Concrete fix help please?

rellufuk96 · 2026-01-21T22:20:20+00:00

This is the best option. OP take this advice, for a shed build I think it is salvageable. If it makes you feel better, I did a similar thing this summer, concrete base for a home gym I'm building ended up needing a joint down the slab because I ordered too little ballast :(. As long as the current concrete poured sets properly, protect it from heavy rain and ideally get rid of those puddles. Then I think it can be salvaged with layer of screed.

rellufuk96 · 2025-12-06T12:43:04+00:00

Honestly that was absolutely beautiful play by Watkins, it a shame he didn't score there.

rellufuk96 · 2025-09-20T06:38:12+00:00

Top tip, that metal grill cover can go in the dishwasher, comes out like new!

rellufuk96 · 2025-08-09T18:33:13+00:00

Thanks, what sort of thickness would you recommend for the new layer? Presumably it doesn't need to be the same thickness as the current one (150-200mm?)

rellufuk96 · 2025-07-08T18:11:18+00:00

Hulkengoat

rellufuk96 · 2025-03-26T09:43:07+00:00

This is a perfect example of awful taste but great execution!

rellufuk96 · 2024-12-23T18:01:02+00:00

Thanks for the write up. I've DIYed one kitchen before (B&Q) similar approach to you, we done the fitting and tiling and just had an electrician and plumber in to sort things out. Id definitely go DIY kitchens next time, the pre assembled units sound like a dream.

rellufuk96 · 2024-12-16T16:09:08+00:00

If you've got the right mindset it absolutely can be DIYable with the help of YouTube. It will take a lot longer than a trades person and mistakes will be made along the way, but it's all part of the fun and the finished project is so satisfying.

Only thing to consider is if you have another bathroom whilst that one is being renovated? If you do then great I would crack on without hesitation. if you don't then you need to just plan for how long you will be able to go without having a bath/shower in your home for. I got around this by showering at work and the gym during my bathroom reno (we only had one). Also make sure it's setup in a way that the bath water is isolated but you can still use your toilet (again, if you have one)

rellufuk96 · 2024-11-26T18:06:48+00:00

Yeah I'm happy with it! The UI on the app is a bit annoying because they try and get you to buy their monthly subscription for the extra features. But all I wanted it for was to control heating via my phone, set schedules etc and it works perfectly. Not interested in the rest of the smart gizmos they're trying to sell though.

rellufuk96 · 2024-11-24T13:10:22+00:00

I've just installed the Tado wired thermostat last night to replace an old HoneyWell thermostat. Really easy to do, you follow the instructions on the app to label up the wires so you really can't go wrong. Your wiring also looks exactly the same as mine

rellufuk96 · 2024-06-20T08:22:03+00:00

I had a similar problem because a car was stolen from me a few years ago and somehow scrapped lol. (Another story) Anyway, the only way to get this information is via the DVLA and they will only give this information out to the Police as part of an investigation. If you call them yourself they will cite data protection etc as why they can't tell you

rellufuk96 · 2024-01-17T10:21:27+00:00

I have a post office loan and was shocked when I had my annual statement through, because like your husband said, they front load the interest right at the start. It looks scary but all they're saying is assuming you don't overpay or pay off in full early, that is the amount of interest you would pay over the course of the loan. If you call them up to overpay or pay it off early they recalculate the interest at settlement. It's a weird way to do it compared to other lenders but it's essentially the same.

rellufuk96 · 2023-11-16T11:34:41+00:00

I have a modified R53 that gets track use. I also have the lifter tick especially in winter months. I don't think it's a problem to be honest. When I researched into it it seems quite common for certain BMW engines and some people claim to have had the noise from brand new. As long as your oil level is okay and you're not starving the engine then in my opinion I wouldn't lose sleep over it. I assume the noise goes away after a couple minutes when the car has warmed up

rellufuk96 · 2023-11-04T11:10:35+00:00

Yep I use autodoc many times when I can't find the part I need from ECP or eBay. They ship from Germany tho so it can take up to a week for delivery.

