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  1. Stew

    Extendable pruning saw suggestion

    A tree that size, cutting it there - get up in it!
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    Planning permission

    Are you trolling??
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    Planning permission

    Sorry, just to clarify - is this a plan for selling or a plan for living there?
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    Planning permission

    I was responding to the point you said that your in-laws doing up their house wouldn't get them more value.
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    Planning permission

    It's not always true that doing up the house doesn't recoup costs. Some buyers can't see past work needing to be done so a cheap refurb can get more profit. Of course, it does depend...
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    Planning permission

    Agreed. If they’re asking for it in advance it’s because they want you to take the risk of losing any costs associated with it.
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    Planning permission

    Handy for the developer but what’s the real (cost) benefit to you?
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    Carinthia sleeping bag broken zipper ?

    Helps to give an idea of how much work is involved. I would honestly try find some teeth to match!
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    Carinthia sleeping bag broken zipper ?

    I haven't but found out about them because of someone else that I trust using them.
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    Carinthia sleeping bag broken zipper ?

    Depending on the teeth style, you can get kits with replacement teeth.
  11. Stew

    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    There's some Swanndri kit on Sport Pursuit too. You need to sign up to see prices but they're legit. I've used them a number of times and have no qualms. Sport Pursuit
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    How to plan a solar system

    What’s the current electric bill and at what rate? I’ve not seen villavent before - I’m having a watch of video on them now.
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    How to plan a solar system

    Quite possibly. The house being damp is a long term issue that the landlord might not be too keen on. Damp is a different issue to heating that can be dealt with in a different way than just more heat. It was just a thought as it’s quite a common problem.
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    How to plan a solar system

    Curveball idea but how about a discussion with the landlord about tackling the damp. Using a PIV in a bungalow is a common solution. Or go for a dehumidifier. Damp air takes more energy to heat than dry air.
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    Compost

    I have two daleks at the house. One has small holes drilled all ove the sides in a grid pattern. I don't notice much difference in output. Bigger holes would possibly be better but it does also help to contain the waste - mostly veg cooking waste by not having them. To be honest, I have the...
  16. Stew

    Northern Lights

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    Compost

    I bet it has a fair smell to it! So does the bin not matter too much but the magic is in the bran?
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    Compost

    What's your set-up?
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    Winterizing the home.

    If you look at the profile of a masonary drill bit versus a metal or wood drill bit, you'll see that the head shape doesn't cut material in the same way. They're more grinding they're way through - the hammer action punches it forward a bit, chipping into material then grind some more. On soft...
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    Winterizing the home.

    If the suggested 10mm bolt is used for haning then I would want a hammer drill. To be honest, I think the suggested bolts are probably overkill but without actually seeing the mirror and feeling the weight plus seeing the condition of the brick it's hard to be sure. Those bolts could end up just...