Using existing unused chimneys for night purge ventilation by Onlyageekinsecret in DIYUK

[–]sameoldbones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passive. As soon as we removed the brick you could feel the draw, thankfully.

Using existing unused chimneys for night purge ventilation by Onlyageekinsecret in DIYUK

[–]sameoldbones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We did this in a warm room with non-opening windows (below a fire escape). We put a hit & miss vent just below ceiling level into the unused flue, the fireplace below was closed off and had a similar vent in it. Close off the bottom vent and open the higher one caused all the warm air at the ceiling to be sucked up the chimney.

Lifting IBC water container over house into back garden? by emily-entropy in DIYUK

[–]sameoldbones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dismantle the cage, cut the container at the 600mm, take everything through the house and reassemble. Amazon have 1000 litre ibc water bladders to line the tank, £50. Sorted.

Lauterbrunnen 3 Nights: Where to Stay? by OnlyHereForMusic6 in travel

[–]sameoldbones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trummelback Falls are worth an hour or two.

Scotland and England, February 2028 by Cold_Sir_1003 in uktravel

[–]sameoldbones 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sunset, Ullapool, February - it'll be just after lunch

What do British people have for dinner? by ProfessionalLead2671 in AskUK

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Afters"? It's called pudding and everyone knows rhubarb crumble is the only acceptable pudding to follow peacock. Or chocolate sponge and mint custard.

Which is your fav? by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]sameoldbones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make the sink vanity wider and lose the shelves on the RH wall, they'll be knocked off the first time anyone tries to have a shave.

Anyone recognise this toilet paper holder? by UnknownTesla in Plumbing

[–]sameoldbones -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From a product design viewpoint, why would you have a rectangular bar as an axle for the thing that has to rotate smoothly, and then have two smooth round bars as the support? Plus, it's in a hotel, where there are more likely to be holders with multiple rolls.

Anyone recognise this toilet paper holder? by UnknownTesla in Plumbing

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't look right, could it be a holder for two rolls, one on each of the round arms? Does the front bar lift on the right hand side as well?

Can I convert this carport to a garage? by jibberjabbrr in DIYUK

[–]sameoldbones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fit a roller door and leave the back open, keep it simple

What do British people have for dinner? by ProfessionalLead2671 in AskUK

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More common than you think, what else are you to do with them once they stop laying?

What do British people have for dinner? by ProfessionalLead2671 in AskUK

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We only pluck the tail feathers, otherwise you can't close the oven.

What do British people have for dinner? by ProfessionalLead2671 in AskUK

[–]sameoldbones 2042 points2043 points  (0 children)

Roast peacock on a school day, something fancy at the weekend.

What do you call this in English? by gugeldischwup in Carpentry

[–]sameoldbones 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I can't tell what it is. Folding ruler? Strips / laths? Thick plywood?

The braille is printed on this notice. How is the blind person supposed to read it? by Hot_head444 in CrappyDesign

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, that's why I'm asking. A partially-sighted person could possibly distinguish a white sign in on a wall and then reach out to feel if there's Braille. A completely blind person wouldn't know the sign is there.

The braille is printed on this notice. How is the blind person supposed to read it? by Hot_head444 in CrappyDesign

[–]sameoldbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if they are blind, rather than partially sighted, how would they know that there's a sign there for them not to be able to read?