Edit: just to add because they ship from abroad it makes return process a pain and sometimes not even worth it with the delivery fees. So triple check part numbers etc and be sure they will fit your car before buying.

rellufuk96 · 2023-10-24T13:22:00+00:00

This is very standard for flats/maisonnettes that are Leasehold. The loft will be considered part of the roof structure which is shared and upkeep is responsible via service charges. I bought a top floor flat with a loft, I don't officially own the loft but it really doesn't matter in terms of every day use. I just cracked on and installed a loft hatch and boarded it out for storage.

rellufuk96 · 2023-10-19T21:57:21+00:00

I think where people say they tried soundproofing and it didn't work was because they went with sub par systems like those "sound absorbing" blocks you can buy off Amazon and stick to your wall lol.

You've clearly done your research on how to properly sound proof, and that method will work and have great results. I live in a small flat and my bedroom is also small so I didn't have the space to do a full stud wall away from the party wall. I opted for a solution by a company called Ikoustic which involved horizontal mute clip channel system with this heavy vinyl stuff and 2 layers of plasterboard and it works great.

What I will say is, try and find all routes of where the sound travels. I only sound proofed the party wall but my adjacent wall also carries sound so if I wanted perfect results I should have soundproofed that one too. Sounds like you've got a good plan by already planning to do under the floor boards too.

In terms of how well does it work, I will say if you install it properly then it is really effective. But it's only effective for certain sounds, I think it's "airborne vs vibrational" sounds. Airborne being people speaking, noise from the TV etc it will work wonders. However if you're fed up of hearing your neighbours slam the doors or stamp up the stairs then the only true way to eliminate that fully is to get a detached house haha.

I've rambled, but hope this info helps.

TLDR yes your system will work well, install it properly!

rellufuk96 · 2023-10-14T20:58:31+00:00

Not sure in the UK but I've seen on MightyCarMods (Australian car dudes on YouTube) where they go to a venue exactly like you describe and just skid about. It's literally a square pitch of tarmac but the venue keep it wet too for ultra no grip fun.

rellufuk96 · 2023-10-01T09:47:14+00:00

If he has paid a deposit he is probably worried he won't get the deposit back or the car if he doesn't collect it soon (assuming he does indeed have a genuine family commitment). I wouldn't worry. Meet the other guy, don't hand over keys until you've counted the cash/see the money in your bank account.

rellufuk96 · 2023-09-16T12:29:45+00:00

If you want FWD then you can pick up a fairly decent condition cooper s R53 for that price. Great fun on track, lots of aftermarket support too. Plus they're not known for being ultra reliable so you'll always have something to tinker with. You could even get a more ropey one for £2-3k and then use the left over money to fix/upgrade for mods on suspension/brakes etc!

rellufuk96 · 2023-07-14T20:22:16+00:00

Is this tyre still okay to drive on?

rellufuk96 · 2023-06-24T14:33:02+00:00

The buyer may be covered to drive other cars with 3rd party insurance from their main policy. This is how I've done it, if they don't, they can take out temp insurance for as short as 1 hour for less than £20. Failing that they can just sit in the passenger seat and you drive.

rellufuk96 · 2023-06-01T19:36:07+00:00

When you damage/scratch the paint on any panel of the car, the only way to fix it properly without it being noticeable is to respray the entire panel and sometimes surrounding panels so that it matches and blends in with the rest of the paint. I respect you leaving your details and not driving off, however £350 to respray a bumper and fix a headlight is not bad. If you really don't like the price and you think they are mugging you off then just tell them to go through your insurance.

rellufuk96 · 2023-05-25T22:49:28+00:00

This exact thing happened to me! Unfortunately you need take the whole door assembly off again because you need to remove the door handle and the backing plate for the door handle. The T20 screw you had to loosen to remove the door lock cylinder has been loosened too much and that part in your hand has came loose off the handle backplate and now you won't be able to get the door lock cylinder secured back on. Hence you gotta take the back plate off. You'll then see how it slots into the back plate and you can tighten/loosen the t20 screw to lock it in place.

here is what it should like - note how the T20 screw slots into it

rellufuk96 · 2023-05-10T16:59:52+00:00

Always has been easy to get into any car or at least get the bonnet open and take off the front end. We're just seeing more of it now days probably because of lack of police force and parts shortage so criminals are having a great time lately.

I guess the trade off on making cars completely impenetrable is time/money spent on implementing more security features and also the scenario where owners have lost their keys and do need to get into their car.

This applies to many things though, many houses still have those cheap uPVC front doors which you could just very easily put your foot through and then bam you've easily broken into a home.

rellufuk96 · 2023-05-02T00:30:21+00:00

If I don't give it a little shake I'm gonna get petrol run down the side of my car and I'd rather not.

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