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  1. Alec_t

    Suitable plant/turf to hold up a small earth slope

    Grass is fairly shallow-rooted. On its own it might be inadequate for holding back soil, particularly after heavy rain.
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    Consumer unit behind new garage door runners.

    I'd leave it as is if the runners can easily be removed when necessary. Any chance you could modify the CU lid or its fixings slightly to make it removable (but obviously securely closable too)?
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    Toyota Corolla 2025 screen needs lock code?

    I have a Corolla, but that link says all inf relates to U.S vehicles only. My car is not a U.S model.:(
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    Flooring for shed

    Painting the underside of a wood floor with bitumen prolongs the life of the shed floor.
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    Circuit board query

    The black cylinder is an electrolytic capacitor, which looks to have overheated (due to a high ESR?), judging by the underside of the board. What are its markings? It's certainly worth replacing; but the fault may lie elsewhere.
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    Building Fence Panels in Situ

    Do you already have posts in position? What sort of panels? Woven, feather-edge boards, ...... ?
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    Dishwasher cold inlet valve

    Isn't that a push-fit fitting? The grooves on the white part look parallel; not a thread. Try pushing the red part to the left.
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    Black rubber tube hanging from rear of car

    Air inlet tube to fuel tank (to stop tank imploding as fuel is used)?
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    Blocked toilet - tried everything

    Is your soil pipe clay or plastic? A broken clay pipe underground can cause blockages which no amount of plunging will permanently clear.
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    Pencil sharpener for broomsticks!

    For garden tools, does the evenness really matter?
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    Good solvent for Bostik flash-band goo?

    Thanks for the suggestions.
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    Good solvent for Bostik flash-band goo?

    Any recommendations for an effective solvent to clean Bostik flash-band goo off of tools?
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    Help with Shed Base

    Those look a good idea. They should keep the shed timber clear of wet ground.
  14. Alec_t

    Help with Shed Base

    Be aware any resulting hollow under the shed floor makes an ideal nesting space for rats if they can gnaw rheir way in.
  15. Alec_t

    Door Closer

    Can you post pics of the instructions?
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    Timber joint, washer, thingummy

    The thingummy is a "timber connector". Or you could use wood glue.
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    A not so bright idea-Experiments to dim the SUN

    Unfortunately, the extra greenhouse gases from burning the fuel of the thousands of aircraft flying around to spray the particles will cancel out any advantage which the reflective approach might have.;)
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    Metal gate post

    Wouldn't the holes be filled by bolts (which could easily be sealed)?
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    Problem with metal frame not aligning holes

    If multiple holes are mis-aligned then, as per post #2, file or cut off 1mm or so from the end of the top piece. Hopefully all holes would then align.
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