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    DIY concrete garages

    Have a look on ebay, there are usually a few on there cheap Another place to look is in your local free ads, people sometimes give them away free if you collect when they want the space for an extension, etc
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    Driveway gate

    I have a drive maybe 20 - 25ft long to a detached garage. I'm wanting to fit a gate to the end which will match the fence at the side (4ft) for security and privacy as the road is quite busy. The fence to the left is fixed using concrete posts and at the other side there's nothing. I'm not...
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    External lights

    I though plugs as i'm not a sparky but can wire a plug, this would be the easiest way for me to do it myself Reading some posts i assumed i'd have to notify it there was more wiring to the outside? i'm running the wires through the walls almost directly behind the lights (i know about running...
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    External lights

    I'm wanting to add a couple of external lights to the outside of the garage, 1 next to the side door on a PIR so it comes on when i walk towards the door, this will be a bulkhead type. The other light i'm wanting is to fit above the front which lights the driveway, idealy this would be a remote...
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    Ford Focus headlamp replacement

    2005> Focus lights only need 1 screw on top removing to get the light unit out - 2 min job
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    CAR TAX

    http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/?deriv=20025#manu=10968&model=962&deriv=20025
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    Weedkiller on lawn

    My old man put some weedkiller (weedol i think) on the lawn to kill some dandelions :shock: Now not suprising there are numerous dead patches of grass which i'm not sure what to do with will the grass grow back again or will i have to put some grass seed down?
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    Rough estimate

    cheers Richard I was hoping there would be some sales reps from DG companies on here who would quote for their company to supply/ fit I wasn't expecting someone to do it as a DIY job as i'd want a warranty Thanks :)
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    Rough estimate

    I've bee trying to get a rough estimate to replace the front wooden door with a UPVC one online but i can't find a site that gives fitted prices. The door is wooden and it has a side panel which would also need replacing with UPVC so i guess it's a double door (only 1 opens the other fixed)...
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    Fence Fitters

    All will be sorted by the end of the week - thanks for the help :)
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    Fence Fitters

    Hi I'm wanting to extend a featheredge fence which was put up last year by another 21ft. The posts are concrete drycast and we need concrete rockface gravel boards, the panels will be 5ft What sort of prices should i expect to pay for this? i've got a price for the panels, posts, gravelboards...
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    changing indicator bulb in wing mirror

    Not tried on a Merc but on most cars you need to prise the mirror cover off to get to the bulb
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    05 Plate Ford Mondeo - Quickclear Windscreen Problem

    a couple of replies copied/ pasted from the threa Mine has stopped working on part of the screen, if you remove the wipers and scuttle panel you will see the foil connectors, one each side. Check they are conected. One of mine has some corrosion so i guess its broke contact, but its part of...
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    05 Plate Ford Mondeo - Quickclear Windscreen Problem

    The tabs are under the black plastic cover at the bottom of the windscreen. Here's a link to the Focus forum where a number of owners have mentioned the problem http://www.focusstoc.com/forums/Heated-Windscreen-t58563.html&hl=windscreen Apparently there are also seperate fuses for drivers...
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    05 Plate Ford Mondeo - Quickclear Windscreen Problem

    they are under the plastic scuttle panel where the wiper arms sit - i think they're spade type connectors
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    tyres

    http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m62b0s291p0 http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=59912003.110.15373&typ=D-107965&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=H&weiter=10&kategorie=2&Ang_pro_Seite=10&Transport=P&dsco=110
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    05 Plate Ford Mondeo - Quickclear Windscreen Problem

    On the Focus there is a connector at the bottom of the screen on either side, this sometimes gets corroded so needs a clean - should be the same on your car
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    tyres

    There's nothing wrong with the Falken tyres, i have these on my car and they outperform a lot of the dearer brands. Falken tyres are used on many track cars (usually FK452s which are directional). Another cheaper alternative is the Kumho range - been going for over 40 years as a company
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    Draght Proofing Garage Doors

    I have a problem with gaps top and bottom of my up/ over metal door. I fitted 3 of these to the top/ bottom to stop the draught, as it's a brush not rubber it opens and closes easier http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320472006820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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    metal sheds

    I had 1 years ago to store a motorbike, it was so flimsy, not secure (bolts), allowed so much condensation and the doors were pathetic. I lined the inside with wood panels to give it more ridgity but a wood shed would have been better in the 1st place
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