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In approximately 20 years of having a programmable heating control, I have never set any programs, however, I now realise that one day I may eventually need to be away from home and if it's winter time, might be a good thing to have to prevent pipes from freezing/bursting, so you do have a good...

Thanks ian1182. I have a few questions. If it's wired, should I have the wires/connections checked first in case it's a wiring fault before purchasing a new unit? I probably won't be touching any wires myself but if I wanted to inspect it visually for any obvious loose connections, etc, do I...

Thank you for the replies and advice. terryplumb, yes, I've taken more photos to illustrate there is no error regarding polarity or batteries. As you can see, I've even tried taking out the old Duracell batteries in the previous photo and replaced them with new batteries. I also rubbed the...

Thanks for the reply, terryplumb. Yes, I inserted them correctly. Sorry, the photos aren't very good!

Hi all. It was working fine and then suddenly stopped working. Radiators not working but hot water is. Workmen were working at the house to repair a leaky roof and I found the property's fuse box cabinet open, so I am not sure if it could be the workmen that broke it or if it could possibly be...

Thanks for all the very helpful replies! StephenOak, I wish I knew that before they were all chopped just the other day. They were full of leaves and I think were still growing! StephenStephen, I'm a 'no maintenance' person so don't want any weeds, bushes, etc (plus see below for another...

Hi all. There has been large, thick vegetation outside the house, which consisted of what looked like wild blackberry thorny bushes, as well as other plants, weeds, grass, etc. This has now been chopped down (not very thoroughly, just to roughly clear the area). I want EVERYTHING to be totally...

Thanks foxhole, appreciate it.

Thanks for your reply, foxhole. Unfortunately, they live in cracks, crevices, joints and all sorts of other places. Their excrement seems to converge around the joint where the wooden leg meets the adjoining beam. The mattress is encased in a waterproof protector with a zip that encloses the...

Hi all. What would be the best product or type of product to COMPLETELY seal any gaps between the joints of a wooden bed frame that would prevent the tiniest of bedbugs from either getting in or out. I understand that bed bugs can be as thin as a sheet of paper. Is there a product that...

Thank Monkeh. I forgot to add, I don't agree with the comment in the link I provided about the numeric pad being useless. I love the numeric pad because it allows numbers to be typed quickly. I only remove it to help with RSI and not that I don't want it. Thanks for all the replies and advice...

Haha Monkeh, I've already tried that but they don't last too long, IF you manage to find one with the same number of keys, size of keys and position of keys as a normal sized keyboard. On the other hand, a normal keyboard seems to last forever no matter how cheap! Don't know how long mine will...

Thanks for the replies. ricky 101, this link explains the what's and why's perfectly. Monkeh, so to avoid the possibility of taking out any USB ports or cause any other damage, what additional steps could I take to make the final product in the above link perfectly safe? Just stick insulation...

Hi all. Not sure if this is classed as an 'appliance' but is a normal USB keyboard which has its internals exposed or in contact with paper (little circuit board with three LEDs on it, cable connected to this circuit board and plastic circuit membrane which goes under the keys) unsafe in any...

Thanks for all the replies, really appreciate the help.

I forgot to add that I would prefer something that wouldn't leave a smell, but thanks for the suggestion, I will see if I can give it a try.

Hi all. I have a decorative ornament that's painted black. I don't know what material it is made of, whether some type of board or wood. It is about 1.5cm thick and a hairline crack has been caused from a screw going into it. I don't wish to go to the trouble and expense of 'fixing' it.I'm...

Thanks for the links, pinenot. The problem I had with the cupboard door bumpers were that even though the material they were made from was not hard plastic, the glass still moved on them and the entire bumpers moved also, even though the adhesive seemed adequate in fixing the bumper to the...

Hi all. I am trying to find a suitable type of pad like glass transit pads but in 'clear' and not blue or the other colours they are usually available in. I have tried cupboard door bumper pads but the glass keeps slipping on the surface I want it to sit on. I only tried the small round...

Thanks for all the helpful advice. With all the discussion here about the quality of the starter, I decided to buy a starter from a posh lighting store and try that. It's a brand called Crompton. I fitted it yesterday and it seems to be working so far. Only one day yet so won't know if it...