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Thanks for the replies guys. Eurocylinder - yes that's what it is! I took out earlier and took pics. See below: Let me know what you guys think. @JohnD >> I will assume, unless you say otherwise, that you would prefer to make it awkward for >> a potential housebreaker, and that you need...

I bought a Yale lock as it was supposed to be anti bump! I was panicking at one point, I was sure I'd have to drill. I'm guessing the metal is hard to drill into and you need special drill bits?

It's on a PVC door. Keys, 2 were original. I need to take the thing out to show - and then there won't be really anything to see - it's just a barrel lock - there's no physical damage. Question: Where would I get a barrel with multiple keys? I need about 8! No, the wife used the same key I was...

We have a Yale barrel lock on the front door. Occasionally, we'll have problems inserting the key. Maybe once every 2 months. Yesterday, it was jammed. My son broke his key trying to get in. I tried. No luck. It was jammed. I was sure there might be something stuck inside. I climbed over the...

Oh... I was expecting lectures on what I was proposing to do to be utter madness Thanks guys! I'll be off to Homebase tmrw! I saw a good bargain 2 weeks ago (I would normally never shop there normally!)

We've got black weed protection liner over a patch that is 2m x 4.5m. Below is sand and soil. (The sand was left over by builders. Can't remove easily.). What would happen if I bought fake grass and just put it on top!? This patch we don't really do anything - it's not walked on. The missus...

@JobAndKnock I see. :)

@SFK I was intentionally trying not to give free advertising of their name. :p FireAngel: there seems to be few other choices. Screwfix and toolstation - dominated by this brand. Amazon - dominated as well - but there are other choices. Amazon: I bought another make with 50,000 reviews. It was...

@JobAndKnock That doesn't help me ‍‍:unsure:

I have a smoke alarm that won't stop beeping. The battery is OK, but I tried a new one - same problem. I tried blowing the sensor - that worked a treat for 5 minutes and then it went mad beeping again? I'm guessing I need to chuck in the bin - unless there is a well known fix? Just wondering...

A pack of 10 bags cost £15 say - just saying what I saw on Amazon. After a bag is full, you throw away?? That makes it super expensive! EDIT Seen others for £7.50 for 10 - the point still stands I remember in the olden days, we used to empty bags and reuse them - means getting dust in the air...

@CBW I guessed the Lidl one would be pants and have low suction and not be good for a general cleaner? There's loads of other places where you can get wet/dry vacs. Screwfix have one for £45 for example.

All of the mentioned vacuums are super expensive QUESTION: why would you want a vacuum with a bag? Is the pain of having to have a bag worth it? I looked on Amazon. They have Amazon Essentials branded vacuums. Really highly rated and cheap compared to buying most of the mentioned. £250 vs...

Thanks for the replies guys And here I was itching to get one ‍‍ @foxhole Dyson = paper weight? What would you recommend is the best vacuum? Henry? (Used by all commercial cleaners I see.) Would like to know. Thanks.

Sounds like a dumb question. Seen on sale for £40 in Lidl. Screwfix have one for £45. What do people use these vacs for? Do they suck up things you wouldn't want to use your precious Dyson on? Just wondering.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palace-Langlow-Powder-Decorators-47-1/dp/B07XMM93KL or https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-multi-purpose-filler-powder-white-off-white-2kg/396gt If the Amazon is OK, I'll get that. Don't want to get ready mix - I only need a really small...

My loft is boarded up. In summer it's OK. In winter note OK - wind blowing everywhere. We had an extension done 5 years ago. I asked the builder what it would cost to convert the loft and have an extra room. He said we needed to lower the ceilings in all rooms upstairs - this added greatly to...

I had an external outhouse built in my back garden - was meant to be my office. The build seemed to be sooo simple! There was nothing to it! - Make a concrete base. - Make the breeze block walls. - Make a roof using timber. - Make stud walls to insulate. - Add plasterboard over. - Add windows...

The loo roll holder has come off. I need to fill holes before painting over and adding a replacement. The wall has plaster and directly behind is breeze block - no insulation. Just wondering... what filler do I need? See pic for the holes: ASIDE: is there a dummys guide on what filler to...

We seem to have loads of mice in the house. The kids leave food on the floor too often - this has been drastically stopped now. What should I do? I've seen a few youtube videos, but am a little confused. Before, I didn't want to kill mice - and tried humane mice traps. Now, it's too much...