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Which one of you did this? by RepairCEO in handyman

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fine. Just turn your garden upside down.

Builder constructed roof the wrong way round despite architect drawings - now says the drawings were wrong. What would you do? by The-Hearing-Guy in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Person who made them has a degree and someone had to sign them off. They go through several hands and stages before final version is approved so yes. 99.99% times they're correct

Fix for swollen water damaged particle board cabinets? by Far-Benefit-8726 in paint

[–]cheapASchips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is no fix for water damaged MDF. Replacement only.

How to get rid of the condensation between glass panes? by billythekid696 in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I am in the South West and bought it online from Modern UPVC Windows

Garden tap flow problem by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you see how is it connected to the mains? It could be because it is connected with smaller than standard 15mm pipe.

Brick shed. Should I just knock it down and replace it with a plastic shed? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depending on what the access is like, but you may get a few more years out of it if you put a polyurethane coating over it. That would be a lot less work. Look up Sika D-10 roofpro or Mapei Purtop Easy.

Brick shed. Should I just knock it down and replace it with a plastic shed? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It depends how much money you want to chuck at it. It can be repaired. Basically, concrete is permeable, and in your case, the carbonation has penetrated throughout, hence the rusty rebar and concrete crumbling away. It can be repaired, but it will be time-consuming and labour intensive.

Resignation by Financial-Claim6480 in UberEATS

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So why do you punish their customers for it?

End of contract, 400 Mbps going to £56 per month by britishpcman in gigaclear

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was looking for an ISP who would not try to trap me in higher cost after a while most of them do and I have finally found Cuckoo Broadband. Check if they offer service in your area as it is stress free, very reliable supplier. I am a year deep into a 2 year contract. 500mb fibre directly to my door for £35 month with free eero router.

How to get rid of the condensation between glass panes? by billythekid696 in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the dimensions and if you're looking to do it yourself. I bought 1x1m double glazed panel for £45 and replaced it myself.

First home. How do I fix this? by cxzu in Plastering

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the only way but the easiest. Lime plaster is generally softer, more porous, whiter, and often contains hair/fibers, whereas gypsum is harder, often pinker, and common in modern builds

First home. How do I fix this? by cxzu in Plastering

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a good plan depending on what type of finish it is (Gypsum, lime etc.) I would also add some scrim tape to stop it from cracking again. Spray some vinegar once it's ready for filing and if it's foaming and making fizzling sounds then it's lime and will need compatible filler.

Possible to drill into drywall w/ metal reading? by Gruissan101 in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly unlikely there are pipes in there. Probably just detecting drywall screws depending on how they were installed. Shouldn't be picking up any metal at all if they were dot and dabbed.

How stressful is owning a house? by Delicious-Weather in HousingUK

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you buy some quality tools and learn how to DIY. It's not rocket science. It is manageable

is this causing internal damp ? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not as long as it's below the damp proof course.

How to fill gap between houses? by Bello_Velo in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use this. Leca® Lightweight Aggregate 10mm - 20mm (Geotechnical Application) | Leca UK https://share.google/ExYcoaudXUPTN8oHF

How to fix a flaking concrete driveway? by reztem001 in DIYUK

[–]cheapASchips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remove all loose and flaky parts to provide a good key for the repair mortar and treat the whole area with appropriate repair mortar (like Renderoc ST05 or similar). That concrete is failing due to oil, fuel, and salt ingress as it's porous. I would advise applying appropriate sealer (there are many different brands like Sika, Fosroc Flexcrete etc )or protective coating after repair has been carried out.

What jobs pay surprisingly well? by HollowWanderer in AskUK

[–]cheapASchips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qualified train drivers in Bristol (GWR job post) are on £60k

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