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Garmin nuvi 300T Satnav

Tesco have this satnav with traffic information on offer at ?99. Why shouldn't I buy one? Also if you set it up without giving it a destination, so it just shows maps, does it still give traffic...

Tezzabell

astra 53 plate key replacement

my husband snapped off the very end of the metal bit of his key. we have a spare one but now one is broken we now need a new spare. do these keys have a chip in - they don't look like they do...they...

barb1314

Casement window latch

I'm hoping someone can help me here...excuse me for the description.My cottage windows are casement but don't lie flush. The window is shut by turning the latch down to a '6 o'clock position'! where...

gt43

Removing chimney breast.

Does anyone know how much hassle it might be to remove the chimney breast from one room, in a downstairs flat ? Is it likely to be mega-messy?

ringo2

main fuse

the main fuse coming into our house has blown. when an electrician looked at it , he said that he couldn't touch it as it was down to the power supplier. he did say however, that the rating was...

heididog

e-mailz

how can i delete around 7000 e-mails? They are in the Bulk folder in my Yahoo mail

mandimoo

oven cleaner

can someone recommend one that isnt too scary! im too scared to use the one ive got "wear goggles, if comes into contact with skin, rinse and seek medical treatment immediately, dont get on door seals...

BillyBB

Sounds like Flat Beat

There's a track from 1999 2000 that sounds like Mr Oizo. It may even sample Flat Beat. Any suggestions please. Not Daft Punk.

Annie456

Help! burglar alarm!

I had some windows fitted today and the fitter cut through the alarm wires and set off the alarm. I don't actually need that sensor on those windows now as they are really secure. so if i tidy them up...

girls03

can you fit a more modern fire in place of a baxi fire

Hello, we have a baxi gas fire which is very old fashioned and we would like to modernise our lounge but cant afford to replace our boiler, we have been told that we have to put up with the fire we...

debi340

Electrical Transformer

I have just bought from ebay (UK) a treadmill, however because it comes from America it needs a Transformer. Does anyone know where I can buy one. I have done a search on google. Thanks

Whickerman

Advice needed please

Have also posted this in the Jobs section, but I'd like as much input as possible and you guys could potentially look at this from another point of view. Believe me, before I ask this I know it's a...

crazy legs

Timezones.

I looked at a map of them on wikipedia and it looks like the lines bend around some islands. Does this effect the time difference or is it just for the purpose of fitting everything into the map, or...

Segilla

Why / how does fanned air cool?

Please explain the physics of why it is possible to swelter in a hot room yet be cooled by the same air if fanned by it. I suspect it's to do with the number and rate of air molecules hitting the...

~max~

Phoenix gas card meter, help!

Hi all! I moved into this rented flat last week. It has a Phoenix gas meter, with a card that you top up. I put ?10 on the card last saturday (so, less than a week ago). I have had the heating on for...

upsydaisy

Tradesmen not appearing

We have been converting a steading for last 9 months - we could probably have been living there by now but we have been so badly let down by tradesmen - no one turns up when they say they will! Why do...

{Dakota}

Keeping the handbag safe?

Just a random wondering :0) While I was sitting in a traffic jam en route home from work, I locked my doors as my handbag was, as always, sitting on the passenger seat. How does anyone with a...

robandjosie

cannon cambridge double oven

I own a cannon cambridge double oven and have problems with the electronic ignition. When the main oven is on the ignition will not go off with the result of constant clicking. This only occurs when...

Eamaryk

Lock Anti Tamper Mechanism

I used the wrong key in a 5 lever mortice lock causing the ant i tamper mechanism to swing down preventing the use of the proper key. Can I reset this or do I need a lock smith? Thanks.

peanut42

SDS Bits

I have just bought a Bosch SDS drill and i was wondering are all sds bits universal(ie: if i get Dewalt bits will they fit in a bosch) or do you have to use there own brand bits...........

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