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Boiler Filter

Do I have to add inhibitor to my Magna filter every time I clean it, which is about four times a year ? Cheers. D...

Moving A Power Point.

I want to move a power point in my front bedroom. Can I do this myself or do I have to get a qualified electrician to do it?...

TWR

Is It Fair On Rooney

the way he is getting treated, is it the case, you have passed your sell by date now *** off, I think it's disgusting.

Ric.ror

I'm freezing - the boiler keeps firing up for a couple of seconds then off again! Then back on then off again etc The pressure is at zero but if it was that surely it wouldn't fire up at all Or would...

firewatch

Fluorescent Lights

Hello there not sure if this should be here,so ok, i work in an office with a false ceiling with fluorescent light panels built in. These lights are REALLY bright and are causing issues with glare...

Bazile

Double Glazing

This might seem like a silly question . Is it advisable to have double glazing fitted in cold rainy weather - as in this time of year OR should i await the spring / summer ?...

john1066

Ripening Tomatoes

How do you ripen green tomatoes indoors?

ZebbyUK

Car Overheated

VW Polo, P-reg. Left idling too long, overheated and it's dumped the water out of the overfill pipe, not the radiator. Any ideas if some serious damage has been done please?...

glenbar

Employment After Prison Sentence

My partners son spent six months in prison for perverting he course of justice five years ago. Since then he has been unemployed saying no-one will employ him because of this, as he is forced to...

zabado

Next Season.

Iv'e just cleared out the last of my tomato plants and some of the ones in the corner of my greenhouse didn't produce much, iv'e put this down to the lack of sunlight. So looking ahead, is there...

granny grump

Changing Power Providers

Yes I'm getting our affairs in order so thought that I'd look at gas/electricity providers. We are currently with Npower and have a dual fuel account. Is it better to have dual fuel or is it cheaper...

neuron

Brackets For Lightweight Shed Shelf

I'm all out of ideas this morning so I hope you folks can help. I've made a 140cm long shelf to attach under the window in my wooden shed. The shelf is to be used solely to overwinter a dozen or so...

Gizmonster

Meccano, Hornby, Etc - Where's Best To Sell These ????

Are there any dedicated sites for selling collectables, such as Meccano and Hornby?? A family friend has gone into a care home. We're clearing her house out and we've come across some Meccano sets and...

malagabob

0% Card For Someone Else.

Would I be accepted for a 0% card, but transferring a balance from a card owned by someone else. For reasons not known they have been declined one of these cards. I am 100% sure they would pay me the...

smurfchops

Help With Buying An Apple Iphone Please

I am not technical and it is a minefield out there. I want to buy an apple iphone so I can transfer photos from my ipad, also for messaging, the internet, and possibly a few calls a month. It wont be...

losgigs

Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

Have decide to try a recipe by Nigel Slater to use up some unripe tomatoes. The recipe includes 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and am wondering if wholegrain mustard or mustard powder could be used...

jayemcee

Mobile Phone

I have a payg Nokia phone on the Vodaphone network. I am planning to buy Doro sim only phone. If I transfer the Sim card will I automatically retain my existing phone number??

stevie m

Knee Replacement Tips

In a months time i'm having a total knee replacement op. Has any one any tips on speeding up recovery or anything useful that would be beneficial after the op. No scare stories please I've already...

237SJ

How To Get A Box Of Xl Free Range Eggs For The Same Price As A Basics Box..

Hold basics box in hand, flip up lids of various XL free range boxes and swap said eggs - job done. I have just stood next to someone in the supermarket and watched them do this....

geojayne

Leeks

A few of my garden leeks have started to go to seed and have developed a thick solid core. Can I still use these for soup? The core is not tough.

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