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    Ladder stabiliser

    I've had a product called The Laddermate for 15 years, a lifesaver, it's made from boxed steel and hooks to the inside of your bottom rung, with two splayed out "legs" which prevent any slip. See SKY fitters with them too. Cost me £50 and I know the last time I saw one, it was still the same...
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    Mains Halogen lights

    I'll probably incorporate the pendant with a spot
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    Mains Halogen lights

    No that sounds sensible, I was going to obviously take down the fluorescent and fix a pendant. Would I just run a string for each light from the pendant area?
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    Mains Halogen lights

    Found it just after I posted, :oops: still don't know what i'm looking for, not a clue regarding electrics but have no intention of attemping the fitting, just the roughing.
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    Mains Halogen lights

    Newbi here Wiki???
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    Wall fixings

    Simple question What size drill bit should I use for 8mm hammer in fixings?
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    Mains Halogen lights

    Hi guys, I am lowering my hall ceiling so that I can fit 5 Mains halogen lights. Can't get access above as we are a bottom flat. At present we have a Fluorescent light, How do I configure the wiring prior to putting the plasterboard up? My electrician pal was supposed to do it but has taken ill...
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    PC Died

    CMOS???
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    PC Died

    It plugs in at the top, must admit my daughter mentioned that it might be the cable, not sure if she checked it. i'll ask
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    PC Died

    My not so old PC has developed a problem. When I switch it on, nothing comes up on the monitor, I know the monitor works, as i'm using it now. tried it with another monitor and the same. It sounds as if it's powering up as usual. What could the problem be? Please don't get too techy.
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    acrylic undercoat

    Or if you are old fashioned like me, you will use oil based. Don't get me wrong, i've used a lot of acrylic in the past but if i'n not in a hurry, I prefer the original way. Just feel you would have to do a lot of rubbing down.
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    papering round corners

    Traditionally when you come to a corner (Internal) you cut the length approx quarter of an inch(8mm) ish wider than the gap to be papered, good idea to snip very couple of inches, again around quarter on an inch, to assure the paper doesn't bubble later. You know how sometimes you see wallpaper...
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