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    what protection for my shed ply roof, walls and decking?

    hi built a gazebo/shed and now the warmer weathers coming, i want to spend a bit of time protecting it properly. its been built with the weatherproof beams/decking/shiplap (cant remember the name but it turns it a bit green for starters) but not sure how to protect it further. the roof is...
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    wiring up an external light switch with neon light

    hi ive attached two pics which show the actual switch and the bumph with it. out of the 3 choices of wiring, id prefer the 'power mode', so that the neon is lit only when theres power to the unit, whether its switched on or not. more of a reminder to me that ive left the power on to outside...
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    metal lamp fittings with no earth terminals?

    hi been sorting out my external electrics, got the socket sorted with 2.5 FTE, and also 1.5mm FTE for lighting to a waterproof switch and then onto 2 external lights at each end of a gazebo. the lamps i ordered are stainless steel but now ive opened them up there doesnt seem to be an earth...
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    need some lighting inspiration for my 'shezebo' please....

    ive built myself this in my garden...... ive got some disabled electrics to it from an old greenhouse that used to be there so i can wire in a weatherproof socket, but im thinking id also like to get some lighting to it for late barbies/ social evenings etc. dont mind if the lighting is fed...
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    non-slip protection for my decking

    hi got a newly built area of decking as part of a gazebo. its tanalised, but im assuming id also need further weather-proofing. id buy some non slip stuff, but ive already got a full tin of decking oil in my garage from a few years ago. could i just chuck some sand or something into the tin...
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    hotpoint washing machine - is my circuit board on its way out?

    got a hotpoint ultima thats started playing up. when in use the display starts flashing really quickly rather than displaying the time left. sometimes the time will skip a few minutes, sometimes add a few minutes on. apart from that its still working ok. can it only be the circuit board on...
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    can't understand why my shed roof is leaking....

    hi just built a large gazebo/shed structure, really happy with it but unfortunately the roof leaks. i just cant fathom it, nor can a builder friend of mine who's had a look at it. its a relatively shallow pitched pent roof, dropping 1ft over 3.5m. the roof is comprised of 4x2 joists and...
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