Recent content by colin H

Thanks for the replies, guys . Some good ideas there . I'll have a think about it and post the results.

My worry is that , if you look at the left hand pillar , where the hinges will be , it only contacts the house wall by half a brick . I did tie it to the wall when I built it and can add more when I extend the pillars (5 courses) . I know it would be stronger if I fixed the hinges to the RH...

Sorry, my question is in the next reply - I couldn't see anywhere to write it after I uploaded the image . Should add , the existing arch has stood for over 30; years without issue

Hello everyone I'm looking at replacing my old wooden gate with something a bit more modern. My initial plan was to remove the top of the arch and extend the pillars to a height of 2 meters , then install a flat top aluminium gate . However , I now realise that the single brick width of the...

Thanks . Looks interesting. I'll have a look . But , yes - I'll only do it , it it's going to stand the test of time .

Hello folks Does anyone know if it is practical or worthwhile to paint dry verge units , please? Ours are getting on for 20 years old , but still in good condition apart from having faded from the original black colour If it's worth doing , and will last , I'll do it myself and hopefully...

Just thought it would be easier to spray , with it being a double and also has a very smooth finish and thought I might get brush marks .

Hello folks I'm spraying an upright radiator using the Hammerite spray enamel. After a couple of coats it looks ok , but the finish is a little patchy . ie , some shiny areas and some flat areas . I've used a full can so need to order another . My question is , with it being a couple of days...

Thanks for the advice , everyone. I'll have a think whether to try and repair it . I have noticed though , that similar machines are a lot cheaper than we paid for ours 15+ years ago , so replacement might be the way to go

What ? Brand new ? What make was it ? I'll make a mental note to avoid .

Thanks . I might have a look . I know they're not all the same but is it generally easy to get the old bearing out , or do you need pulling tools ect ?

Hello Folks We have a 15 year old LG washing machine. It's been very reliable and taken a lot of hammer and only been repaired a couple of times However were getting noise from the drum and I think the bearing might be on the way out Is it worth getting a quote for a repair, or would I be...

Well that's a result ! I emailed my concerns to the company and asked them to knock half off the plastering bill . They replied today and have refunded me the full amount . Happy days .

Thanks for replies , folks . It's given me a few ideas . One option I'm thinking of is that because it doesn't matter what the panels look like from the back , I could shorten the width to get them between the posts and then add extra supports on the back , once in place. Any thoughts?