Sash Window Poles.

Quite a few aluminium sliding sash windows, had a groove
on the top rail of the top sash.

You could put your fingers into the groove, if you could reach
it and pull or push the sash with it - mainly ending up with 
broken nails!!

There were some that had a pull handle that would slot into
the groove, which made things a little easier, if. . .  you could 
reach the thing!

So, the best solution is the other option - a pole.

The shape of this pole head means that it is kept within the
groove, no matter if you are pulling or pushing.

Much easier and it will save you a manicure!!! 

Aluminium Door - Hinge Repair.

Never a dull moment!!

Someone turned up at the door with hinges he had already 
taken off, hoping to find some on the same day, for a 25 to
30 year old door.

The right hand one shows what they both looked like
when they arrived - the left hand one shows a trial fit
for washers, after some work with basic hand tools.

Job done!
This should keep the thing going for a little longer. 

Next. . . . . !