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    Mel replied to the thread Sheds.
    We have only excavated one corner so far but if the lower beams are rotting then it may well come to a new shed. If not then we will...
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    Mel reacted to Dustydog's post in the thread Sheds with Like Like.
    Are the four wall lower frames ok? If yes , then one by one you could slide these composite joists under the shed. Then screw the...
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    Could be! I know nothing about WiFi. 😀 Mel
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    Mel reacted to Mr Plodd's post in the thread Sheds with Like Like.
    Mount the shed bearers on strips of DPC (damp proof course)That will isolate them from the concrete and stop the moisture wicking up...
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    Mel reacted to Buckman's post in the thread Sheds with Like Like.
    If you dig a trench behind the shed on the hill side and on one side for run off, lay down some netting, fill the netting with rubble...
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    Mel replied to the thread Newbee.
    The OP said it was a Sprite Alpine 2. Didn’t say what year. The lights switch will probably be on the panel over the door. On the more...
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    Mel posted the thread Sheds in Chit-chat.
    This may be an unfair stereotype but I suspect that there will be a fair amount of shed related knowledge on this forum. We have a...
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    Mel reacted to Dustydog's post in the thread Volvo xc60 with Like Like.
    I was not saying it operates the parking brake . P doesn’t. It merely isolates the Auto hold thus extinguishing the brake lights. Mine...
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    Mel replied to the thread Newbee.
    Hi Ken. Welcome to the forum. I am not very technical but others will be of more help. Simplest solution from me: Is the black button on...
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    I know nothing about how WiFi works; for all I know it is carried by Pixies. However my experience on sites of all sorts is very...
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    Mel replied to the thread Strawberries.
    They freeze well. spread them on a baking tray to freeze individually then tip them into a bag so that it is easier to tip out and...
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    Mel replied to the thread Espresso machine for caravan?.
    You can get a small jug like gizmo that will heat and froth the milk. We had one similar to this. I never used to as can’t bear warm...
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    Mel reacted to DaveA1's post in the thread Drat it! with Like Like.
    Speeding was in Worcestershire on the way back from Cornwall, can pick a location near me. Will look at the live course. Last Zoom...
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    Mel reacted to Jcloughie's post in the thread Drat it! with Like Like.
    Did you mean offline! At one time you had to do the live course in the area you were caught. But that changed some years ago. I was...
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    Mel reacted to Dustydog's post in the thread Drat it! with Like Like.
    I did the course at a local Fire Station before Covid and before you could do it online. It takes just under 4 hours. They gave us a...