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Ideally, I wouldn't attempt to drill into the concrete post either but I ran out of options. The concrete post - which has been in place for over 50 years - has no pre-cast holes that I can make use of (although it has cast holes for the arris rail fitments, which are being used), has a...

Stivino also suggested that approach in post#3 but the only way I know to do this would probably damage the frame a bit. The new gate looks pretty good but, as with most I'd guess, it must have been stored outside for months and all the exposed nail heads have rusted - no worries as it will...

Purchased a different gate in the end - a mirror image of the gate pictured in post#1. Thanks for comments/suggestions, appreciated.

About to purchase a framed ledged and braced closeboard gate to replace a rotten existing one. The new gate I'm interested in looks identical to this one: However, looking at the gate's design, I feel the two hinges (top & bottom) should be fixed to the right hand side of the frame (as viewed...

That's a relief - thanks. Will exercise caution with the spring-loaded arms!

Can ceiling-mounted PIR's with this type of fixing be installed and, if necessary, removed from below, i.e. without access from above? https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pell0046/360-deg-recessed-pir-sensor/dp/LA08658 Reason I ask is because the space above the fitting is severely limited and I...

As far as I know, the sensor I linked doesn't come with a dedicated fitment/cap to mask off areas (unlike some PIRs I've used) although I could provide masking with electrical tape or similar. Yes, a very similar sensor to the type I'm looking at. Certainly a possibility. Believe it or not, I...

Would appreciate opinions on a suitable PIR sensor for fitting into a bungalow soffit... Due to having deeper, high-capacity guttering fitted around my bungalow, there's now insufficient depth on the facias beneath the guttering to refix my original PIR sensors so I'm looking at alternative...

Appreciate advice from anyone with experience... I'm planning to have my existing wood facias and wood cladding (cladding on an end gable) replaced with something low maintenance. I note that gloss black uPVC facias fitted to an extension I have faded really badly (and unevenly) after around 4...

Yes. I clean the lens every time I change the bulb, - so quite frequently! TBH, the lens doesn't get visibly dirty due to it's corner position and the fact that I don't roast meats or anything that tends to 'spit' fat. Fortunately the oven housing unit was designed specifically for my...

Hadn't considered a lining approach - most interesting. I'll seriously consider that, thanks.

I'm looking to renew/replace the rotted timber used to construct a compost heap and would appreciate guidance. My main aim is longevity with minimal maintenance but cost is a consideration too. I currently have a two compartment, side-by-side construction consisting of six concrete posts set...

I don't know which Haier model you have but most Haier heat pump tumble dryers are either A** (most) or A*** (a few) rated for energy efficiency and their condensation efficiency is rated class B and class A respectively. Digging around a bit I found that a class B condensation efficiency means...

Not used a tumble before purchasing a WHICH? recommended SMEG heat pump drier about 6 -7 years ago. Inevitably, drying times are extended compared with all other dryer tech, though more recent heat pump designs are said to be quicker at drying than older designs such as mine. Longer drying...

Would appreciate advice on this... My existing DT92E has broken and I need a replacement. I contacted Honeywell/Resideo to ask what my replacement options were and was informed that two wireless room thermostats fitted the bill for my particular setup: a like-for-like DT92E or the newer DT4R...

Some great tips, thanks. I'll try them all.

Sadly true. And it's not just NEFF. Seems to be a design weakness in many ovens. Would love to hear from anyone who doesn't need to change their oven bulb regularly (yet uses the oven regularly). I've removed built-in ovens far too often over the years (6- 8 times?). Although I developed a...

I've used built-in electric ovens for decades and oven bulbs invariably blow long before their stated average lifespan, despite always having the lens cover fitted correctly, keeping oven and lens clean and limiting oven temperature to 220C max. I've never got 300 hours out of an oven bulb yet...

Yes, I'm also concerned. But then the promise of a medal is tempting me... Hmm, cryptic? Are you suggesting that a suitable setup could be assembled using component parts because I've considered that approach too...

Seems I'm wrong about that. I didn't spot the difference - thanks for pointing out. The only reasonably priced PIR controlled UK standard mains socket is the AliExpress one posted by JohnW2. I've purchased from AliExpress in the distant past with mixed results. I'm a bit wary buying direct...