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by Platti
Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Shed security
Replies: 2
Views: 3092

Shed security

I've currently got a bolt which is riveted into the frame - there's no way any scumbag will get it off with a screwdriver. My problem is with the cold/damp etc its warped a little making locking a right chore as I have to lift the door to get it to fit. I'd like to take the bolt off and replace it w...
by Platti
Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Blinds too heavy for plasterboard
Replies: 3
Views: 7770

Blinds too heavy for plasterboard

Need to refit a blind to the top of a window. The overhand it was on is plasterboard with no brick near enough to secure to. Its not too heavy but takes a fair bit of strain when pulling on the string to open/close and as such has pulled some of the original screws out. I want to re-secure it and it...
by Platti
Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Windy Air vents
Replies: 1
Views: 5441

Windy Air vents

Hi Having looked through old posts I can't find an answer to my problem so hopefully you'll be able to help.... I have a 1930's semi and in all the rooms there are small air vents leading to outside. I need to know if I can block these off with tape or something. The problem I have is that they let ...
by Platti
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Dry Mix
Replies: 1
Views: 4520

Dry Mix

What quantities of Sand/Concrete should I use for a dry mix to put in between slabs ?

Cheers in advance !
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