Recent content by wannadie

Nope. Really just trying to understand the consideration to assess whether it is worth it or not. Thanks

Hello, We are looking to replace our rear single glazes rotting french doors. 245cm wide 267cm tall 273cm tall including step / sill We found a potential double glazed replacement on facebook marketplace but it is a little smaller. 239cm wide 237cm tall So... 6cm narrower 30cm shorter or 36cm...

Why does my kitchen waste keep blocking? It frees up with a quick plunge but I find I need to do at least once a week. If your wondering, it is propped on some wood blocks as it came loose and was leaking a while back.

How do I wire this to a socket? Electrician installed a new point but wire is a loop. Said he would come back to put the socket on but I want to do it now. I’m confident with wiring plugs, switches etc, just not seen a loop like this and need some confirmation what to do. Thanks

Would a jigsaw work?

Thank you. I tried drilling / chipping out the surrounding mortar but these things are in deep and have a bend that 'hooks' in. I am thinking the easiest cut would be where I have sketched the red lines. So the plan is to use an angle grinder with a thin metal cutting disc and eye protection...

These security bars are cemented into the motor / bricks. How best to remove them?

You have to cross your arms!

Could be a good place for a light switch but would be fine on the left.

If swung out with hinges on the right... yes it could block.

I think handle on the right is the norm as most people right handed?!

I discarded a pocket door on price as this is only a temporary door. Eventually will become a en-suite to the bedroom!

I am building a small office and can't decide which way the door should swing for a small office. Option 1 - Door swings out onto landing - right handed handle Option 2 - Door swings in into office - left handed handle

So it is ok if my frame basically clamps to the ceiling joist via the ceiling plaster and laths? It is quite easy to access the wall studs, so I am just going to build directly onto those. The new room will be an office, but will be converted into a shower room one day, so I suspect all the...

If I have any wood left over, I will prob add a few more noggins as I don't have anywhere to store really.