DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair AU 
Paint cracking?Possible causes:
-Hot weather during set coat application causes the plaster to dry too fast, and crack
-Moisture ingress (eg. rising damp, leaking roofs etc)
If there is… 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… Old house - no water meter! Also has no tap handle so wondering how to turn it off.
Ring Sydney water and tell them the handle is missing on the meter. They'll… Santorini 26 by *M* - Home falling apart!!hi shelz..
i have built with M aswell
ive been in my house for roughly 1 year.
my slab is m class.
just wondering were abouts are you from.
i feel bad for you as i know… raw timber window frameThanks chrisandkate, I tried a timber preservative with a copper napthenate solution...I'm advised by the hardware store that because it is in slightly oily solution that… camelia replied 22 December 2010 ago 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 Ceiling Patching and Paintinghey stratastruggler
what id suggest for your holes in the ceiling depends on the size of them ... if they are the size of a fist or so you will have to place a backing… Glennb replied 5 January 2011 ago 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… Burning/Electrical smell in one room onlyI know this post is a bit late, but.. this is also a common problem when using low energy lighting (anything with an integrated DC SMPS (electronic ballast) in light… SteveH replied 5 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 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 Oil versus Acrylic paintsLexicon comes to mind 1% black o white however I find it too cold of a colour personally would add some red to it too.
Acrylic paints do not flow out of the brush easily… grinder replied 15 January 2011 ago water problem..needs repairingNever mind the pics from outside the pipe is causing damage inside the building this in itself is enough evidence for the body corporate to act calling the appropriate… grinder replied 16 January 2011 ago Smell from tank waterThis type of environment usually is favourable for the growth of algae inside the tank. I would chuck a few chlorine tablets usually you can get them from your local pool… Tongue and Groove wall preparationWell our house at the moment that we live in......actually it is no longer our house I keep forgetting we now rent it back from the new owners  but we painted it (me… TraceyB replied 22 January 2011 ago Sapphire Blue BedroomOne thought springs to mind YUK, but seriously a dark colour makes the room seem much smaller and high gloss paint highlights every imperfection in the surface.
Try a… Class H Slab Edgebeam depthSpoke to 2 engineers last week on this very topic, both were more confident in the waffle pod design, especially on highly reactive soils.
both prefer 100mm cover as… Aiah replied 24 January 2011 ago AsbestosWe just purchased a house and we were told the walls might be made of asbestos there is a bolt hole in on of the walls. looking at the walls they… shape replied 1 February 2011 ago shapeFeb 01, 2011 9:03 am Rain water leaking into garageIs the garage wall a single skin wall, I'd be tipping to use an elastomeric coating,
it doesn't have to be the black stuff, there are easier to use products on the same… Replacing gutter, what I need to know?when you say gutter, do you mean curb/channel along the road? I'm assuming you do. If so, you should speak with council. For us to put a stormwater through the nature… Caved in ceiling due to moisture...help!I think I'd be looking at the cause(s) first 
...likely a combo effect caused the issues/cave in.
The repair seems pretty straight forward so a week or 2 of tarpaulan… Water leaking from drivewayif the leak is before the water meter, then it's not your burden. call your water company, and tell them about the situation.
i had this problem, where there was a… b 1 replied 6 February 2011 ago re pitching a roof!Consider what else you can do to make the place more attractive like restoring any old looking areas. There are some great examples of modern and art deco homes with flat… PaintingThanks for the help boys n gals.
PS: Ziplock, I need to scrape, some serious peeling going on here, but not for long Reviving dead buffalo grassWe have sir walter. If you put HEAPS of water on it, it should revive. I've seen lawns up here die and when the rains come they bounce… blanktake it off the wall and look at manufacturer's label on the back of it. If not just try online for few intercom and the like places if you talk to someone in the industry… grinder replied 11 February 2011 ago Hello & HelpIf the hole isn't too big, use no more gaps, that expanding stuff makes a mess and whatever you do don't get it on your hands. Definately use baits as well and check them… 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… Laminate benchtopsChippy:
I will be putting cupboards underneath the bench for its support once it is off the wall. I can not remove the bench. I will need someone to do it or I'' get my… WHERE DO I GET LSZH CABLESI'm finding it very very difficult to get a small portion of LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Hydrogen) electrical cables. I need two small lengths, to rewire a section supplying a… brownbag started a topic 2 March 2011 ago Sagging Rafters on old fibro home.Have not dealt with this before but it seems to me that option 2 is the more appropriate if the Jarrah can be prevented from sagging even more. Spray PaintingThanks Glennb,
My brother who would be doing the job is a spray painter of 15 years. I was going to get this done by brush but my brother did my parents place and you…
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Thanks again 
Can't find the paperwork TM. Besides, DH has already done the 'repair' 
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