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If my refrigerator is not cooling what may be problem?

11:18am Friday 16th July 2010

The first thing to check is that there is power reaching the refrigerator. Check to see if any indicator lights or the internal lights are working.

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DIY Kit

11:11am Thursday 15th April 2010

There are quite a lot of odd jobs to be done, and as the ‘man of the house’ I want to get them out the way and impress my wife-to-be. I was wondering what basic items I would need in my toolkit.

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My new hubby and I have just moved into our dream home, the only problem is the awful-looking bath! The seal around the bath has cracked and peeled away, which not only looks unsightly, but I worry every time I have a bath that it will cause a leak throug

11:23am Thursday 25th March 2010

Firstly, good on you for opting to fix the bath yourself! This is a common problem; the silicone seal around a bath or shower will deteriorate over time.

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I’m slowly being driven insane by the incessant dripping tap in my en-suite bathroom! How do I fix this?

12:34pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A dripping tap is not only annoying (it’s one of the top 10 sounds most likely to disturb sleep, according to a recent survey), but it also wastes water – an unbelievable 5,500 litres per year.

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How do I replace plug sockets safely?

10:21am Wednesday 10th March 2010

I’ve just redecorated my daughter’s bedroom from a pink and fluffy Princess parlour to a chic and grown-up teenage space. The final touch to make the look complete is replacing the pink, glitter-stickered plug sockets with brass ones. I’m not entirely sure how to do this safely, could you shed some light?

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