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    frame for bath

    When I fitted mine I placed it in position on the legs that came with it then underneath at the ends as far as I could reach, i marked a pencil line onto the wall that was flush up with the underside lip of the tub. Took the tub out and using a spirit level, joined the lines up around the 3...
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    Warping Decking Boards

    What size gap did you leave between each row of boards ? The deck needs plenty of room to breath and allow for expansion (without the boards touching) and contraction as they go though the cycles of getting wet and then drying out.
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    Lengthen a pipe flush against the wall

    Well, if you don't think you have the skills to do this why are you asking for DIY advice. Get a plumber in.
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    Lengthen a pipe flush against the wall

    If its so tight (on your black line) that you can't cut and make a connection to the existing on that side of the wall, then I would make the connection on the outside (your dotted line) and fit a new piece through the wall, so that your new red pipe goes through the wall and connects to your...
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    pointing crazy paving

    A very dry day. Take a watering can with rose removed and pour a lot of water into all the joints trying to avoid wetting the slabs, if you do wet the slabs, wait for them to dry. Then brush in your DRY pointing mix, brushing away any excess from the slabs. The water poured in earlier will wick...
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    Condensation in loft

    Condensation (where none existed before) in a cold zone = loss of ventilation. Check that the cavity wall insulation they blew in hasn't blocked the vents in your soffits. I bet it has and you will need to clear it to open up the vents in them.
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    Manual Lever on motorised valve central heating

    That you get a blister on your finger tip.....
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    cutting lamaiate worktops

    A fine blade and the more teeth the better. The main thing to bear in mind though is that a circular saw cuts on the UP stroke so if you were to try and saw it laminate side up, as the cutting blade comes up through the work top and reaches the laminate, it will chip it away from the worktop...
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    How to inspect flapper valve in Gala double flush toilet?

    I don't know but why not get the replacement valve first.
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    Wiring for New Room Thermostat

    The Heatmiser stat is a zero volt switch which means although you have 240v to the stat is does Not put that to the switched output terminal A2. All it does is switch whatever you have on input terminal A1 to output terminal A2. So in answer to your question, yes, if you want it to switch 240v...
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    fitting a 2way pull cord

    Your hand in your pocket and get a qualified electrician to sort it out safely.
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    Downlighters in thermal insulation

    Why not use these, this is showing only one half of the cover for illustration purposes;
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    Bathroom Fan

    I see no reason (other than saving a few pence on the vent) why you can't put a louvre vent on that. It will stop the major drafts but wont be air tight. Or you could use a hooded vent like this
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    Gradient for patio

    Dianna Ross ought to do it (3 degrees).
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    Latest on Alternative to Tiles around bath

    All the shower displays I saw in W I C K ES recently were like you describe.
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    Water Softener

    arh, go look at my 2nd post on this thread http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53106 3 years later I still stand by the product and my review of it. We have a 4 person, 4 bed house and 25kg lasts us a couple of months, but as said in the post; no need to put salt in dishwasher, reduce...
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    How to remove silicone from cultured marble

    Silicone remover. Stocked next to the silicone (Big diy shed Q & B) in the same sort of tube but only half the length. And no, I can't say its the safest (how would I know without having used them all !), only that I have used it and it worked.
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    what bulbs are these?

    And the voltage is ?
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    Blocked Drain

    If you have a high pressure water washer, several brands sell a drain clearing attachment.
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    Creating Background noise for neighbour privacy

    Put your BBQ next to the fence where they sit and leave something rancid on it to burn.
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