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    Need to run wire through corner of wall - best approach?

    I'm installing a Ring Pro doorbell/security camera. My upvc Front door is at the front of a small porch like entrance and so the brickwork carries on into the porch. I need to run the power wire to the Ring unit and whilst I can run it easily through the corner of the doorframe, I'd rather...
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    What tool to crosscut 100's of 2x2 boards?

    I'm DIY building a large number of big wooden planters out of 2x2 stock. I'll need to crosscut 100s of boards, fairly accurately. My current tools are: Crosscut hand saw Jigsaw I'm aware that the 'proper' tool for the job is a chop saw or mitre saw, however once this job is done I'm unlikely...
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    How to best ventilate 18ft x 8ft wooden workshop

    I've just had an 18 ft by 8 ft wooden workshop installed. It's got no windows since I wanted to make it secure (it will house all my tools, bikes etc) and I *may* convert it into a cinema room at a later date. I've spent the last few days insulating it. After spending the past few months...
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    Gind misaligned concrete slab.

    I've got a large 80ft area covered with 30+ year old concrete slabs. I've dug around them and they are c.6 inches deep. The middle one is higher at one edge (by about an inch). I can only guess that a tree root has lifted it over the years (there is a 10ft eucalyptus nearby). The other end is...
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    Want a year round workshop, need advice!!

    Hi guys, I'd appreciate any input! I want a 12m x 3m workshop in my garden which can be used comfortably all year round. I'm in the North of England so temp ranges from -5 to 28 with lots of wind and rain. Situation: Firstly I'm on a budget of around £5k for a phase 1 which needs to get me a...
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    AEG OKO-Lavamat 74640Update sits there buzzing/whirring...

    I own an AEG OKO-Lavamat 74640Update washing machine which has started malfunctioning. When I press the "Start/Pause" button to start a washing program (or rinse, or drain), it seems like it is going to start, quiet whirring/buzzing sounds are heard (although the drum never starts turning)...
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