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    Can a thick brunette replace gas hob with electric??

    Why would you want to do this? Gas hobs usually give a much better performance.
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    How to KILL Ivy.

    SBK Brushwood killer diluted with 3 parts of paraffin, is excellent for the job.
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    Window Lintels

    I have exactly the same problem. I have searched the forum, but not found the answer. Is the plastic window sufficient to support the brickwork for a long time, or should the window be removed, and a lintel inserted. Be grateful for any advice please.
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    Plant identification and removal

    Mix SBK with paraffin, and sprinkle on it, that will get rid of it.
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    Lawn Border

    I think the best way is to cut a groove, about 4" deep, and then fill with about 2" concrete.
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    masonry paint removal

    Is there any way of removing masonry paint from a brickwall?
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    Home Page unable to change

    Click on Tools, Internet Options, General Tab, you should be able to change the Home Page there.
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    Damp mortar

    At the house my daughter recently moved to, the mortar on a small external wall is crumbling, and on the inside wall the mortar is damp, and is staining the wall finish. The exterior of the wall is covered in masonry paint, would this be causing the problem? No problem with the other walls...
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    Grill not staying lit on New World gas cooker??

    Most New World Gas Cookers do have a sola grill, and the flame burns on the surface of the grill rather than having a burner at the back. pinksnowball has not said whether his grill is a sola grill at high level but he does say the burner goes out. It could be just a simple matter of...
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    Grill not staying lit on New World gas cooker??

    This should not be a big problem, and it is unlikely you will have to replace the cooker. It would be advisable to ask a Corgi engineer to repair it for you.
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    restoring white tile grout

    I have found that using Flash Gel, is ideal for this job. Brush the gel on to the grout with a toothbrush, and leave for a while, then clean it all off with a wet sponge. The gel does not run from the grout like normal bleach does.
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    New World Gas Cooker doesn't cook

    This is a something that you cannot do yourself, must be done by a Corgi registered engineer. But from the information provided, I am inclined to think it is the thermostat, rather than the ffd.
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    Enamel bath and descaler..

    Pity you did not ask on here before you started :D Some products have a warning on them about using on enamel baths. But they are ok, if you do it gently, always have some clean water available ready to splash on immediately you have used the product. I think the best thing to do now is...
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    creosote advice wanted please

    A lot of people still have some creosote which was left over from before the time it was banned. I have got some. :oops: I rather like the smell of creosote. :roll: I remember when I was a lad, if I had a cold, my mother told me to go outside a smell a creosoted fence :D
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    Weed and Feed Lawn and then add grass seed ?

    I think I would use separate products for the job. Put the weed control down first, and following about a week later with a feed. Both need to be applied carefully, and strictly according to the manufacturers instructions. Then follow up after about another week with the seed. The chemical...
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    garage electrics hmmm?

    I have got the same problem. The wiring has been in for about 15 years, and never had any problem with it. But I have not got a catenary wire, so after reading this will make sure I put one in soon, although only about 5'00" are unsupported.
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    dryer stacking kit

    I simply used a piece of MDF, and painted it white. You could paint it silver.
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    New World Gas Cooker doesn't cook

    Sounds like a faulty thermostat, or regulo as New World call them. A good test is to get a packet of Victoria Sponge mixture, Greens for example. Follow their instructions precisely, and you should have a nicely baked sponge if the thermostat is ok. Check that the burner is clean, and not...
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    Electric shower

    A relative of mine has wiring installed for an 8.5 shower. Apparently, the electrician has fitted a 10.5 shower. Does this matter, is it dangerous?
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    question for gardeners

    ? Pots, are they ceramic pots, if so the roses are probably intended to be grown indoors. If they are plastic pots, they are obviously for outdoors, so plant them out immediately, and water them in. Usually, growing instructions are on the label.
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