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Best way to put up splashback

I am about to put up a splashback in out kitchen to match the work surfaces. I do not have a problem with doing this - except that there are two awkward shaped items that will stop the splashback from...

bobtheturkey

banned!

i have not been banned nor have i been allocated a clique to join its a disgrace! i am now going to e mail the editor even though she/he/it is probably down the pub on the 5th pint of harp and 3rd...

RATTER15

Initiation test for Newbies?

Due to the recent influx of newbies, I think we should devise an initiation test. How would we test them and what should we do to the ones that fail?

carrust

Touchy women

I've recently been doing-up an office block. While I was there a get well soon card came round & I was asked to sign it. The card was for a woman who'd just had a hysterectomy, & I put "I never knew...

Panic Button

4get has just arrived for work

She has fired up the PC, logged on and.....

carrust

Horseradish sauce.

I've got a horseradish plant in my allotment. Has anyone got a recipe for a sauce that will keep.

Nickienickie

How to draught proof old fireplaces

I live in an edwardian house and have several original fireplaces that have gaping holes up into the chimney breasts therefore allowing the hot air out iof the rooms in the winter. Does anyone know if...

EEZABLADE32

Circular saw

Is there a gadget that adapts a power drill ino a circular saw. Or one that adapts a circular saw into a table saw.

stephen2504

painting internal brickwork

i want to paint an internal brick outhouse it has already a few coats of white masonary paint on it can i use emulsion paint or do i have to use masonary paint again to paint it, its just that there...

blueboy56

Painting new pea shingle on wall

Can anyone advise whether I need to apply a sealant to a new wall covering of pea shingle before painting? If so can you advise best type.

mechcad8

Radiator - showing signs of rust on the exterior

We are seeing signs of rust appearing on the exterior side of our radiators. The quality of the paint finish is not the best and it looks like a standard wall emulsion has been used. Please can...

rojash

Who shall we hate today?

Isn't it time for a bit more originality here in the Hatred section of AB?

Shadow Man

Dead Pools

Are dead pools morally wrong? William Hill no longer take bets on when somebody is going to die. Personally, I think a dead pool can be quite good fun and am thinking of running one at the Lodge for...

KAZ

How can you stop spiders coming into your house?

Please!!!!!!!!!!!! They seem to be everywhere at the moment! I HATE them!!!!!!! EEERRRGGGHHHHH!

growbag

discount paint

Hi, does anyone know where you can buy discount/cheaper Farrow and Ball paint? We are wanting to paint some rooms in our house but the Farrow and Ball paints are very expensive. We can't find colours...

lukey121

How to figure out percentages?

What percentage of ?40 is ?8. How do I go about working this out using a pen and paper, No calculator. any help would be great. I have a test coming up with lots of these questions on it.

Shadow Man

Dirty Thumbs.

In Mens Health magazine recent research has shown that the human thumb is a very dirty digit compared to the other digits. Overall 78 percent of men and 73 percent of females have dirtier thumbs than...

abstibus

Tarring and feathering

What do you think of this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/69 66493.stm

milo1978

should i tell him& how???

Ive just discovered im 6 wks pregnant with somebody i wrk with. We had one crazy drunken night, he's a lovely fella, we both like each other but im about to go travelling & the times not right for us,...

legend758duo

breasts

whats the big attraction of them for men ?? is it a primeval thing ? i know that learned folk say that a lot of our urges go back to caveman times . i wonder were breasts such a big thing then? pardon...

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