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by HH
Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:56 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: cat problems
Replies: 6
Views: 4751

Re: cat problems

So, does anyone know an easy way of getting rid of the cats??? Shotgun ! but seriously... I can vouch for the ultrasonic cat repellers, they worked for me. Got mine from ebay long time ago. Work using 9v batteries. Some come with 240v adaptor. Round about the 20 quid mark. They won’t manage a big g...
by HH
Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:19 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Changing to digital room thermostat. Any advice please.
Replies: 2
Views: 4311

Hi, Not really a recommendation on a particular programmer but more of an observation / information for your consideration. In a previous home I had the dial type programmer with the two red plastic markers and two blue markers, giving two “on” periods per day. In the new home the programmer was goo...
by HH
Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:23 am
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: soundproofing walls
Replies: 2
Views: 6200

Try “googling” for “sound insulation” and/or “sound stop”. This should bring up web sites dedicated to reducing noise transmission thru walls with some usefull information. Don’t forget this site’s project page. If using screws for later disassembly one point to consider is that to achieve best soun...
by HH
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: flat roof replacement - what materials are best?
Replies: 6
Views: 13443

Have you considered the EPDM material to replace the felt.
by HH
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Best material to build desk?
Replies: 7
Views: 15449

Don't use MDF it will sag under its own weight unless its supported.
Better with Ply. Face the edges with some stripwood or similar.
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