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by Habitual Bodger
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Tilt turn window mechanism sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 19846

I just came across this again. Actually, I was able to fix the problem by dismantling it and cleaning all the parts. It was a tricky job - moderately challenging technically but it depends on how good you are at putting things back together as they were before you dismantled them. The entire issue w...
by Habitual Bodger
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Tilt turn window mechanism sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 19846

Tilt turn window mechanism sticking

One of my windows has started to "stick" when I turn the handle. I can open it but the handle no longer goes all the way up to the "2 o'clock" position. Is there anything I can do (short of dismantling the unit, which seems like a bad idea)? I have tried using a little oil and so...
by Habitual Bodger
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Repairing crumbling sandstone
Replies: 2
Views: 12950

Repairing crumbling sandstone

I have noticed a deterioration to the sandstone in my building. It seems to be one isolated area.

Can anyone suggest how to deal with it? The building is about 100 years old.

I'd be grateful for any advice.
by Habitual Bodger
Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Unsightly soil pipe
Replies: 0
Views: 3002

Unsightly soil pipe

My WC has an ugly angled soil pipe that must be about 40 or 50 years old (see image link below).

Can anyone suggest a way to improve the appearance? Should I just box it in?
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