Basic DIY questions?

[Saul Goodman]

It's the wrong time of year to be working outside, but it you must do it, you should wear one of these, to keep your head warm.

 

[WouldBe]

Surely any misunderstandings could easily be avoided, simply by leaving the front door open whilst doing the work. It would be a very incompetent burglar attacking the key safe in such a scenario.

Might need the key to lock the door.

 

[Boudicca]

Surely any misunderstandings could easily be avoided, simply by leaving the front door open whilst doing the work. It would be a very incompetent burglar attacking the key safe in such a scenario.

Agreed, not mention the fact that I know all my direct neighbours. It's a friendly place here, not like that there London.

 

[Boudicca]

i skipped to the 'good' bit of that video ..... its a "suck-it-and-see" method. Try all the numbers 1 at a time and try twisting the open knob. If the catch goes a tiny bit further on one number (and it looks like the slide move 1/5 of a mm further on a correct number) then thats one in the bag and you go on .... Could be worth a try (guy in video did it in 11 mins....) . Would be good to get the spare key out if it was in there. Wouldnt like to throw that away.

I like the angle grinder option myself ....

OR ...... drill 4 holes through the front to line up with the screws and unscrew without opening?

I watched it too, I might have a try, but still favouring the angle grinder option.

I've been out today but will have a go tomorrow.

 

[teuchter]

Agreed, not mention the fact that I know all my direct neighbours. It's a friendly place here, not like that there London.

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

 

[Boudicca]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I was taking the piss a little. Like a lot of people here, I'm an ex-Brixtonian.

 

[Elpenor]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I watched a documentary about Londoners set in a place called Walford, so I can confirm this post is correct

 

[Saul Goodman]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I guess knowing a little about somebody is useful when you're reporting them to the cops/council.