My channel is dedicated to those things close to my heart: DIY and outdoor pursuits.
The DIY series will cover subjects, such as, plastering, carpentry, plumbing, tiling and basic electrics, etc. I am not an expert in these areas. However, by sharing my experiences (good and bad) I hope to inspire others to have a go and invest in a few basic tools which will save them lots of cash and minimize their reliance on so-called experts who offer meaningless guarantees and little if any redress for poor workmanship. My aim is to become more self-reliant and better able to support my family in these difficult and uncertain times.
My series on outdoor activities will cover my favourite hobbies including, bushcraft, camping, hiking and cycling amongst others. These activities enable me to enjoy nature and offer respite from the stresses and frustrations of living in a world marred by conflict, political deceit, consumerism, greed and the ever spiralling decline in moral values.
Hi there. I compared these two scooters because they are both recommended for big guys such as myself and I have owned them both. It's also about best value for money. Best wishes, Des
my floorboards of upstair one bedroom done other left to do another day one bedroom have been screwed down but now when i sit downstair under the room thats not been done yet i hear creeky sound of the roof structure every 5/10 minutes any reason why?
Hi there. I've personally never used it to chase sockets - mainly for drilling out concrete footings for fencing, etc. However, from the comments you will see that others have. For the odd socket it may be overkill but if you've got one why not use it. Hope this helps. Des
£180!!!!!! No way! That jacket looks cheap and tacky. Does it have genuine CE rated armour in the elbows, shoulders or back? Is it genuine leather? Looks like plastic to me.Sorry I wouldn't even wear it casually let alone on a bike. If you are after an old style 4 pocket leather jacket that is good and all actually protect you try Merlin or Belstaff. Bike shops often have sales and you can pick them up a lot more cheaply than the MRP. When it comes to motorcycle gear I always buy premium branded gear eg RST, Richa, Weise, Alpinstars, Spada, Rukka, Oxford, Revit, Merlin, Knox Armour, TCX boots, quality brands because they are CE tested have carbon/Kevlar or Aramid in them. And I buy from proper bike stores such as SportsBikeShop, WheelsMotorcycles, UrbanBikeRider or Fowlers in Bristol, so hopefully the items are genuine. There is no way I would buy cheap bike gear off Amazon even if it was to wear casually as it looks cheap. No way. I buy off Ebay if it is from a genuine bike shop's Ebay account as they all have them as well as their own websites. You can get some fantastic bargains, but what ever it is has to fit properly. When you are sliding down the road at 60+mph or hit something you want to be wearing the best biking gear/protection you can afford. Road rash or worse is very painful. My most expensive gear is Rukka, but then this is a textile jacket. My full RST race leathers didn't cost anywhere near £1000 you are way off the mark with pricing. Most of my motorcycle leather jackets eg RST and Richa are in the £200-300 range although my Rukka jacket was quite a bit more. Quality bike gear that has a CE AAA rating that will save your life is not that expensive. Neither are decent gloves.
Hi there and thanks for your comprehensive reply. I agree entirely that folk should buy premium branded gear. You can't put a price on your health and safety for sure. The jacket in the vid is a motorcycle 'style' jacket and it is complete garbage. Only when you compare it with a quality garment can you immediately tell the difference. However, if you have nothing to compare it with it's a little bit more tricky unless you know what you're looking for and/or have done some prior research. I also agree that folk should seek out the CE AAA rating for safety. For those who complain about the expense then it could be argued that they shouldn't be on a bike in the first place. If they can't afford to buy quality gear for safety then they shouldn't have bought the bike in the first place. That may sound harsh and others will, of course, disagree and are free to do so. Have a great day where you are. Stay safe and best wishes. Des
I would have moved the drop post further from the gas pipe as now it has been installed if some one did decide to rip it out whether thieves or indeed a future owner who didn't know about the gas pipe, the post and concrete would likely rupture the gas pipe. I can see your logic of protecting it with metal sheet but I don't think that this was enough. Moving the post further away would have been preferable for me. Maybe cutting into the adjacent paving slab just to be further from it. Would have made for a more robust fixing as well having a paving slab concreted around the top.
Hiya buddy. Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. When I backfilled over the gas pipe I placed a plastic pipe above it wrapped in tape and marked it gas so easy to identify. No issues there. ATB, Des
How deep can you dig with these? Were you able to dig to the required depth of 75 - 80cm + 20cm for hardcore for this Bison drop post, so pretty much a hole 1m deep?
