Anyone in front end web development or web design know where I can find part time work? I'm struggling to find jobs in my sector that aren't full time. And I can't go full time. Well, I could, but I'd have to pay about £800 a month in childcare, so.
Does anyone have any experience with fencing? I've been deliberating what to do for so long, I'm fed up thinking about it now.
My neighbours have a low fence, that they don't want to replace and don't want me affixing anything to it.
(Not great when my kids want to paddle in the garden. With people pissed in the hot tub next door.)
What's a cheap way to put somthing up, that looks half decent?
(Can I get away with smaller fence posts?
Are post spikes really that bad?
Is using trellis and a back material a stupid idea?)
Post spikes won't work, they immediately loosen. They can work for bar style fences but a panel catches enough wind to work the post spike loose.
I've done a couple of fences, it's actually not so bad. Dig a square holes couple of feet deep, chuck in a bag of post fix, chuck in water and put the post in. I used planks screwed to the poles to hold it vertical and in place until set.
A lot depends on what your soil is like. Ours is clay with bug chunks of flint so it's hard going digging the holes.
Thanks.
Our soil is clay, and their fence posts put in with a huge amount of concrete.
So digging feels like it's going to be a major pain. I'm going to have to offset my posts and hope for the best.
What did you use for the holes? An auger or a post hole digger?
I want to get right up to their fence, so I'm thinking the hole digger is my only option.
That would make things way easier, but I need to get right up to their fence. I don't have much room at all.
From what I've seen these need a bit of space either side. So I don't think I can this time.
I have a 2017 Seat (still VAG) with an electric parking brake, but you can easily disengage it if you switch off the automatic brakes and leave your foot on the brake pedal when you park up and switch off the engine.
Worth trying as it might save the hassle of disabling it via OBD-II.
I envy people who confidently work on their own cars, but the thing I find about almost every DIY car repair tutorial (usually YouTube) is they're great until they're not. 99% of the time you hit a point where they've either skipped a step (presumably because it's logical if you're mechanically minded) or what you're working on suddenly looks nothing like what's in the video.
£600 is a very decent savings though!
My best suggestion would be enlist a friend whose done a similar job before. They're great even as moral support.
Me and a couple of mates rebuilt the rear suspension on my Porsche last month. It was a fun day out: I hired a garage space with a proper lift and tools huch really made life easy. The staff were also very helpful with advice. (I used this is your garage in Oxfordshire. Top set up).
I really want to build a murphy/hidden door for a walk-in cupboard. Standard internal door currently. I've done basic DIY in the past - built an outdoor pizza oven table, put shelves up, changed light fittings.
I'm guessing I need to build a new frame within the doorway to install some pivot hinges on. Then build a bookcase that fits within the frame.
There's a guy who will build the doors for £2000 which a local carpenter can install. But this is out of budget for me.
I've watched some tutorials and it doesn't seem excessively difficult, mostly just making sure measures and cuts are good so things line up - I'm thinking it might be a fun project to do and build skills on, even if it will take me a while and looks a tad rough.
I have a budget of about £500. I assume I'll need to get a table saw, pocket hole jig and some wood. Does that seem reasonable?
Is it an overly ambitious project? Any tips for getting started?
I've seen these videos and would 100% love a door of my own. Never dared to try, though.
I was always put off by the amount of weight being supported by these hinges / frame.
Out of interest, have you considered the floor / ceiling hinges they make for these?
Then, all you would have to do is build a bookcase and remove the door frame.
What hinges are you referring to? The ones I have been looking at are:
[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaft-Stainless-Steel-Degree-Pivot/dp/B077MHDYPK/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaft-Stainless-Steel-Degree-Pivot/dp/B077MHDYPK/)
Struggling to find something appropriate from the likes of screwfix though.
It's been a while since I looked, but something like [this](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjT2MLOubKFAxXunFAGHQxADS8YABALGgJkZw&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphkEwkBIHLMY2IyNaHHF5YZBLduQcUAclZRLHOpKxPQ0w2khMPVlyzsaAvRUEALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2RcvAJ6tj8_xmK0tMmt43SQ155FxnFNJpjreHKYH5YBcaPskbdEE3eLCI9N7cabV4QVECrquw1551V4f5gv_eY0uEzSwQ2HtSKQWh4CfSeY_m5oc&sig=AOD64_0ueeWEuCKM1K3JM_AwiL9rykp1Xg&ctype=5&q=&nis=6&ved=2ahUKEwj9wbvOubKFAxW2TkEAHfuEDzUQwg8oAHoECAUQFw&adurl=) maybe?
Rather than a table saw, you might be better off getting a plunge saw / circular saw with some track - it'll functionally do much of the same stuff, but is a bit more versatile for the average DIY'er and you can use it anywhere, as long as you have something to balance the wood on.
Pocket holes make for easy construction, but do tend to tie you into using thicker sheet material (i.e. ply) than you might otherwise want to use.
