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Sink Problem

I have recently moved into a new house where the wash basin doesn't have a plug but something that I think is called a "pop up". The problem is that it drains very slowly, how can this be adjusted?...

Beechy101

Teblet

I'm looking to buy a tablet for my wife for Christmas but don't know which one. I don't want to spend more than £200 all together so was wondering which one might be best? So far the Kindle Fire...

balloney

Fordham flushpanel syphon - not fully flushing

My toilet does not fully flush. I have taken the Fordham Syphon out and cleaned it, all looks ok. The two flaps underneath are undamaged. I am stumped as to why it does not fully flush. Help please....

Euphemia

Logic washing machine

After many years of reliable service, my Bosch washing machine is at the end of its useful life. We are looking for a replacement and taking into consideration the fact that we are now on our own, and...

rondeau

mobile PAYG

For years I've used t-mobile PAYG, topping up £10 only every two months or so. Now they're changing the tariff to 35p per minute for calls, 30p per text unless I top up £10 minimum every...

wiltsman

Changing phone network - keeping number?

I have a friend, a landscape gardener, who is finding he is increasingly losing his Vodaphone signal. As it would be a big upheaval if he had to change his number, is it possible for him to change to...

bwbsaralee

Can I still harvest carrots now?

I sowed some Early Nantes and Chanteney carrots late last summer, they never really did anything and consequently just got left. Outside yesterday I decided to clear my planting tubs and discovered...

Rev. Green

Long-wheelbase wheelchair

Does anyone know of a wheelchair manufacturer who makes a lightweight wheelchair with large rear wheels and a wheelbase of at least 40cm? All the wheelchairs which we have tried which weigh less than...

KarlC

Professional chef's knife set

I don't mean this to be an advert for my goods, but I recently won a professional chef's knife set and it seems nowhere will let me sell it. I'd obviously only sell it to an adult, but Ebay et al seem...

alavahalf

e-mail problem with Gawab

Just started to get this error code ... what does it mean ? I'm using... Windows Vista........Windows Mail .......Gawab The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'Testing email', Account:...

folklikeme

Nikon Advert

Please could somebody tell me who sings on the new Nikon Advert. Sounds like born again Simon and Garfunkle.

alavahalf

Gawab E-mail cant be accessed..

Having used Gawab for my e-mail ever since Chris recommended it... I have never really had a problem. For some strange reason... today when I try to open my mail a/c (which is filtering through...

droopdrawers

Not a question but.....

Are you satisfied your house/property is in the right band for paying Coucil Tax? It may well be worth challenging your local council to check it out. Yesterday a friend of a friend told me,...

muchlovex

Just About to order a new washing Machine online - Help Needed re Plumbing

Just moved to a new property and I've just checked the plumbing under my sink for a new washing machine. There is a waste pipe and a cold water pipe, but no hot water pipe. I understand that the new...

EEZABLADE32

Double glazed window bolts

Just after my Yorkshire Windows guaruatee ran out, the locking bars attached to the handles decided to play up. On one which has a vertical bar, it won't move when the handles turned so I can't open...

vivandorron

What are deemed to be good speeds for Broadbad.?

According to:-http://www.myspeedtestonline.com/?gclid=C L782NCEu6ICFVKZ2AodeSMB6Q I now have speeds of ..Downloading 6312. Uploading 215. (whatever they may mean.) There is no doubt that my BT...

samiagee

A very odd Ebay Experience

Do you think an Ebay seller would sell you something for £3.99 with free first class delivery. It does not turn up after 10 days. You tell them. They kindly off to send another one by First...

lacmag3

Mediterranean speedboats made of wood

Does anyone know the name of the sleek wooden speedboats seen all over the mediterranean?

kia cat

fitting an extractor hood

We've been given an extractor [vented to outside wall] hood. Outside diameter [top of hood] is 6 inches across. Does it matter if we go for a round hose or a flat trunking. Can you get a 6" to...

SuryaMata

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