Recent content by paullieo

Thanks. Instructions make sense, so thanks for that. In terms of repairing, is it best to remove any sections that have cracked? Or take as much of the current plaster off and start again? The finishing plaster pack instructions had nothing about pva'ing between layers, so disappointed about...

Hi all Please go easy on me, I'm a amateur DIYer at best and only took this on as finding a plasterer to do such a small job has been difficult. We had a radiator valve leak on an upstairs rad and got to it via the ceiling on the ground floor. Plumber has sorted that now. After lots of...

Never mind.

Thanks all. Will look at some "deterrents"...

We moved in in 2022 and it was already like this. Not sure when the conservatory was taken out. Isn't that gap a bit large for silicone?

Thanks @opps - they're around 10mm long so maybe too large for mouse poo. @freddiemercurystwin the droppings are very dry. Just tested a sample and they do crumble! Bats it is. Thanks!

Hi, I've noticed some missing mortar between some of the windows and lintel/brickwork. Can I simply repoint this with some ready-mixed mortar? Should it be filled with foam first? The first picture is above some french doors, and the second shows some mortar between some bricks. There used to...

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong subforum, but wondering if anyone can identify what droppings these are coming from? I think I've narrowed it down to rats or bats. We've not heard any scurrying around in the loft and I've not seen any evidence of chewed wiring etc. We do live...

Not checked yet, but thought I'd ask about which type of wire before I get round to splicing it open and checking. Would save bringing up an old thread, by the time I get round to fixing it!

Thanks - leaning towards one of these options. We've a fairly long garden, stretches up to 30m deep. Are these 3 core cables (https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=3+core+flex&page_size=20&page_start=20) stable enough? They don't seem to have the outer layer? Is getting a flexible 30m cable...

Absolutely, will cut through and see what the set up is first. Thanks.

Thanks everyone. Yes the cable has failed like this in several places. Think I'll go ahead and replace the whole thing. Thanks!

Hi all Have tried googling this but all I can find are repairs to cables that have been completely damaged. After pulling out the mower for the first cut of the year, I think repeatedly tying up the cord in the same way after each use has taken its toll and resulted in several sections of...

Completely skipped my mind. I only had a 13A around. Off to screwfix to get some 5A now.

You may have posted just as I edited my last post! All resolved after changing the fuse at the switch! Thanks @ETAF