Home DIY

Ah yeah that's tiny.
Same size as ours.

Cheers

Got my doors on! Wasn't as painful as I thought to get them all square and level. Ft. Lazy Greyhound.

Need to get skirting and coving on next!

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They're not lazy, they're just so fast that they need a bit of balance in their lives.

#45mileperhourcoachpotato

I'm after a nice 1930s pendant (ceiling hung) porch lantern. Maybe art deco but needs some street appeal. Anyone know a good source of original period used lighting? Reclamation yards etc?

That looks great!

Budget?

https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/categories/antiques-vintage/antique-lighting?Product%20Type=Chandeliers&Product%20Type=Pendants&Product%20Type=Flush%20Mount%20Lighting&Product%20Type=Semi-Flush%20Mount%20Lighting&Historical%20Style=Art%20Deco

Oh btw saw a couple of repro Bakelite switches (round/domed) for sale on the local facebook and thought of you! Interested?

Try Aladdin's Cave near Lewisham.

Hasn't that closed now?

I know it's closing but not sure when TBH.

Ah, yes! I saw them on the Corbett one too I t hink! Have just put Gira ones in the rooms I've done so far so am out of the switch market. Thanks for looking out for us!

Whoah, there's some beautiful stuff there. Some spendy stuff too. Guess up to £200.00 for something I really liked. That site has given me some good ideas. Off to set up some ebay alerts in the hope of finding something cheaply.

I just saw this thread and wondered if anyone in here might be able to help.

I bought a small safe to attach to the bottom of an inbuilt wardrobe. I didn't realise until after I bought it that I can't get underneath of the wardrobe without disassembling the whole thing. So they only way to attach it is by drillings holes and attaching it from inside the cupboard. Does anyone of any idea how I could secure it in there fairly simply/strong fittings to use?

Does anyone of any idea how I could secure it in there fairly simply/strong fittings to use?

Spring toggles?
https://www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/spring-toggle/cat840118

Cheers, we got a schoolhouse style pendant when we redid our kitchen, happy with the look and quality.

In other news, the door is on and fully functional! I must confess that my far more talented and handy mate did most of it as I found I way out of my depth! I love it. Need to do the side panel at some stage but that can wait.

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Sweet. Looks kinda the same colour as mine! (Which reminds me I need to finish it).

I’ve run into an issue with my broom cupboard shelves. I went round with my cable detector and pretty much the whole area ends up flashing (which is meant to show live wires). It seems strange as some areas you can imagine it, but in others it seems contrary to the placement of the lights and sockets in the room, and room behind. Also normally when I've used it near light switches, plugs it follows a more progressive pattern - amber-red-red flashing.

I’ve read that putting your hand on the wall helps to earth it to reduce over-sensitivity. What are peoples thoughts? My OH is now really worried.

It’s this Bosch Detector Truvo. Reviews seem to complain about over sensitivity.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Detector-Truvo-batteries-detection/dp/B01J1FN7ZE

You’ve probably got a wire mesh over your blockwork. I have the same in my place.

If you just start drilling you'll find out I guess

Should have probably added that it's all brick. Part of it backs onto a chimney stack /fireplace.

Any suggestions on the best way to sort out wobbling and cracked floor tiles (30cmx30cm)? My kitchen has 4 or 5 tiles that started off wobbly and are now cracked and lifting.

I severely doubt that the floor has been properly prepared, this is what I found in the bathroom when a tile cracked:

However, the issue with the kitchen tiles is that they continue under the kitchen units so I don't want to lift them all up and redo it. What's the best way to remove 4 or 5 tiles in the middle of the room and replace them (I have spare tiles) without the issue coming back?

I have no idea. Maybe the tiling will work until you change the kitchen?

What's the forum approved method for getting rid of the smells in a washer dryer?

I'm guessing citric acid or sodiunbbicarb?

or vinegar