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How to "DIY" cut glass for frame?
We have a lovely picture frame but it needs a piece of glass cut to size. We have old frames with larger glass which we don't need. Is there any way we could try to cut the glass ourselves at home? What tools would we need and any tips - we don't need the other glass so figure it may be worth a try as if it goes wrong it…
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Sewing Machine Oil?
Hi, We are looking for some lubricating oil for a sewing machine. Just wondering can you use any oil or does it have to be the oils sold specifically for sewing machines? Can anyone recommend a cheap source for buying this online? Many thanks.
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Conservatory roof - help?!
Hi all I just went out into our conservatory and I dont know what made me look up but I did ...this is what I can see :- it looks like one panel has slipped. anyone know what needs to be done? its been well over 10 years since installation so its not under warranty :( Any advice would be much appreciated :)
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Loose nut
The nut that connects my wipers on my car to the wiper motor keeps coming loose. Has anyone any tips to stop it? If I put a washer in before I tighten it will it stop it? Thank you
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Glazing for my new porch.
We are having a new porch built and its very confusing. The windows in my house at the moment are Pilkington Cervoglass and are self cleaning with a vague mirror finish, and of course I want the windows in my new porch to match. I have had a quote for and I quote. 28mm Low E/'k' glass, Energy A rated. He is a local company…
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recommendations for bathroom fan
I need a fan for a windowless bathroom. I'm looking for something powerful/effective but also not too noisy. Many thanks in advance.
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Thought my boiler was about to explode!!
I've only been here a week and have a Baxi condensing boiler. The heating was on quite high and suddenly the radiator sounded like a pneumatic drill. I turned down the valve on the rad and it stopped. The noise was still going on in the airing cupboard where the pressure valve is. I turned the taps and the noise stopped…
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Juicer recommendations?
I was going to bump an old thread but it's closed. Can anybody recommend a juicer? I need one for doing both fruit and vegetables. I've been looking at the Matstone 6 in 1. In particular I like the retro look. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matstone-6-1-Juicer-Ivory/dp/B000OTNDRY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1349469459&sr=8-15 Also…
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Pvc u window / door fault
Hi, I had an attempted break in last year and the insurance replaced the front door. The door was a profile 22 but the insurance fitted an eclipse profile. The door that they fitted has had several problems and it has now concaved in the middle. I have requested that they now fit a profile 22 door that was there initially…
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DIY kitchen fit - built in appliances
Daft question but I am diy'ing the kitchen (with some help from a joiner) and am having a integrated dish washer, fridge and freezer. I have 3x 600 (596) appliance facias coming but what size gap do I actually leave between the normal kitchen units. I suppose nearer to 600 the better to make the door gaps match those of…
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Door bells
Im after a door bell for a relative, she has a wireless 1 and has recently replaced the battery in the button part you have by the door and it still doesn't work. Anyone recommend a wireless 1 to buy or should we go back to basics and buy 1 of the old style bells with the wire linking the door bell with the box that makes…
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which months of a year NOT to build an outside wall?
Which months of the year are Not best to build an outide exterior wall? due to too cold, that the cement wont dry in time ?
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Planning permission procedure + fee, for raising exterior wall height?
We have an outside wall which is 2 metres high (6"6 high) we want to raise the height of it, by 80cm- 100cm (approx 1 more metre) more metre. what is the procedure for planning permission? can application forms be found online? what is the usual fee? is an architectural sketch required? how long to these applications take?
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Where to start.
I want a new kitchen and bathroom. Hubby not DIY or knowledgable about such things - how do I choose who to ask for a quote?
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Farrow and Ball MODERN emulsion
I know there are a lot of peoe who dislike f and b, I like it (not the colours but the soft texture) and don't mind painting with it. We usually use estate emulsion, but this time we are looking at a kitchen, utility and back hallway (where dogs use the back door) and so wondered if anyone has experience of the washability…
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Aqualisa Thermostatic Cartridge
Temperature control in my shower has been a bit erratic lately so i removed the cartridge to see if it was corroded [replaced one almost 3 years ago that had corroded] the element is still intact though, a mucky gunge has formed at both ends and was just wondering how best to remove this.....
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Can't work out how to turn plastic shower stopcock on
In my new bathroom there is a hole cut in the cupboard with a white plastic , round stopcock inside, newly installed. I can't work out how to turn it on to get the water on. There are a couple of similar ones on the sink but that is on. Help
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Electric Oven Not Heating Up - any advice on how to fix pls?
Hi, We have a Zanussi single electric oven with fan. The last time we used it it seemed to take a long time to heat up and was cooler than usual. Last night it refused to heat up at all and is also unusually noisy. The grill element at the top heats up fine and the fan is still working. Please does anyone have any advice…
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Cutting Bread
Hi. What's the best way to cut bread? I have a breadmaker but struggle to cut slices evenly and thinly. Any advice? I'm just using a breadknife at the moment - should I use an electric knife? A slicer? Some other tool?
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Found plywood over old hardwood... what should I do
I am in the process of renovating my house (1890 victorian). 2 of the bedrooms upstairs currently are carpeted. I tried to remove the carpet to only find out that the old hardwood planks have been covered by a layer of plywood (just put on top - not even nailed). I am wondering why this is? Am I in for troubles if I remove…
