Recent content by deeksyboy

Turns out the "expert" who quoted me 850 to erect a fence was wrong. The posts aren't concreted in and I can get them out reasonably easily.

I've had to replace the mechanism on 3 windows. All were the Kenrick Sentrilock type and you can get them here: https://www.upvc-hardware.co.uk/locks-gearing-163/espagnolette-upvc-window-locks-186/kenrick-sentrilock-upvc-multipoint-window-lock-gearbox-383.html It's an easy enough job if...

Well, the posts were there when I bought the house. So, OK, metpost not the answer, gimme some suggestions! Where the fence is, the garden slopes gently away from the house. The existing concrete seems very solid (hardly any movement when I use my ample frame against it), but the 3' posts slope...

Similar problem, so I don't want to start a whole new topic. I have 3ft posts in concrete. They are split and tilting but otherwise solid. My idea is to use those metpost repair spikes. If I cut the posts down to the concrete but at a straight angle, will the repair spike drive into the stub at...

Bathroom ceiling is a mess! 3 things wrong are: The most recent layer of paint has started to flake. I can pick large flakes off, but what is the quickest way to remove it? Mould in the nooks and crannies of the artex. I can get rid of it by scrubbing, but it reappears fairly quickly. I...

My wife's Toyota Starlet has been giving the following problems recently: Failing to start. After a short journey the car will fail to start, but will fire up when left for a while, not always the same amount of time. Cutting out when driving. The car has lost power a couple of times recently...