I’ve started reading Ghost In The Wires by Kevin Mitnick. It will contribute to my CISSP credits, but is also a pretty good read so…
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Why do my doors not close properly? Some door posts are missing the metal catch, some handle mechanisms are losing their spring, some doors are…
View More Kitchen door catchPlanning for heat
One of our priorities is getting a more heat into this building. The central heating works, but until we draft proof the doors, windows…
View More Planning for heatRecord of Events
A friend who recently helped unblock a drain suggested keeping a record of all the things that have been fixed or changed round this place.…
View More Record of EventsLining the Chimney
Lining the chimney for the stove is a good idea. Rather than trusting that the 100+ year old mortar is still making a good seal,…
View More Lining the ChimneyFireplace Project
We plan to install a wood burning (actually multi-fuel) stove. The first stage was taking out the old Victorian open fire surround. Slightly sad to…
View More Fireplace ProjectBroken Bathroom Tap
One tap handle broken in the bathroom when we moved in… I’ve replaced it with some classic design (cheap & cheerful) taps. New tool purchased…
View More Broken Bathroom TapMoved in
We’ve moved in to a new (old) house. What to hit first… roof, windows, flooring, electrics, trees, guttering? Watch this space.
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