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    Installing two noggins into the same stud

    If I understand what you are doing correctly..... I would get 12.5mm plasterboard, and attach it to your wood with many lines of no-more-nails. I would use lines of no more nails rather than a layer so that the new plasterboard can be pushed in place (squashing the lines of no more nails) so...
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    What is my best way of protecting oak skirting board and architrave?

    Pls check the label before taking my advice...as I am a diyer. I tend to put on three. Wiping it on with a J cloth (the blue ones). And I have on occasion (on stairs hand rails) after second coat left it to dry a few days and used 600grit wet and dry sand paper with water and a touch of...
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    What is my best way of protecting oak skirting board and architrave?

    Another vote for Osmo. Remember to only put on thin coats of osmo (and wipe off excess).
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    telephone Master Soccket

    The external feed might have been shorted (joined) when it was cut and replaced with the fibre. So when you disconnected it, it removed the issues - perhaps.
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    telephone Master Soccket

    This is the method I used to reactivate the phones and alarm on my BT line, all so the items connected to the internal phone line continued to work after VOIP changeover. It is Still working now...
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    Locking a gate from both sides

    I recommend the Gate mate brand as they gave worked well for me, olders being 11 years old. (But they do cost more than the multiple no name copies). And note that there are typically two versions, 50mm and 70mm to meet the thickness of your gate...
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    Evolution circular saw

    It is not a no-no. And I have in occasion done this. BUT it does make it less safe to use. For example, we already know the switch is poor quality with the contacts sticking open. Joining the Neutral side of the switch removes the operatunity for that side of the switch to switch off the...
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    How to straighten an old lath and plaster wall

    Fyi, as a diy-er I marked the floor and ceiling where the studs are before proceeding. This Made it much easier (for me) to find were the studs were to put the screws into, when I had a new large sheet of plasterboard against the wall.
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    Hive dual channel wiring issue

    What is that (what looks like a) lump of loose wire between 1 and 2,?
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    Is there an accepted method to replace a fence panel that's not the standard size?

    As above But I reattach the end vertical battens and then use that as a guide to cut the laps (stops them bouncing and vibrating about as I cut).
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    Cabinet tops - glass or acrylic?

    Freddie, I think a typo, you said That said acrylic is clearer and more scratch resistant and less prone to UV damage shouldn't that be That said glass is clearer and more scratch resistant and less prone to UV damage SFK
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    What do you call the slotted part that keeps cables from breaking?

    And if you really want a cord/cable stain relief, put one of these on your cable before you put on your new plug. Attaching it with a blob of glue on the cable. Never done this or used these, and as said I would not bother as cables should not fray at the plug...
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    What do you call the slotted part that keeps cables from breaking?

    As per Koolpc, cut the broken plug off the wire and use a new plug (take fuse from old plug and put it into the new plug so correct fuse value is used). These plugs have a small strain relief. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYDZ4DGF But in my opinion they look low quality and but I normally (and...
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    Vintage Power Shower Ivory Triton 9.5w

    I have found a replacement pressure relief device. I did a google search for "triton t100e shower pressure release device" << Not your shower, but the part in the YouTube video look similar to the part in your image. and found these two...
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    Vintage Power Shower Ivory Triton 9.5w

    See this video where I think your the issue is. The 'pressure relief device' in question and highlighted above can be seen shortly after 10mins into this video. The suggestion is that back pressure (caused by calcium in showerhead or a twisted showerhead pipe) has caused the internal pressure...
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    Metal Storm Door Closer Stripped

    In theory yes. I would suggest you ask at Canadian Tyre as they used to be helpful and knowledgeable when it came to car items.. Lilley that you need that rivet set and a mid priced tool. (Remember that this web site is almost 100% UK users, so have have more knowledge of UK shops over...
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    Metal Storm Door Closer Stripped

    Home depot might be closer than the UK based B&Q. :) But for rivets I would first consider Canadian Tyre: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/cat/tools-hardware/hand-tools/rivets-rivet-tools-DC0001808.html
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    Sanding tiny corners?

    I use a detail sander: https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb887sdr-160w-electric-detail-sander-240v/512vv
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    Large floating desk - seems plausible?

    I have a 4m wide, 60cm deep floating desk. Recessed into three walls. I used sold oak slat kitchen worktop. I did not want any legs so I could move chair to any point along its length. I screwed 25mm x 38mm wood on all three walls to drop desk onto. I used this dimension so I could screw...
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    External Pump fault after service - should I be charged for call out?

    Note that it does not have to be 250vac. It has to be 250Vac or greater. There is no issue having a higher figure (and it can be better, although they do get bigger). You will find it easier to find a 3.5uF 450Vac capacitor. What shape is it, black rectangle, white cylinder, or something else?
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