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    Hoover Nextra Optima

    machine will not use conditioner, just leaves it in the drawer. Any ideas would be appreciated, many thanks in advance :?
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    Speed Camera's

    It is £60 and three points, and your company will get the fine notice which they will pass on to you. They should have it within three days of the event.
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    fridge

    thanks for that. took breezers advice and bought a new fridge,freestanding. £100 cheaper than integrated. why is that?
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    fridge

    integrated fridge packed up but light still works. milk and packup going off. help
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    first time remodeler

    forget taking off the old tiles if you want a quick job. it's sometimes better and quicker to tile over the old ones making sure the joints aren't in the same place.
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    Are my new PVC windows ruined?

    B&Q stock a silicon cleaner.
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    upvc door hinge

    prise the cover off and unscrew it.
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    Getting into routing

    No hassle with a non-slip router mat underneath your workpiece. Trend are the best for routing. Go to www.trendmachinery.co.uk you'll be there hours. They've got everything you'll ever need for routing, as well as budget routers.
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    blue film on glassware/streaks on glasses- Miele dishwasher

    sounds a bit like a salt problem. suggest using the new three in one tablets. Forget the softener and the salt.
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    patchy lawn from dog pee

    Cut the dead grass away, fork over, tread down level and reseed. Follow your dog with a watering can in future and pour over the infected area to dilute.
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    removal of paint from quarry tiles

    A product called nitromors. It's a water based paint stripper. Paint it on, leave for 10-15 mins and wipe off with a wet sponge.
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    Faulty seals

    If you can find a friendly double glazing company, they can take the sealed unit out and reseal it for you. It's not a long job and shouldn't cost a lot.
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    Hair Dye on Towels

    The only solution I can think of is to buy new towels. If it happens again, get the towels into a bucket of cold water straight away for a couple of hours and then wash as normal.
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    Fire Surrounds

    You can tile over tiles. Any ceramic tile will do but use a staywhite grout.
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    Part Garage conversion

    As long as you don't enlarge the garages footprint or height you will not need planning permission.
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    replastering a damaged wall

    There is a product called one coat plaster. It will fill to a depth of two inches. Be sure to spray or wet the exposed brickwork immediately before applying the plaster or it will dry too quickly and will crack. Smooth over with a wet paintbrush when filled level. Ready to tile over again within...
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    Mould on Tiles and Grout in Shower

    Toothbrush and toothpaste. Does a great job and smells better.
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    Ceramic tile glaze

    Try Two or three coats of waterproof clear varnish.
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    Stripping paint off internal wood

    There is a product out called nitomors. It is a water based paint stripper. Paint it on making sure to have a damp sponge to mop up any spills. The paint will bubble making it easy to scrape off. A light sanding to give the woodstain a good key and a couple of coats of varnish will make it look...
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    Advice on coving

    You could try polystyrene coving. It has a paper coating on it ready for painting and is a lot easier to put up because of its lightness. You can get coving adhesive which will hold it in place. Any gaps between the coving and the ceiling or wall can also be filled in with the adhesive and...
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