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home security cameras.
ok we are after a new car but due to a recent spate of cars been vandalised (mine inc) there is no way we are getting a new one unless we can get some sort of security for our front yard. so is there any decent cameras out there thats easy to install and would they be able to connect to the pc so all the footage would be…
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Removing Candle Wax
What is the best way to remove candle wax from mahognay fire surround and over the paint on the walls without damaging it.
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scratches in karndean
Hi, I have just had karndean laid in my hall/kitchen and it looks absolutely beautiful. However, its only been down for a week and already there are about ten scratches showing on it which I am gutted about as its supposed to be virtually scratch free. There are also a few rubber type marks as if someone has slid in their…
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Mattress topper
Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a cheap matress topper. You just put it on top of your existing matress and It acts as a sort of new mini matress. I think the brand is called Tempur or something. Hope that makes sense! Thanks in advance
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AEG Favorite 4220 Dishwasher blocked
I think the pump on my AEG dishwasher may be blocked. Can anyone tell me where to find the pump and what to do with it when I find it please. It's an integrated machine. Don't really know what I'm looking for but would like to fix it myself as i could be waiting ages for DH to do it (not knocking DH he's really busy with…
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henry vacuum-replaced if faulty?
Hiya I'm looking to buy a Henry/Hetty numatic vaccum in the next day or two. Have been told that argos/curry etc will give you a new one if they ever break down - a straightforward replacement. Does this sound right? I was gonna go for a internet company which is cheaper but thinkingmay be worth paying extra if you an…
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Hot water cylinder valve
We have a condensing gas boiler which heats our hot water and radiators. There is a copper tube leading from the cylinder with a red valve at the end (USV16/22). The valve has numbering running from 0-7. At the moment it is set to 2. Does anyone know what the ideal setting is?
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Mattress advice needed please.
Hi, We are looking to buy a new mattress and and I'm starting to feel slightly bogged down with all the info/advice I've read or been told by salesmen. We spent half an hour trying to get away from a very obnoxious and pushy salesamn in our local 'Dreams' store yesterday.:mad: We 'think' we have narrowed it down to a…
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Trustworthy cleaning agency servicing North London? How to convince doubting family?
Hi! Looking for a cleaner to help around the house with tidying, vaccuming, washing up, etc who could come either weekly or fortnightly (and how to convince my family it's a good idea!) I'm a 5th year med student with CFS/ME and running two jobs to pay my way through medschool and the mortgage. Just so knackered I can't…
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Sink plug leaking
I've noticed lately that the washing up water is running away past the plug sometimes (its a 1.5 sink and I can't get a washing up bowl to fit). Does that mean that it's perished somewhat, it looks ok. Or is there some pressure thing/suction going on with the drains?
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Issues with home security lighting
I am planning on installing a security light with PIR but I have a small concern that a neighbour may start to complain , The issue is that the neighbour is at the bottom of my garden at a on a downhill slope , I also have my garage at the bottom of the garden on which I would like the light to shine , I think the light…
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Putting a mirror up?
I have a heavyish pine framed mirror I want to put up, just unsure of fittings I would need. It measures 2ft x 2.5ft and has a pine frame. Can I use just normal picture hooks?
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Sash window problem!
Hello, My sash window in my bedroom has somehow been pushed in from the outside in! Therefore the bottom of the window is nearly 2 inches inside the room and the edge of it isn't flush with the wall. I have tried hammering it in with no joy so I am thinking i am going to have to take the window out and put it back in…
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Legality of CCTV - Camera on my house pointing across neighbour's garden into street
After recent experiences, including http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=651703 I am considering getting a CCTV camera installed. Only problem is to point this at my car it may have to include the neighbour's garden (the neighbour who is messing with the car anyway) across the pavement and into the street.…
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Fitting metal light switches/sockets
Hi, Please can anyone tell me if it is safe for me to replace light switch "fronts" myself? At the moment there are gold/brass coloured metal switches which I would like to change for silver ones. I know that if you use metal ones they have to be earthed otherwise you can get a shock - and I'd like to live to see in the…
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PIR security light brighton
hi have just moved into our new basement flat and found people in our outside patio twice (once at 1am and once at 6am) have been advised may be wort getting security light have called electricians who say they will fit for around £20 if we get them but can anyway recommend a light ie from argos or b & q - anything you…
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Swimney Cheep (Rugby area)
Hi all, I'm looking for a chimney sweep in the Rugby area - does anybody have a 'friend that has a friend' or similar? I tried phoning the only number I could find in the phone book to no avail. I guess there isn't a huge market for this any more :( Any tips on DIY would also be appreciated. Cheers, Will.
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building own wardrobe for bedroom
hi all Im considering buiding my own wardrobe for my bedroom... we have a great long wall will a chimmeny breast in the middle... im thinking about building some shelves on either side of the breast and sticking some doors on the front......seeing as im using the space on either side of the chimnney breast alot of the work…
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recipe book stands
im looking for one of those stands that you put your recipe books on when cooking/baking, cant seem to find any locally, we also looking for some bookends that i can put all my recipe books on the side of the worktop has anyone seen any and if so were please thanks rose
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radiators air locked
my aunt has 8 radiators ,4 downstairs and 4 upstairs .The upstairs radiators are all air locked ,the kitchen radiator was air locked ,I bled it but there was some air in it an hour later .I tried to bleed the upstairs radiators but only a small amount off air comes out . All the radiators have individual thermostats if…
