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Overwintering Seedlings

Hi, I planted some seeds which I collected from some flowers in Cornwall last summer. They are Erigeron Glaucus and Sea Pink (Thrift). I don't have a greenhouse, they are just outside in the open. The...
18:24 Sat 26th Oct 20133 answers, last by str 00:33 Tue 29th Oct 2013
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Refreshing Tile Grout

The grout in my shower cubicle is getting black mildew on it. I have tried the sprays you can buy, and also used a grout pen to re-white it, but it never lasts long. What should I do? Will it need new...
18:19 Sat 27th Jul 201316 answers, last by Alvisona 18:12 Thu 01st Aug 2013
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Can someone recommend a good bike?

I am looking for a new bike. I cycle on quiet roads and bridle paths/old railway lines etc. I thought maybe a hybrid. Can anyone suggest a good model, between £300 and £500?
20:49 Fri 24th Aug 20122 answers, last by skujdia 09:13 Sat 25th Aug 2012
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Noisy Washing Machine

I have an Indesit WM12X integrated washing machine. It is about 3 years old. It has become very noisy, especially when spinning. It's a kind of rythmic grinding noise. I've got a long-term...
11:54 Sat 06th Aug 20116 answers, last by Jenna1978 21:41 Tue 16th Aug 2011
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Best Tyre to buy

Hi, I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi and I'm soon going to need 4 new tyres. It's on Michelins now but I'm looking for something a bit less pricey! Has anyone got any experience or suggestions as to...
22:28 Sat 16th Oct 201010 answers, last by RATTER15 23:00 Sat 23rd Oct 2010
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What camera to buy?

I'm after a new camera. I want to upgrade from my Canon Powershot A520 to something a bit better. I've had film SLRs in the past but don't want the bulk, and I was thinking of maybe a Superzoom Bridge...
20:46 Tue 29th Jun 20103 answers, last by saxy_jag 21:14 Tue 29th Jun 2010
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Spent potting compost

I've got a lot of tubs on the patio with bedding plants in, and I am replanting them now. What should I do with the old compost. Obviously I'm using new stuff for this years plants, but it seems a...
09:16 Sat 01st May 20101 answer, last by woofgang 11:01 Sat 01st May 2010
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Moss on flower beds

I have got a covering of moss on the soil around the plants in my borders. I know it has been a wet season and I guess that is why, but how can I get rid of it and stop it coming back again. It...
18:16 Sun 14th Sep 20082 answers, last by dennisb66 13:52 Mon 15th Sep 2008
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Renovating a plastic badge

Hi, Does anybody know how I can renovate a car badge. It is a plastic badge with writing on the reverse, which has worn off. ( It is a bit like the FORD oval badge). I need to clean off the old paint...
16:24 Tue 12th Aug 20084 answers, last by highersites 10:20 Wed 20th Mar 2013
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Buying a car - HP or Cash?

I am buying a new car. I can afford to pay cash. The salesman has offered me HP at an interest rate 2% BELOW the rate I am earning in the Building society on my savings. Should I keep my money on...
09:18 Thu 09th Aug 20076 answers, last by igie 23:51 Sun 12th Aug 2007
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Oil stains on tarmac

How can I remove oil stains from a tarmac drive? They have been there for a week or so and have soaked in leaving dark unsightly stains.
20:28 Sat 30th Sep 20064 answers, last by adrianbt 07:18 Sat 20th Oct 2012
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Pyracantha berries

I have a Pyracantha and the berries are not ripening Anyone know why?
19:07 Sun 24th Sep 20061 answer, last by Thunderbird+ 22:14 Sun 24th Sep 2006

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