Twitterings (2 November 2009)

Some of the tips/thoughts that have appeared on my Twitter feed.

• Trying DIYtools.co.uk, rather than usual Screwfix: they were cheaper and had more stock. Plus 5% off with code diytools5 http://bit.ly/k8QHr
• Ooh, just found these cute little kitchen compost buckets from Garden Trading http://bit.ly/19axZp. But which colour? hmmm
• Catching up with old Observer mag with series of How to (put up shelves, maintain appliances etc) articles http://bit.ly/hhNAW
• Ah, I see, are extracts from Mend it! by Sian Berry http://bit.ly/kar8f Doesn’t look like it’s actually out yet.
• Just ordered loads of pineboard direct from timber merchants for shelving. I really REALLY hope I calculated cuts etc correctly, eek.
• Timber arrived. Fits fine, maybe a weeny bit of planing needed on one side. Phew. From Whitten timber http://bit.ly/ym3rZ Good service.
• http://twitpic.com/l00zq – First shelf up! So pleased. Despite comedy of errors we are learning quickly
• Curtain rails up; not too difficult given the height. Fridge/freezer door reversed; absolute pain, thanks Indesit 😦
• RT @JanetStrath: Some dodgy DIY for the weekend: http://thereifixedit.com/
• http://twitpic.com/m9sla – Lovely wooden wormery, £10 from Southwark council (if you are a resident).
• http://twitpic.com/m9spy – And now with happy worms! Not allowed food for a week though apparently. Seems harsh.

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Twitterings (21 September 2009)

Some of the tips/thoughts that have appeared on my Twitter feed. Will regularly collate them in this way for anyone who isn’t quite as obsessed with Twitter as I am.

• More worktop tips from my builder: apply danish oil with cloth but work into surface with fine steel work for best finish. Looks good!
• Testing out the new washer/dryer, finally installed, a Hotpoint BHWD129 which came highly recommended. Will report back…
• OK, belated report on the Hotpoint BHWD129, works well, super quiet, maybe a bit slow?
• Another cautionary tale – check the serial number *before* installing appliances, you will need this when registering for guarantee!
• Why *before*? Because it seems the serial number is usually on the back. Wish I’d thought of this before installing washing machine.
• Just had lovely tallboy, answer to my bedroom storage issues, delivered by The Restoration in Stoke Newington http://bit.ly/5RTC2 Impressed.
• Drill review – handy, cd do with cordless one: RT @davesdiytips: Which battery drill do you choose for DIY in the homehttp://bit.ly/Iq3WP
• Wardrobe went from this: http://bit.ly/FtPkJ To this: http://twitpic.com/ifx27 (Details of colour etc in twitpic caption)

And finally:

• Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent http://tinyurl.com/o52w3r RT @LucyGoodchild 🙂 !

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