Been working on and off in a house over the last few months and last week we noticed the oil storage tank for the central heating system has a...
Mrs joiner bought a family quiz game as she felt we needed to spend some quality time together after the rigours of the Xmas lunch. I won the quiz...
No1 son has just asked me to give him a lift to his works night out. No problem says I, What time? Oh not too late about, says he, about 10ish....
Had a call from an elderly lady last night telling me that her diy neighbour had broken the key to the front door in the back door lock. Went...
Is anybody else sick of that dam* penguin already. BAH!
The plug cutters I currently use are now past their best. Have tried a few from the usual places but really not up to much. Any suggestions where...
Have been listening with interest to the shambles the CO OP bank now find themselves in. Got me thinking, how many of you remember your Mother's...
A customer passed on drawings to me today to have a look at before they went to planning. We're building a large double garage with two sets of...
Treated myself to a smart new shiny set of ladders today courtesy of our hosts. Came with a nice set of free ladder clamps. Love buying new stuff!
Today myself, Mrs Joiner and No1 daughter had our first visit to an Ikea store. Oh dear God. I now understand the old joke, Why is the suicide...
The following is the jist of a conversation I had with guy this afternoon, Hello is that the jyner? Yes how can I help? I'm convertin ma loft and...
I recently bid for a substantial amount of work in a grade 1 listed building (church) which I was lucky enough to get. I'm now having some...
During this afternoon's Wimbledon final I mentioned to my wife that this will be the first sporting event to be broadcast in 3D. A few moments...
Fitted a few oak veneered doors for a customer today that he bought from one of the big sheds. All the doors needed a half inch cut from the base....
Just saw an advert on tv for "worktop covers" Looks like a very thin laminate with a formed right angle to the leading edge that fits over current...
I need to buy a new van, something smaller than the usual ******'s and vivaro I currently use. Must have side opening door. Never had a small van...
Posted a topic last night regarding an Iraqi asylum seeker. After a number of replies that outlined peoples general disgust with the situation I...
Spent some time today putting together 6 units of mama's and papa's nursery furniture for a customer. If anybody is considering buying this DONT,...
Hi all, at last back onto forum after waiting almost a week for return e-mail. On first viewing looks overly complex for the needs and use of...
Doing some renovation work for a customer who has asked me to alter his kitchen units to accommodate a Belfast sink. Solid wood worktops so not...
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