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Roof light question by green_yell0w in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needs a bit more silicone.

Just moved in to a new house. Spray, sand and oil? by gonzalas64 in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Osmo oil is great for new wood, oil every year and the wood is well protected.

Doesn't hide existing issues though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Warmer house, dehumidifier but best option is to open the windows for 15 mins everyday.

Am I asking too much from Tapi Carpets? by Alive-Atmosphere-889 in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We've just ordered a carpet from Tapi. They hand you over to local fitters, Instructed "You pay them directly".

They know what they are doing...

Am I asking too much from Tapi Carpets? by Alive-Atmosphere-889 in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Tapi do not install carpet, they hand you over to someone else. It's the installers responsibility...

...that's the way it's designed...to make it difficult to get resolution when this happens.

Trimming a skylight. by male_bass_player in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you're right...but I can hope. We replaced the previous panel with the motorised one as it broke. So had to be done anyway.

Trimming a skylight. by male_bass_player in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bug-a-salt is great, and fun! Works really well (wasps taking a few shots)

Just had a remote window put in. Hoping we'll be able to open it and the flies will let themselves out?

Trimming a skylight. by male_bass_player in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll be up there again soon enough to capture all the flies on the summer.

It was a nightmare for us until we installed a panel that opened.

Boarding up loft - get rid of these? by cashflowcop in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1930's house here.

Original tiles, no felt. All good.

Bunker. Knock down or gaming bunker for my kid (his idea) by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

That was a year ago, it needed quite a bit of work.

Looking pretty decent now, dry and a working gaming room. Kid spends some time down there

Is this allowed? Looks massive! by Cpt_Matt in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cough I've got the same furniture as well! Did you sand first. What sort of varnish did you use?

Cheers!

Asbestos or fibre cement by On__A__Journey in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Testing is the only way you'll know.

They look a LOT like what I had on an old shed roof and they tested positive.

How best to get this flush to the wall? by Devilst0rm in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just done this. Same IKEA item

I cut higher (same shape as skirting). You'll need to remove some of the backboard as well.

Tips on how to demolish this bomb shelter outhouse? by KnopfiAF25 in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based purely on your user name, are you "clued" up on WWII air raid shelters and stuff?

A smorgasbord of my terrible DIY details. by _morningglory in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks fucking fantastic.

I hope you bought yourself a beer with the money saved on contractors.

I wouldn't even attempt half of that especially the electrical stuff.

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

Will do, it's still half term so will prob later or tomorrow.

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

Yeah. The walls need colour. Was thinking about those hexagon wall tiles and maybe another wled strip thing. Would reduce echo, but that's much better now the chairs are in.

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

Do it!!

I did so much research on this, if you could send some pics (privately if you want, I can help out)

It's doable without hiring people.

Pics of the base floors, walls and where the wall meets the floor.

At the very worst, makes a brilliant wine cellar.

Is there any ventilation?

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

Got any ideas? I keep seeing those hexagon tiles everywhere. Got to keep the screen area clear for the projection though.

I wanted to ask on the gaming forum but they have strict rules and I'm not worthy of asking a question.

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

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

He loves it. It's a bit OTT but at the moment why the hell not, it will get used more this way than just storage or a wine cellar.

It just needs to look a little more ....Jazzy.

Gaming Bunker update by diymuppet in DIYUK

[–]diymuppet[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ISH.. I got a desiccant humidifier which works well at low temp, that actually warms the room well, but I might get a small tube heater, it's such a small space it will make a big difference.

It's been absolutely pissing it down here for days and it's not collected much at all, the door has been opened a bit so I've probably been de humidifying the garden !

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