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Miniature fan heaters

Im looking to get a small fan heater to go inside my 42" x 15" propagator. The idea being, it is only around 20-30 watts and the heat circulated by a small fan. I don't even know they...

zzxxee

I have been told by my doctor i need more iron in my diet , and dont really want to resort to tablets. I know foods that have iron in, but would like a nice long list of foods really rich in iron, to...

milly143

Immature Men

Do you think it's true that men mature slower than women and if so, why?

clasher

Compost

Recently putting a log fire in has resulted in a lot of wood shavings from using a chain saw, and sawdust from the mitre saw. Will either of these, or both, benefit my garden, by either composting or...

codswallop

O.A.P

Starting from London and only using my bus pass how far could I get?? Thanks!!...

sigma

Raspberries that won't grow

I've had some summer raspberry canes in the garden for 4 years and they never seem to get any higher than about 2ft. Autumn raspberry canes planted nearby at the same time grow brilliantly. Can anyone...

brenda67

Tumble dryer tripping electric

Tumble dryer tripping electric Hi all I have a tumble dryer in the gagrage and has been working grand. Last night I went to use it and it blew all the fuses and tripped the whole system. Gave dryer a...

bandearg

Washing machine smells

Noticed damp smell from washing machine three years old. Tried a sanitizer no luck. Any tips please

Legseleven

Pre-loaded cards for holiday

Can anyone tell me how these work? I don't want to take a lot of cash - I have seen a few adverts but am unsure if it is a good idea or not. I am not asking for adverts - just advice from someone who...

piggynose

plumbing question...

My girlfriends shower is playing up!! its a fitted unit, not the typical shower above the bath set-up. basically its shower in a cubicle. whats happening at present is the water is not coming through...

Eastender

Pampas Plant

I have a Pampas plant in my garden and earlier in the year, the birds pecked of every bit of grass on it? I was wondering why at the time, I have now come to the conclusion, that the birds knew this...

Boto

Condensed water from boiler frozen.

I recently had a new condensing boiler fitted and as the water needed to go into a drain I had to have quite a long pipe on the outside. Due to the extremely cold weather this pipe and the water in it...

Groupie

While the weather is bad here is a tip for gardeners

Lofts are magical places where its always Christmas .

shivvy

Frozen copper pipe

I know a few people on here have asked questions about frozen pipes but I don't think any of them answer my problem. It was minus 12 here last night and when we woke up this morning we had no water...

raelgrin

Boot camp or Gym & Classes???

I am getting on the old fitness band wagon in the new year and have found two options that look appealing... Now which one to choose??? Bootcamp - £40 a month plus £40 start-up fee -...

babetti

My wall plug cover is smashed and I need to replace it

I already have the the box unit here but have never done anything like this before. After I turn of the mains and remove all the fuses will the plug be safe? I also have a battery operated B&Q 3...