It is quite straightforward to repair a PVC pond liner, so before you decide to rip everything out and start again, read on! The first thing to do is isolate the hole (or holes). The hole will typically be a centimetre or two below the waterline ... (more)
Our Dyson DC-07 upright vacuum cleaner worked faultlessly for four years and ten months, and suddenly suffered a motor failure. The noise and smell were unquestionably because of burnt out brushes in the motor so, with only two months remaining ... (more)
Garmin has a really neat ANT+ speed-sensing device, which fits to the hub and does away with the need for a spoke-mounted magnet. It can also be bought in conjunction with a magnet-less cadence sensor, and if you don't want the cadence sensor ... (more)
The Mamas and Papas Sport-03 three-wheeler stroller might look the part, and its chunky tyres are handy for negotiating rough ground. However, it also suffers from a fundamental weakness which means that the front wheel can just snap off. ... (more)
Audax: the home of long-distance cycling If you love recreational cycling, and enjoy the prospect of an all-day ride, then the audax may be just what you need. Audax technically means "daring" or "courage", but you usually won't need either ... (more)
Cycling for Good Causes (more)
Book Publishing Ask pretty much any writer how easy it is to get their works published, and they will sigh despairingly. Indeed, most successful authors will have gone through the agonising period of doubt, wondering if anybody will deign ... (more)
The UK Government has launched a "Fix Your Bike" voucher scheme for England residents. The voucher can be used by anyone who has an unused bicycle in need of a repair. There are two vouchers maximum allowed per household, but the Government ... (more)
Back in November 2017 Ofcom (the body responsible for regulating UK communications tech) announced that there would be automatic compensation for delays in repairs or installations for broadband and landline work. This was a voluntary scheme ... (more)
This Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa is to be avoided at all costs. It is so sweet it tastes like an underdiluted cordial, and isn't even corked; just a screw-top was considered good enough for this nasty blend. At 12% it is also well below ... (more)
Audacity @ sourceforge.net - homepage at audacityteam.org (more)