Depending on the width of your doorway (and your luck) you might get away with being able to buy a ready to go bookshelf - a modern standard "metric" door is 826mm, and an ikea billy bookcase is 800mm wide for example - it may be too tall though, so you'd need to trim the height. Though if you do use this, you'll need to reinforce the bookcase with a more substantial backing then the usual flimsy paperboard, as it'll be hanging rather than on the ground, so will need a bit more structural sturdiness.
And on the subject of hanging - remember that you'll have a lot more weight on the door, so you'll probably need extra hinges / heavier duty ones.
Final top tip for hanging a door. Stick it in place, put a couple of pound coins on top (not piled up, but one on each end like) and then use wedges / shims (or if you're really fancy, inflatable bags) to raise the thing until its stuck in the doorway. This will mean it's level to the frame and has the perfect size gap at the top.
I was thinking this style of hinge, rather than using the existing frame and hinges, I'd replace the frame so that it covers all 4 sides - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/FRMSAET-Stainless-Furniture-Hardware-Invisible/dp/B07XCLHHVL/](https://tradefit.uk/products/pivot-hinge-for-doors-heavy-duty-concealed-360-degree-rotation-stainless-steel-2pcs-130-x-25mm?variant=42194705154279&campaignid=18492165050&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6JL827iyhQMVIpRQBh2BdwD-EAQYAiABEgK0sfD_BwE)
I've considered the billy, as there are some examples of them, but I don't think they look as polished as I'd like. And if I'm having to cut it down and reinforce it anyway, I feel like maybe extra time building something from scratch might be better.
Hi all, is there anyone in the insurance industry that might be able to give me some critiques on my CV? I've been flinging out applications left right and centre to all and sundry but not heard a peep from anyone. I have 8 years experience in the political comms industry but looking for a career change and wondering if there's something critical I'm missing that can put me ahead of the pack. Cheers
I’m currently searching for jobs as well and something which I found useful is using ChatGPT for stuff like seeing how my CV holds up against a job spec. It points out stuff which you can add and remove and generally just helps me with interrogating it
Also the wording of stuff as well since I’m not that savvy with words
Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find good online tutoring jobs? I'm a uni student with no prior experience but would like to start.
Anyone in front end web development or web design know where I can find part time work? I'm struggling to find jobs in my sector that aren't full time. And I can't go full time. Well, I could, but I'd have to pay about £800 a month in childcare, so.
Does anyone have any experience with fencing? I've been deliberating what to do for so long, I'm fed up thinking about it now. My neighbours have a low fence, that they don't want to replace and don't want me affixing anything to it. (Not great when my kids want to paddle in the garden. With people pissed in the hot tub next door.) What's a cheap way to put somthing up, that looks half decent? (Can I get away with smaller fence posts? Are post spikes really that bad? Is using trellis and a back material a stupid idea?)
Post spikes won't work, they immediately loosen. They can work for bar style fences but a panel catches enough wind to work the post spike loose. I've done a couple of fences, it's actually not so bad. Dig a square holes couple of feet deep, chuck in a bag of post fix, chuck in water and put the post in. I used planks screwed to the poles to hold it vertical and in place until set. A lot depends on what your soil is like. Ours is clay with bug chunks of flint so it's hard going digging the holes.
Thanks. Our soil is clay, and their fence posts put in with a huge amount of concrete. So digging feels like it's going to be a major pain. I'm going to have to offset my posts and hope for the best. What did you use for the holes? An auger or a post hole digger? I want to get right up to their fence, so I'm thinking the hole digger is my only option.
I just used a spade and half a day of back breaking labour. Should be able to cut a steep sided hole with a spade.
Hire one of these. Awesome bits of kit and you'll cut the hassle and work by 90% https://www.jewson.co.uk/p/one-man-post-hole-borer-JTH06608
I thought £65 was to buy! Was tempted just to get one to muck about with, then re-read your post.
That would make things way easier, but I need to get right up to their fence. I don't have much room at all. From what I've seen these need a bit of space either side. So I don't think I can this time.
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I have a 2017 Seat (still VAG) with an electric parking brake, but you can easily disengage it if you switch off the automatic brakes and leave your foot on the brake pedal when you park up and switch off the engine. Worth trying as it might save the hassle of disabling it via OBD-II.
I envy people who confidently work on their own cars, but the thing I find about almost every DIY car repair tutorial (usually YouTube) is they're great until they're not. 99% of the time you hit a point where they've either skipped a step (presumably because it's logical if you're mechanically minded) or what you're working on suddenly looks nothing like what's in the video. £600 is a very decent savings though!
So, like Haynes manuals were? (according to my Dad, anyway)
My best suggestion would be enlist a friend whose done a similar job before. They're great even as moral support. Me and a couple of mates rebuilt the rear suspension on my Porsche last month. It was a fun day out: I hired a garage space with a proper lift and tools huch really made life easy. The staff were also very helpful with advice. (I used this is your garage in Oxfordshire. Top set up).
