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Sash Windows by Endulini
Hi All, Do any of the North London based people who populate this group know of a company called The Sash Window & Door Company Ltd based in Barnet?...
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July 2nd 09 12:01 AM
by Maris Go to last post
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Best time of year to repair bird-entry holes by larkim
We've had some swifts nesting firstly in the eaves and now slightly further into the loft (I presume they've used some of the membrane as nesting...
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July 1st 09 11:12 PM
by Clot Go to last post
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Build new home in Country - liquid screed by sm_jamieson
Watched Build new home in the Country prog last night, doing up a windmill. Boy, the presenter has been learning off Kevin McCloud - doom before the...
July 1st 09 10:06 PM
by Martin Carroll Go to last post
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Black decorators caulk - does it exist? by Kevin
There's large gaps behind the black granite upstands where the walls aren't straight. Ideal solution is to reskim the wall to level it off, but this...
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July 1st 09 10:00 PM
by Rod Go to last post
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Chrome going rusty - cure? by David in Normandy[_6_]
Spouse bought one of those hang-up chrome plated basket things intended for the shower to hold shampoos etc. It has only been in there a week and...
July 1st 09 09:40 PM
by The Natural Philosopher[_2_] Go to last post
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Downpipe size by Matty F
A local website has this table for calculating the size of downpipe needed for various roof sizes. The roof size is stated to be the "plan area" ....
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July 1st 09 09:37 PM
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Cleaning gutters by Timothy Murphy[_2_]
Anyone got advice on clearing vegetation from very high gutters? Is there any kind of robot that goes round gutters cleaning them? Or anything else...
July 1st 09 09:23 PM
by The Natural Philosopher[_2_] Go to last post
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Soil pipe vents by David J
Houses built between the Wars (and earlier) all had a visible soil pipe vent showing above the gutter. Why are these not needed on modern houses? DJ
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July 1st 09 09:17 PM
by Doctor Drivel[_2_] Go to last post
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No fireplace lintle? Curious... by Tim S
I've just uncovered the brickwork on a fireplace, and unlike the other fireplace, this one does not appear to have a lintel. Sorry - no photos...
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July 1st 09 09:12 PM
by The Natural Philosopher[_2_] Go to last post
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combined sewer and roof drainage by sm_jamieson
Just had a moment of drama. The main roof gutters of me and neighbour had a shared downpipe that I guess was supposed to split equally between the 2...
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July 1st 09 09:08 PM
by Doctor Drivel[_2_] Go to last post
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Removing ivy "holdfasts" by Tim Downie
I don't know if that is what they're called but I'm sure you know what I mean. http://www.zen31010.zen.co.uk/images/diy/ivy.jpg They seem to be a...
July 1st 09 08:24 PM
by The Medway Handyman Go to last post
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Best grip adhesive-beading ? by sndevereux@pensbyboys.wirral.sch.uk
Just bought some white laminated beading to fix to my white skirting board. Been on the Screwfix website, loads available, non nonsence, solvent...
July 1st 09 08:22 PM
by The Medway Handyman Go to last post
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Sash Windows by george (dicegeorge)
How should sash windows be used? I read somewhere that you open the top of the upstairs ones in warm weather, the bottom in cold weather, or vice...
July 1st 09 08:13 PM
by Andy Champ[_2_] Go to last post
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Yale Lock Bolt by mattm
I have recently changed the barrel on a Yale lock (with the remainder of the lock components remaining in place). However, since putting everything...
July 1st 09 08:03 PM
by The Medway Handyman Go to last post
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re-filling laser toner cartidges by christopher@REMOVEbundy.co.uk
Has anyone any experience of doing this. I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones. are some supply co's better than others. Hints and tips...
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July 1st 09 07:28 PM
by Graham.[_2_] Go to last post
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Soil stack replacement Q by Jethro
Hi guys our bungalow ("L"-shaped) has a nuisance soil stack (stench pipe) situated in the back, in the inside corner of the "L". Currently it's made...
July 1st 09 07:21 PM
by Hugo Nebula Go to last post
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D-I-Y Aircon install systems.. by tony sayer
Anyone ever done this or had any experience of this sort of thing?.. The wall mounted type with external compressor and the pipes between them, with...
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July 1st 09 07:07 PM
by Jules[_2_] Go to last post
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DeLonghi Pinguino by Stephen Mawson
I have a DeLonghi Pinguino CT300 portable air-conditioner which I have just used for the first time for a long time. When it has been going for a...
July 1st 09 05:56 PM
by Stephen Mawson Go to last post
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looking for short length of strong plastic pipe by jkn
Hi all I'm looking for a short length of plastic piping, something like 20 to 25mm OD, for a small project. 21mm waste pipe would be close...
July 1st 09 05:22 PM
by jkn Go to last post
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cleaning carpet by mikehh
I have a 12 x 10 ft Axeminster/Wilton type carpet that needs cleaned. I intended to hire a RugDoctor machine but their w/site does not recommend...
July 1st 09 04:37 PM
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