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USA gadget for storing batteries
If you're planning a trip to the USA, this post might be useful. Do you have a cluttered kitchen drawer or cupboard with loose batteries of every shape and size? When I was in the USA recently, I bought a battery storage tray from a Bed, Bath & Beyond store. The tray can be fixed onto a wall or mounted inside a cupboard or…
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Surround Speaker Wiring
Is there any suggestions when removing/refitting carpet for wiring going under carpet?
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Carpet bar thingymebobbies??
Hello, Sorry about the vague title !! Does anyone know where i can get the bar things that you put in the creases of the stairs?? i want some silver ones. And also what they are called?? Oh.....and the most important, how dear are they??
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washer/dryer
Looking at buying one of these for our new flat, however past experiences of washer/dryers has been that the drying part if pretty useless. Can someone please prove me wrong & recommended a decent machine that does dry well? thanks
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Loudspeakers
I have connected 6 ohm speakers to a TV, even though the instruction book says 8 ohm speakers should be used. They are very good speakers. Is this OK or have I read somewhere there is a fire risk??
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Laser levels
I am looking to buy a laser level. As it is for DIY and won't be used daily I don't want to spend more than £50 - £60. Can anyone recomend one?
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Laundry for single people in tiny flats/bedsits
Hi all I live in a flat with a kitchen the size of a phone box, so no room for a washing machine. I got fed up with the hassle and expense of the launderette (and they don't seem to get your stuff clean anyway). I searched the net for a solution and came up with this, a washing machine designed for use on board boats.…
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Stainless Steel
Hello Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel cleaner for my kitchen - cheaper the better. For my sink/oven/hob etc Also - is there anyway to remove (or make look better at least) stratches that have appeared on my stainless steel sink? Ta much
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dishwasher advice needed
looking for a dishwasher, prefer integrated as i have a hole in my new kitchen. looked on ebay but seem expensive. when i install an integrated unit am i right in assuming that i just need 600mm space and not some special cabinet, please advise anybody. thanks
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Balterio laminate flooring - where ?
Trying to locate stockists for this, but can't find in my area :( (South Scotland/North England). The company is Belgian. Brochure has several styles, but I am interested in the Ambassador range. All ranges are 'click xpress'. I know Timberworld have this, but Manchester is the nearest (may decide to take a trip down…
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homebase fireplaces
Has anyone bought a fireplace from Homebase? I am thinking of buying a mix and match set, pine surround with black laminate back and hearth panel. My local store does not have any of these displayed so I am wondering what they are really like - looks/quality wise. can anyone help? :)
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Electric towel warmer question
I've just bought a small electric towel warmer for my bathroom. (Other types of towel warmer were not an option for me). It says on the box 120 watts - Economical to run. How economical is economical? What else around the home does this compare to? (Two 60 watt lights left on maybe?) Also - is it a false economy to switch…
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recording from dvd player need help?
Hi, I just wanted to know if its possible recording from a dvd movie onto video tape. I have just tried recording one of my dvd's onto a video tape but it comes in black & white. Does anyone know why this happens as I'm sure I purchased the correct wire. Thanks
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CHEAPEST LAWNMOWER
Hi - I am looking to buy a lawnmower. Can anyone please help me. I am looking for a self propelled electric/petrol mower. Also what does rotary mower mean? Regards
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CILLIT BANG CLEANER
hi, has anyone used this yet??? i have found it can stain certain things.. eg the top of my cooker. anyone else had probs cheers claire
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Disappearing Water
About 3 months ago I had a new bathroom suite fitted. All has been well up to now but in the past few days when I have put the water into the washbasin it has started to run away down the plughole (with the plug in)before I've been able to use it. What is the likely reason for this and the solution?
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Plastering
We have a patch of damp in our living room, we have removed papper and the 'blown' plaster, back to bricks. We have tried to replaster, but it shrank, cracked and did not stick to the brickwork. So that came off, any tips. It seems like something we should be able to do, and such defeatist to call in someone to do 2 square…
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Sludge
My central heating system repeatedly fills up with sludge every few years. British Gas who maintain the system last flushed it out but the cost is very high. Anyone know a way of minimising this happening and any suggestions of Companies who can carry out this task for a more reasonable cost, based in Greater London.
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money saving site
I want to share a website with you that I think is really good for saving some cash it is https://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk it is a trade site for domestic appliance engineers and they have a public help section where your questions will be answered by professional tradesmen. You don’t have to join anything, there is no…
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Direct Line Response?
I was thinking about taking out the Direct Line response cover in case anything should happen to my heating, plumbing, electrics etc Does anyone have any experience of this? Is it any good?
