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    Lighting a shed without power

    My daughter has one of those plastic sheds with no windows and no power ,its about 8x6 ft Could you tell me the best options i thought of a solar light, and battery lights Any advise to make my mind up
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    Draught on UPVC DOOR hinge side bottom

    Could you tell me were i need to adjust not having much luck I have rechecked door and frame and it is square It is just draughty at bottom half of hinge side see pics thanks
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    Removing snap on toolbox drawers (see pics)

    Anyone know how to remove these drawers before i destroy em Spring Dont seem to push in , thanks
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    blow lamp for for diy

    I am buying a blow lamp for my son He is pretty handy , plumbing and car mechanics were some heat might be needed Could you suggest any I dont know what gas to use propane or whatever thank you
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    Removing closed couple cistern and toilet together

    i need to change the close coupling kit on the cistern Its leaking bad now Thing is the wing nuts are in a right state and i cannot get to one side to get a hacksaw blade in its right against a wall I wondered if it would be easier to remove the full toilet ,which looks a bit easier but heavy...
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    Electric cooker cable size

    Could you tell me what size cable i need The cooker is a BUSH B60CWX freestanding argos many thanks charles
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    Whats needed to shift this grass

    The damned thing was over 2 metres tall and just to much for me at my age I have shifted all the top growth and wondered what is best for Levelling of to near ground level I can shift the round top coping and pebbles to get more access but the rest no chance thanks
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    Remove tap top

    I have removed the cold water tap cover to put new washer on but i cant shift the hot I am frightened of smashing it Any advise please
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    Water resistance laminate flooring

    I am just relaying some laminate floor in the kitchen and wondered if i could help it resist any spillages around the sink area between the tongue and groove eg, pva or silicone It is good quality and says it has some resistance Thanks
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    Finishing a coffee table top (wood stain)

    The top has been wet and dried down but there is various layers of stain varnish If i stain to desired colour am i best using a acrylic finish I am worried about spraying with standard solvent based aerosols
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    roofers opinion on new roof on completion

    Hi i have just had a new roof finished today and before i pay i would like a roofers opinion about the way the lead is finished near the chimney and the the bonding gutter Mine is the roof with the aerial thanks
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    Mira Atom / Reflex

    Anyone know the difference or opinions between these two models thanks
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    Help with routing pipework for mixer shower

    I want to install a mixer shower ( mira atom) I need advice on the best way to tackle it see photos I dont really want to remove any tiles if possible because they are stuck onto lath and plaster I have some room under the bath as can be seen but which way to route the hot and cold (n) any...
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    ideal logic boiler with bar mixer shower

    I have a ideal logic c30 a year old and would like to put in a mira atom mixer shower I normally have the hot water set to 58deg Would it need uping to maximum for a decent shower and is the boiler and mixer a good " match" thanks
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    Changing washers on this tap

    Hi can i change the washers without turning the water off on this tap I have no isolating valves in the bathroom and i didnt want to mess with my new combi boiler thanks
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    leak between neighbours and my roof

    My neighbours roof was renewed some years ago and were it joins mine it hasnt got a roof drainage channel in between just cemented at the joining tiles He had leaks there this week and a roofer told him what was wrong and told me the water has made some of my wooden lats go rotten My roof is...
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    Replacing radiator after decoration

    Is this the right procedure When i replace the Rad I turn on just one side and fill the rad at the same time undo the bleed valve until all air is dispelled then turn on the other side After this re pressure the sealed combi system thanks
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    Suggestions on covering pipework

    I have just had new heating put in and i need to cover these pipes I am at a loss what to use to box them in Hardboard ,mdf , Any suggestions that will make it look aesthetically pleasing As you can see it goes through the coving dado rail and skirting I have the wallpaper but wondered on a...
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    bonding or multifinish

    I have a chimney breast opening i am blocking off Its all plaster board but one area about 8"x 4" is lower by about 9mm Am i best doing that part with bonding and the rest with multi O r could i just use one of them Area to be covered 3 ft. square
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    Potterton back boiler turning off 30sec.

    My pilot light on the boiler wouldnt stay on ,so i replaced the thermocouple Now the pilot stays on fine Just when i turn the boiler on it runs fine for about 20 seconds and then cuts out along with the pilot light Any suggestions please , we are talking gas now so i wont be trying anything...
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