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    Replacing Hallway 2 way light switch (Asian Switch)

    Can anyone help me? The new switch isn't the same as the one already fitted. What wires go where? Here's what's already there: Here's the new switch: The new switch has a top layer showing: L1(1), L1, L2(1) Bottom layer showing: L1(2), L2, L2(2) TIA
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    Baxi Brazilia Hallway Position

    I am going to install a Baxi Brazilia in my hallway to heat the upstairs hallway with the heat convecting into the bedrooms. Where would the best position for the heater to do this: Downstairs Hallway, so the heat can convect up the stairs or Upstairs Hallway, where my concern is the heat...
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    Baxi Brazilia Fitting

    Can a Baxi Brazilia gas fire be fitted on an internal wall that has a blanked off fireplace hence using the chimney as a vent for the flue?
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    How to drill a tap hole in a ceramic sink?

    I need to drill a hole in my black ceramic kitchen sink for the tap. What's the best way to do this?
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    making a hole in driveway for gate post

    What's the easiest way that I can make a hole, in a concrete driveway, for a metal gate post? TIA
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    Is it possible to convert a Std door into a bi-fold door.

    As subject and how easy is it? Would it be a case of just cutting it down the middle and fitting flush hinges?
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    Extending cat flap hole in DG door

    I had a DG door fitted last year and the fitters fitted a cat flap for me. The cat flap is now broke and I want to replace it with a different type. The hole in the panel is the right width but needs to be increased in height by two inches. What is the easiest way to do this? The...
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    Tiling around an inset stove

    I want to tile around an Esse 300 inset stove. Do I need special tiles and adhesive to sustain the heat?
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    Plumbing in Mira Sprint Shower

    The instructions say to use a compression fitting on the 15mm water inlet plastic pipe. Can a push-fit connector be used instead :?:
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    HELP - Sanding Stairs

    I'm sanding the steps of my stairs with the view of staining them and then varnishing them. Got the paint off using a hot air gun and have now tried numerous ways of sanding the wood back to clean wood. Orbital sander takes ages and that's using "green" resinbond sandpaper. Had better...
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    Instantaneous Water Heater

    I'm thinking of supplying my upstairs basin and kitchen sink with hot water via an instantaneous water heater. Possibly a 9.5Kw one powered from my cooker outlet (I have a gas hob and oven). Is this a good idea and can anyone give me any tips on the matter?
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    Brown tips on my Aspidistra

    What is the cause of this?
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