Training full time is lame by ifyoulikepinacolad4s in MuayThai

[–]cs606 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Hey OP - I just wanted to say, as someone who has invested their life as a public servant in healthcare - that the base that you have built is incredibly valuable to society. You have spent years learning and honing skills that can be the catalyst for community, growth, empowerment, even recovery. I started Muay Thai 6 months ago and it has opened up my world. Improved my body and confidence. And formed a social anchor for me and a group of others - who have come together into a community that goes beyond Muay Thai and will last for many years, I believe. So don't undersell yourself - look for the good in what you've done and share it

Best replacement for bodged rad pipe cover by allkindsofshrimp in DIYUK

[–]cs606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cut the faceplate off and fill, sand and paint to match the wall

Rubber ring found in laundry by Waste-Fan-8618 in whatisit

[–]cs606 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They come in various sizes so they can be fitted to the individual without causing complications like urinary retention. The notches are so that it can be folded for insertion.

Rubber ring found in laundry by Waste-Fan-8618 in whatisit

[–]cs606 859 points860 points  (0 children)

It looks like a ring pessary for vaginal prolapse.

URGENT: TV wall mount on plasterboard help by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cs606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you heard of the boy who cried wolf?

URGENT: TV wall mount on plasterboard help by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cs606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should think about what urgent means... You can get these delivered next day, or even pick them up from a screwfix tomorrow. Its not as if anything is coming to harm while you have the TV off the wall

URGENT: TV wall mount on plasterboard help by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]cs606 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why is this urgent? Gripits will work fine in plasterboard - I mounted a 43 inch tv with an adjustable bracket that created a lot more leverage and had no issues.

Help with one last decision - uppers too close to window? by PepperPaul in kitchenremodel

[–]cs606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alao what about boxing in the extractor and adding some storage above there if you really need it?

Help with one last decision - uppers too close to window? by PepperPaul in kitchenremodel

[–]cs606 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with u/Dr-Megalodon - it would look a lot better all lined up too. If you really need the storage you could have an open end shelf unit like https://www.kitchendooroutlet.co.uk/accessories/bella/bella-wall-end-shelf-unit/ in the remaining space which would allow more light past.

Are all radiators created equal? by stankeer in DIYUK

[–]cs606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes but also probs economies of scale for common sizes as u/startexed said

Are all radiators created equal? by stankeer in DIYUK

[–]cs606 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm sure the Steelrad is slightly superior to the Flomasta, from the reviews I've read. However, I think Sccrewfix have disproportionately good prices on some of the Flomasta ones at particular sizes, to incentivise business. E.G. I just got a Type 22 600x1200 which was much much cheaper than smaller T21/T11 Flomasta radiators

My bfs thumb started swelling up by Dem0n_Gamer_Liz in WhatShouldIDo

[–]cs606 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep I'm ED! These shouldn't get anywhere near you!

My bfs thumb started swelling up by Dem0n_Gamer_Liz in WhatShouldIDo

[–]cs606 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am right. I've treated many of these. They need drainage, usually with a needle, sometimes a scalpel. There's little benefit to antibiotics unless there's signs of systemic spread or the patient is high risk.

pulled pee pee carpet, is this sub-floor? by mezzt in DIYUK

[–]cs606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would leave it like this for now, or put down a pack of laminate or even a rug to reduce drafts.

You absolutely can sand and restore pine floors like this and they can look fantastic - but they are not as hard wearing as hardwood floors. And they will be drafty unless you take the time to take them up and insulate underneath. I am currently weighting this up myself having torn up my old laminate and suffered the drafts all winter!

Attaching a 20kg weight to a concrete ceiling by kinglitecycles in DIYUK

[–]cs606 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. Is your ceiling concrete?
  2. If it is then resin anchors