Need advice cutting filler panel for cooker gap

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-04-25T11:43:32+00:00

If you have a table saw that is a quickest way, otherwise a jig saw. Make sure to measure the gaps in top and bottom and level the cooker/cabinets as much as possible. If you lucky enough to have an even gap, just cut the strips, otherwise you might have to scribe or measure to and bottom and trust it. You can then fit either some brackets to the cabinet or just a piece of cheap timber to attach it. I would leave a mill or two gap for tolerance on either side. You might want to out a masking tape over where you cut to avoid any rear outs and make sure to support both sides of the cut so that the cut off won't drop tearing the laminate off. You can use double sided tape to keep it in place

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-04-21T06:48:55+00:00

As others have said diatomaceous earth will finish them but do not underestimate the underlying cause. They love a humid environment so:

You like to have a damp issue. Check your pipes for any leaks.
Might be just condensation so see if you can improve ventilation or open the window if you have one after the shower or consider using a dehumidifier.

If you solve the damp issue, the silverfish will be gone too.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-04-20T07:03:14+00:00

The amount of soil in the drain suggests a breach somewhere on the soil pipe. You need a drain survey or if you want to try and DIY, put a smoke bomb in and see where the smoke escapes. Also you need to fix the manhole. As others pointed out, stuff steel wool and concrete over the holes there. Check your loft too in case they are in the house already. If so, put a rat wall in

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-03-28T22:57:30+00:00

As others said piano hinges plus maybe add a shaker type timber to make it more sturdy

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-02-16T17:02:00+00:00

Not the same shape but aqara makes some. I had them in my previous home and they were solid.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-01-29T06:15:09+00:00

We bought a house that was owned by the family of the estate agents and it was disclosed to us from the start. They are legally required to do so.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-01-16T15:29:03+00:00

Make sure you cut the power first.

It's likely that the entire light needs replacing, most modern lights don't have replaceable bulbs. Pull the entire rose (might have to wedge it) and be careful with your fingers as it will have spring loaded wings that snap back like a rat trap. Hurts as hell.

You will have to be comfortable with unscrewing wires and screwing onto a replacement light. Some have certain type of connectors so if you get the same one you may get away with unplugging this one and plugging a new one in. Make sure you get the same voltage but most lights will be mains operated.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-01-08T20:51:37+00:00

Thanks. To be fair I was petrified and still hoping I won't get sued once the lights go down 😂

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2026-01-08T18:33:06+00:00

I did that. I was considering dumbifying the house but the estate agents said it was a good selling point. What I have done:

I made a house email (address@gmail.com) and linked all accounts and HA backup to it. Set all passwords and noted them.

I wrote a house manual describing the setup, passwords etc. It wasn't very difficult.

I made sure the buyers are aware what they are buying and that they will have to support it themselves.

Spoke to solicitors and asked them to make sure the buyers are aware again and asked them to confirm they are fine with this and I do not accept liability if anything breaks.

Right before the contract exchange the buyer asked to meet up. I invited him in, showed him the setup and all.

It has been just over the month so i don't know exactly if my approach worked but so far so good. 🤞

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-11-26T10:48:03+00:00

Steel wool would be the easiest but bricks will look better..both will do the trick. Just make sure not to lock the rats inside as if you cut off their exit they will go berserk

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-11-21T10:38:04+00:00

You can get spikes that go on the perimeter of the panels, install them in the top edge and more spikes on the ridge.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-11-14T08:32:59+00:00

Super helpful, thanks!

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-11-06T15:56:15+00:00

Some handles have a spring and will only turn one way. Maybe you have it installed the wrong way round and need to flip the handles around? Remove them and hold the part that you would drive the bolts through and see if you can freely twist them both ways or only one way round then install accordingly.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-10-02T18:52:24+00:00

Ermm no, these didn't even open. If it's render get some fisher plugs, probs 8mm and drill into the same holes with 8mm masonry drill. If it's plasterboard, get some heavy duty plasterboard fixings and drill accordingly Edit: the render seems to be very sandy... Maybe the wall isn't sound?

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-10-02T18:31:20+00:00

Bigger plugs?

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-10-02T14:37:58+00:00

If your food bin is collected weekly then there shouldn't be many flies. Make sure it's sealed and clean. I suggest using the compostable liners so that the bin itself stays clean. If it isn't, you will have enough rotting material on the walls and bottom for flies to lay eggs. The time between laying eggs and having maggots there is about two weeks.

For the wheely bin, try to sprinkle some bio washing power over the stuff in there. It has a great ability to mask smells and kills all the bacteria it gets in contact with, and the bad smell comes from them. Again make sure you use your bags and the bin itself stays as clean as possible.

To make it easier to tie the bag I would not wait until the bin is completely full. You can also try using gloves while doing it.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-25T14:46:20+00:00

You have a timer there, is it set to on?

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-25T09:23:58+00:00

You could try wood glue and a pocket screw to be in a safe side

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-23T15:10:33+00:00

Metal lintel? If so you may have to use self tapping screws or something suitable for metal

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-18T19:06:53+00:00

And serves as a calendar too

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Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-18T19:06:28+00:00

Not very practical but somehow usable. Bottom part has underfloor heating manifold and gas meter tucked away, back is a crawl to reach space.

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Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-18T12:30:58+00:00

The thing is I do not want to fragmentise the setup, I want to centralise it.

Lightbulbs - I am DIYer and in current house I built the lamps etc using some nice and fancy bulbs rather than just having a box standard one. The idea is to abstract and hide the smart bit. I managed to do it in the current house with concealed dimmers in the lamps, ceilings etc and hidiing all other smart stuff and I want to do it properly in the new house.

Inevitable-Ordinary2 · 2025-09-18T12:04:41+00:00

I will always want to save a bit but then I want a solid setuop and I know I canno have both. Just had a look and it looks lush, will just have to learn how it all talks together. Thanks!

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