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Please help in buying a dvd recorder

Further to my previous question http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Technology/Ques tion368690.html I am trying to buy a new dvd recorder but am having difficulty choosing the right one. Ideally I would...

CSG2306

Connecting 2 computers

Hi all, May I have information on how to connect my lap top to my desktop without using a router. Regards

mootie1

baxiback boiler

We have been in our home for 17 yrs and the baxi boiler was already installed so its getting on. However we have it serviced yearly and it gives us no trouble, cheap (in my opinion) heating. We are...

red rubies

Best Phone Yet

Im due to get an upgrade with 02 and I was just wondering what phone you think is the best on the market at the moment. I was thinking of getting the sony ericsson k800i but I noticed it doesnt have a...

picklepants

Curtains not running freely

Have just put up a new curtain rail (bent round bay window) and have got hooks that came with curtain rail and have put up new curtains but they don't run properly - it feels like they are getting...

muchlovex

Planes landing with windows open?

Why when taking off and landing do the pilots ask you to keep with windows open? Also, why do Easyjet planes switch their lights off during taking off and landing?

gina32

faulty shwer

my house was bulit in 2002 and i moved here in november 2006 i have 2 en suites and neither showers work, i had a plumber call and tell me that the pump isnt on it and also the minimum height has not...

CJBUBBER

Suing an employer

Can I sue my employer, a year ago at interview my employer told me of all the plans that were going to be made to develop my place of work, 12 months later nothing has been done, the same promises are...

Vics128

Growing potatoes

Does anyone know if you can grow white potatoes (the ones from the supermarket) in England, (my back garden to be precise), in a dustbin? Hugh Furnley Whitingstall makes it sound v easy, but doesnt...

lilynmax

which immersion do i use?

i have a water tank with two immersions, one at the bottom and one at the top, I am on economy seven heating but I have no idea which immersion should be turned on to gain night heated water! I tried...

Ynysheli

Retaining wall

A retaiming wall divides my property from my neighbour. The base of the wall is 4meters below the level of my property and stands on my neighbours land. Part of the wall has collapsed. Who is...

Nicolee

Outside Garden Tap stopped working

The tap outside has stopped working it is not frozen and it comes straight of the mains the downstairs kitchen tap is working fine (no loss of pressure) you can even take the whole tap of and not a...

strude

Gaps between flagstones

I want to fill in the gaps between flagstones which are wide enough for weeds to constantly grow between. I have tried filling with sand but the weeds still grow through. Any suggestions please?

dustypuss

cavity wall insulation

hi what do you think about cavity wall insulation is it worth having it done .my thought on this is are( a cavity in a wall is to create a space to stop damp and noise from passing from the out side )...

Aquagility

Limescale in the shower

Is there any way of removing a covering of lime spots without etching the glass of the shower cabinet?

CheekyChops

Mobile Phone Scam?

I have a contract phone with Orange, I last upgraded in Sept 06 on an 18mth contract. Tonight I have had a text from 'Upgde Centre' that says because I am a loyal customer, I can upgrade to a free...

what..the?

Is it possible for a electric meter to run fast???

I moved home Nov last year and after a month (early Dec) we got our first bill for electricity It was for a period of 1 month dated from when we first moved in, it was for approx ?100 which was three...

Senna1689

No hot water

I have a Baxi back boiler (401), which until recently was ok until the stat on the boiler packed up. I changed this but the water isn't near warm enough, either are the radiators. I am not sure I have...

mr swift

diy-wallpapering

hi just about to hang some lining paper on some not so perfect walls but always get alot of bubbles which look awful when painted although i think i rub it out enough when hanging!! (i think) am i...