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    Hanging Large Mirror

    The company i bought it from say that is the method they advise to hang these mirrors. Would you consider this to be dangerous? I did give it a bit of a tug when it was up and it seemed ok. Worried now :? :?
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    Hanging Large Mirror

    THanks gcol, the mirror had 2 d-shaped rings on the back which sit on the screws. The screws seemed to be pretty tight when i fixed them in the wall and at a slight angle. Im just wondering would standard 2" screws be suitable for such a weight (which is actaully 35kg and not 20 a stated below)...
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    Hanging Large Mirror

    Hi, I have just hung a large mirror over my fireplace. I was instructed by the supplier to drill 2 holes in wall, and use 2" Screws with plugs. I did this and hung the mirror. All seems to be fine so far one day later (touch wood), but i cant stop worrying about it, and the damage it would cause...
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    Lifting Floorboards running under interior walls

    I live in a victorian flat circa 1900. I am lifting the boards and putting down some mineral wool etc in the cavity. The floorboards run under the interior walls into adjoining rooms. How can i access the cavity between the joist under the interal wall and the joist either side of it? The...
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    Rubber Soles for Dinning Furniture

    Hi, Sorry for this extremly basic issue, but I have got a new dinning room table (sitting on stripped wooden floors) and moving it or chairs causes dreadful noise for both me and my downstairs neighbour. Can anyone think of any products in the DIY sheds that might be able to help...
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    Paint for Wood Stairs

    Thanks Zampa, much appreciated.
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    Paint for Wood Stairs

    Hi All, Have sanded down my stairs and am looking to put hard wearing off white paint on them. Anyone know of anything suitable? Also, as im a complete novice :oops:, what primer should i use first? Any partiacular type? Thanks in advance.
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    Noisy Neighbours 2 - DOWNSTAIRS!

    Ive also got some problems with noisy neighbours but they are DOWNSTAIRS!! We live on the 1st floor and our neighbours on the ground floor have 2 kids that run around and scream early in the mornings at weekends. The banging noise from running around is driving us insane, as it feels like...
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    Small/City Garden Project

    Hi All, Have been on the look out for a good forum to join to get some good advice/tips for my up and coming project. This one looks excellant. Congrats to all involved. Anyway im a complete novice and looking to embark on revitalising my garden which currently is a 20m x 5m grass...
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