If you own a pair of Dr Marten’s (DM) boots and the lower part of the sole comes away from the upper part you may get frustrated because no shoemaker seems to have the right glue.
Well I had this problem when mine split and am pleased to tell you that Bostik Soft Plastics glue is perfect for the job.
I bought a tube in the DIY stor for £2 and fixed my £100 boots perfectly.
Apply the glue to both sides of the split seam, wait 5-10 mins as per the instructions and then hold together. I used clothespegs and left them overnight, although bulldog clips or clamps would be just as good.
24 hours later my DMs were as good as new.
Wood and coal fires need to be swept annually. This is because soot builds up in the chimney, particularly if the coal that was burned was oily or the wood had lots of sap (softwoods are particularly bad).
If you don’t sweep you risk a chimney fire which could endanger your home.
Chimney Sweeping is not a particularly skilled job and the person who does it will not charge a big fee.
Of course, if you see a set of chimney brushes for sale, you could do it yourself.
If you buy bare rooted raspberry canes, don’t leave them hanging around. Plant your raspberries as soon as you can inlate autumn and in spring you will see luscious new growth close to the top of each cane.
Raspberries are mostly grown against supports although some new varieties can grow well without. For traditional canes build a post and wire framework for the canes to grow against. By using straining bolts, which can be tightened with a spanner, you can keep the wires taught and the canes will be easier to cope with.
Solar power or photovoltaic (PV) panels have traditionally been quite expensive. but, since the Chinese (hooray for China) went into mass production, their price has dropped to a staggering degree and solar power is now a green solution that everyone can consider.
However there are instances where solar panels do not currently make economic or environmental sense. You really should talk to professional solar panel installers before making a decision, but broadly, here are the basic concerns that will help you decide when to install solar panels.
Firstly if you roof does not have a south facing pitch you should not install panels.
Secondly there are issues in ‘conservation zones’ so check before installing solar panels that you will not be breaking local zoning regulations.
Thirdly if the building is owned by someone else (i.e. you are the leasholder, not the freeholder) you should check with the freeholder before embarking on such a scheme.
Lastly and most importantly check if there are any grants for solar panels available to you. If there are you will probably need to follow some quite specific rules about how you install the panels, so read up. It could be the coolest and greenest thing you ever do.
