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Boiling Water

As you heat water why does the rate at which it heats slow down as the water gets hotter

catmoffat

Bathroom Tiling

How much can I expect to pay for someone to tile my bathroom. It measures approx. 12 yards x 3 yards.

woodmere

metal ceiling light

how do i fit metal light fitting when there is no earth connection at rose

wilsarnie

Washing machine wobbling

On the spin cycle my washing machine goes absolutely crazy and wobbles about all over the place. It makes such a racket as it knocks into the wooden panels either side of it. I remember hearing...

lynbrown

Peter Garland has given me a lot of money - why?

The above person has placed a lot of money in my account and i dont know why. How can i trace him? the banks are not telling me anything.

bizzylizzy

Changing power providers .. anyone had probs?

We're thinking of changing from SWEB to Scottish power as they are quite a bit cheaper. Trouble is, we know someone who's had awful problems trying to changeover - at the Scottish power end I believe....

jgs

Building surveys

I heard recently a law is due to come in requiring that anyone who wishes to advertise their house for sale must provide a full survey, instead of the prospective buyers having to pay for it. Does...

deadkiss

is it ok to get a prum

in oct i got a prum in my hair in the scond week of dec i hilightd is it ok for me to get anthor prum in myy hair

katiekins

house prices

I am interested in buying a house but am unsure about the asking price. The house is a redrow property and is only 4 years old. I would like to know the original selling price of the house. Any ideas?

ringo110879

Recommend a new combi boiler?

Hi all. I have been havin a few problems with my existing Ariston Eurocombi boiler and i would like to change it. Can anybody suggest a replacement which isn't going to break the bank? Looking to...

ringo110879

Pre-payment gas meter

Hi all. I have currently got a prepayment gas meter installed and i wanted to know how i go about getting it removed. The way british gas are increasing prices it seems sensible to switch to a more...

Hgrove

council tax / home improvements

have just read on www.bt.yahoo.co.uk that the taxman is considering using aerial photography to discover home extensions that mean the homeowner might have to pay more council tax. Can this be done in...

wardsj2003

towel rail in bathroom

i have a radiator in the bathroom connected to the central heating.i am also installing a towel rail.should i connect the towel rail to the hot water system so it would heat when the central heating...

tali122

council tax listings mystery

ive just checked the c tax valuations listings and its confirmed my suspicions my mom lives less than 2 miles away in a larger and more valuable property and in a better area and she WITH her...

dylan6

combined shower/mixer tap problem

i have a combined shower mixer tap, however, now when i litf the lever to direct water to the shower i'm getting a poor flow with water still coming from the taps! any ideas anyone? ang

mgba_78

Condensation in conservatory

Just had dwarf wall conservatory built and the windows, doors, sills and roof is absolutely soaked with condensation..so much so that it drips on our head when we go in. The plaster on the walls...

paulm2886

Plastic plumbing pipe inserts

When are the inserts supposed to be used. Is it on all connections even if it is all plastic push fit

t.wade

Drying a Decanter

What is the best way to dry inside a decanter. Ive tried gentle heat in the oven and cant get a cloth down the neck.

jedimistress

Which transformer

I bought my boyfriend a cement mixer for Christmas. It needs a transformer as it is a 110V mixer. I know nothing about this. I have seen one advertised from 230V to 110V. Does this mean he can plug it...

Julia6

animals and nature

Can anybody tell me how to keep a house smelling fresh without chemicals, when you have a dog and two cats?

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