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how to kill thistles

what can i use to kill thistles and not my grass, i have heard of a product of weed be gone, but i think its only available in the usa

dixon0609

thick gloss!!!

how do you get rid of really thick gloss on radiators, i eman really thick???? i have tried sanding it but dnt seem to be having much luck? any ideas??/

marias

gardening

would any one know how to eradicate the intrusive weed - "mares tail"

Tarquin66

Intruder Alarm - battery replacement

When there is a power cut my Intruder Alarm sounds. I fitted a new back-up battery recently so I am wondering if there is a battery in the outside box which will need replacing.

callum0666

security screwdriver

i despratly need a security screwdriver for work but cant find one ANYWHERE its a philips screwdriver but with a tiny hole in the end where a security pin slots in can anyone help PLEASE

chazza

My electric shower head seems to have built up with some kind of dark crunchy stuff around the holes (probably limescale or something) The spouts are like little rubber things that come out of holes...

supersop60

parking outside schools

Does anyone know if there is a penalty for parking on the yellow zig zags outside a school? The headteacher at my daughter's school reminds parents politely about parking - I am in favour of a tougher...

denbri

clutch

I had my clutch replaced yesterday in my Fiesta and tonight my speedo isn't working, could it be related or am I just having a bad run of luck with my car. I don't want to appear stupid if I go back...

Bellvecchio2

Rough price for a Corsa Lambda sensor repl'mnt

Hi, I'd just like to find out a rough price, for the part & labour for a Lambda sensor to be swapped on a 1.4 Vauxhall Corsa, W-plate....? I'm aware you can get a 'non-Vauxhall' part, but I'd...

unzy

Photography

can anybody tell me if the Canon EF 100-400mm works well with the Canon 400D and a 2x II extender

Norm Houlder

timing belt

My corsa is 9yrs old has 46.000mls on clock,when do I need to chang timing belt/chain,not sure what I have. Norm

Seventh Wave

Engine Starting problem

My van wont start. The starter motor is fine (it's been checked) but it wont engage the engine. When ignition is turned on the starter makes a a clicking noise - about 3 clicks per sec. I have tried...

inamess

Cambelt

I have just taken my 98 Corsa to a garage as it sounded like I needed the cambelt replacing (sounded like a belt was loose when i was acclerating) they have just gotten back to me saying not only do i...

pugsy66

fixed penalty

stopped for not wearing seat belt.police put wrong reg no on penalty notice can i contest it?

belinda637

Failed MOT

My MOT has expired and I took my car for a MOT test - it failed the test. I want to get a second opinion from another garage - Can I drive the car to the other garage with a prebooked test even though...

stelnjay

vauxhall corsa's temperature gauge

my partner took her car to the garage to get a new battery fitted but when the car came back the outside temperature was sky high and now its doesn't even show the temperature, it just shows lines it...

rose99

Mould Issues

Hi Im currently renting a flat in a renovated church. The walls are all built from solid stone and so dont have any damp course. We have lived ni this property since June 2007, since November 2007 we...

salhus

Engine failure

My uncle (a car mechanic) replaced an oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 turbo (51 model). After four days the owner returned claiming that his engine had ceased....

woodchopper

Garage wall

When we moved into our new house we found that one of the walls of our garage adjacent to next doors garage hadn't been rendered to stop the water penetrating the blockwork. There is only a 14" gap...

yellowlab

Replacing faulty Heating timer

I have an Oil fired central heating system and it has a SMC timer which appears to be faulty. The timer is the old fashioned type whicjh has a 24 hour clock face with 2 on/off positions and either...

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