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    Changing toilet

    The balcock is being held on with gaffer tape, the handle is sticking, the lid on top of cistern is cracked. Decided to change the toilet. Do I isolate where circled then undo rusted screws in cistern then pull out soil pipe? Was gonna get adjustment things for soil pipe and flexible pipe...
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    Anti freeze in my van

    We've just had cold spell and honestly can't remember if I put antifreeze into header tank or not. It's warmer down here on south coast now 4 degrees or more but what do I check to see if any damage was caused? How much anti freeze pour on?
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    Van is jolting when i try and accelerate

    When I push the accelerator down especially when hard the van jolts back and forth. Is this dpf clogging in exhaust or something else? The electronic screen flashes up engine fault when it does it. What to do?
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    Hoover not sucking

    This little hoover isn't sucking into waste storage bit, why's that? Also if I've unblocked the crap in plug hole why isn't it draining quickly?
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    Washing airfryers

    How do u wash airfryers? i don't use the liners particularly on meat as i tried it and the heat didnt circulate and cook the meat properly. But dont want the fat e.g off pigs in blankets washing down the sink and blocking the pipes. I used a kitchen roll and put in bin and tried to pour...
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    Best way go link electric cables outside

    Wanna run two or three cables from my flat to some hedges 30 or 40 metres away. Shall I run the two orange 15 metre cables joined in the grey boxes then connect the lights to a standard multi socket Howzabout the yellow reel? Yellow reel- IP54 rated Orange reel dunno Ip rating Grey box...
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    Oil and anti freeze in header tank

    Usually when I start van up it says oil OK hut now oil -- is this just an electrical poor connection as my floor under seats is wet and nothing to worry about? Dipstick check seems ok Also worth topping header tank up one inch with antifreeze? I've no idea if any is in there
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    Could the hedge reduction have been done better and cutting the sides hard?

    Has this hedge been lowered correctly. I noticed the branches in the middle are higher than outside greenery of bush. Is that a problem? Has the hedge been cut back too hard or is this ever acceptable when a hedge is hanging over a pavement? (Not my job.)
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    Got a loud clicking noise

    Suspension arm, brake discs and one brake pad were all changed on Monday for mot. Wondering if it's one of those. Comes on when I pull away slowly and possibly when wheels are turned on a bend. Goes away when going fast. Need my van yo go to London tomorrow. Couldn't get through to...
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    Storing glyphosphate in van and spraying it

    Passed the PA1 and PA6 certificates on glyphosphate spraying. Want to keep it upright in the van to prevent spillage. There's a lot of stuff in there so not sure where to put it. Was thinking baton and ply box screwed to side to plonk it in. Regarding spraying, i reckon I'll be spot...
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    Best way to clean moss off ground?

    Is this brush for combi unit best way to clean off the mossoff the ground ...
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    Felling a tree technique

    Not a big branch for this practice but cut 45 degrees up and down then horizontally from other side leaving hinge. Running off on horizontally cut side when it falls. Should fall where 45 degrees (groove) has been cut I believe. Is this correct?
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    Stay petrol or switch to battery garden tools?

    My brilliant husquvarna 122 was stolen last year. Very powerful and reliable but the shop I went to the guy said people switching over to stihl battery tools. Shall I buy another husquvarna petrol or try the stihl 60.1 with battery and charger. Which is better?
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    Recommended strimmer head

    What's the best strimmer head on the market? Been going through these things like anything. The clip on the white round top part keeps coming loose on stihl version. On the other head, it doesn't release the coil when u bang it on the ground. Use it lots on hardstanding areas I've worked...
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    Van is leaking in the roof

    I've had wet foam under my feet in the front of my van for years and believe that's what's causing electrical issues with my van. I've located where water is coming in from my roof, currently just put a microfiber cloth pushed in. Could I build a shelf or something underneath then push a...
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    Buying Freehold at our block of flats

    £61,000 between however many residents want to join. 12 have paid their £200. 22 flats. Are there any negative reasons notvto proceed ? E.g. will it be my responsiblity as one of the directors to chase upside maintenance money from residents? We will still employ a management company...
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    Filling this old window sill

    Scraped all the loose paint off this old windowsill gonna then wash it down. Gonna put on peel stop on any places still dusty when I run my hands over it It's pretty dented and knackered, is it pointless filling the holes from flaked paint?
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    Strimming safely and what cord?

    Any tricks to putting in the strimming cord, what's the hole in the middle for? Can you get metal strimming cord as plastic stuff keeps breaking off on hard standing areas. Safety wise- goggles? I heard dog poo blinds u
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    Draining this water away?

    This area near my communal porch gets quite high with water not yet getting into porch but is it worth drilling a hole (where red arrow is) to let the water drain away. Drill through concrete wall
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    Is this ragwort and is it dangerous to get it on your skin?

    Is this ragwort and is it dangerous if u get it in your skin?
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