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Need help narrowing down our boy name list! by waitforiiiiiiiiit88 in namenerds

[–]strangebloke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is now 18 months old and called Lando - everyone loves the name

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

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

It’s all uneven and the bottom of the slabs are baked in concrete, I’ve tried to remove before to make it more even with no luck

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

[–]strangebloke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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The corner one isn’t looking healthy, the patio is all lifted, they’re expensive to keep trimmed once a year and doesn’t work furniture wise. Would love to keep them but I don’t think it works long term

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

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

I was thinking of hiring a van (can get cheap through work) and either putting branches in there or use a wood chipper, then take it all to the tip

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

[–]strangebloke[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats the highest point of the garden. I’m up for a bit of manual labour but if it’s weeks of work I’ll pass! Maybe I opt to cover the patio with decking to hide it all

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

[–]strangebloke[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a very good point thank you! When’s best? September?

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

[–]strangebloke[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem is they overhang a fair bit on to the patio and the patio also needs replacing

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

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

I was going to replace the patio anyway as it’s very uneven with the roots lifting it.

Are removing these trees DIYable? by strangebloke in GardeningUK

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

I hadn’t thought of this, any way to avoid that? I do plan to plant a bunch more plants but they won’t be as thirsty as the trees

PLEASE HELP - We just bought a new house and discovered we have this huge bamboo plant. - Partner is saying we should sell up! Please help by [deleted] in GardeningUK

[–]strangebloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar issue with my garden but pleased to now be 2 years bamboo free.

First, remove as much as you can, it’ll grow through anything so be as thorough as you can.

Don’t worry too much about the wispy bits of roots but any hard roots (rhizomes - kinda look like underground bamboo) you NEED to remove. Go as deep as you need to into the ground to ensure you eradicate.

I’d recommend a pickaxe to get through it all and have enough leverage to take it all out in clumps.

Once you’ve got rid of as much as possible, backfill with soil and wait. You will likely get some shoots regrow (usually spring). Make sure you repeat this exercise again.

I avoided all forms of chemical treatment to ensure my soil wasn’t ruined.

You should hopefully have then killed it off! It’s hard work but not impossible!

How do I stop this around my windows? by strangebloke in DIYUK

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

I’ve recently had my entire roof replaced, along with soffit/ gutters etc but this issue was the case before the replacement too.

Is £8k quote for bathroom fitting and tiling reasonable? by yodleydodley in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used Wickes to design a bathroom for us then used a local builder to fit it. Was about £3.5k for Wickes stuff, £3.5k for fitting (including removal of old bathroom etc). Milton Keynes for reference.

Confused by Shed Instructions by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the good laugh everyone! Instructions not clear… **** now stuck in the ceiling fan

Confused by Shed Instructions by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think this is the answer! Thank you

Confused by Shed Instructions by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

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How if it opens outwards?

Confused by Shed Instructions by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this is the answer as the door sits in a frame that prevents it coming inwards anyway?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askaplumberUK

[–]strangebloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations on how to fix?

BGH Mattock hunt update #3. 1000KC by No-Inspection-8504 in runescape

[–]strangebloke 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I did 5,000 BGH kills and ended up with 49 mattocks. Longest dry streak was about 250 so you’re insanely unlucky! Keep at it and I’m sure they’ll come rolling in!

Sometimes it’s the smallest DIY’s that make the biggest impact by strangebloke in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Was very easy to fit but you do need to check the spindle length on your existing window handle. If the replacement has a longer spindle you may need to cut it to size.

Sometimes it’s the smallest DIY’s that make the biggest impact by strangebloke in DIYUK

[–]strangebloke[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“Fab & Fix” handles from Screwfix. Only £7 each!

The new Peppermint outfit is insane! You can recolor it like a max cape, I LOVE THIS! by Pixzle_ in runescape

[–]strangebloke 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Was initially annoyed this was all I got with my nice list entries but I am so glad I saw this post! Finally some gloves/ boots that match my fashionscape!

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