What "man jobs" have you done today?

Built a 10 seater outdoor setting that I didnt realise would be delivered flat packed :( Not fun, the table top weighed 76kg's by itself :(
 
BigBoy said:
Undercounter lights went it tonight after I got back from work, You got to love LED Strip Lights!
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How did you hide the wiring and where are they powered from?
 
Fitted two smoke detectors this evening. Finishing off taping up a picture to hang tomorrow night (needs two people as its a big picture). Will be wiring a security light this weekend as well.
 
jaybee said:
How did you hide the wiring and where are they powered from?
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They are switched from the main light switch we have had the whole kitchen re wired so got my sparky to drop some cable down the wall and across the the cooker hood.

I bought an transformer to drop the voltage from eBay, did a lot or research as to what I needed then cut and soldered it all myself nice and easy, I've still got the larder unit to do, not had time currently decorating the spare room as we have friends coming to stay soon!
 
Picked up about a cubic metre of wood (out from a pitch dark wood pile) this evening.

Driving back was fun, my lights don't auto level so I was essentially high beaming everyone coming back, and of course every sod blinded me back in return.

Still nowhere to put it all, guess I'll have to stack it on the drive for a while.
 
Replaced my rear security light today. Think the old bulb went but the screw was rusted shut so couldn't get it replaced. Got a new 400W halogen to replace it. Works a treat :)
 
Last weekend:
Cleared out the loft
Installed 1 layer of 100mm loft insulation
Insulated pipes

This weekend:
Laid 2nd layer of 100m insulation
Raised a third of the loft floor using 45x95mm joists and boarded over
Insulated the tanks

Also fixed the back fence yesterday. A post is rotten and had taken a beating in the wind recently (back on to fields, it's open) so swayed about 30 degrees either way. I dug a 60cm hole against the post, smashing up concrete and the like to install a concrete repair spur. Hole was a bit bigger than i needed so used over 2 bags of postcrete...
Bolted the fence post to it and let it set. Checked it this morning, it's rock solid, not going anywhere now!!

Busy weekends.
 
Recently have accomplished the following in the house:
  • Laid new acrylic flooring in bathroom
  • Finished removing the old fence that the wind took a disliking to
  • Fitted new fence as a memorial to the old one
  • Ran some network cables up stairs and fitted another access point to sort out some performance issues I had been having
  • Started removing the door frame to the old downstairs toilet so it can be made into a utility room
  • Changed my computer/network setup under the stairs to accommodate my new server (and possibly more when the wife isn't looking)

Stuff on my list to do soon:
  • Figure out how to vent hot air from under the stairs caused by new server
  • Finish utility room
  • Fit laminate flooring into the children's room
  • Replace a few doors

I'll find some time to have a sit down at some point I swear !
 
Went to B&Q, picked up a new two section loft ladder for under £40, which seemed like a good price, so fitted that, now need to do some work on the loft hatch then start to board out the loft.

Jobs for this week, fit a new ceiling mounted Vent-Axia bathroom fan and change some cheap dimmer switches for much better quality MK ones.
 
Firestar_3x;25286383 Jobs for this week said:
Use a a rigid pipe venting kit, don't rely on that flexible pipe they supply, used one totally collapsed after a few months.

With regards to dimmers, look at the Varlight trailing edge dimmer, available in a range of finishes, & 1-4 gangs, it's suitable for mains & also led lamps if you decide every to use them.
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Rossi~ said:
Have you got a picture? Maybe we can help?

I've seen someone that fit a vent in the stairs so it vents hot air from the cupboard. Is that an option?
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Yeah I think that might be what I do. I was either thinking a normal passive vent or maybe drilling a 120mm hole for a fan to have something actively drawing the air out.

I'd put up a picture but it looks terrible at the moment due to the fact that I'm using 2 bookcases as a rack :p
 
TheKnat said:
Yeah I think that might be what I do. I was either thinking a normal passive vent or maybe drilling a 120mm hole for a fan to have something actively drawing the air out.

I'd put up a picture but it looks terrible at the moment due to the fact that I'm using 2 bookcases as a rack :p
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I'd choose the passive option, just make sure it's high and have a vent low in the door as well. So naturally, cool air should flow through the bottom of the door and hot air will vent out high on the stairs. there will be minimal dust, just make sure you wipe the vent free now and then.
You'll get warm feet walking up the stairs, bonus.

Something like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-rectangular-adaptor-white-212mm-x-25mm/50089

I'd avoid active cooling because:
A: It could fail
B: Dust!
 
Nightglow said:
Use a a rigid pipe venting kit, don't rely on that flexible pipe they supply, used one totally collapsed after a few months.

With regards to dimmers, look at the Varlight trailing edge dimmer, available in a range of finishes, & 1-4 gangs, it's suitable for mains & also led lamps if you decide every to use them.
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Cheers for the info, was looking at using a 100mm round to rectangular bend then vent it out through the eaves.

Just picked up some Drayton TRV4 valves, look nice plus they get some good reviews, so a system flush and rad valve fitting is in my near future!
 
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