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    Oak worktop repair help

    Hi all A bit of a conundrum. I've just fitted a brand new kitchen with oak worktops but I've noticed an imperfection in the worktop next to the sink. Image attached. Basically there's a small void underneath this knot and the knot is slightly proud and jagged so could easily catch a loose...
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    No laughing...making good hinges and latches advice

    Hi all. Looking for some tips. I'm replacing hinges, latches, and handles on 14 existing painted doors (including cupboard doors). I think it's fair to say I've found something I'm not particularly good at (or patient enough?). A couple of photos attached. No laughing. My question is this -...
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    Wiping silicone sealant on shorts

    OK I happily admit I'm rubbish at applying silicone, caulk, mastic. You name it I'm bad at it and yes I've tried every tool in the book. I can live with it - that's not what I'm posting about. When mastic'ing/caulking I find by far the most convenient and effective place to wipe excess...
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    Wonky Windows

    Hi all I have seen this topic discussed very briefly in various forums but no real solution ever being offered. I own a flat in a late 70s block. The windows would originally have been aluminium but were replaced at some stage (I'd estimate 10-15 years ago) with fairly decent quality upvc...
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    Is this normal?

    Hi all I live in a block of 15 flats, and we have a shared aerial which is wired to all the flats. The connection into my flat has just failed for the second time in 4 years. When this happens, the building management company pay "someone" to come and repair it each time, but to my eyes it...
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