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    I haven't panic bought, have you ?

    Heard on the news how one drug dealer ditching his cannabis plants for tomato ones as more profit in it.
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    I haven't panic bought, have you ?

    Trouble is the media fuel the fire. Mast reports of panic buying so when people go shopping they too get a little extra incase things run out. The snowball starts rolling and gets bigger and bigger as people add more to the trolley. When Boris and the med. experts started to mention the self...
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    Best Masonry Paint for Render

    I live on a busy road and used Sandtex Fine textured about 6 years ago and it still looks fresh. Its the stone colour. White i think would be a nightmare on a rough render as the trapped dirty would show up. Johnstones Trade good too and you can get it coloured.
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    I haven't panic bought, have you ?

    Trouble is Mottie we tend to eat most of the bread when it comes out the maker. It is spot on and if any left Aldi do some really nice bread mixes.
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    I haven't panic bought, have you ?

    I put disposable gloves in the toilet so we can use both sides of the loo roll.
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    Moisture in walls

    If you put a vapour barrier between the outer wall and stud work you are locking in the moisture which will rot the wood. Rip out the damp proof membrane and see if outer wall wet/damp. leave it to dry out and if it stays dry you maybe better getting it dot and dabbed with insulated plasterboard...
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    Making use of loft space

    So the missus running a business up there ?
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    Self isolating

    Good idea. Will stop my hands touching my face lol
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    Suggestions? (Measuring depths)

    TO ALL. Wouldn't pile foundations be better in this case ?
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    Self isolating

    Well it time to look at self isolating or reduce my human contact. Going to stay at home and relax with some cans and popcorn in front of the TV. No sport so it movie time i think. OutBreak Contagion World War Z With a helping of I Am Legend i think.
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    best no solder connectors for copper pipe?

    Hopefully someone will be able to clarify this. but should he watch out what pipe fittings he is changing on pipe work used for earth bonding.
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Well i think we can safely say we know where the DIYnot xmas party 2020 going to be.
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    Roof rafter sizes

    how about some of this. https://roofin.co.uk/product/corotile-lightweight-metal-roof-sheet-charcoal/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgbLzBRBsEiwAXVIygPjNyD07oc4icfYENmqpG_kKAXA_6S_WwCV8kRFZjLs8fOLfDl_fIxoCQJAQAvD_BwE
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    Building maintenance

    If you on a busy street it possibly dirty and muck too. Window cleaner will probably do it on his rounds. Might be a good idea to get gutters emptied/cleaned too.
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    Should I change to a combi boiler?

    Just got a potterton Titanium 24 heat only to replace my baxi. If going for the combi like you say it 4 pipe connection involved so its a bugger if you want it miles away from suitable connection point. Hugh hit the nail on the head. Write down what you want your boiler to do and check out...
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    best no solder connectors for copper pipe?

    JG Speedfit are good. Had no issues with them myself and you can get superseal inserts for them too. If you can't solder now i'd go for the Speedfit. Plumbers etc make it look so easy and it either me being crap at it or more likely it a skill you perfect over time.
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    So, who thinks their plans may change due to Coronavirus?

    Remember the days of nowt open Sunday and 5pm closing etc. We just so use to grabbing anything at anytime now. I can see supermarkets offering a discount if you shop online for delivery with them soon so they still get your trade. Going to start advertising bidet fitting service near me as...
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    What are you watching on TV right now?

    Hi Mottie Quick question. The tv stand and dresser from oak furniture land by any chance or similiar ? Whats the quality like.
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    Making use of loft space

    You'd need permission for the door into the loft area outside i would think. If it not going to be a full on conversion go with a wooden folding pull down ladder. Got one myself and i added a rope to pull ladder and hatch up in loft room...
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Hi Scaffers things moving along nicely again and a stroke of luck with the roofline. Yes go with getting the steel fitted as it be a heavy bugger. Speak BCO and he give you the nod on the protection but the Fireline board should be fine. See how much depth you got when the beam in and pack...
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