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Spilt Mayo on my boots

Bought some lovely new suede boots on Saturday (no, not blue) by Monday there was a big splodge of mayo on them. How do I get it off?

kp1975

Is it legal to park on private land where there are no signs telling you not to?

yesterday I parked my car behind a block of flats next to my children's school as there was no space on the road; I thought I would be ok as I was only going to be a few minutes, there were no signs...

ZebUK

Hot water tap "stutters"

First, we have high water pressure - the cold tap on too far will easily splash and make a mess and I *think* we have cheap taps. When we turn the hot water tap on first everything is fine (careful...

jackthehat

Creaking door.....

I have just hung a new door to my bedroom. I've 'handed' the door, chased out for the hinges, etc. and it all fits a treat. However, just before the door closes, it makes quite a loud 'creak'......and...

allen

Drilling holes in walls

Daft question time. I've been drilling holes in walls for years, and it has finally struck me to ask 'Why is it so difficult?' Is it my electric drill not being up to it, or my masonry bits, or just...

LaurenD

Recycling Bins in Blocks of Flats

Any ideas here would be hugely welcome. I live in a block of 12 flats, which shares the rubbish area with another block of 12. The council has now refused to empty the recycling bins due to tenants...

carrust

Badgers:-(

I've got a badger digging up my allotment. Has anyone got any ideas how to deter it? BTW, I don't want to harm the badger in any way.

Tilly2

Canon EOS 300D Digital camera.

I am trying to download pictures from a Canon EOS 300D digital camera but there is a problem with the computer accepting the hardware. I cannot find the hardware installation CD to load on to the...

ZebUK

hanging doors with black screws

I know they're drywall screws but I'm reading mixed info on sites. Some sites are saying don't use them for anything load bearing whereas I've also read that they're extremely strong. Doors aren't...

irban

Backing up files

Had a nudge from Norton Security that my files needed to be backed up.(again). As I watched the files scroll across the top of the Norton page I noticed that there were lots of games titles that I...

minnie76

water in Florida

currently in Florida, USA and the water tastes odd!!!is it okay to drink and why the odd taste &smekk!!

EvianBaby

How does bacon last so long?

Bought a packet of unsmoked bacon probably a couple of weeks ago at least and forgot all about it. Just dug it out of th fridge and it's still good until at least 30th august according to the bbd. I'm...

paddy11

best phone company?

have a landline and internet with B.T...... they've done the dirty... what's new? and I want to change, but don't know where to go .... any ideas my friends? Don't need any special tarriffs or add...

dorisday

Eating out in Torquay

Recently stayed in Torquay for a few days, needed to eat out for a couple of nights. Could not find anywhere decent to eat. Landed up in Pizza Express!!! Any suggestions for my next visit. This did...

gordie1

Trying To Find A Drink Without Aspartme or Artifical Sweeteners

Hi after a process of elimination I discovered that I was allergic to aspartme and sucralose as it gave me atrial fibrillation since I have stopped drinking it I have had no AF. I am trying to find a...

madonna-fan

How do you mix cement?

Can anyone tell me the proper MIX for cement? I have different answers from different people. i have 1/2 parts 1/3, and 1/4, also lime and fairy liquid get a mention. would appreciate it if could...

Lisa-Bee

DAB Radio

Can anyone help? I have a DAB radio but the reception is not good as the hi-fi is situated under the stairs and have nowhere else to put it! Any way of boosting the signal? Thanks in advance for any...

Gromit

Is it an offence to take a photograph from a car?

Police have shamed 80 drivers who took photographs of a crash on the M1. Pictures of them appear in todays Daily Mail and the story says they have committed an offence by using a camera while driving....

LittleSquidge

Sausage dogs/Dachshunds. Mean and bad backs? Truth about rumours?

I'd love to get a Dachshund/Sausage Dog. A lot of people are trying to put me off mind you. . . "Ooh they get terrible bad backs. Pain for them and bills for you!" "They're nasty little...

rockyracoon

Idiot Proof Rice

Rice eludes me, I never get it right, it always turns out sludgy. My youngest gets excited when I cook it as she thinks it's authentic Thai Sticky Rice! Please, please can someone give me a fool proof...

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