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    Which way to run wood underlay

    I always run at 90 degrees, but check with the manufacturers recommendations first. :idea:
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    Goodbye to Grange Hill

    Its a shame they can't scrap Stars in Their Eyes, You've Been Framed, Who Want to Be a Millionairre, X-Factor etc etc.... To be honest they are even more boring and predictable than Grange Hill.
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    Awful quality radiators

    Why dont you drill out the snapped screw and re-tap the thread. Remove the radiator first though and make sure you give it a god flush through with a hose afterwards to remove any debris. :idea:
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    pipe bending techniques.

    I can recommend the above, got mine a couple of years ago, well worth it. :wink:
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    A LEVEL IN A BIG MAC

    How long before McExam is on Wikipedia then :P "McExam - The qualification required to get a McJob"
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    dirty laptop screen

    I have found that even some of the so called 'screen cleaners' leave horrible smear marks on LCD screens. For dust, a soft bristle brush is great, for other marks I tend to just use a weak washing up liquid and water solution on a soft lint free cloth. Dont press too hard or rub repeatedly...
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    Upgrading to Vista from XP

    Google 'Vista OEM' there are plenty of outlets that resell it, prices change regularly.
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    Upgrading to Vista from XP

    Personally I would go for the full version, most people who experience problems with Vista are usually those that have upgraded. If you want to save money, get an OEM version (license terms apply), my Vista Premium (full vers) was under £60.00 I have both a Vista machine and XP SP2, XP still...
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    Too early to scarify & feed the lawn?

    I always wait until April, if you do it now and we get a cold snap you could kill off your lawn. All that moss and debris provides some insulation.
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    tiling close to water pipes?

    Are you boxing the pipes in? The tile won't crack, but if your are tiling over and its very close to the pipes the grout may due to the continuous expansion and contraction of the substrate due to the heat from the hw pipe.
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    Roof window in a flat roof

    The roof light will also have a kerb around it so its actually higher than the roof. As long as a proper felting job is done, there is no reason for it to leak. Example roof light http://www.master-plastics.co.uk/index.html?target=dept_353.html&lang=en-gb
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    should your organs be a state gift

    If they are really desperate for your organs they may help you on your way :shock:
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    Internally insulating a small flat roof

    You can get polystyrene backed wall paper or rolls of thin polystyrene about 2mm thick for a few pounds, which you apply like wall paper. This may give some insulative qualities. If you sandwiched the polystrene between a layer of foil backed plasterboard and your existing plasterboard it may...
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    concrete fence posts not the right length, so what to do

    I have always put a third of the post in the ground rather than a fixed 60cm. I have only installed wooden posts though, not sure about concrete
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    Vandalism on Christmas day

    Because its a lot easier to target 'soft' groups like the motorist than it is to actually get of your arse and catch some real criminals and its cheaper too :wink:
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    Vandalism on Christmas day

    The vandals had been around last night where we live. I took the dog out this morning and the back alley was littered with broken terracotta pots and plants taken from peoples front gardens. The little s**ts had even used a shopping trolley to get them all to the alley :twisted: I don't...
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    strimmer, (Oleo-Mac 725s) wont start

    If you have B&Q Mountfield, there isn't too much you can do. Most of them have diaphragm carbs so all you can do is replace diaphragm, change the oil and change the plug, plus a little bit of wd40 here and there. I also Redex mine a couple of times a year to keep it coke free.
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    Cute way to **** someone off

    Why not ask the postie to open the cards.... if they don't contain cash or cheque dont bother collecting them :P
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    Heating causing sleepless nights!

    What do you mean by 'changed it', you may want to elaborate a little :?:
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    Want to change a eyesore in bedroom - pics

    How is it built in. I can see the ceiling, it is proud of the wall and there is nothing either side? Just knock it down :wink:
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