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Members' Lounge => Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: Yorkie on November 18, 2011, 02:25:00 pm

Title: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Yorkie on November 18, 2011, 02:25:00 pm

I have been doing a bit of improvement to our rear garden by the erection of a lean-to and some trellising.   I had to give the woodwork a coat of preservative but only had a very large container of the stuff.   Neccessity being the Mother of invention I cut down a 2 litre milk container as per the photo and it worked very well.  A nice comfortable handle, holds well over a pint and you can tip excess back through the handle and lid without spilling a drop!

It cost nowt and can be replaced quite easily!

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Nemesis on November 18, 2011, 02:28:59 pm

Why would you want to hold it over a pint Yorkie? _))* ;D
Good idea though joking aside !

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 18, 2011, 03:19:20 pm

I keep looking at that container, but I can't see the hidden cat!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Yorkie on November 18, 2011, 04:12:22 pm

Quote from: Merddin Emrys on November 18, 2011, 03:19:20 pm

I keep looking at that container, but I can't see the hidden cat!  :laugh:

'Cos the cat's very well hidden - in fact he is son the other side - the INSIDE!     L0L

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: SteveH on September 03, 2019, 04:47:20 pm

After the recent move the usual jobs need doing, curtains and light fittings etc. Mrs H was no longer confident in her step stool, the normal tin plate, noisy and rickety bit of kit, and did not like using the normal step ladder, so she bought a new set, and I have to admit, my preference has changed, not being as nimble as previous years, I like the full sized top step, with a rail you can balance against, the locking system and the steel construction, it feels planted, a total feeling of security.              Definitely worth sharing..... We bought ours in a local DIY store, I believe about £25 in their sale a few months ago.

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Ian on September 03, 2019, 05:55:24 pm

You did well there, Steve; Werner stuff is seriously impressive - and far more expensive, usually. Was it B & Q?

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: SteveH on September 03, 2019, 06:31:49 pm

It was B&Q Ian, recommending this item felt a bit odd, a step stool ! but it really is an excellent product, especially if you do not like working on steps, we bought it I think in their Easter sale, there were only two left, so I hope a they have restocked, I am note sure but the normal cost was about £30 ?

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: Ian on September 04, 2019, 07:46:52 am

I'll have a look on Thursday. Thanks, Steve.

Title: Re: Decorating and D.I.Y.
Post by: SteveH on December 05, 2019, 02:50:13 pm

I read about this tip a few months ago, and this morning after encountering "The one" screw I gave it a go, very successfully.

Discover how to remove a stripped screw with this simple trick using just a screwdriver and a rubber band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=819nd6fPXqk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=819nd6fPXqk)