What "man jobs" have you done today?

Yesterday I cleaned the pond filer out then built a couple of new flat pack units to finish the utility room off (that I originally started when we moved in 8 years ago :-) )
 
Today, I fitted the plinths and an end panel, to finally tick that job off the list.....then hopped into the hot tub outside to watch the football and have a hard earned beer :-)
 
{SAS}TB said:
Wow, that's very cheap - maybe a £12 eBay sail is compatible :p

Seriously that's less than a decent garden shed ...

Just pulled the trigger on this and came out at just under £3k (in their sale with £1k off) with the roof shingles

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Thread here

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/which-wood-would-you.18921835/#post-34590563
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I was looking at the metal ones which are a bit less fixed than that wooden one, although size will obviously have an effect.
 
Did yet another Cat6 run. This time a dual run to our kitchen TV. One is hooked to the internet and the other runs HDMI over ethernet from the other rooms TIVO box. Excellent device and capable of 4K with no issues.
 
I need some help.

I’ve removed some wallpaper (three/four layers!) and in some places I’m back to the brick whereas in others I’m down to what I imagine was the original lining paper. I wanted to get to the lining paper, rather than the brick but gone too far in some areas.

Now I don’t know what to do next… I had originally hoped to clean down the original lining paper, prime and then paint. But not sure that’ll work. Also, where it’s come off I’ve got brick which is not in very good condition and I’m scared to take more of the paper off.

Questions - can I paint over this original lining paper?
Could I simply use some poly filla to fill where I’ve gone too far? Sand and then paint.
Should I put new lining paper up? (Ideally over the existing paper and any patches I patch up).
Remove all the paper and hire someone to come and skim the whole wall?
Buy some ready mixed plaster and have a go myself?

I didn’t really want to pay anyone to do the work here, but feel that’d be the best option however not sure I’ll get someone to be able to do it…

so what would OcUK do? It’s a 1920s house.
 
Ahleckz said:
I need some help.

so what would OcUK do? It’s a 1920s house.
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blown plaster is not unusual in buildings of this age. Can you provide some photos? What to do depends on the extent to which you're seeing brick, and where in the building it is (onto an external wall vs internal wall etc). Assuming nothing too crazy going on then my approach is to get all the paper steamed off, make good plaster:

Build up local but deep plaster with bonding plaster. If large areas need doing this way you might need to source the right lime-based stuff to suit the age of the building. Then skim with polyfilla and smooth/sand to get the surface ready. Do not try to do bulk fill with polyfilla it will craze and shrink as it dries. Keep it for surface prep only.

Then paint or re-line with paper and paint to suit your preference.
 
ik9000 said:
blown plaster is not unusual in buildings of this age. Can you provide some photos? What to do depends on the extent to which you're seeing brick, and where in the building it is (onto an external wall vs internal wall etc). Assuming nothing too crazy going on then my approach is to get all the paper steamed off, make good plaster:

Build up local but deep plaster with bonding plaster. If large areas need doing this way you might need to source the right lime-based stuff to suit the age of the building. Then skim with polyfilla and smooth/sand to get the surface ready. Do not try to do bulk fill with polyfilla it will craze and shrink as it dries. Keep it for surface prep only.

Then paint or re-line with paper and paint to suit your preference.
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Here are some photos;

The first one shows the blue colour which is the original wall. The second picture shows what I imagine is the original lining paper. I'm loathe to take more of this off as where it has come off reveals the wall isn't in a great condition. You'll also note I have an archway which is partly wood which scares me as well!
I'm putting a non-functioning fireplace behind where the sofa is, so I'm not that fussed about making that look particularly good as it'll be hidden but I really ought to do the whole thing right I suppose.

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I'm thinking about buying this and giving it a go: https://www.diy.com/departments/toupret-plasterer-s-kit/3178310014219_BQ.prd
 
It's up to you but I wouldn't personally as it's only for up to 5mm thick. Better to get bonding plaster for any deep bits and skim with polyfilla IMO given the cost of that bucket.

It doesn't look that bad compared to what I thought you were describing. The room I just did was far worse. Looked like something out of one of those derelict squats you see on abadoned buildings and the like. That said, is that big wall still papered?

Where is that side-on shot taken? I'm struggling to place it on the wide shot.
 
Aye, the big wall is still papered with the original lining paper. I've removed 4 layers of wallpaper above it. I'm nervous to take the paper off this bit to be honest.

The side on shot is to the right of the mirror, it's not in shot but gives an example of what I expect to be under the paper.

I'm reading I can apply bonding plaster with a roller, is that the case? As that's reassuring!
 
nah bonding plaster is quite thick stuff (mixed properly) and you trowel it on. The aim is to build out the bulk, and it will shrink a tad as it dries, then you finish the surface 1mm or so with polyfilla. I find you either end up with local deep bits where the plaster comes off entirely or wide shallow bits which lose the surface skim. The latter can just be polyfilla'd. If the wall is really shot it's better to just get it replastered.

When you try and roller it might well break off any loose stuff around it, and you'll risk getting dead flaked-off bits in the new mix. Like rolling new playdoh on a crusty board that wasn't cleaned from last time. You really need to go round and encourage any loose areas to come away before you start repairing. It depends how thorough a job you want to do, but done once, done right is usually the best outcome if you can commit to the effort.

Trying to roll something like plaster just seems a bad idea to me, and would seem to need building out the good bits as well as the bad which seems an odd choice.
 
Over the last few months when I've had a bit of time to spare I've been working on setting up a little workshop in my garden. It's only small but it's better than doing projects in my kitchen!

In January the shed arrived:

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It's 7x5 Pent shed from Skinner's Sheds and I have to say I'm impressed with the quality, it feels really sturdy and is well finished and had a vapour barrier included inside.

I set about insulating and boarding it to make it a nice environment to work in.

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I managed to get hold of some old kitchen units and worktop from family and friends which gave me enough to create storage and a work bench. Once that was in place I could start trying to organise tools etc into place, I've still got a long way to go but I've been using it and getting a feel for where I want things to be placed to make it an intuitive place for me to work.

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I still need to put down some anti-fatigue flooring type stuff to make it comfortable to be stood in there for long period and I need to sort out a more permanent electricity source than an extension lead though that will have to wait until I can get al electrician in at some point.

I've also got plans for lighting and of course speakers - got to have music and podcasts to listen to while I work.

I have got myself a nice little drill press which sits nicely on the worktop near the window and a baby table saw which is small enough to tuck away in once of the drawers.

I'm currently looking into options for organising the drawers to give myself as much useful storage as I can to give as many tools as possible an actual home so I can keep it today which will be vital for working in such a little space.
 
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