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    What to do with door frame now door is removed?

    Hi all, I've just spent a week stripping and staining the three doors in our living room which is being redecorated. My wife has now decided she prefers the doorway without the door there. My DIY skills definitely fall short of being able to install a door arch so I wondered if anyone...
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    Can't Remove Bell Cover on Leaking Tap

    Hi all, I'm trying to replace a washer on a leaky tap, I've got the handle off but can't remove the bell-shaped cover. I've tried WD40 but it still won't budge. I've covered my spanner with a cloth but even that isn't preventing it marking the metal. The harder I try, the more I'm wrecking...
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    10ax Intermediate Switch - Useful or Take It Back?

    Hi, A few months ago, my missus bought a new light switch to go in our daughter's bedroom. Well, I've finally got round to decorating it and the switch she has bought is a 10ax Intermediate Switch (but hey it's pink!) Is this any use for a standard 60w light bulb as a 1-way switch? If so...
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    Dimmed Lights Flickering

    Hi all, I've read the topic below called "Dimmer Woes" but my case is a bit different so thought it warranted a new thread. I installed a new dimmer switch and light a couple of weeks ago and all was fine. However, I've got home from work today and all the bulbs in this new light...
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    Converting store to computer room

    Hi there, At the back of our house is what we call our store, linked to the main property via an area we use as a utility room. The store is single brick with a damp course and is where our oil burner is located. I'd like to convert this into a computer room as the space is a bit wasted at...
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    Room thermostat doesn't seem to work

    Hi, I replaced my old room thermostat yesterday as the dial on the old one had broke. Everything seemed to be working fine yesterday and last night but I woke up this morning and the boiler was off and no heat. There are no lights at all on the oil burner so I assume its the thermostat...
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    Is it safe to plug a timer into an extension lead?

    Hi, I have a fish tank which needs four plugs, all of which are plugged into an extension lead due to the location of the tank. All is fine. However, I would like to put the lights on a timer so that they come on at 9am and go off at 9pm. Is it safe to plug one of those plug-in timers into...
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