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    Filler in mitred external corner?

    Hi all, I've been trying to make the most of being home all the time this last month (so sad the pubs are closed) and am giving my bathroom a bit of a tidy, replacing worn silicone and grout - things like that. There's an external corner, where the tiles have been mitred, the gap having...
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    Have gas safety checks changed regarding earthing?

    Hi all, I've just had a gas safety certificate done on a buy-to-let and one of the advisory things is that the gas pipe should be earthed as it enters the property. I've had this property for a number of years, and this has never come up in previous inspections, so wondered if the regulations...
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    Advice on Cleaning a Waxed Hardwood Floor

    Hi all, hopefully someone can set me straight! I've got a load of solid oak parquet flooring, that had wax applied about eight years when it was put down. Although I stay on top of sweeping, and occasionally vacuuming, it's time to give it a proper clean as it's looking a bit grubby. It...
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    Help! What Are These Called?

    Hi, I'm working on a series of hanging sculptures, and need to buy some more of the screws/bolts shown in the picture. Does anyone know what type they are or what I could search for? Obviously searching for "bolt" or "screws" isn't going to be much use! Cheers
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    Boiler in Loft is a Risk?

    We had a new boiler installed about six years ago in what we call our "loft". We call it a loft because it's under the eaves, only has a chipboard floor and is where we put our Xmas decorations and whatnot. Unlike a normal loft, it's access through a door, from a bedroom, so there's no hatch or...
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    Shower Hot/Cold Wrong Way

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice as I'm very novice when it comes to plumbing - especially showers. I had a bathroom fitted, the shower having a concealed valve with separate on/off and temperature handles. I've no idea of the brand or anything, though, as we pretty much chose everything...
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