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Woodscrews

More of a legitimate and well deserved rant than a question, but there's one in there somewhere. What is it with no matter what you actually want to do a job, they don't make/sell it ? This is just...

jennyjoan

Halogen Light

An electrician fitted the above for me many years ago - it has a sensor to it as well however just this week light has gone out for good. I know nothing about them but would like to know do I need a...

jennyjoan

Pleasant Music

I have just acquired a new Walkman and love it as I can hear with the earphones right into my ears and volume up high. Jon Bennett plays Easy Listening Music on Sat and Sund night Radio Ulster - I...

cassa333

Sink Ubend

On average, and considering normal usage, how long should a bathroom sink ubend last before the seal rots away or some other catastrophic degradation occurs? Thanks...

lilly1

Toilet Request

does anyone know if a company can insist on me telling them I am going to the toilet, so when checking cctv they know where I am.

alavahalf

Black Spot On My Toms

Has anyone had any experience of this... it's a first for me. Having asked the best gardener I know , he seems to think it is caused by either overwatering or underwatering.... But which is it ?...

vernonk

Fool's Gold?

People are starting to question how Team GB are doing so well at the Olympics when, not long ago, we struggled to get even one Gold medal. Do you also have your doubts or do you think/believe "Brits...

Puzzled001

Super-Sticky 'gaffer Tape

Hi All ,anyone no of a brand of 'gaffer tape' that is waterproof and can be used to cover 'holes' cut in car bumpers.I have bought an ex-police vehicle and need to cover the holes cut where the...

zabado

Chillies.

Iv'e grown various types of chillies this year, but one type ( patio fire ) has given me a lot of chillies but they're white in colour and taste of nothing. Am I being too eager, or will they change...

browndmb

Wilting Basil

I grow or try to grow basil from seed and when I pot them up they wilt and die. What am I doing wrong...

Puzzled001

Removing 'sticky' Deposits From Car Bodywork

Hi all, I'm a bit out of touch on car care products, I have just bought an ex-police vehicle, can someone enlighten me as to what is the best product to remove the residue 'glue' left from them,the...

malagabob

Diving In Athletics

Can't believe the act of diving, literally ( 2 that I know of ) over the finishing line to steal a place.

Olivio

Moving All Data From Old Htc Phone To A New One

Does anyone know the quickest way to do this? I've tried bluetoothing photos which took half a day and many of the photos didn't go through. I've ran out of space on my old one and need to change over...

zabado

Fertilizer.

I made some liquid fertilizer in an old tub about two years ago with nettles, grass cuttings, horse manure and water. I dilute it before use and have had some good results with it. I keep adding to it...

woodchopper

Ballcock Question

On the Opella Delchem bottom entry ballcock assembly the re is a "tap" on top of the chamber that houses the diaphragms - what is it for?...

cassa333

Cat Fleas

Why does my cat get so many fleas? She brings them home regularly and we spend a fortune getting rid of them. About £100 this time, two months ago it was £86 and the time befor that £75. We flea...

Dreamsandlove

Calling All Sheep Farmers. Castration/docking Method Do You Use?

So... just out of curiosity, what method do you use for sheep castration? Elastication or Surgical? And what are your reasons for the method you use. Also...for your methods used do you give pain...

woodchopper

Hgv Dash-Cams

The company I work for has fitted Dash-cams to its vehicles. They record on a continuous loop and should the “system” detect any event such as harsh braking, hitting a large pothole running over a...

Scarlett

Washing Machine Beeping?

My washing machine appears to be doing its thing, spinning, washing, water in the drum is grey, but it keeps beeping 5 times x 5 and then carrying on. Normally it only beeps when it is finished, and...

Pullman

Sweet Peas

How long should I leave the seed pods on my sweet peas to be able to save them for next year and do I save them in the pods or open them up?

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