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    Re-screwing hinge into cupboard

    Hi Bit of a novice. Just wondered what was the best way to tackle this. Top hinge has come away from cupboard panel, and the wood is damaged where the screw once was. Best way to repair the wood so the hinge can be re-screwed? Thanks.
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    Damp in brickwork

    An overflow pipe from my loft appears to have been dripping for a considerable time. I hadn't noticed it, as I had a plant growing up the brickwork on the front of my house, and the head of the plant had grown close to the pipe and partially obscured the outlet from view. I noticed a problem...
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    Can't drill through wall

    Hi, any help appreciated for this complete novice. I want to fit some shelves in my son's bedroom, but I'm struggling to drill deep enough into the wall. The drill goes no more than 1-2cms into the masonry, then it comes up against something pretty hard and goes no further. Meanwhile, the...
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    What does my thermostat panel do?

    Hi, very new to this. Complete DIY novice. I know next-to-nothing. Have moved into a house in the countryside and am trying to get to grips with everything. The heating system is oil-fired. There are radiators in each room. There is also some kind of thermostat panel (model: Danfoss TP5) on...
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