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Wall Picture

I would like to log on and see pictures of my grandchildren as the background ( is this called the Wall?) Can someone explain in simplistic terms how I can do this? Apologies if this is a 'dumb'...

derekpara

Are there any reasons why it is inadvisable to apply wallpaper paste to the wall instead of the paper ? It seems simpler to paste the walls with a roller than the traditional method of brushing onto...

tandh

Paint Dry Time

just done my last coat of paint on newly plastered walls :-) How long should i wait until i drill the holes and put up my curtain pole?

saintpeter48

Microsoft Word Starter 2010 Problem

When I try to open this program a box with the message, ''Microsoft Word Starter 2010 cannot be opened. Try again or repair the product in Control Panel''. I haven't had this problem before, i'm using...

sandyRoe

Our Friends In The North West...

Flooding, electricity cut off, homes ruined, it's not good in the run up to Christmas.

Davypops

"blown To Smithereens". What Is The Origin, Anyone Know?, Thanks.

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derrynoose

Coiling Extension Cabling.

I have a surge protected extension lead supporting a BT router and its associated wall mounted kit. I want to tidy up the extension cabling. Is it safe to coil up the lead and, if so, how small a coil...

Hopkirk

Heated Windscreens

Does anyone else do a Focus / Astra sized car with a heated windscreen, apart from Ford? I would really love to have a heated screen, but am not a Ford fan....

HaizeyDays

Just Had The Car Towed!

Hello, I was just about to head off to the bridge club and when I got to the car it had gone! Apparently I havent paid my car tax. Naughty naughty. Anyway, its staying the night in Reading pound, and...

Budlet

Any One With Id Network From Carphone Warehouse?

I am just about to upgrade my phone. I have been with O2 for five years now, but have seen the phone I want at the Carphone Warehouse which is considerably cheaper on their own iD network. Apparently...

boomish

Can A Council Legally Make You Have A Wheelie Bin If You Have No Room?

I wondered if there is a law to protect residents against a council forcing people to have a wheelie bin? we live in a small front garden property, there is no room for a 4ft tall wheelie bin, do...

Khandro

Instal Windows 10 ?

As I write I am downloading W10 after so many requests to do so. I'm still a bit nervous of installing it though. I'm on W7 at the moment, what will happen when/if I do the installation, what will be...

chokkie

Instruction Manual For A Dab Radio

Hi ABers out there, I wonder if someone can help, please. We've just been given a little DAB radio, the Logik Model number: L2DAB12 and we don't have the instruction manual. Have had a look on line...

jennyjoan

Bolt

My back gate is bolted only and a bit of snib goes ok. Yesterday I put Maxie out to pee when I looked god love him he is round at the front of the house. WEnt out to look at bolt - door was open right...

chokkie

Changing Light Switches

We've got to change 2 or 3 light switches in our house and want to do it over the weekend. Not sure about something, so would appreciate your advice .... do we need to turn off the electrical system...

1944screen

Diesels

My lad has a 52plate Ford Mondeo,he has just changed the fuel filter on it.The manual says it's self priming,but guess what,it won't start.Can he hire a hand primer or does he need to buy one. Thanks...

outrageous

Iphone As You Go

My Sister who lives abroad has an Iphone 5s and wants a Pay as you go option here in the UK which she visits on a regular basis ... as I am on a contract I dont know ... I need one that can be topped...

piggynose

Has Anybody Ever Used Holiday Pirates?

thanx in advance

grandfatherd

Sweet Pea

I have 2 trays of the above which have been left too long in the trays, the plants are aprox. 4inch. tall. the SPs. are just showing the first leaf. Can anyone tell me at what depth I should plant...