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Asbestos removalGyprocker I know will sheet and set for around $13 sq.metre.
10mm wall plasterboard you can buy for around $3.90 sq.metre. Plumbing costsThe question youre asking is akin to asking how long is a piece of string. You need to give a more detailed description.
If the tap and bayonet fitting are to be simply… Crackling light switchWe had a switch in the bathroom that did that. A sparky came out, pulled the switch apart and put it back together. He didn't even switch off the power to do it!
All good… Gutters.I like this design.
http://www.smartflo.com.au/SF_Concept.htm Roof vent capThank you Arfur. It seems to be fixed. The boss came out and found three things not quite right and sent out his senior bloke to fix it up. We've had a little rain… Macy replied 7 May 2009 ago clathMay 14, 2009 9:12 pm nomadMay 16, 2009 11:44 pm Buying Paint for Interiorthanks everyone for your feedback and especially to downtime as this has really helped and I will print out your great list
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fill holes,… Our Simpson ovenAll's well that ends well
Looks liks those green fingers are branching out into other fields .....
Cleaning stained concrete. Please HELP!!Hmmm, I was thinking sodium hypo(pool chlorine) as suggested by your friend.
But this will only bleach dirt, not remove it.
seeing as how you have high pressure washed and… repair of thermosiphon hot water tankI think youre asking a bit much. Your tank should be copper. Anything else will as youve found out corrode. Domestic hot water units are fabricated from black steel, are… Blocked storm water pipesDepends on the type of pipe and whats blocking it.
Stormwater lines are far more difficult to unblock than sewer lines. Most blockages are caused by tree roots. If the… Crack on exterior wallor the substrate...
does the render cover an old penetration? ie a window?
Freeze/thaw can do it, also heat/cold.
Thermal coefficients catches many out
Topical coatings… Gimme the bad news, doc (ageing roof)+1 mortar repointing
moss can make your roof leak,
tradies can make your roof leak and fix em'.
be careful on your roof, it can be expensive.
Maintenance of your roof… Removing paint from pressed metal ceilingThanks to all for their help. As we started to work through getting the paint off we found a number of badly rusted areas so have instead decided to pull them down and… How to clean a rendered wall!!!Hey guys, haven't posted here in a while but i need some help!
Being a little eager and somewhat stupid i was coating the decking that we recently had done and didnt tape… HowieJun 06, 2009 7:47 pm When chrome dulls it happens over years. Unless it gets dirty, the dirt just washes off.
You can see on this 57 chev how poorly maintained it is and even then the chrome… Roof restoration.Thanks for your thoughts paintingpro.
I have three homes nearby that had roofs repainted approx 5-7 years ago by professional
roof restoration companies.
The problem is… Restoring Old Paint Brushes???Have you priced brushed lately? The cost of product and time probably exceeds the cost of the brush. if it was a really good one, it won't be after restoration. If it was… otzi replied 17 June 2009 ago otziJun 17, 2009 11:33 pm Roots in old stormwater drainsSome plumbers who specialise in unblocking drains have the gear you need.
Theres a product called vaporouter. Most plumbers that use it… Condensation inside the houseEd can I just say mostly it is not the brick but the mortar.
Siloxane or silane will reduce transudation
Don't use a surface treatment it must be a penetrant, or the sun… Does these contain asbestosMaybe get a disposable suit.. they are pretty cheap.. this stuff goes everywhere an you will get itchy for days haha.. Need advice with drainage problemsTurned out the absorption pit is full!
Ugh... new absorption pit would be a short term solution.
Running a stormwater pipe would be ridiculously expensive. fibreglass cladding repairs??Hi
I'm an absolute amature in the DIY department and was looking for some advice in relation to the exterior cladding on a house we are looking at buying.
It is about… Leaky garden tapSame as taps indoors...
Turn the water off (mains)
While you are at it you could replace the spindle washer...
Specially if it drips water through the top of the tap CF GlobesWe have had ceiling fans with lights installed in bedrooms ready for summer.. However the light fixture only takes up to 60W globes. We have tried compact flourescent… McReidy started a topic 10 August 2009 ago Mounting clothes dryer on wallDo you know why some dryers can not be mounted?
I just bought Miele dryer and found out I can't mount it.
Is it because of their weight? or something else? dark roof + birds = eww ... suggestions?well collective wisdom dicatates that i should give fake snakes a chance!
will have to warn Dad though, he has a serious snake phobia at one stage when we lived in a… Gutter GuardsI see what everyone is saying - but my house is two-stories and I don't want to go on the roof. There are big gum trees around - so I think… Fencing contractor for Ipswich area?Hi
We need to replace an old timber fence in Raceview. We havent caught up with neighbor yet so not sure if we replace with Colourbond or timber.
At this stage I am… OMG started a topic 24 August 2009 ago icyneneHas anyone heard of an insulation product calle Icynene. If so, is it a good product for use in ceilings?also is it safe. Does it cost significantly more than other… camelia started a topic 25 August 2009 ago
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