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Paigntonian

Nomadland

Got round to watching. Strangely wonderful, strangely because not a lot happens.Unforgettable and I'm not sure why....
13:29 Fri 19th Mar 20211 answer, last by The Builder 13:32 Fri 19th Mar 2021
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Groupie

Fuse Box Tripping Out

Hello. Our mains fuse box keeps tripping out on the points switch. It will be ok for a while but trip out at intervals of anytime between 1 and maybe 12 hours. Seemingly for no reason,I have unplugged...
09:57 Mon 15th Mar 202110 answers, last by zebo 21:00 Mon 15th Mar 2021
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Herbgardener

Old Garden Tap

Good evening, Whilst digging in the garden today I found an old tap attached to some pipe, however no water comes out when I turn the tap. Shall I dig the garden to follow the pipe? Make a small hole...
17:27 Sun 14th Mar 202111 answers, last by ladybirder 12:37 Tue 06th Apr 2021
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Patsy33

New Meanings For Old Words

Acupuncture, a jab well done. Inkwell . An accomplished tattooist. Lobster . Someone who throws poorly. Your turn.....
17:15 Tue 16th Feb 202185 answers, last by choux 21:00 Wed 17th Feb 2021
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Prudie

Your Home In 200 Years Time?

Watching things like restoration home has often made me think about my own home (which is about 25 years old) and whether it would still be standing in 200 years time. Ignoring an apocalyptic event...
18:58 Sun 14th Feb 202126 answers, last by The Builder 13:59 Mon 15th Feb 2021
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SparklyKid

What The Heck, A Bit Of Nostalgia, Lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atVQpE4C9wk...
12:56 Thu 31st Dec 202016 answers, last by Peter Pedant 13:56 Thu 31st Dec 2020
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saintpeter48

Any Plumbers Or Handymen On Here For A Bit Of Advice Please.

I have an immersion tank in my airing cupboard, a 'Gledhill Envirofoam Copper', fitted three years ago, lately there have been traces of water dripping slightly at the bottom of it, I've looked and...
13:55 Tue 29th Dec 20209 answers, last by bhg481 10:03 Wed 30th Dec 2020
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derekpara

Am I..... ?

Am I the only man not sporting a beard ! D...
15:13 Mon 28th Dec 202040 answers, last by Vagus 13:39 Tue 29th Dec 2020
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balloney

Copper Pipe Weep - How To Fix

There is a weep from the 22mm dia copper pipe and nut below a TF1 Omega filter on the Central Heating return. The pressure loss in minimal and does get topped up with water. The cloth at the floor is...
13:56 Fri 18th Dec 202023 answers, last by Atheist 13:21 Mon 21st Dec 2020
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grizzly bear

Circuit Breaker

My microwave malfunctioned last night and the circuit breaker duly tripped and turned off everything lights and plugs , downstairs and upstairs. On looking I saw the big switch has gone down. I turned...
04:09 Tue 08th Dec 20207 answers, last by The Builder 13:23 Tue 08th Dec 2020
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sandyRoe

Fao: The Builder

The gable wall on my semi has been letting damp in. Could you give a rough figure for what it would cost to have the rendering removed and replaced?
17:29 Thu 03rd Dec 202012 answers, last by sandyRoe 18:02 Thu 03rd Dec 2020
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barry1010

Google Nest + Immersion Heater

I have an old fashioned immersion heater with a very old fashioned, fiddly, exasperating difficult to see and set up timer. I am thinking of replacing it with a 'smart' timer that I can programme from...
12:02 Sun 29th Nov 20203 answers, last by The Builder 15:40 Sun 29th Nov 2020
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teacake44

What Did You Come Up With.

Was you ever in a mess and needed to make some sort of emergency repair, inside or out, in the home or away from home. What sort of bodge up, make do, brain wave did you come up with to get by. I'll...
14:05 Sat 21st Nov 202019 answers, last by ummmm 18:34 Sat 21st Nov 2020
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Bramleyboy

Metabo Battery For Cordless Drill.

Not sure if this is the right place! I have two Metabo cordless drills about 25-30 years old. Their batteries are now dead. They look like this https://ibb.co/qJQFLqd Does anyone know where I can get...
13:26 Wed 18th Nov 20205 answers, last by The Builder 16:28 Thu 19th Nov 2020
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Old_Geezer

Radiator Connection

Wondered what plumbing expertise we had here. I need some information as I'm trying to consider options and work out what's feasible. What I need to know is whether one can get an end pipe connector...
12:21 Fri 09th Oct 202022 answers, last by Old_Geezer 14:17 Thu 15th Oct 2020
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maggiebee

Fao The Builder

I have some spalling on the lower brickwork of my semi-detached house. Is there any way I can repair this without going to the expense of renewing the bricks? House is old and I don't think you can...
12:37 Thu 24th Sep 20205 answers, last by alavahalf 19:01 Thu 24th Sep 2020
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Hardatit42

Stud Finder For Walls

What is thebest DIY Wood Stud finder in walls
23:45 Mon 14th Sep 20208 answers, last by woodchopper 08:03 Sun 20th Sep 2020
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foxyferret

Water Stain On Kitchen Ceiling

A large water stain has appeared today on the kitchen ceiling. The kitchen is directly below the bathroom and the airing cupboard with cylinder. I took everything out of the airing cupboard and using...
13:38 Thu 18th Jun 202011 answers, last by foxyferret 13:55 Wed 01st Jul 2020
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237SJ

Table Lamp Bulb Keeps Blowing

I`ve got a table lamp that takes G9 bulbs and they keep blowing. They didn`t always do that - it has been happening over the last year or so. I thought it was just that lamp but I plugged another one...
13:44 Fri 12th Jun 20208 answers, last by 237SJ 16:52 Fri 12th Jun 2020
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charliesteve

Extension Lead Usage

Hi I have an extension lead gang socket with 8 available sockets but is not switchable. I have 6 items plugged in at the moment. I want to be able to switch 3 of those off independently, so would I be...
07:36 Thu 04th Jun 202015 answers, last by gingejbee 13:13 Thu 04th Jun 2020

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