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BBC I PLAYER

I have 3 tv's and 3 freesat boxes. I have tried to connect i player via homeplugs but it is always hit and miss. I have now hard wired three ethernet cables to the freesat boxes, sometimes I get i...

cottonbud

my kitchen worktops need to be recovered as i cant afford to replace them, i understand you can still get fablon, but after reading reviews i dont know if it would be a strong enough covering to deal...

Goofy

HD TV

Just bought a new TV which is HD. I've got Sky+, but can I get Sky+ HD without paying extra on my subscription. I'm quite happy to only have HD on the free to air channels (Beeb etc.).

loobyloo123

orchid growing leaves on flower stem?

My mums orchid has grown two leaves on the end of a flower stem. Also it is growing what looks like a couple of roots behind the two leaves. Anyone know anything about orchids, as I don't know what to...

furnitureman

Weeds on Patio

Just had a new block paving patio layed. I specified the guys put a plastic membrane down first to stop the weeds growing through but I was told these are "useless". Instead the guy...

bexta

Sealing a 1930's slate roof

Hello helpful people! I live in an ex council, semi-detached, 1930's house which has a slate roof. I have noticed lately that there is a fine grit, almost like sand covering everything in the loft....

bpjcf

Weatherproof padlocks

Can anyone reccomend a reliable weatherproof padlock, and where i could get one in in London? I have been let down by a 6 month old Yale in which the key broke this morning.

suzie1

girls bedroom

just ordered a new double bed and ottoman for the kids bedroom, want to paint the bedroom this weekend, but, it is dark pink on the walls and i dont know what the best paint to use to cover that up,...

johntaylor99

flash drives

How do I transfere photos from my computor to a flash drive? Also how do I transfere photos from my computor to a photo frame ? HELP johntaylor99...

ingleston

decorating one kitchen wall

One wall in my kichen has been scratch by or cat it is cushion type wallpaper as the rest of the wallpaper in the kitchen is unmarked any suggest what i could do with the wall that is marked.My table...

aiaiaiaiboy

Garden Shed

I need to buy a shed for my garden but don't need anything too large. A simple 6 by 4 foot one will do. The only places I can think to look at are Wickes, Homebase and B&Q. None of these stores...

gucciman

decorative wall cladding

i'm thinking of decorating our conservatory in the plastic decorative wall cladding that seems to be all the rage for bathroom and conservatories. has anyone any experience with these panels? where is...

scotman

Plastic cable trunking

Hi I would appreciate comments on the use of plastic cable trunking. I am thinking of the type that you can get in Homebase and Maplin(N74FK etc.) which is semi-circular and has the self-adhesive...

Dagman

TV/Phone/Broadband

Hi AB'ers, I've trawled the net looking for a good monthly deal on phone and broadband with line rental possibly TV depending on offers. It's a minefield to say the least with pitfalls everywhere....

dr strange

HD TV, is it for me?

Need to know a few things before I spend heavily on a new Plasma. After some searching, and after reading good reviews, I have decided it's between two Panasonic's TX-P42S10 and TX-42G10. Ideally I...

smurfchops

Cartridge World colour cartridge Canon Pixma 2200

I had my colour cartridge refilled at Cartridge World recently as I find the Canon prices for cartridges rather expensive. It was fine for a couple of weeks but now my computer won't recognise the...

missprim

HD Ready

Bought a Samsung Digital tele earlier this year that said it is HD Ready. Now certain programmes are saying,'and also on HD' How do I watch it on HD?Please don't ask me to read the instruction book as...

johntaylor99

electric sockets

Are the electric socket in Jersey Channel Islands the same as our uk 3 pin ones? johntaylor99

smudge742

Carers Allowance

As I care for my disabled daughter I have been told I am eligible for Carers Allowance, which will really come in handy. I have applied already but does anyone know how long it takes before you hear...

sddsddean

Wasp nest

We've got a wasp nest down a hole in the flower bed (about 40mm dia hole). It probably belonged to something else and the wasps have taken over. Anyway, had a quick look on the net and it seems Nippon...

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