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    adjusting table height

    I have a kitchen table that I want to lower, it is wooden with stools. What is the best method? Is a handsaw the best way? I am a lady newby and need help. :(
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    Painting furniture

    I have a large wardrobe that I want to paint. It is not laminate, but is coated with something. I have been told that a product called Zineer is what I need, and I will not have to sand it down, and then can use any type of paint. Can any of you clever people advise me please?
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    BOILER RE PRESSURISING

    My boiler needs replacing, I know, but due to finances :? I have been trying to keep it going. I have to repressurise it every night, to ensure it starts in the morning. The heating is on all day. Question is, does repressurising use significant more gas? The units I have used this quarter...
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    Hang a heavy mirror

    I have a heave 45kg mirror I want to hang on a brick wall. What are the best things to use. DIY virgin........I have a drill :D . can you give me a link please. Thanks.
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    Gravel over grass

    My "lawn" is not good, it was like this when I purchased the house. The ground is uneven, and the grass is like meadow grass. When it is cut in the summer, it is bald in places. I didnt cut it in the autumn and it is now about 6/9 inch long. I am not a gardener, and feel that it would be easier...
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    New radiators

    If I had a new boiler fitted :( would it be benificial to change my radiators for new ones? The ones that I inherited are just single ones with the shaped front "waves" Would I notice the difference in heat and costs? If I do have to shell out for a new boiler, I might as well do the lot.
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    Boiler dropping pressure

    My boiler keeps dropping pressure. Every morning for the past few weeks it does not come on automatically and I have to repressurise it, also the dial does not tell my what the reading is. Twice this week it has dropped again during the day when I was at work. One morning last week it did come...
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    Room stat

    If I have to replace my boiler, I am aware that you have to have a condenser one. But can you still get them with a room stat so i can adjust the tempreture of the room using that rather than having to crawl into the bedroom cupboard in my daughters bedroom. This requires 10 mins of moving...
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    Boiler pressure

    I need some advice please. I have no technical knowledge and i am a woman who also know nothing about DIY and is scared of gas things :? I inhereted my boiler with the house, its about 7/8 yrs old now. When I moved in I got a gas man to come and give it the once over, as it had been fitted by...
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    Tree removal help

    Hi I have a paved front garden bordered to the front and 1 side by small 5/6ft fire trees of some discription. I have gotten a quote front he local council to install a dropped curb. The boundery from the garden and path is bordered by these trees. should I remove the trees before having the...
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    Heavy mirror

    I have a large heavy mirror that I want to hang. All my walls are brick internally, 1950's ex local authortity. it weighs about 35 kg. I have seen a large picture hung on, what looked like large screws, into what looks like metal rawl plugs. I need to know exactly what sort of screws I need...
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