Recent content by huddie71

Thanks all. Got the necessary drill bit from a mate, who is pretty sure it's brick and not cinder block. Will have a go tomorrow. If you don't hear back from me you can assume I've electrocuted or blown myself up.

Thanks ChrisFrost. I agree with your comments about ambulance chasers, etc. Just wonder how I'd know if the wall is cinder block or masonry and also if my drill's powerful enough.

I've bought a TV wall bracket and when I opened the instructions I found it says it should only be mounted by a professional. It indicates that a "3/16 drill bit, 1/2" masonry bit" is needed. I'm a complete DIY novice with no skills and all I have is a general purpose, £40 drill with a hammer...