Recent content by hg77

Thanks so much for all of your advice! I ordered the cutters recommended by @Old Salt, they just arrived and are working a treat! I also ordered some nail clippers as suggested by @Stivino but they didn't turn up so can't comment on how well they would've handled the job. I'd just like to say...

Hi everyone, I have cat safety grills fitted to my windows. The bars are quite far apart so for extra safety my Dad fitted plastic mesh over them, he attached it using cable ties but that was several years ago. The mesh is now ripped in a few places so I want to replace it. Can someone tell...

Thank you so much martygturner! Wasn't sure if I had made the wires unsafe somehow by cutting through them. Like I said..... I know nothing!! And thank you too boringoldcodger, the plug is in the bin, never to be used again.

Hi everyone! Don't know if I've done something really stupid.... I needed to cut a plug off of an electric fire suite. It was not plugged in. I used a hacksaw then wrapped the end in electrical insulation tape. I know nothing about DIY/electrics and now I'm wondering if it's safe, ie won't...