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Rhubarb Problems.

My rhubarb leaves are huge and healthy but the stalks are thin. What can I do to correct this?
21:49 Thu 12th Jun 20142 answers, last by Scrivens 22:02 Thu 12th Jun 2014
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Painting Over Wallpaper

I would like to emulsion paint over long standing, patterned wallpaper. Should I first seal the wallpaper with something like diluted Uni-bond or just apply in normal way?...
20:01 Sat 11th May 20134 answers, last by carrust 16:00 Sun 12th May 2013
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Emulsion Paint Blistering?

Painting over old emulsion. Old paint is blistering and will have to be scraped off and redone! Any ideas why and what precautions taken to avoid repeat? Many thanks....
10:02 Fri 29th Mar 20134 answers, last by carrust 14:06 Fri 29th Mar 2013
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Beetroot problem.

How much longer should I leave my beetroot in the ground in the hope of bulbs developing? I put my seed in the soil, end of March this year. I am still waiting for the beetroot tuber/bulb, to develop....
19:08 Mon 15th Oct 20124 answers, last by alavahalf 22:18 Mon 15th Oct 2012
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Freezer problem.

Hi, The top drawer of my freezer quickly ices up to the point where I am unable to open the drawer. I have to chip away the ice regularly for fear of it causing damage and to gain access. The rest of...
15:32 Fri 21st Sep 20121 answer, last by Clanad 15:47 Fri 21st Sep 2012
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Thin Rhubarb stems.

My rhubarb plants were given to me three years ago, as parts of established crowns which had been split. I have not been able to take any stems for cooking as they are always too thin. The leaves are...
19:49 Mon 25th Jun 20127 answers, last by julia-mag 15:38 Tue 26th Jun 2012
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Whirlpool fridge freezer prob's

My Whirlpool side by side, fridge freezer (cabinet) normally dispenses both ice and chilled water. The ice works fine but for some reason the water has stopped? The procedure is to place a glass...
09:08 Tue 01st May 20122 answers, last by Trixie2 10:44 Tue 01st May 2012
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Salvaging floor tiles.

I need to replace seven damaged floor tiles. Unfortunately they have long since been discontinued. I have identified an area of the same tile which I can sacrifice for the repair. It means lifting...
18:50 Fri 27th May 201110 answers, last by moonraker558 14:48 Fri 03rd Jun 2011
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Refridgerator flooding

The base of my fridge keeps slowly filling with water. I've tried adjusting the temp. setting (currently between 2 & 3). If I set it any higher the walls of the fridge and the contents start to...
09:42 Sat 09th Apr 20113 answers, last by Trixie2 17:38 Sat 09th Apr 2011
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Mystery cracking of double glazing.

Over the last year two inside panes of my double glazed windows have, for no apparent reason, cracked. The first went off with a bang and fell to bits. The second just developed a lot of cracks which...
10:13 Fri 29th Oct 20106 answers, last by Trixie2 18:06 Sun 31st Oct 2010
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Irish Phunt

I have an Irish Phunt £5 note which is no longer legal tender due to the change to the Euro. I wish to cash it in for the equivalent in Sterling but the banks will not accept it. Any ideas...
10:43 Wed 06th Oct 20105 answers, last by Bigfellah 21:39 Fri 08th Oct 2010
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Bamboo feed

Help! Tried this on "Gardening" topic but got no answers so here's hoping. I want to grow bamboo in a large garden pot. It's a very invasive plant so it's going to require a regular, good feeding. Can...
00:24 Tue 23rd Dec 20083 answers, last by Jenga 16:49 Tue 23rd Dec 2008
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bamboo feed

I have bamboo that I want to grow in a large garden pot. I do not know the species but it is probably the most common available and is very invasive. This means it is going to require regular feeding....
17:53 Thu 18th Dec 20082 answers, last by Trixie2 17:52 Fri 02nd Jan 2009
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Mail from charities.

I seem to be getting more and more mail from charities. Without exageration I get at least a couple each day. Sometimes as many as six. They are becoming more annoying as they try to play with your...
17:10 Fri 17th Oct 20083 answers, last by Hymie 23:16 Fri 17th Oct 2008
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DIY walking sticks

I'm interested in making walking sticks as a hobby. I have been given a number of lengths of mixed timber, ash, hazel & birch, all of which are curved. I need to straighten them. Any ideas on the best...
10:05 Wed 01st Oct 20083 answers, last by spudqueen 19:25 Thu 02nd Oct 2008
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Additional category.

More of a suggestion. I have a number of hobbies, eg. model engineering, stainless glass making. I often encounter problems and would love to be able to seek help and perhaps give assistance on this...
16:06 Tue 30th Sep 20084 answers, last by mamyalynne 12:01 Wed 01st Oct 2008
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Additional category.

More of a suggestion. I have a number of hobbies, eg. model engineering, stainless glass making. I often encounter problems and would love to be able to seek help and perhaps give assistance on this...
16:03 Tue 30th Sep 20082 answers, last by daffy654 16:05 Tue 30th Sep 2008
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DIY walking sticks.

I'd like to try DIY walking sticks. I'm have some lengths of cut and dried timber, hazel & birch, but they are all slightly warped (probably caused when drying out). I would appreciate any suggestions...
18:45 Sun 28th Sep 20082 answers, last by terambulan 17:11 Sun 05th Oct 2008
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orchids

I have an orchid which is nearing the end of its flowering leaving a bare stem which dies back to nothing. There are however some new green leaves appearing. What do I do now? Should I throw it or...
18:24 Fri 01st Aug 20082 answers, last by terambulan 18:53 Fri 01st Aug 2008
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Willow problem

I have a dwarf willow in a tub. It's four years old and quite healthy. Last year, late Spring, I noticed a few leaves were being stripped of their green tissue by something, leaving only the skeletol...
22:21 Thu 22nd May 20082 answers, last by katerich48 00:01 Sat 24th May 2008

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