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Renting, Rat problem

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  • daphnemoon
    daphnemoon Posts: 79 Forumite
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    A pair of side cutters and a pair of cheap work gloves would cost less than a fiver.

    Where could I buy the wire from? How can I make it so it doesn't just pull off easily! Can I make it secure?

    Oh and what are side cutters please?
    I wish I knew more than I do!! :)
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    daphnemoon wrote: »
    Where could I buy the wire from?

    Any garden centre or DIY store. Or ask on your local freecycle for an offcut.
    How can I make it so it doesn't just pull off easily! Can I make it secure?

    Nails or screws.
    Oh and what are side cutters please?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003D0M7Q4
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  • daphnemoon
    daphnemoon Posts: 79 Forumite
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    AdrianC wrote: »



    Nails or screws.



    QUOTE]

    How can I screw or nail into concrete?
    I wish I knew more than I do!! :)
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    daphnemoon wrote: »
    How can I screw or nail into concrete?
    <passes drill>
  • dodger1
    dodger1 Posts: 4,579 Forumite
    daphnemoon wrote: »
    AdrianC wrote: »



    Nails or screws.



    QUOTE]

    How can I screw or nail into concrete?

    Look up masonry nails.
    It's someone else's fault.
  • daphnemoon
    daphnemoon Posts: 79 Forumite
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    So now I have to buy a drill, masionary nails, wire, gloves and cutters!

    I can't believe the landlord couldn't just pay a handiman for about the same cost of amount of things I need to spend!

    Looks like the hole will have to stay!
    I wish I knew more than I do!! :)
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    daphnemoon wrote: »
    I can't believe the landlord couldn't just pay a handiman for about the same cost of amount of things I need to spend!
    Or, of course, you could pay the handyman. Or ask a friend or neighbour with DIY skills...
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