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A need is something that is necessary for an organism to live a healthy life. Needs are distinguished from wants. In the case of a need, a deficiency causes a clear adverse outcome: a dysfunction or death. In other words, a need is something required for a safe, stable and healthy life (e.g. air, water, food, land, shelter) while a want is a desire, wish or aspiration. When needs or wants are backed by purchasing power, they have the potential to become economic demands.
Basic needs such as air, water, food and protection from environmental dangers are necessary for an organism to live. In addition to basic needs, humans also have needs of a social or societal nature such as the human need to socialise or belong to a family unit or group. Needs can be objective and physical, such as the need for food, or psychical and subjective, such as the need for self-esteem.
Needs and wants are a matter of interest in, and form a common substrate for, the fields of philosophy, biology, psychology, social science, economics, marketing and politics.

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  1. Chalked

    Anyone near Howden that needs some work?

    im getting behind with work. Looking for somebody with experience for a few weeks. All easy second fixes on new build. Even a few days would help. Pm me if your interested. :)
  2. T

    Heating system needs some serious attention Morpeth/newcastle area

    I dont think there is any point in re writing the issues, please see Trying to get the heating working correctly The house is in ellington morpeth area
  3. G

    Unusual tap seat grinder wanted

    I have a tap which I believe was made in Italy probably more than 30 years ago. It is hard to turn off fully, even after replacing the washer, and I assume it needs the seat grinding. Unfortunately the thread into which one expects to screw the grinder does not match any of the threads on the...
  4. N

    Plastic vs Copper

    I did a search but couldn't see the answers I was looking for as I believe this may be asked does any one know the exact pros and cons regarding these two pipes obv plastic is cheaper and to an extent more robust but is there any thermal advantages if so does any one have any links to the...
  5. O

    Bath mixers needs changing ?

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  6. W

    Buckingham Palace needs new plumbing.

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  7. A

    This needs replacing. Help please.

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  8. W

    Ancient room thermostat needs to be replaced-

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  9. J

    Toilet feed leak

    Hi all, Good start to a Sunday. The feed to the toilet has started to leak. I have closed the valve but thats as much as i've done. Google tells me this part is prone to leaking? Any suggestions would be great, thanks
  10. A

    Noisy Tap

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  11. S

    WC connector into soil stack

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  12. M

    Boiler service

    Hi, just looking for some opinions from gas engineers. I hadn't had our boiler serviced for several years so decided it was a good idea to have it done. I asked an engineer how much for a boiler service, he said £70. I wasn't at home when he turned up but apparently was here for 20-30 mins, did...
  13. stani

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    When you can use an axe.
  14. W

    dripping tap

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  15. D

    Radiator needs daily bleeding

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  16. L

    every forum needs one

    just seen one of croppie's post where Donald Trump is described as a 'Hoofwanking bungle*unt' what a lovely description................pmsl
  17. U

    Central heating system emptied out needs refilling

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  18. M

    Washing machine needs removing, but is stuck!

    Hi all, We've got a washing machine that needs replacing. However, a previous owner (in their wisdom) made modifications to the extension where the white goods reside so they seemingly can't physically be removed from it now. I.e. they resized it to put in a downstairs bathroom with the end...
  19. S

    HW Vent pipe

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  20. B

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