Latest threads in UK Do-It-Yourself Forumshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Lidl multimeter
I don't know if it's been in the UK stores yet, but I picked up this today. Not bad for the money - a definite cut above the normal cheap shit. It's not a Fluke, but for that money, do you expect one?
28
|
10 years ago
|
28 | |
|
|
I wonder... Gutter discharging onto roof tiles
I'm probably being over cautious (it's what I do best!) (video of water discharging from 10m2 flat roof onto double-pantile tiles) If you look at 0:04, 4th tile from top (inc half tile at top) and...
14
|
10 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
Garden taps - completed
Just for fun: I've covered the pipework with brown "square" guttering. Quiz: How dod I fix it on? Hint - needs no tools to remove, except for an allen key to unscrew the Peglar valve tees. I learnt...
8
|
10 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
Replacing built in oven and hob and amtcing worktop
I need to replace the built in oven as the grill is not longer working correctly. The oven is standard 600mm wide, the hob is 580mm x 500mm but at the back of the hob is a vent for the oven also the...
2
|
10 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Submersible heater ~60C
I nead a heater I can drop into a tank of water, approx 2 gallons, and get it up to about 60-65 deg C. Searching just brings up fish tank stuff, which would be fine if it got hot enough. Any ideas,...
8
|
10 years ago
|
8 | |
|
|
sticky hooks
has anyone ever bought any sticky hooks that stay on. The ones I have just bought lasted two days before it fell off (holding up a tea towel) I have some heavy-duty replacement sticky pads that stay...
4
|
10 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Dehumidifier recommendations?
I'm after a small dehumidifier. From what little I know about them I think compressor types are better, is this correct? It will be running much of the time so want something economical. Noise isn't...
37
|
10 years ago
|
37 | |
|
|
Painting outside railings
I have some black painted outdoor railings. Where the wield joints are some rust is beginning to appear. I plan to wire brush the rust and then I have some phosphoric acid to treat it. Do I need to...
2
|
10 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Odd woodworkers tool -mystery
The link didnt work so here is the pic:- Photobucket
—
|
10 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Hooks
On set of hooks for bedroom doors in Inveran are now sitting on my desk here. Not bad considering they were ordered yesterday afternoon. Andrew
4
|
10 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Recycling
We have three bins in our kitchen, one for food scraps, one for recycling (don't have to sort it, everything goes in one bag), and a third for 'general waste'. It occurs to me, that we throw out...
189
|
10 years ago
|
189 | |
|
|
Totally OT
I nearly wet myself yesterday at the R4 interviewee who suggested that "Free Wifi" should be added to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. I am sure some here will enjoy the suggestion I'll get me Zimmer...
10
|
10 years ago
|
10 | |
|
|
Petrol prices to go up again.
Sunshine is sill free. Fuel prices will go up by 4p a litre within weeks, motoring experts are warning. The increase will be due to rising crude oil prices and is certain to put renewed pressure on...
30
|
10 years ago
|
30 | |
|
|
UV window film?
Having just taken delivery of a leather suite Im concerned about the affects of fading from our large patio south facing bay window. Any suggestions of a suitable window film to prevent fading?
1
|
10 years ago
|
1 | |
|
|
What an idiot
Father watches in horror as his four-year-old daughter is killed when SIX breeze blocks fall on her while he tears down garden shed Father Karl Stonestreet, from Bath, Somerset, got his chisel stuck...
55
|
10 years ago
|
55 |