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    Scaffolding on path and road question?

    Right then I’m about to start an extension on my house and once the foundations are in I need to have scaffolding run along a footpath and slightly on a road. Looking into it I need to inform the council and yet again pay them another fee (for doing bugger all!) but I need liability insurance...
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    Protecting my computer

    Manythanks for the replys
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    Protecting my computer

    Sorry about that should have given more info. Iv got an Acer Aspire 5003 Laptop. 64bit AMD, 1Gb Ram, 100Gb HDD and Iv got orange wireless connection to internet. I did have the Norton internet security but as mentioned its all been removed with the reformatting.
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    Protecting my computer

    Right then i've just had loads of problems with a slow laptop and after reformatting the hard-drive it is flying! Now some people mentioned a large part of the problem could be the Norton virus software so my question is:- How can I protect my computer(spyware?viruses?etc) without slowing it to...
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    Slow laptop

    Well, I have finally given up and just reformatted the hard-drive. The startup now takes about 30seconds or less compared to the 5min previously!!!!!!! :?
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    Slow laptop

    Tried all mentioned above - Regcure, defrag, diskcleanup, XP graphics turned down spyware installed. At the stage I want to throw i
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    Slow laptop

    Right then I'v finaly got round to trying the Regcure but its still slow. Anyone have any ideas???????? :(
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    Planning nightmare suggestions please????

    Well thought I'd give an update and as expected the planning officer is not happy with the extension going to the front and wants it set back at least 1m! :evil: My architect has gone in and spoken and they did compromise by letting us keep the bottom to the front(basically said we would call...
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    Electric Mitre Saw advice

    Right, my old mitre has died and I'm looking for a new one. Now I'm looking for a good quality sliping one which will actually cut a 45deg angle correctly! :x I'm looking to spend ~£250 has anyone got any suggestions on a make and model?
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    Slow laptop

    iv got 45G and 32G is free. Iv got Norton installed
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    Slow laptop

    Iv tried that few times but only slightly improves it :cry:
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    Slow laptop

    Iv got an Acer laptop which is only 1 year old and takes few minutes to start up and is slow when going. When I first had it and for few months it was fine but has slowed up over the last few months. I dont use it much. I dont have loads of files on it and only few programs have been down...
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    plastering ceiling advice

    Cheers for the advice. I fancy a go if it looks crap afterwards I'll get some one in. You never learn unless you try!!!
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    plastering ceiling advice

    Right then my brother in law came through my ceiling so I have covered the effected area with new plaster board. Im going to have a go at doing it myself! The rest of the ceiling is artext what do I need to do to prepare the ceiling and how do you plaster(just a quick guide :lol: ) thanks for...
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    minimum size required for ensuite & shower room

    It all depends on the size of your bedroom. In theory all you need is a width of a shower try (~760mm I think). If you created a rectangular en-suite with the door situated in the centre then the door would open into the bedroom. Once open the hand basin would be in front of you with the toilet...
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    Planning nightmare suggestions please????

    I could not find it before so posyed it again as I had not seen the replys
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    Planning nightmare suggestions please????

    Jack, there is no house directly next to me, on the one side I intend to build is a road into a cul-de-sack(spoke to highway age and they cant see any problems viewing) and on the other is two garages one mine and one my neighbours which is at the end of their garden. There is a random selection...
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    Planning nightmare suggestions please????

    Right then a bit of advice needed. Iv got a detached house and I’m looking to extend 2m towards the boundary on the side of the house which from research should not be a problem. Now the council 99% of the time require the front of the extension to be set back from the face of the house. Now I...
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    MFI fridge/freezer seems warm help

    Diyisfun, Iv tried that but cant find the manual anywhere and I cant seem to find it on their web site. Richard I will pop into MFI later and see if I can get a copy. Cheers
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    MFI fridge/freezer seems warm help

    Right then, my current house has an MFI integrated fridge/freezer model APM6855 and the display is coming up with the symbol H and it does not seem to be that cold. The freezer seems fine. I cant find a manual on the internet does anyone know what this H means and where I can down load a manual?
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