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    super charger & turbo?

    Erm ? NO
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    Whats the best car for DIY repairs ?

    Get a moggy 1000. How many cars do you know with 2 sets of points ? 1 set for the ignition and another for the fuel pump :D classic.
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    super charger & turbo?

    Does anyone know what time the last train is from Preston to Lancaster ?
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    Plasterboarding Velux Window Reveal

    That sound's familiar. I was doing an outhouse conversion a few weeks ago. One of the lads nipped out in the tranny so i was left with my trusty motor with the roof rack. Wanted to finish off so i needed to nip to local shed to collect more. I managed to get the boards to the job ok but...
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    What adhesive to bolster self-adhesive vinyl tiles?

    nah listen here joe lad, :D Sorry for the delay in answering you. ( I do work for a living you know) the water based acrylic stuff will stick any plastic, laminate, vinyl, to just about anything. Apart from ashphelt. I have never used the spray contact adhesives so i cant really say yay...
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    skim once or twice?

    Ah, Ive never used bondit. I get EVOSTICK pva for a good price so always use that.
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    What made this pattern

    Do you mean people still ask for this pattern on their ceillings ? My mum had that years ago. Skimmed them all for her. Only charged her half price. (JOKE HONEST) :D
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    Cheap Medical Elbow Taps

    Bristan do a conversion kit for either monobloc or standard taps. I have done a few conversions now for people with disabilities rather than doctors but they are about £12.00 for the kit. They are left and right handed quarter turn available from plumbase
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    my DIY alcove shelves (How BORING!!)

    They look pretty good to me also. I like the way you have achieved the look of expensive floating shelves. Well done
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    First stage of new home renovation ( with pics )

    Nice job. I am not a fan of laminate in the bedroom but i am glad to see you did it right and utilised the fact that you had removed the skirtings.
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    skim once or twice?

    Marsaday, Where does the sand come into your process ? Do you mean you are adding sand to your bondit ?
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    skimming a dry lined room

    Agree with roughcaster, Push the cables back into the holes. Makes it a LOT easier and a nicer finish if your not trying to trowel around obstacles. Fit the patrice boxes after the plasterer has finished doing his thing. Always keep your plasterer happy and ensure YOUR drylining...
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    angle trowel when to use

    I have never used a twitcher. I have often heard people talking about them and to be honest I once picked one up and almost bought it (marshaltown one) but i looked at it and thought " I'll never use it" so i put it back on the shelf. Out of interest, has anyone been to stacks at...
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    diy plastering

    Noseall, You such a nice guy you feel obliged to reply. And to top it all you can do what was once beleived only women can do........MULTI TASK. But can you rub your tummy whilest patting your head :D
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    Render or Wallcoat on a Cottage

    I was working on a house about 18 months ago (plastering interior) and the next door neighbour had something like this done. Now you have to take into consideration that their property was brick and not stone (assuming yours is stone with being a cottage) and i have to say they made a bwoody...
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    Are all condensor dryers as bad as my new Hotpoint CDT80G

    Just thought i would share my findings and experience with this model. I ordered this along with a new washing machine because I have always had Hotpoint washers and dryers in the past. I read all the available literature from the internet site where I ordered the goods and felt confident the...
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    Wood coloured uPVC - any issues or problems longer term?

    I once replaced a failed unit that looked like what you have said. i would never have thought the heat of the sun would have done it. More like a lazy sod at the glass shop. You learn something everyday.
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    Help needed with rendered walls!

    Is the wall a retainer ? In other woords is the earth banked up behind it ? If it is and no barrier was put behind (visqueen or whatever else your builder chose) then the damp from the earth will be penetrating it causing the paint to peel.
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    dryer stacking kit

    Well i never knew that :) Cheers Miss G I shall pop down and take a look
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    angle trowel when to use

    I have never used one. just use your finishing trowel and your trusty 3" paint brush. It is more difficult if you are trying to form a good crisp finish on 2 wet walls but the more you practice the easier it becomes.
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