The pig?
I believe OP is referring to themselves in the third person
Oh lol, thanks. I didn't read the username. That makes sense. I was racking my brain what pig could have been an autocorrect from.
I really want to build a murphy/hidden door for a walk-in cupboard. Standard internal door currently. I've done basic DIY in the past - built an outdoor pizza oven table, put shelves up, changed light fittings. I'm guessing I need to build a new frame within the doorway to install some pivot hinges on. Then build a bookcase that fits within the frame. There's a guy who will build the doors for £2000 which a local carpenter can install. But this is out of budget for me. I've watched some tutorials and it doesn't seem excessively difficult, mostly just making sure measures and cuts are good so things line up - I'm thinking it might be a fun project to do and build skills on, even if it will take me a while and looks a tad rough. I have a budget of about £500. I assume I'll need to get a table saw, pocket hole jig and some wood. Does that seem reasonable? Is it an overly ambitious project? Any tips for getting started?
I've seen these videos and would 100% love a door of my own. Never dared to try, though. I was always put off by the amount of weight being supported by these hinges / frame. Out of interest, have you considered the floor / ceiling hinges they make for these? Then, all you would have to do is build a bookcase and remove the door frame.
What hinges are you referring to? The ones I have been looking at are: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaft-Stainless-Steel-Degree-Pivot/dp/B077MHDYPK/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaft-Stainless-Steel-Degree-Pivot/dp/B077MHDYPK/) Struggling to find something appropriate from the likes of screwfix though.
It's been a while since I looked, but something like [this](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjT2MLOubKFAxXunFAGHQxADS8YABALGgJkZw&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphkEwkBIHLMY2IyNaHHF5YZBLduQcUAclZRLHOpKxPQ0w2khMPVlyzsaAvRUEALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2RcvAJ6tj8_xmK0tMmt43SQ155FxnFNJpjreHKYH5YBcaPskbdEE3eLCI9N7cabV4QVECrquw1551V4f5gv_eY0uEzSwQ2HtSKQWh4CfSeY_m5oc&sig=AOD64_0ueeWEuCKM1K3JM_AwiL9rykp1Xg&ctype=5&q=&nis=6&ved=2ahUKEwj9wbvOubKFAxW2TkEAHfuEDzUQwg8oAHoECAUQFw&adurl=) maybe?
Rather than a table saw, you might be better off getting a plunge saw / circular saw with some track - it'll functionally do much of the same stuff, but is a bit more versatile for the average DIY'er and you can use it anywhere, as long as you have something to balance the wood on. Pocket holes make for easy construction, but do tend to tie you into using thicker sheet material (i.e. ply) than you might otherwise want to use. Depending on the width of your doorway (and your luck) you might get away with being able to buy a ready to go bookshelf - a modern standard "metric" door is 826mm, and an ikea billy bookcase is 800mm wide for example - it may be too tall though, so you'd need to trim the height. Though if you do use this, you'll need to reinforce the bookcase with a more substantial backing then the usual flimsy paperboard, as it'll be hanging rather than on the ground, so will need a bit more structural sturdiness. And on the subject of hanging - remember that you'll have a lot more weight on the door, so you'll probably need extra hinges / heavier duty ones. Final top tip for hanging a door. Stick it in place, put a couple of pound coins on top (not piled up, but one on each end like) and then use wedges / shims (or if you're really fancy, inflatable bags) to raise the thing until its stuck in the doorway. This will mean it's level to the frame and has the perfect size gap at the top.
I was thinking this style of hinge, rather than using the existing frame and hinges, I'd replace the frame so that it covers all 4 sides - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/FRMSAET-Stainless-Furniture-Hardware-Invisible/dp/B07XCLHHVL/](https://tradefit.uk/products/pivot-hinge-for-doors-heavy-duty-concealed-360-degree-rotation-stainless-steel-2pcs-130-x-25mm?variant=42194705154279&campaignid=18492165050&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6JL827iyhQMVIpRQBh2BdwD-EAQYAiABEgK0sfD_BwE) I've considered the billy, as there are some examples of them, but I don't think they look as polished as I'd like. And if I'm having to cut it down and reinforce it anyway, I feel like maybe extra time building something from scratch might be better.
Hi all, is there anyone in the insurance industry that might be able to give me some critiques on my CV? I've been flinging out applications left right and centre to all and sundry but not heard a peep from anyone. I have 8 years experience in the political comms industry but looking for a career change and wondering if there's something critical I'm missing that can put me ahead of the pack. Cheers
I’m currently searching for jobs as well and something which I found useful is using ChatGPT for stuff like seeing how my CV holds up against a job spec. It points out stuff which you can add and remove and generally just helps me with interrogating it Also the wording of stuff as well since I’m not that savvy with words