DIY
Watch this postNoticed one of my toilet cisterns was weeping, so despite the weather being windy but otherwise great for a walk, I thought id just spend ten mins putting a new diaphragm seal in it.I took the unit apart to find it was nothing like the seals I kept in my toolbox. I went to the local plumber's merchant, who was very helpful and said if i knew the make he could order me one and it 'might' be with me in a fortnight. In other words I had to scramble about on the floor and fit a new inlet unit.
I hate plumbing but I had no choice, I wanted my water back on. Needless to say it was far from straightforward and despite being ultra careful I felt the other end of the pipe move ever so slightly. I had no choice now but to take the boxed in section it was in apart to check the joint. All was sound so now I'm having a quick cuppa before my much-reduced walk.
Ten minutes turned out to be four hours
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He goes through it step by step so adjusting your brakes would be easier.
My late other half was very handy though and taught me well. I still diy as much as I can with screwdriver and drill, shelves in the shed and greenhouse for instance! Gardening is my escape from not going out - again!!!!
As for DIY, I am sorry for the women who never drive, handle money or do things for themselves but rely on their man, I've had friends who have been totally bereft when left alone, while I helped to put down a garage base, and had fun while doing it and he with the ironing when necessary! Irreplaceable!.