Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)

[Stanley]

"It passed Paulette's inspection"
I can remember when that was an important consideration. Bringing home a load of logs always did it for Vera!

[Big Kev]

Thank you

Went for a 'proof of concept' before getting a new carpet for the stairs and landing. The stair treads aren't very deep at Chez Kev and my big feet were wearing away the carpet on the risers. I had some laminate flooring, leftover from another job, so installed it on the risers. It gives a tiny bit more room on the treads but it shouldn't wear like carpet. Once I'm happy it's doing what I hope I will be replacing it with oak laminate (to match the hallway).

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[Stanley]

Many staircases have that fault Kev. mine is no exception. That's why I always use the stairs so that my feet are sideways on the treads and have a full tread. Always remember, the bottom three treads are the most dangerous place in the house. (Especially when you're getting older!)

[PanBiker]

Put all the boxing back together for the boiler flue pipe. Edge sealant had gone off sufficiently for painting yesterday. I slipped the access vents of as I decided to give the edges and the whole front face a new coat of paint. That had all dried by today so I shoved the inspection vents back on. Last job was the pelmet re-fixing along the top of the cupboards. I ended up with three long screws left, It was obvious where one went but not the other two! Its secured at each end and at three points along the length so its not going to fall down. I can get the Bosoms steps back round to the centre now this afternoon. Decorating stuff that belongs in the top storage in the pantry is all stowed away.

I had risen two sour-dough loaves overnight so I baked them while I was doing the finishing off.

I had a bit with my lunch and it has passed as edible.

[Stanley]

That sounds like a day of honest endeavour Ian!

[PanBiker]

You could say that, even step ladders are a bit of a challenge with one leg that isn't full functional. Anyway all sorted and the house is a bit tidier as a result. Sally likes it clearer for the Christmas decs and trimming up etc.

[Stanley]

I was thinking about that this morning funnily enough Ian and yes, I know what you mean. And then there's the question of balance which gets more and more suspect. Small stepladders become high risk activity!