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    new hard drive

    thanks for all of those replies - reason replacing hard drive was that old one was shot. had Pal :?: :x that said he would do it for me - but obviously could'nt - when i boot machine now - it is a Packard Bell Imedia - I get following messages last 2 lines which i guess are pertanent ones...
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    new hard drive

    ok will have a go then
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    new hard drive

    how difficulut is it 2 put new hard drive in putuer - machinics seem easy - have original copies of xp - hows it done - don't want to screw up - all data saved on zip drives - can i do it myself - or is it a specialist job regards Tony
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    Extension

    Thx 4 reply Barold Is £750 - 1000 for single storey with flat roof? Tony
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    Damp in basement room

    can " tank it " know how 2 do that and can do it - or know a man that can - What happens 2 moisture? must come up somewhere- it will only wick higher? I don't Know - that's why i'm asking :roll: Tony
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    Damp in basement room

    Thanks John for quick response...Yes there is an area. But the damp appears to be on the party walls. Spoke to a friend earlier who may be able to get me a professional damp meter for an evening to play with. Thanks again Tony
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    Damp in basement room

    Having redecorated our basement flat in a converted 1830s Georgian House in London, I think there maybe some damp in the walls, before I get companies in to look at it and quote, is there a general rule of thumb price per linear meter for installing an injected DPC. I realise that the plaster...
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    Extension

    hasnt anybody got any ideas on this? or a webb site I could look at, waiting in anticipation All the best Tony :?
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    Extension

    Hi all I know that in building Insurance there is a general figure quoted for re building costs per square foot. Does anybody out there know a general figure for building a single story flat roof extension in Somerset Just looking for price per square foot. I know it will vary on Specs etc...
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    Getting cupronol off patio slabs?

    Really just some things that spring to mind to try - not tested - but you could try a sample area first. sugar soap detergent or even bleach depending on the colour and what sort of stone / concrete your patio is made of Tony V
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    Apple Tree Rust / Mould / Blight / diecease

    Thanks for advice John. Will pass it on. Tree is 15+ years old - so should survive if treated. Tony
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    Apple Tree Rust / Mould / Blight / diecease

    Hi All As you have probably guessed from subject - we don't know what it is. My neighbour has 12 trees growing in his postage stamp garden in London WC1 - they are all Bonsai :lol: The problem is with an apple - just started to grow this year and all the new growth is grey and dead - if you...
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    AIR BRICK HEIGHT

    Thanks Masona That looks just the ticket :lol: and thanks to all those who posted suggestions. Will post pictures in a couple of days of finished job. Tony
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    AIR BRICK HEIGHT

    Hi Static Original Property was built in 1830 the part where this void is was done about 25years ago to create a kitchen this is where the suspended floor is. This a a flat consisting of ground floor and basement. The Kitchen is situated on the ground floor which is where the height difference...
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    AIR BRICK HEIGHT

    Hi Mike Sorry I didnt explain myself properly. This air brick is airing and area below my DPC on this part of the building there is a drop of approximately 7ft over a 12ft distance. I know it sounds strange but it is a basement flat. So if anyone has any thoughts they will be greatefully...
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    AIR BRICK HEIGHT

    Hi all Some Urgent help needed. Got a guy laying the patio for me tomorrow, the Air brick has to be moved up. At the moment it is sitting above finished ground level. When slabs are layed it would be half covered, so it obviously needs shifting up, have 4 courses of bricks before DPC...
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    Cannot read camera memory card

    Thank you both Outsider and Voker - seemed card was knackered - new card and all is fine :lol: - thank you both for your help Tony
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    Cannot read camera memory card

    Hi all Can anyone help. I tried to delete pictures from my camera and the camera froze. I tried to open file from card but get the windows message "The file or directory is corrupted or unreadable" not worried about photos on card, does someone have an idea how to reformat card. many thanks Tony
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    Overflow pipe problems

    Hi lissy72 Are u asking a question - ???????? u did right thing by strapping ballcock up - what next?
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    Tiles on greasy plaster

    thanks Masona - grease is not at scraping stage - lol. so will proceed as suggested
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