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Trying to install blinds, but the drill bit stops after about an inch. I think there might be metal above my window frame, but how do I tell, and what do I
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I keep hitting metal when trying to drill holes in drywall/plasterboard to install roller blinds? : r/DIY
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I keep hitting metal when trying to drill holes in drywall/plasterboard to install roller blinds? : r/DIY
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Trying to mount blinds inside a recess but there's a metal lintel blocking the rawl plugs. How do I progress? : r/DIY
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