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    Removing a raised bed with embedded lights?

    Originally posted in "In the Garden". I have three raised beds, made of breeze blocks I think, all of which have lights embedded into them. I want to get rid of one of these beds. The power comes from some boxes on the wall and the cable runs from the house underneath the paving to each bed...
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    How can I safely remove lights embedded in a raised bed?

    I have three raised beds, made of breeze blocks I think, all of which have lights embedded into them. I want to get rid of one of these beds. The power comes from some boxes on the wall and the cable runs from the house underneath the paving to each bed. Sorry, that's the best description I...
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    Best way to repair a ceramic/stone garden statue?

    Hello, Got a garden statue/water feature which fell over and now the bowl/base at the bottom of the feature is cracked and broken. I was thinking about using epoxy to stick it all back together - is this the best solution or are there better ways? Thanks in advance.
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    Patio repointing, what's the best option?

    I've scraped out all of the old pointing and I'm ready to repoint. Gaps are between 6mm and 20mm. What's the "best" method, should I brush in a dry sand/cement mix or should I make a wet mix and push it into the joints? Thanks in advance.
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    Help - installed a new battery the wrong way round!

    Fitted a new battery the wrong way round for a second. Realised my mistake and installed it correctly. Now the car won't start or turn over, it just clicks when I turn the key. The lights, fan etc are working. Is there a step-by-step process I can follow to find out what damage I've done and...
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    Gap around the toilet to waste pipe?

    I've got a small gap where the toilet waste pipe goes into the waste pipe and need some advice on how best to fill it. I've got some Sikaflex all weather grab/filler, would this be suitable or should I get something else? Thanks in advance,
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    What to use to fix shelving to breeze block wall?

    Hi, I have some shelves made from 18mm MDF, around 800mm wide and 500 high which I want to attach to a breeze block wall in my garage. Looking for advice on what type and size of screws and plugs (and drill bit) I'd need to use. Thanks in advance.
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    How do I replace this bulb?

    Hi, First post and pretty useless at anything DIY related ... The bulb in the bathroom has stopped working so I took the cover off and found a contraption I'd never seen before. How do I get this bulb out and get a new one in? Thanks in advance. Oh, here's the 'contraption'.
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