Category Archives: DIY

Well, took car in to let Sam attack the stuck sensor and after half an hour (nipped into the new screwfix trade counter for a free coffee and a free burger ) he rang to say it had come out … Continue reading →

Can’t see it making any difference but nothing to lose – click to sign the PartP petition (hey, you never know – it might work!)

Bugger. boiler seems to have finally expired overnight. Arse Arse Arse. Symptoms do seem to suggest thermocouple (or gas value – *gulp*) but looking at it it appears that I need to remove the entire gas front (that we never … Continue reading →

Well, looks like Part P is working well and saving lives. Shame the don’t give a more detailed breakdown – like how many people have been injured tripping over extension leads which are obviously safer than a properly wired up … Continue reading →

The next stage in the 4 year refurb of our bedroom took place yesterday – John Lewis delivered our new bed! Woooo. Seeing two large delivery blokes struggling to carry the mattress up the stairs reminded me of just how … Continue reading →

We are currently pondering what to do with our house. Our third bedroom is more of a cupboard and while it’s fine for sprog2 at the mo I suspect that something bigger will be a good idea in the next … Continue reading →

Well, a couple of days off work and both sprogs are fit and well. Actually managed to plaster the room yesterday and sort out all the coving (grrrrrr. Bloody odd shaped rooms). I might actually get to start the painting … Continue reading →