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lucca

Scented jasmine

Have just bought a scented jasmine plant - the kind that winds itself around a hoop. I've had them before, and despite following care instructions, have managed to kill them. Any hints on how to avoid...
20:24 Thu 14th Jan 20105 answers, last by lucca 14:33 Sat 16th Jan 2010
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Mairzydotes

Cleaning Patio Furniture

We moved to this house in June 2009, and (for £100) bought the wicker (?) patio furniture from the previous owners. In the house papers we found the original invoice, and the set was very...
17:00 Thu 14th Jan 20106 answers, last by jack daniels 22:19 Fri 15th Jan 2010
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flobadob

Curled up mat on one end.

We've got a mat in front of the fire in the living room but one end has now curled up in itself like you would roll up a newspaper, and it has become a trip hazard. Is there any way to straighten it...
11:43 Fri 15th Jan 20106 answers, last by 36TEAK36 17:26 Fri 15th Jan 2010

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