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Modern onboard (or rather on-CPU) graphics are surprisingly powerful especially if it's only required for video as they will hardware decode many popular formats. I have powered a 4K monitor, using onboard graphics. It also says " 1 x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of...

I recently downloaded Home Office 2016 from Microsoft web site. It was a .img file. When I clicked on it, I was presented with a virtual DVD drive. You could try creating .iso or .img image of your installation disk and then transferring via USB stick. It is a good way of backing up your CD or...

I have a kitchen cooker hood which is n't working. It looks similar to this. The air is vented externally. The hole is directly behind the unit, so you don't see any exterior pipes. However, the replacement model from CDA, Ikea and various other companies have changed the design. The...

I went to an exhibition and a local council was there offering building control. I was confused, but they told me they offer the same service as private building control, so they were at the exhibition drumming up business. May be a different council, may be more sympathetic?

if you get to sell your house, the buyers solicitors will ask if Building Regulations was obtained. Secondly, if you use a builder, they will make sure the works comply, rather then cut corners.

I have net curtains, but they restrict light. Blinds are great, but I loose privacy. Is there an alternative product?

Why don't you ask him about it.... Also, contact the sellers, they may be able to help....

We a removed uPVC window some years ago, as put a door in. It has been on sale on eBay, but no interest. Is this something I can take to scrap merchants? Would anyone else have been or use of it? The local rubbish tip is a pain to use, but may end up there, but nice if it was useful to...

I am not a fan of flexi ducting. I also think longer runs decrease the efficiency of the fan. I have a extractor fan directly on the wall and I don't think it is powerful enough. Have a look look the following : http://www.envirovent.com/home-ventilation/products/bathroom-extract-fans/ I...

I bought a wall mounted electric radiator, however the cable exit on the right hand side, but my electric socket is on the left hand side. I opened the heater, but they have soldered the cable onto the heating element. So there is no way of removing the cable and replacing it with a longer...

I did come across this product, but I am not sure if it is appropriate for me: https://www.redring.co.uk/catalogue/water-heating/water-storage-heaters/flatback-cistern/

I currently have a gravity fed system, which was fitted around 1988. A copper tank with a jacket and heated by a single immersion element. Above the copper tank is a large black plastic water tank 60cm (w) x 60cm (d) x 80cm (h) made by Harton Heating. I am in need of more space. Our hot...

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alan333 is quite right about insurance wishing to write-off the car. The same thing happened to me when insured with Elephant.co.uk If the insurance company says a car is a write off, 'some' insurance companies will cancel the insurance policy, and keep ALL 12 months of the insurance...

I bought a dimmer switch. When I tried to put it in, it would not go in, as the screw holes at the TOP and BOTTOM are obstructing it. I noticed my metal box has screw holes on all 4 sides. Even new ones from B&Q were the same. Do people bend back the unwanted screw holes? I tried to do it on...

Are there any alternative to white furniture panels, as they look so 1970s!. Where can I get 'chunky' looking good similar to this furniture in IKEA: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60282186/ I tried to find something in IKEA, so could adapt for my project, but most have...

I currently have sliding wardrobe. I want to keep the sliding doors, but change the wardrobe internals. I want to make a glass wardrobe. I got the idea, when I got fed up of my kitchen high wall cabinet, I could never see what was on each shelf. I have two ideas :- (i) Conti Board and then...

I recommend Opera. It is one of the fastest browser. I switched after Firefox gave me issues.

I have two switches in my hallway, which control the lights in the hallway. When I turn a switch ON, it turns on both lights. I can turn OFF lights using either switch. [Switch on/off] ---[Light 1]---[Light 2]---[Switch on/off] The problem is at night, because the hallway light gets into the...

There are a number of theories in my head :- 1. Water from occupants - e.g. spilt a bucket of water. if this had happened, then the water would have not way of drying off, especially if trapped between plastic...... 2. Water from underground streams 3. Rain Water water flood - I...