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    Mixer Tap Grub Screw size?

    Hi I have a mixer tap similar to the SWIRL http://www.screwfix.com/p/swirl-contract-deck-sink-mixer-taps-chrome/11473# and it has missing the small grub screw that holds the mixer stem in place. With use the stem lifts slightly and there is a leak from the grub screw hole. Has anyone...
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    Digging garden over

    Depending on what you want to do with the garden when its dug over you could add a load of manure. Double digging is an excellent way of of getting the soil in tip top condition.
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    online radios

    Try Winamp & Streamripper
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    HEDGE and busy body neighbour trimming it into my bondary.

    Perhaps you could try talking to her . . . its far cheaper and likely to be more successful than solicitors :idea:
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    where do I go for help? (Neighbour/Tree dispute)

    Have you considered Mediation? Neighbour issues are often dealt with though mediation. It is a service that attempts to help neighbours come to terms with each other without taking sides or finding winners or losers. Using law or local authority may not lead to a suitable outcome for...
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    Shed

    Use EPDM is a synthetic (manmade) 'rubber' easy to lay and looks good. I re-roofed my garage having bought from www.rubba-seal.co.uk and no I have no connection with them at all . .
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    Killing woodlice

    Woodlice along with worms are essential for a garden as they are natures way of converting old dead and rotting vegetation into goodness for the soil. Encourage them don't even think of getting rid of them they are not Pests!
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    Rose Growing - Lack of foliage

    What is the soil like? Are the roots close to a wall and therefore too dry? Do you feed the rose?
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    Building a Shed Base

    Dont know if its too late now but here is my two pennorth I laid a shed base years ago and did much the same as you but after a year or three the base became uneven and then the shed moved. I would now build a concrete base slightly crowned (sloping away from the middle) to help prevent rain...
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    Lawn problem

    Your lawn needs Air water and food, Is the soil compacted preventing air getting to the roots. Is there a whole load of rubble rubbish or other non soil items beneath the layer of grass? You can check this easily with a garden fork is fine. Push the fork all the way down and wriggle it...
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    How long should a battery last on standby?

    You should be able to work out what the current consumption is and therefore what the standby battery needs are. A multimeter will tell you the total current being used by the system by 'plugging' it in on a suitable DC current setting on the battery lead then pulling the mains power fuse...
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    How Do I Find A Good Alarm Installer?

    How would you describe the ssaib and nsi then?
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    How difficult is it to install a basic domestic alarm?

    Installing one is pretty straightforward but designing one needs a little more thought. Before you go mad and stick PIR's and Vibration sensors up all over the place consider how you will live with the system. I think your right about the PIR and contacts and two remotes. Hiding and or...
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    How Do I Find A Good Alarm Installer?

    1. Ask around locally from people you know. Ask the local police about local companies. They probably wont recommend anyone as they should remain impartial but they can have ways of letting you know who is good. 2. DON'T Rely on any so called trade organisation's as there are good and bad in...
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    Help me get rid of my old alarm

    If you still want to use it you might be able to find out how to reset to factory codes. Control panels vary on how to do that so you will need to find out just what make and model it is. I think a 9455 is Scantronic, do a GOOGLE search for local alarm companies they might help.
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    Bell Box Resilience

    1. Put it in a difficult position if possible but remember that it must be heard. 2. Put a protective guard around it. Steel mesh as is used to protect hot heating flues. 3. Put up a dummy or two. 4. Don't rely on a burglar alarm use good physical protection as well.
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