Hi there and thanks for watching. Good question that. Realistically, it becomes more difficult >800mm . Whilst the tool can definitely get down that far and also break up the soil, the issue is retrieving the soil. The further down you go the more difficult it is to open up the handles to grip the soil. Basically, the angle becomes too wide unless you scoop out the sides of your hole to cater for this. The other way is to simply scoop out the soil with your hands using something to scoop it up. Assuming your arms are long enough of course! Best wishes, Des
i was fortunate to spot some second hand roughneck post hole diggers in a local shop for £15, bargain of the century, iv'e found them so useful for digging out holes, much better than using a spade.
I bought some from Wickes a long time ago - I may have dug 20 holes, maybe. I like that the handles are bolted on (can't tighten a rivet if it gets loose) much easier for repair and replace if needed.
Me thinks that the hat didn't shrink, but that the wearer has gotten larger over the course of the last 4 years. The weight gets distributed everywhere. Stay healthy friend!
I’d love if you did a tour of Ely cathedral. I grew up there and haven’t been able to get back for well over a decade now. Would love to hear your thoughts on the place!
Hiya buddy. Me and my buddies used to go to Ely every now and then for a chinese sit down meal back in the day. Other than that I have no other connection with the city I'm afraid. Appreciate you dropping by. Des
Hi there. Both will take your weight, so both viable options. If you are over 6ft and can afford the price then get the Apollo phantom If you are over 6ft and cannot afford the price then don't buy either (the emove will be too short for you unless you can modify the handlebars) If you are under 5'8" get the emove cruiser If you are under 5'8" and can afford both still get the emove cruiser as the Phantom may be too tall for you Hope this helps, Des
I'm telling you mate. I was stressed as shit before going to bed last night. I did some mediations then after I came across this video. Best night sleep I've had in ages 😂👌🏻. When watching your videos I feel like a 9 year old boy watching his dad in the garden. You haven't got millions of subscribers but I'm being very truthful with you. Your content is not only informational about the subject topic but they also help in many different ways. Thankyou mate I appreciate you.
My friend. I'm delighted to hear that you find my vids beneficial in more ways than one. What wonderful feedback. I personally suffer from severe anxiety and depression and I know how important it can be to find something calming and therapeutic. Thanks very much for your support. Wishing you peace and harmony in your life. Take care, Des
I understand where you're coming from but realistically I can't see anyone pulling out the hedge and there's always a car parked the other side anyway. Plus, the trailer is anchored to one of the posts and has a high security hitch lock. Fingers crossed - should be hunky dory! ATB, Des
Thinking of doing this and found your video during my research! Do I need to contact building control or get planning permission from the council to carry out the work myself as a DIY project.
@@21stcenturycaveman33 thank you - and you’re right. I checked with my council and looks like we’re good to go. Just need the courage to start! Any tips? Or things you’d do differently second time round?
Hiya buddy. Would do it all the same again. Unfortunately, these clips were taken before my YT channel so I left a lot out and had to replace with photos instead. If I had to do it again tomorrow - no change whatsoever. Hope that reassures you. Des
Hiya buddy. It may not be required but there has been no negative consequence in the slightest. Not convinced that it really matters tbh? Best wishes, Des
garden birds are kept at artificially high densities from bird feeders placing a desastrous impact on insect populations so killing birds to eat them is a ballance and there are few natural predators now so again its a ballance thing, noit to mention food security
Nice video thanks, but I'm wondering if I can just copy your idea on my kitchen extension flat roof, it's not leaking yet, but does have holes in the sides over the ridges, it's got tar and stone chippings on it, have they stopped using blow torches and tar and chippings now?
Hi there buddy. First of all I'm not a professional roofer. However, in my opinion, athough it's not ideal you could simply put this on your kitchen roof just to get you by for a year or two for sure. However, it won't be any good long term. Alternatively, you could always buy rubber sheet instead which will be a much more durable alternative although much more expensive. If it's something you want to do yourself then you could try this. Just start researching roofing materials - you'll be surprised at the options available. Another alternative would be to consider buying a can of brush on bitumen repair for felt roofs. Some of the guarantees are 10-15yrs and you can actually brush on whilst it's wet. Yes, the torch on stuff is still available. The chippings are to protect against the elements, e.g. uv rays from the sun and to give extra longevity. ATB, Des
