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Find A Stud Finder - For Walls- That Works? Find A Ac Cable/metal Finder - That Works??

Dear good Ab'ers , can you advise me please - of a stud finder - for walls , one that actually works ? Also a AC Cable/Metal finder for walls - again one that actually works - that is accurate ?...

Tilly2

Who's Got A Fit-Bit?

I want one. Are they easy to set up?...

OldBather

Getting Out Of The Bath!

Both of us are 70,and finding it very difficult getting out of the bath (even when we assist each other) We live in (Private) rented accommodation,we would prefer a shower(to replace the bath),but...

geojayne

Leeks

A few of my garden leeks have started to go to seed and have developed a thick solid core. Can I still use these for soup? The core is not tough.

237SJ

Screw With Hexagonal Indentation

My Mum had a key safe installed into masonary in her outside cupboard. The 4 screws that have been drilled into the wall have a hexagonal indentation in the middle. From google, I think they`re called...

Davypops

Cushion To Reduce Juddering On Mobility Scooter.

Is it possible to buy a cushion that is padded to stop or reduce juddering. Looked all over, would be grateful for any hints, thank you....

joddington

Composting

I bought a composter two months ago, it is 3/4 full already, does anyone know how long it takes before I can use the resulting mulch on my garden?

daginge

To Dry Or Not To Dry?

Is it better to dry fresh, sweet pointed pepper seeds prior to attempting to plant / grow them?TIA Da Ginge...

Jennykenny

Door Bell: Constant Problems

When we moved in five years ago the door bell was fine, then stopped working (new batteries in both parts, nothing). Left it in situ and bought a new one from Wliko, two parter, same as original....

1944screen

Diesels

My lad has a 52plate Ford Mondeo,he has just changed the fuel filter on it.The manual says it's self priming,but guess what,it won't start.Can he hire a hand primer or does he need to buy one. Thanks...

doddsredoubt

Mira Zest Shower

I have had this shower for about just over six years,but now it's started to go cold then hot I don't know whats going wrong. I am trying to get the front of the shower cover off,but can't get the...

xxlisa

Eyelet Curtains On A Track Not Pole?

Basically I have found some really nice curtains I would like but they are only available with eyelets to go on a pole. We have a track, with no option of fitting a pole because the window goes right...

Baldric

Arthritus And Soap

Put this in CB to get a bit more coverage. My Wife has Arthritis in one knee. Someone told her a while back if she put a bar of soap in the bed it would help relieve it. She has been doing this for a...

Ric.ror

Moths

What kind of moths are about 1.5 cm long with a grey body and a cream/white head? I killed two last night...

Chipchopper

Blueberries...

I have a glut of them, from the garden this year!. Are they good for freezing?...

Booldawg

Leaking Stopcock In Airing Cupboard

More of a 'how much will it cost a plumber to sort' kind of question really as I wont be tackling this one myself? The stopcock that sits between the cold water tank in the loft and supplies cold...

georgic

Charging My Mobility Scooter

I put my scooter on charge and when the light goes from red to green meaning it is fully charged I notice the battery level indicator shows red and two orange bars. It should show four green bars but...

Mobius1

Dark Areas Around Central Heating Boiler

Hi, I've noticed darkened paint around corners around my central heating boiler which is in the kitchen. This is fairly recent as it didn't look like this a couple months ago, when it was repaired and...

billellerby

Loft Ladder Hard To Pull Down

My quite heavy aluminium loft ladder has become increasingly difficult to pull down. It is not too bad in warm weather but I have to hang on the pole in cold weather. I suspect the strong springs are...