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    Patch Cable Coupler?

    Thanks, that's a big help
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    Deleted. Sorry I can't see a way to delete this thread. I posted a duplicate by mistake.
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    Patch Cable Coupler?

    City Fibre recently installed internet in my new house. They left me a spare fibre patch cable as I mentioned I may want to move the connection box after decorating. What coupler do I need to join the cables? Both ends are different sizes and I'm finding it confusing to understand what I need...
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    Sound Proofing for noisy neighbours?

    Thanks, I'll have a read
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    Sound Proofing for noisy neighbours?

    I am getting my windows replaced, so that may help. What is the best material if I do decide to do the wall?
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    Repair wood chip wallpaper

    I found this stuff, not sure how well it would work https://www.erfurt.com/en/products/accessories/woodchip-filler/
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    Sound Proofing for noisy neighbours?

    Hello What's the best way to go about sound proofing a room? I've just moved into a end of terrace house and I can hear the neighbours TV in my living room very clearly. I've read a possible solution is a putting up a fake wall (stud wall I think it's called) with sound proof insolation form...
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    Repair wood chip wallpaper

    Hello, It there a solution to repair wood chip wallpaper prior to painting? I've moved into a new house and every room has wood chip paper. The paper is in good condition in some rooms, apart from a few patches were the paper is missing/damaged. Is there a way to replace the missing sections...
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    2 Lamps to 1 Mains Plug

    I have 2 lamps which I would like to use a single plug for. Is it safe to wire both together using a junction box? Both lamps are Ikea VICKLEBY. Link: Lamps Both using 3W LCD bulbs. Diagram of what Im thinking:
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    USb Powered Lamp Pendant?

    Hello Is there such a thing as a USB powered Lamp Pendant? I have 2 lamps with standard UK plugs (see photo). Is there a USB alternative to these (eg USB socket rather than mains plug). I haven't been able to find anything online. My setup has limited mains sockets, so it would be good to...
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    German Lamp with Black/White wires

    I've tidyed up the wires and attached it black to live, white to neutral. Also switched to a 3amp fuse. My gut feeling is the seller didn't understand UK plugs and wired it backwards when he swapped it from a euro one. Everything seems to be working fine.
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    German Lamp with Black/White wires

    The is no marks on the outside. There is a CE mark on the inside.
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    German Lamp with Black/White wires

    Hi All, Looking for some help. I brought a custom made lamp from Germany and I asked if it could be fitted with a UK plug. The lamp arrived today with said plug and just out of interest I decided to take a look inside. There are only 2 wires (Black and White). The Black was connected to...
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    Odd patch after painting

    The tissue was sucked towards the vent
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    Odd patch after painting

    Hi, I have this odd patch on my wall. Ive painted the wall 4-5 times and even tried stain stop, but the patch is still visible once the paint is dry. Any ideas how I can fix this?
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    Pivot wooden window seals

    I'm trying to find replacement seals for these windows. So far I haven't found anything. Could someone point me in the right direction? Current ones are 2 fins, stapled down into a groove in the window itself.
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    Removing Masking Tape from Window

    Ive used masking tape to paint my windows. Ive had no issues but on the last window the tape has stuck to the glass. Whats the best way to get it off? Ive tried Glass cleaner, WD-40, and White spirit. Nothings worked. The glue seems to have gone rock solid.
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    Seal Leaking Wooden Window

    My flat has wooden pivot windows (double glazed). A few are leaking if kept open in the rain. What is the best way to seal them? It looks like some sort of putty was used in the construction, which I guess has broken down over the years. Im guessing silicone is the easiest way to go, but unsure...
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    Best adhesive for Silica / Quartz stone shower tray?

    What is the best adhesive to stick a stone shower tray to a Hardwood Plywood floor? The tray is made of silica and quartz mixed with a polymer.
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