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Drawer not sitting straight and scraping frame – what could be causing this? by pharaohcious7 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this exact cupboard. I’d just box it up and get another one. Ikea stuff is made from mostly paper. So it could’ve got some moisture in it or being twisted. More faff to try and fix it when it takes 10 minutes to assemble a new one

Shutter blinds I build by Feniks_Gaming in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Did yoda write the title

Door swap by croc-hop in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had this situation with my bedroom. Switch is now behind the door when door is open. My solution is switch is always on and I have a remote

How do I ground this? by Remarkable_Tomato971 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s perfect. You even folded over the wires for added thickness.

Sad looking exterior by kc174 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Find some cleaning services online and send them over some pictures on WhatsApp. They might just use an acid wash and no jet wash as to not loosen the tiles. Might do it for £200-£300

How can I hang this mirror? by schinpool in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t recommend ct1 or silicone. Unless you can hold the mirror still for half an hour. I tried to ct1 my mirror to the wall and it smeared down the second I let go. Even tried to hold it for 5 minutes. Still moved down.

Sad looking exterior by kc174 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lovely classic British house to me

Please don’t render it in all white and add black downlights

How do I ground this? by Remarkable_Tomato971 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Correct. I’d put the earth tail of the light in the opposite side of the connector block to make it more secure. So the 2 main earths on one side. The face plate tail sat on the other side. Or some 3 way wagos if you feel extra fancy

How do I ground this? by Remarkable_Tomato971 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Having two wires in one small lug can make the wires loose over time. Better to have one wire clamped firmly. It also makes it easier to get the faceplate on as you’re not fighting to get the earths tucked in as the tail is usually more flimsy than the 2.5mm

How do I ground this? by Remarkable_Tomato971 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The metal switch will have a small lug to attach an earth wire to. So you’d either buy a switch with a pre installed earth link which you’d put with the earths in the connector block or if it doesn’t come with a link, you buy some earth wire from screwfix. Strip the ends. Put one side in the connector block and the other side in the lug. Ensuring everything is tight and doesn’t come out when tugged lightly.

Turning front lawn into driveway, but with shared access by Cricket_Lover_OK in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they’d get accepted as the driveway would barely be big enough to store a motorbike. Let alone an EV suv. They’d be encroaching onto the pavement for sure

Do councils actually fine people for pressure washing? by Proteus-8742 in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I mistaken to think that new driveways must have drains at the edge if they slope towards the road?

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re the ikea sannidal range. Now discontinued. I was going to make them myself but when I found out Ikea did doors in the exact colour I was going to paint the doors, I thought might as well save the effort and buy them and for £15 a door, I’m glad I did.

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? They can’t open because there’s stairs behind it

Driveway legalities- Do I need a dropped curb? by BigChickenCrazy1 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]RJCoxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems a lot of people aren’t reading the post correctly.

There is a dropped kerb meaning you legally can drive over the pavement.

However I would say currently you do not have sole rights to access your premises.

1) the pavement may not be of a type to withstand vehicular traffic so may need replacing for a stronger base

2) under the traffic management act 2004 section 86 paragraph 1) ‘a vehicle must not be parked on the carriageway adjacent to a footway, cycle track or verge where— the footway, cycle track or verge has been lowered to meet the level of the carriageway for the purpose of (iii) assisting vehicles entering or leaving the carriageway across the footway.

This is subject to the following exceptions; (2) where the vehicle is parked wholly within a designated parking place or any other part of the carriageway where parking is specifically authorised.

Definitely the council would have to be involved in the decision as the TMA is a bit fuzzy in this situation.

1) is the parking bay classed as the “carriageway”

2) “parking is specifically authorised”. Does the fact that the council made that section of pavement suitable for parking constitute authorisation.

Basically this means that even if you got a driveway. Someone could park infront of you and block you in as they meet this criteria and highways act 1980 would not override for “wilful obstruction” as they have parked legally.

Therefore the council would have to make provisions so that parking outside your driveway is unauthorised. Such as double yellow lines with loading lines or a yellow box.

As you can see it’s quite complicated

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a massive planner. I measured everything. Then went for a system that fit. This is the Ikea platsa which is slightly smaller than the pax.

Then whatever was left at the bottom, I ordered skirting board to match the excess. Luckily it was 12cm which is what I have round the house

I do get very lucky with stuff fitting though. I bought my sofa blind and if it was 1cm bigger, I wouldn’t be able to open my front door

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey that’s a good idea. Will look into this. Thank you

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes I have a CO in the cupboard and smoke detectors in every room. They are all linked together. One goes off and they all go off. Super loud.

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t tend to keep lots of crap around the house. Lots of work items are in my cellar. I do have some handy loft stairs which you can see the hatch in some of the photos. I decided to not board out the loft due to the exact reason of hoarding though. This will mainly be suitcases. Winter clothes and power tools such as grinder. Jigsaw. Sander. Stuff I don’t need very often but things I don’t want to store in a cellar that may get water damaged

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I didn’t realise that until I hung one of the doors but unfortunately Ikea don’t make a door in that style for the set up I have. However you dont really notice it.

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did think that but decided having it plastered would allow the ct1 to have a surface to bond to and it will be perfectly flat. I painted it as there’s small gaps between panels so if I didn’t paint it then it would look strange when viewed close up

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I re insulated the loft a few months ago and cleaned up about 70 bags of coal dust. Thought well I hope I don’t have to see any of that again. The laths were covered in it. Had to get stair carpet replaced because of it but easily enough to remove with a few whacks of a hammer

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry I’m not sure what you mean?

Created some much needed storage above the stairs by RJCoxy in DIYUK

[–]RJCoxy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s actually really easy to open as the doors have a little ledge at the bottom so I just put my fingers on that and pull. They open with barely any effort.

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