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    Open Takeaways During Lock Down.

    Hi All, I want to buy somebody a takeaway for their birthday tomorrow. Their preference is Chinese but I think they'd be happy with an alternative. So, before I start ringing round blindly to all takeaways in Stafford, has anybody recently had any during lock down that they could recommend...
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    House Electrics Question?

    Hi All, Can I run a spur from a FCU? The FCU runs a 6" kitchen fan, which is part of the ring main and not a spur itself. The spur would be for an outdoor light. To add extra complication, it's all a bit tight with the FCU being right at the top of the wall snugly against the ceiling and I'm...
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    Guttering Repair / Replacement

    Hi All, I have some cast iron guttering that is pretty much hanging by a 'thread' from from fascia so was wondering if anybody could recommend somebody who could come out and take a look at it, please. Thanks.
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    House Plumbing Question

    I am getting a professional out to have a look but I'm inquisitive to hear what some of you think on here. I have a combi boiler that feeds all water and I've checked that the cold water storage tank is a completely redundant rusted wreck in the loft.. In the kitchen, just to the side of where...
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    Patching A Clay Drainpipe

    Hi All, I've managed to 'put' a hole in a clay drainpipe that runs from my kitchen into my back garden. The hole is only about 1.5" wide. What I aim to do is fill the area with gravel or earth but would like to patch the hole up before I cover it back over. It's a very uneven surface that is...
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    Car Parking Dimensions

    Ok folks, amongst all my other 20 odd projects that I have on the go at the moment, I'm considering taking up some of my back garden to use as a car parking space as I only have on road parking and it's a pain sometimes to find a space near my house. I have the 'luxury' of having a service...
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    DIY Q&A - AKA: Sir Bod's Bodge it Jobs Advice

    I recognise that I ask quite a bit of advice on here re: DIY, and hopefully I come across as grateful and thankful. So, rather than litter the forum with sporadic posts regarding stuff that needs doing, I thought it might be an idea to set a specific thread up instead. I know there are...
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    Renault Clio - Lower Ball Joint Nut and Bolt

    Don't hate me, hate my car. I've just replaced the reluctor ring (thanks all for suggesting a breaker's bar, by the way) but when I went to tighten the lower ball joint nut and bolt, one got quite tight but then continued to turn. Presumably, the thread has gone on either the nut or bolt, or...
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    Wanted Recommend me a socket set or impact driver for car maintenance

    Hi all, My reluctor ring (ooerr) has gone on my car. I've got a new one and have managed to get the locking nuts and the wheel off but the middle nut (32mm) attached to the drive shaft is set so solid that it's knackered my ratchet trying to get it loosened. For illustration purposes only...
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    (Gas) Fireplace Query

    I should have my own thread with DIY questions! As you're probably bored of hearing now, but I bought my house last year and am very, very slowly getting round to doing DIY stuff to it. The fireplace consisted of an old electric fire ,which I've just removed to open it up so I can put some...
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    Linseed Oil Over Decking Stain?

    I inherited a large decking when I bought my house last year. The spindles were loose and some had fallen out from the rails so I decided to screw them in, fill the screw holes with wood filler, and then paint over. (Water based decking stain). At first this looked great. Then, when we had our...
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    **Filling Gaps between Wooden Posts & Stakes

    **I knew the classy thread title would tease you in! Hi folks. I have a number of wooden posts and post stakes. However, the posts are slightly too small for the stakes. Even after I tighten the stake, it still leaves gaps and the post wobbles. What I had in mind was getting a sheet of wood...
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    Wanted Pressure Washer to borrow??

    I know, I know, 'tis a bit cheeky, but I have some decking that needs a spruce up before I paint it but I can't see that I'd get the usage from a pressure washer for at least another two to three years after. I can drop you a fiver to go to your favourite charity (Save the Ale fund?) Cheers folks.
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    Wanted Strips of Metal for Wooden Sleepers

    I've finally cut my garden sleepers (by hand!) but as a consequence of my sawing skills, the ones that are not joined by right angles don't quite fit snugly together and have a slight gap between due to the slight difference in angles. So, what I'm after are some metal strips that I can cover...
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    Reporting Barking Dogs to the Borough Council

    There are a couple of dogs near me that the owner lets out in the back garden most days. Now let me quantify: they do not bark constantly, but they will bark when anything catches their attention (which is regularly), and will do this all day until they are taken back in, which can be as late as...
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    Fixing Wooden Garden Sleepers Together

    I'm creating an edging for my raised garden with sleepers. However, a few of the angles are greater than 90 degrees, so am going to have to mitre some of the cuts. That's not my worry (although I can see it being hard work cutting by hand!) I'd like to ask what the best way is (aesthetically...
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    Wanted Compactor / Wacker Plate Hire / Borrow

    Hi all, Any idea where I could either borrow or hire one of these for probably a week? I've got a pathway that about 1 metre wide and 15 metres in length. The prices I've seen from various hire shops are in the £50 to £70 figure, which if I have to shell out, I will, but wouldn't mind if...
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    Anti-Semitism

    Have you ever experienced or witnessed any cases of anti-semitism in your 'real life'? I have witnessed / experienced sexism and racism and downright prejudism from idiots over the years. However, I've lived in various places around the country but have never come across anything remotely...
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    Can You Advise What Type of Filler To Use?

    I have a hardwood door frame that is joined on to a further recessed MDF frame. Both the wood and MDF have not been painted on yet, but I've noticed that where it's been filled, there are still several thin (1 to 2mm) distinct gaps. I've looked on the 'net but can't seem to find a a clear...
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    Borrowing Money - Loans vs?

    I've not long bought my first house, having rented for nigh on 25+ years. As a consequence of using up all my savings on the deposit, I am, for the first time in ages, without any spare money to do the place up. People keep saying to me, you've got the whole of your life ahead of you (how ever...
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