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    Hairline crack and soft plaster

    I am after some advice to hopefully reassure my wife and I. Last year we moved into a 30 year old semi. Other than decorating and the odd minor plumbing problem, everything seemed to be in good order. Just after Christmas we had a couple of new UPVC windows installed to replace the old...
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    Can't drill (window lintel)

    So I am best to use a slow speed (the drill ii have does 2400rpm or 900)? I have started with a 3mm with the plan to then go up to a 6mm I'll try with the 900 speed then. Is it best to do short busts so as not to overheat the bit?
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    Can't drill (window lintel)

    I wonder now if it might be concrete. I just can't be sure. Do you think I'd be best just to give in and pay someone to do it for me? Would joiner do such a thing? I'm worried I'll end up damaging the wall.
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    Can't drill (window lintel)

    I am having an awful problem which is driving me insane. I have just moved into a new house and am trying to fit a roller blind in an upstairs room. The brackets for the blind mean that they have to be fitted to the roof of the window recess. My problem is though that the drill bits only get...
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