DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair WA 
reticulationi have a problem with my bore making a banging noise when starting up on 1st station. I go and undo the solenoid and tighten it backup again and then its okay.
Can any… mold inside the wallI think you have to put an exhaust fan as well and a window inside the bathroom if you have none. Even if you are able to remove that, it will come back if the root cause… Sprinkler zone stays onHi, I have an old Oasis gardener 6 sprinkler controller which comes on when set in auto but zone 1 will not switch over to zone 2. It seems to just stay on. I can stop it… Replace termite damaged bearerHi Pistol
Very tricky. External walls in buildings this age normally support the wall studs and often the studs notch into the bearer. Can you upload a photo from under… pistol started a topic 26 August 2013 ago Dishwasher plumbingThere should be a separate cold water tap for the dishwasher in the cabinet beside rather than behind the dishwasher. Waste normally goes into the same drain as your sink… Reset Limits on Garage Door (B&D MPC4)I had to replace a pin in the drive gear of the garage door, B&D MPC4, and then attempted to set the upper and lower limits of the door again. I followed the… stoff started a topic 18 July 2013 ago stoffJul 18, 2013 3:19 pm Hot water not hotThanks, this is what I suggested to DAH when we did handover but they flat out refused to get the plumbers back. Guess I'll have to get a plumber in - seems there's no end… Althom replied 22 June 2013 ago Stone cladding Hi MissEm,
I have just completed a DIY project of cladding 2 brick pillars in stacked stone.
The best adhesive to use is a 2 part system. I used Davco SE-7 mixed with… sco77k replied 14 June 2013 ago Cutting a hole in a brick wallI'd get a real good strong solid door for security reasons. I might attempt what you're planning in the future. Don't know why the heck I didn't add it to the plan in the… down pipesits impossible to see where the opening of the original down pipes are without removing roof tiles - so that is what i will do. DIY 'roll on' renderIf my memory serves me correct approx $150 for the large tin (10litres?)
Apply with a long nap roller in small sections; rolling slightly for the desired effect.
I have… Removing render from Colorbond facia?Hi all
Does anybody know what I need to use to remove excess render from my Colorbond fascias?
The plasterer has left some smears of render on the underside of the… BAD355 started a topic 1 October 2012 ago Fencing questionI would have the fencing quotes and agreement with your neighbour (who I assume is paying half) all signed up and ready to go once your builder has finished, because the… URGENT: Help needed with Shellac table!Do the whole top. Like anything - cork floor , timber floor etc if you damage a piece then without stripping the whole thing there is a big chance you will either make it… Repairing chased internal finished wall.How easy is it to repair / replaster an internal wall that is going to be chased to add 2 runs of conduit.
Currently the wall is finished to the point ready for layers… Cleaning marks off ceilingHey Daedalus! That sounds like a real neat trick. Will definitely keep that in mind as we are currently in the process of moving to a new place. Who knows we might… Rusted metal studwork. Replace or repair?If its only two part-studs and a part-bottom plate rusted I would look at cutting them out and replacing with timber.
Once done, I would also look at the acrylic grout… ennohSep 28, 2011 3:46 pm Our house is a disgustingly ugly 1970s brown brick house with the lovely 70s touches - one being the lovely robes with brown doors. I'm trying to work out if there is a… Gap betweek wall and corniceCommonly referred to as a floating cornice where the cornice is no longer secured to the wall. You could use no more gaps but the crack will keep appearing until you… Alfresco ceiling damage.hey
first thing you must do is figger out what exactly it is either gyprock or fibro( soffit lining ). good news is if you just put your foot through gyprock then it can… Glennb replied 3 April 2011 ago caroma quietflush inlet valve problemsIve found fix-a-loo to be a far inferior brand of valve.
You didn't say why 'serviced' the valve in the first place.
Ive found the Caroma ones virtually fool proof and… What type of paint to use?Haymes Solashield (not available in all states easily) is the best exterior paint on the market, self-priming and it was the first to come out with a 15 year guarantee,… wizard replied 10 January 2011 ago Roof Replacement PerthIm currently looking to replace my concrete tiled roof with colorbond. Anyone have any experience with Perth companies and can provide recommendations?
Pezz pezz started a topic 9 January 2011 ago pezzJan 09, 2011 10:08 pm Paint Shop in WAWe just used the Solver paint shop on High Road in Willetton - if you're with the RAC you can get up to 30% discount. They had great service and were very patient as we… Render Question - Sand finish to AcrylicHi All
I need some advice. The builder has made a fairly large mistake and I want it fixed properly. We asked for an acrylic render finish and they have completed the… abbeybox started a topic 1 January 2011 ago Cleaning Metallic Patio PillarsThe metallic patio pillars in my home is starting to get dirty...
There is some white patches on it and needs a good clean
Any good products to recommend? or would it be… Recommend ceiling repairer in PerthHi,
I own an investment property in Perth, but I live in New Zealand (it's my old house, I moved here from Perth).
It's being managed by a real estate company, but not… Vicked started a topic 15 November 2010 ago External Wood CheckingWouldn't it be a good idea to sand and repaint now whilst there is less chance of rain?
Not sure about you but I tend to to hang my clothes out in clear skies not rainy McCulloch Whipper SnipperFolks, I'm leaving this one there.
For the poster, It isn't normally permitted to post such things here at Homeone.
However in the interests of promoting reuse and repair… Painting Bungle - Help Wantedi see what you mean, mecha-wombat, paint stores dont 'push' this product, more than any other, however im sure most diy'ers would live with the smell/turps cleanup, if… wolf_rt replied 29 September 2010 ago Problem with Reticulation systemTake the valve apart and clean the whole thing. Dig away the soil so water won't re enter the valve body and put sand in. You don't need to remove it, just take the top… Treating Jarrah Timber RoofOur 1990's house has jarrah roof timbers. It's only more recent WA houses that use pine trusses. It's all driven by cost - jarrah has become more expensive now that supply… Electrics, anyone?Hi E1109, putting them higher is a very good idea. Thanks your advice. aid replied 13 September 2010 ago Jarrah Timber RoofJarrah lasts for years and years. The Jarrah roof timbers in my 1960s house are still in great condition. But that doesnt mean it can't get damaged by moisture or… baldyAug 09, 2010 4:46 pm
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