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Guys... I've had enough. I'm returning the Yale lock. Just wondering what I should get instead. The only alternative I see is a 1 star Yale? There's plenty cheap ones, but for a small amount more, I can go for a Yale? Happy to spend more if highly recommended - but definitely don't want a...

About 8 -10 shelves. Was meant to go from near bottom to nearly ceiling. Too much bother for me! I'd recommend going on your advice though.

So here's my unprofessional non qualified take on the suggested usage of those long screws: - There's too much work involved. - Drilling into the solid wall blindly isn't a joyous task. For you builder guys, you can do in your sleep, I guess. - The cost of the screws and rawlplug was mega...

I used these: https://www.screwfix.com/p/setting-tool/12429 - must must must get. Youtube videos will tell you, you can do without. I wouldn't recommend. I bought mine from ebay. https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-8-16mm-m5-x-52mm-10-pack/12229 So... I wasn't sure what...

Avocet looks awesome. Saw first few min of the video as well. Yale, just had another look. The tip is not completely flat - but the problem still remains. There are groves into which you need to fit the key in. The grooves need to be *exactly* aligned. From the little I can see of the Avocet...

The horizontal is one thing. It's a small annoyance. The biggest problem is needing to put the key in *precisely*. The flat head is the biggest problem. If the flat head was angled on both sides, so you had a triangle, then one could insert the triangle into the hole and then you would simply...

Thanks for the replies @Mottie yes, that's the key we've got. BUT... how did you get the middle tip bit at the top?? That helps, you roughly push into the hole and the key just glides in being pushed into the right place. @robinbanks it's brand new. I spent £50 getting with 3 extra keys. I...

I've recently bought a 3 star Yale barrel lock. 2 major problems with it: - It's got a flat end - It's horizontal The flat end means you have to PRECISELY put the key into the lock. Heck... I'm struggling during the day!!! Night time... I'm in front of the door for like a minute... I need to...

@Harry Bloomfield I've been making sure the door is left open all the time

@johnny2007 full bottle of white vinegar + half kg seat salt? The cost of this would be similar to £1.50? I haven't heard about the sea salt before though. Never mentioned in youtube videos? Youtube videos: normally they say 1 cup? + 1 cup baking soda? @Loofah dishwasher tablet - that's a new...

What's the best way to clean a washing machine? Baking soda + white wine vinegar... It doesn't really work. It works a little if I use 2 times on hot cycle But then, not completely back to normal Then the odour in washed clothes comes back We have a fairly new Samsung washing machine...

I'll be honest, I just look at the big number on the smart meter I've never gone to look at the meter Can you clarify what you do and how you measure? That might give me a better idea

Yes I can read the meters directly I have a smart meter though. So I don't have to read directly anymore?

We're with EDF - same standard tariff as everyone else Most days, the electric meter will start on a few pennies. Some days it will be £1.50 - £2. Why? There's nothing sucking energy. We have 3 fridges, boiler, one light... and can't think of anything else. What's causing this price hike on...

To boil same water from cold to boiling takes 6-7 minutes. Does that change the equation? The other thing is, boiling water in a kettle - we always boil more than is needed.

Is it cheaper to boil water and then cook on gas? Boiling water in a kettle is cheap because it heats so quickly - so I understand. If cooking on gas, does it make sense to boil in kettle first and then cook on the hob? Thanks.

Try to get one below £250 - all sold out everywhere Super confused Has the world gone out to but dehumidifiers?? Where did I miss the news on the TV about this? Found a meaco on Amazon (fulfilled by meaco) £160, 10L. Same one on meaco approved seller website for £15 cheaper, but this one comes...

I will follow your wise words New one purchased already anyway I saw a youtube video The guy was saying the fuse might be gone (as suggested) That part looked super simple I guess

We've got a cheap fan heater. It's blowing cold air. Should I open up and try and repair? Or is it a no go area? We've already got a replacement. It cost less than £15. Just wondering.

Thanks guys for the replies My original question was how long would it run a 2KW heater - after doing some research, I changed to 500w. The key part I guess is 256Wh. So even if I got a 500Wh unit, it would ONLY run a 500w heater for 1 hour (and from what the comments say, this is unlikely to...