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theorganicgardener

Removing Mortar Dust

Hello, I have some very fine mortar dust that adhered its self to some glass windows leaving them with a matt sheen to the surface. I have tried vinegar to remove the mortar dust however this has...
15:39 Tue 21st Jun 20224 answers, last by theorganicgardener 20:37 Thu 23rd Jun 2022
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Coppit

Effect Of Low Voltage On A Fridge.

My fridge was replaced because the back panel was icing up and some contents were badly affected - eg olives in oil congealed, milk very cold etc. Unfortunately, its replacement is the same. It has...
13:20 Thu 06th Jan 202213 answers, last by The Builder 17:06 Thu 06th Jan 2022
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naomi24

Christmas Goes Wonkily Woke

A chocolate company making advent calendars purposely left the space for 8 December empty. In the wake of complaints the company say the advent calendar was designed with the same unequal distribution...
09:48 Tue 14th Dec 202135 answers, last by naomi24 08:39 Wed 15th Dec 2021
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moggie 939

Washing Machine 'Juddering On Spin Cycle - We Have Floating Floor!

We live in a modern 1st floor flat which has a 'floating floor' design as opposed to downstairs flats which have solid floors. Despite having various new washing machines they are all noisy when on...
10:59 Sun 21st Nov 202116 answers, last by moggie 939 07:52 Thu 25th Nov 2021
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andy-hughes

Finding My Mp3 File

I am downloading and converting songs to MP3's. My PC (Windows 10) used to show my MP3File on the left hand side of the File Explorer, now it doesn't. If I search for the song, I can find it, and go...
20:27 Thu 30th Sep 20212 answers, last by andy-hughes 21:58 Mon 04th Oct 2021
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Stickybottle

Off The Scale Wokeism From Labour

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58698406 I must admit I find it impossible to keep up with who is Heterosexual Homosexual Transsexual Metrosexual Bisexual Pansexual Or anyone who does not...
12:01 Mon 27th Sep 202133 answers, last by William51 08:59 Tue 28th Sep 2021
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Freddytwoshoes

Planning Question

I have had a wooden building tucked away in amongst trees in a two acre section of my garden for 22 years (not visible by anyone, with its own private lane entrance). Separated from main house by a...
22:13 Wed 01st Sep 20214 answers, last by The Builder 12:08 Thu 02nd Sep 2021
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LadyCG

Little Green Paint French Grey

Little Green Paint French Grey / French Grey Dark. My *** samples haven't arrived and we need to start painting in the next couple of days at the very latest! The kitchen is being fitted a week...
12:00 Sun 29th Aug 202121 answers, last by derekpara 08:59 Mon 30th Aug 2021
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sunny-dave

Fashion Icon ?

... or are they letting the homeless into Spa for the F1 this weekend? https://tinyurl.com/dmdycbre...
15:57 Fri 27th Aug 202121 answers, last by gness 16:44 Fri 27th Aug 2021
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hellywelly4

Automatic Door Closer

I live in a block of sheltered flats, and the door to my flat really bangs if I let it go. It's in a corridor and I worry about upsetting my neighbours. Please can anyone recommend a door closer that...
12:49 Tue 17th Aug 202113 answers, last by hellywelly4 20:24 Tue 17th Aug 2021
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naomi24

Quote From Tv Journalist, Ally Ross

“As for Laurel Hubbard in the women’s weightlifting event? She let all the other women do the heavy lifting while completely over-estimating her own strength. Typical bloke.” I know it’s frowned upon...
08:51 Sat 07th Aug 20218 answers, last by Tilly2 15:46 Sun 08th Aug 2021
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Brighousejim

Removing And Refixing Older Stelrad Side/ Tops

The side panels are fixed to the top with 2 or 4 “studs or buttons” depends on width , the fixings a two part nylon or plastic core that pushes into the outer top and inner side and a button fixes...
13:47 Wed 14th Jul 20215 answers, last by Brighousejim 19:21 Fri 16th Jul 2021
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Barmaid

Replacement For Gazebo Apex

We've got an Ikea Karlso gazebo. Unfortunately, the connector for the top of the apex is missing. Cannot get a spare from Ikea. All the other spares from other outlets are for round poles or are for...
10:29 Tue 13th Jul 20214 answers, last by Barmaid 15:19 Tue 13th Jul 2021
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SparklyKid

Flooding From Neighbour.

The house behind us has erected a huge garage which almost touches our fence. We live on the edge of a flood plain. The garage foundations seem to have disrupted an underground water course causing...
08:06 Wed 16th Jun 202123 answers, last by SparklyKid 12:32 Fri 18th Jun 2021
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algonquin

Concrete Problems

Hi, I have recently had a concrete hardstand poured at my property. I am a bit concerned because the top surface seems to be spalling away. Brushing the loose chippings away doesn't seem to solve the...
21:38 Fri 28th May 202111 answers, last by The Builder 15:55 Sat 29th May 2021
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greenrook

Mira Sport Shower.

The incoming mains water filter has to be changed on this shower very often, or the heat regulation goes wonky. My old shower worked perfectly for years and didn't have a filter so far as I know. I'm...
11:20 Wed 26th May 20213 answers, last by The Builder 12:27 Wed 26th May 2021
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stanbesida

Triton Electric Shower

I had a shower on Friday but when I came to use it this morning, it wouldn't work. When I turn the ceiling switch on, the red light comes on but when I press the button on the shower to turn it on,...
17:33 Sun 23rd May 20214 answers, last by The Builder 11:35 Mon 24th May 2021
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ladybirder

Advice Please On Best Wooden Garden Shed And Supplier.

My old wooden shed needs dismantling and removing then a new one installed. It must be wood but which wood is best, strongest and lasts longest? I want an 8' x 6' or 7' x 5' with the door in the...
09:23 Thu 20th May 20219 answers, last by ladybirder 16:12 Thu 20th May 2021
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MattA777

Driveway Setts/Drainage

We have agreed a contractor to remove tarmac and lay setts over entire drive area. The builder wants a narrow channel gravel filled for drainage - should I pay extra for galvanised channel grated...
07:20 Wed 28th Apr 20213 answers, last by TonyV 11:08 Fri 30th Apr 2021
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naomi24

Memo To The Woke

//1984 was not supposed to be an instruction manual// An observation by Leo McKinstry. //Ever since its publication more than 70 years ago, 1984 has been widely heralded for its message about the...
09:40 Sat 24th Apr 20219 answers, last by fiveleaves 15:55 Sun 25th Apr 2021

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