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Whoever specced my house sockets added USB ones in every room and they're very convenient to just neaten stuff up and free up some sockets.
A bit late now but that USB C socket doesn't really seem to have any advantages over an older USB socket (other than if your cables are USB C). It doesn't do any of the PD stuff for fast charging and the output isn't much higher (and most devices won't take the full power).
That IKEA spare parts service is very convenient. Useful for getting the brackets that attach drawers, etc to the wall (I just used to bin them pre-children).
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In the spirit of just cracking on (mainly because my OH was out), I managed to switch my socket for a USB one and trim my free work bench draws to length.
Socket installation was the embodiment of every 5min DIY job ever. The box had a load of tile adhesive in the top so the socket could fit. Had to shave it back, one of the box screw fittings was a bit fucked - explaining why the old socket was always on the piss. It's still not 100% level, but it's now very close and it works.
After spending ages
planning and over designingprocrastinating on the draws, I just took a jigsaw to the excess wood and a Stanley knife to the hardboard. Redrilled holes, screwed it all together. Not pretty, but I realised they are free old semi-fucked bed draws and treated them accordingly.Still got the wheels to go on. Thanks to @aggi for the ikea wheels. They are just the ticket.
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