Recent content by Mutley56

Thanks both for the advice. Yes, new ceiling 18 years ago and not lathe and plaster. Will start next weekend, hopefully a bit cooker to work then. Mutley56

Dear all, Advice would be gratefully received I need to redecorate a room in my 1930’s house Room had a new ceiling 18 years ag. There is now with a gap at the top between ceiling and bay window - see picture Extension 8 years ago requiring an original wall cupboard removed and what was...

Moved in 15 years ago and the frame was cracked then. I never got round to repairing it, with hind sight that’s regrettable, it just worsened over time. mutley56

Wow, thanks all for your advice. I will try the split repair and new hinge positions first. if that doesn’t work I’ll try cutting out and putting in a new piece of wood. Failing that, it’ll be a tradesman to do the job. Thanks again. Mutley56

Thanks Munroast

Thanks FMT, It’s a job for tomorrow. Mutley56

Thanks all for your views. Sounds tricky for sure. Maybe I’ll chop out the damaged vertical and affix a new section in its place. At least that won’t create too much of a problem, if my attempt doesn’t work, for a chippy to put right when I call one in. Many thanks again. Mutley56

Yes, intend to reuse the door. Do you reckon removing the damaged vertical section will be easy without damaging the remaining frame? Mutley56

Hi all, 1935 house. Door frame split at site if hinges. How do I repair this please? Do remove the split part or try to,glue it down again? The original door is very heavy. Thanks for all useful advice. Mutley56

Hi opps, I have done similar using cable clips tapped into the wall. The tubing snakes up and down on the wall behind the appliance. I’m happy to leave it as it is of there’s no need to shorten it. Thanks again

Thanks for the advice.

Hi all, I’ve purchased a new American style fridge freezer for my mum. It has a long thin plastic water pipe to service the chilled water and ice functions. Is it advisable to cut the length of the tubing, it is really long, as the cold water copper pipe and connector to it are very near the...

Thanks again for the advice. Thankfully not mouse droppings, they are dead flies! No dead mice or chewed cables seen I’m pleased to say. Am I better to drop a light down into the bathroom to read what’s on it or look from above in the loft? Thanks in advance for advice.

Just thought, do you think the light’s fire rating will be printed in the light fitting somewhere?

Thanks both. Will need to see what the light spec is, they were installed 8 years ago now. BW