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Bash a Burglar....

works for me! http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/254230 he's also talking about making squatting a criminal offence, excellent, what do we think? Obvious BGB chances here for the first one that...

babalicious

I live in a 3 bedroom 1928 terrace no loft insulation, double glazed, central heating in 7 rooms, and just a gas cooker, washing machine and dryer on about 5 days out of 7, then just the normal usage....

Eve

Identifying and fixing electricity circuit problem

I found a couple of nights ago that none of my downstairs ceiling lights would work so figured there was a problem with that particular circuit. It's an older fuse box with the pull out blocks with...

tali1

Dual fuel range cooker

I want to buy a 90cm range cooker - but a friend says avoid the Dual Fuel ones and just buy a gas one which is far better Anyone confirm that dual fuel is not worth having?...

R1Geezer

Should the government go with the 50% turnout idea?

http://news.sky.com/s...To_Back_Strike_Action It seems that these latest strikes by the Public sector would probably have been illegal under the 50% rule. What can possibly be achieved by these...

DrFilth

tory led council sending jobs to india

briil idea send the jobs over there and put the people over here on the dole that will save us lots of money ? good idea by capita to save the council money ?...

-kaffryn-

Broken electric shower..

Our electric shower in the house has stopped working and before I call in an electrician (to save being ripped off) I was wondering if anybody could advise me what the problem may be. The shower isn't...

minnie76

selling a house

i am trying to sell my house in shrewsbury area and it has been on the market for nearly a year with no viewings! any suggestions on getting people in to view it? please

arabicarabic20

what the different between plastic and copper pipe

what the different between plastic and copper pipe if i fat it in a new house

DONNA1458

clutch judder

My Skoda Superb 2003 has clutch judder after half an hour of running only when setting off from a stand still its really quite bad what could it be, surly if it was the clutch going it would happen...

jaycee401

BTL mortgage

I have a BTL property in my sole name but due to adverse credit from 2007 im finding it hard to get a remortgage. I am now thinking to transfer the property to my partner so he can then get a BTL...

ICEQUEEN20

Costs involved when building a house?

My Brother wants to build a 3 bed detached house on some land our Mother owns (about an acre). It used to be green belt land, but I think they have relaxed the planning on this now. I dont think he...

ooh-la-la

Electricity problems in whole of flat complex

I moved into a brand new flat complex nearly 2 years ago now and after a few months the light bulbs that are meant to last years started going. I spoke to the site manger who also built and sold the...

malana-3

Cost of a Re-wire

I am considering the purchase of a two bedroom bungalow with a total floor area of 61 square metres.Can anyone please give me a "Ball Park" estimate for it to be rewired, which I think it...

scotman

Smoke detectors

Does anyone else have problems with smoke detectors being too sensitive. I have had several over the years and all seem overly sensitive. The instructions say that one should be in the kitchen mounted...

Elspeth

Advice welcomed

I would like to buy my neighbour's Micra for my son. He cannot name an asking price and wants me to make an offer. It is an 02 registration, 1000cc, and has done only 17,000 miles. It has been off the...

shivvy

BMW X3 Msport suspension too firm

hi, car needs set of tyres, and i was hoping the right choice of tyres might help soften the ride some. This will cost £1000 at least to do, so tyres with a reasonable lifespan would be a bonus....

nathan060187

Trimmer or Strimmer

My lawn goes right up to the edge of a long concrete path and my mower can't get right up to the edge. I think I need to buy a Trimmer or a Strimmer but what is the difference. Does anyone recommend a...

grahamlong

20 year + old storage heater in a flat - the element has gone repair or replace please ?

Dear god AB'ers 20 year + old storage heater in a flat - the element has gone, repair or replace please ? which is most viable - what would you replace with ? best fit best technology-2011 ? Thanks...

anotheoldgit

Car insurance soaring.

http://tinyurl.com/5tgkt4b Is the price of car insurance getting unaffordable for the average motorist? The companies put the blame on the “no win, no fee” lawyers who openly encourage...

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