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Hmm With the locked shut it can be a big problem because door screws screws are often hidden by the sill. Hers a thought- Assuming your locks are electric then this might work maybe - take the car over a bumpy road surface ? The jolts might just shock a motor into working enough to unlock the...

Most cars these days have small electric DC motors that operate the latches. The carbon brushes wear and the motors stop working. On some cars the latches can be dismantled and replacement motors inserted. Or a replacment latch will be required - often found on ebay. FWIW My Freelander 2 drivers...

A cycle ride out to STBK when they were in Stoke Golding was a real joy - nice contryside and a great pint in the George and Dragon. Sadly now long gone. STBK I mean - the pub is doing fine.

Best of luck to him . Undertaking a PhD can be a hard slog especially when it comes to writing it up. My son asked me to review an early published paper entitled "Uncertainty and sensitivity in optode-based shelf-sea net community production estimates.":unsure: Basically using autonomous...

yeah - its taken 6 years to recoup my costs and thats without paying any wages

My wife likes my beekeeping ; its the only hobby Ive had that has ever turned a profit - all be it a small one.

Maybe dont let them past the gate ;)

Insulation is by far the most important thing. Its 11C outside today and the CH came on from 0630 to 0730 heating to 18C . Its now 1530 and the living room is still 17C - having not had the haeting on all day. The 50mm external insulation has made such a difference. Just wish the stone floors...

I only advertise my honey as "100% local honey" on a sign by my gate and on the community facebook pages when I can be bothered to login. I dont use any additional terms like "raw" or "pure" on my jar labels It doesnt happen very often but this week (first time this year) a customer messaged me...

incredible prices too

Unfortunately the septic tank was beyond repair - one side wall had given way. Also these days a prospective buyer wont be able to obtain a mortgage on a house with non-mains sewage unless it has been certificated - which no old septic tank will have been .

haha When I used to cycle to work I always enjoyed a hot shower at work more than one at home.

Yes you should probably factor-in one's expected longevity. External insulation was the way to go for us as the oldest part of the house is wood frame with single brick replacing the original wattle and dub. Extensions built either side in the 20th century left two gable ended walls with very...

We had our 17th century cottage fitted with external insulated cladding about 2 years ago. It has made a a very noticeable difference; the house maintains a more constant temp throughout the year and that makes the house feel warmer especially on winter mornings. The amount of oil consumed has...

I would have thought the post Brexit changes/charges now incurred would make it prohibitively expensive as a business. Howver, my only experience is in sending a bicycle to Germany; for my own use - an industry of middlemen has been created out of nothing.

Why did it take Eon 9 weeks to tell me they couldnt erect "compliant " scaffolding around my house to install solar panels? That was after a surveyor had been out, taken lots of pics and said he thought it would not be a problem. Suffice to say Ive now found a local company that will carry out...

I made a steamer from an old brood box. I load a box of frames in after removing the lock bar and steam the lot. Clean-ish wax drains out the bottom and gets filtered later. The brown messy residue gets tipped out onto newspaper and goes on the compost. The frames go for kindling. I've not found...

My bees bought me a colour laser printer last year. I now make all my own labels.

Many years ago I was watching "Pulp Fiction" on TV. My 14 year old daughter had to explain to me what a gimp was :eek::D Ive lead a sheltered life it seems.

Indeed - its as clear as mud