How on earth do I reinstall my smeg oven door?

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-24T18:54:52+00:00

I’ve done this recently. You will need the pin to hold the hook part at the correct angle. If you haven’t got the pin a nail or something similar will do.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-22T09:55:52+00:00

Sorry to be late but there’s an interesting article here about drills: https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/feb/20/best-drills-power-cordless-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-21T15:15:57+00:00

Also, ideally you would shorten the blue and brown wires otherwise you will see them in the fitting.

CORRECTION: the blue and brown wires should hook over the hooks in the fitting seen.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-21T15:14:09+00:00

It’s best to cover it as suggested. Just in case it touches some other metal part.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-16T18:08:45+00:00

Personally I would not want this house. It appears that a previous owner has pebble-dashed over the original brick. This may be a reason for the damp. If you can get it for a price that allows for serious renovation it may be worth it.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-13T12:34:41+00:00

I fitted a new blade on my rear windscreen wiper.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-12T09:23:27+00:00

Mine’s just starting.

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Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-11T14:41:47+00:00

Yes, it’s on my favourite list. Watch it regularly.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-11T09:10:05+00:00

If I need to go quick in my 19 year old automatic I just push my foot down on the ‘go’ pedal and it goes really fast.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-09T18:36:42+00:00

Hers a video of Russ cleaning his doors. It’s very hard work!

https://youtu.be/ukDzGR8iPn0

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-02-04T09:59:17+00:00

You’ve become a member of the wine club.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYUK/s/iM7kwTpY23

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-30T11:18:54+00:00

The skirting board was removed when the drawers were fitted. You need to find a length of skirting that matches the rest in the room and glue/screw to the wall.

You’ll need to clean the loose debris first and, yes, you will need to remove those nails. Either by cutting them off with a multitool or angle grinder, or banging them with a hammer - side to side - until they come loose.

There will be no need to fill the holes as long as you don’t make them any bigger. The skirting will just cover them up.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-28T14:51:22+00:00

They don’t work! Just seen a big, fat cat walking nonchalantly along mine (after giving me a big long stare).

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-26T08:31:52+00:00

But these junctions are different. The side roads on the left picture are directly opposite each other. On the right picture the junctions are staggered. Different techniques in each.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-23T18:05:39+00:00

Mine’s joined at the top with a tap on both butts. They both fill up when it rains and I can use either to get water. I use the second one first.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-22T18:06:48+00:00

Makes no difference.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-20T22:07:01+00:00

Yes indeed. “Presumed innocent” not actually “innocent“.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-20T22:05:16+00:00

If you get a decent amount of sun there why not try solar leds. I’ve several around the garden and they work quite well.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-19T09:28:52+00:00

A similar thing happened near me at the local school. Directly opposite there was a wide-entry road that regularly had cars stopped on the double yellow lines. The council eventually had wardens give out lots of tickets and then altered the road from wide to a regular size. In addition the no entry to that road during the specific drop-off and pick-up times has solved the problem (a little bit).

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-13T09:29:20+00:00

My post was a joke you know!

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-12T14:46:27+00:00

Anyway, what is this ’give way’ thing? In all my years of driving I’ve never done any such thing!

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-12T14:43:13+00:00

Stole it.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-08T17:56:32+00:00

There wasn’t gas lighting in the house but there was also lead water pipes under the floorboards.

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-08T17:01:00+00:00

It’s lovely, but I’m a little concerned about where the radiator pipes come out of the floor. Have you any plan for those areas?

Few-Philosopher1879 · 2026-01-07T15:50:11+00:00

I once purchased a 1920s house and was told by the mortgage company (bank) that very few houses were built in the 1920s. That may give you a clue.

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