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Roof PaintsHi I'm looking into painting the roof of my house. It's a terracotta color and would like to paint it black, as I'm planing to render the house to give it a modern look.… Squeaky FloorboardsWhilst waiting to get under the house and provide some treatment as per Dukekamaya's suggestion sprinkle liberally talcum powder over the floor boards above so that it can… barkly replied 13 July 2010 ago How do u get silicon off c/stone ?its ceaser stone isn't it supposed to be tough? carefully with a flat blade, like the scraper for getting off old rego stickers, is how i would… suh replied 19 July 2010 ago Replacing Broken Oyster LightI would get a sparky.
You will need to remove the base, in doing that the wires need to be disconnected. Only a sparky can do that.… AJW replied 21 July 2010 ago pressure pump not workingring your local davey dealer/service whilst you are in front of the pump with a small flat head screwdriver. Problem on internal gutteringsounds like you have "concealed gutters".
if the gutter is holding water then you have issues with the "fall" of the gutter.
If the gutter is overflowing during any… One-off Spring CleanJust a bump on this - I had my carpet cleaning lady come back today to try and do some spot cleaning, anyway she mentioned her company is also associated with a cleaning… haywgl replied 29 July 2010 ago Renovating old aluminium window framesPowder coating is an application method. Their paint is not much different. But it requires a special spray that can not be hired by law. DIY is not an option here. If you… Mould begone!You MUST address this issue in a holistic fashion! There are all sorts of band-aid cures the people will try and recommend, but you will just be chasing your tail and be… How can you tell if your roof still leaks?I've been in the roof with a good torch when it leaked in the past during a short rainy period (I wanted to know where the water was coming in), but couldn't tell so the… sisu replied 2 August 2010 ago What ****** Beneath My Old Lino Tiles ?*bump*
I have the same problem. The original posters question was not answered.
We have removed the vinyl flooring with asbestos (professionally removed) and there are… iizman replied 3 August 2010 ago Damn brick wall in garageIt looks like there is still cement haze over all the bricks which was not cleaned off and the bricks that are discoloured are actually clean I would test with a acid… Free Electrical lighting advice.Gday all, am not a "domestic"electrican(but learning quickly now that am OB'ing!) Have been reading a alot of posts and some people are getting very bad advice on… Ross started a topic 6 August 2010 ago baldyAug 09, 2010 4:46 pm Lighting earthing systemThanks for the replies.
I have already had an electrician out to look, and he suggested the double insulated lights without actually looking at the wiring. I have since… pc83 replied 9 August 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… Cleaning paint of windows ! :-)We have moved in and are getting our new home sorted, part of that is cleaning the windows for the first time with all manner of crud and corruption on… Trish replied 13 August 2010 ago TrishAug 13, 2010 10:55 pm Painted Deck to Stained Deck-Possible?I’m not sure about where to hire a sand blaster from, I would just do a ring around a few hire places, I will ask my brother next time I speak to him where he got his… wizard replied 16 August 2010 ago re leveling my houseHi all,
This is my first post! I hope you will able to help me on my new and first project of renovating a house!
I have a 40 year old house. My plan is to update… joeylucy started a topic 23 August 2010 ago attaching kitchen cupboard handlesMake yourself a little template that defines the correct position. With a bit of careful thought and planning you can make one that works with both left & right opening doors. Merlin replied 24 August 2010 ago Weathertex or Hardiplank siding???Thanks for this - we live on the coast and after speaking to a neighbour who has similar problems with rot in weathertex after 15 years, we decided on the hardiplank… Hot water heater = Hot house?We had a water heater issue awhile back and it ended up us having to turn the water heater up to its top temperature setting for us to have even a little hot water to come… mtptl started a topic 25 August 2010 ago mtptlAug 25, 2010 1:40 pm Stormwater drainIt looks like it only 32mm pipe coming from the gutters? If not maybe 50mm, either way it is pretty small. The PVC pip is pretty easy to cut and repair. Cheap to. I'd be… Painting CostsAs a very general price guide - count number of rooms/spaces (eg. bedroom, bathroom, toilet, lounge, corridor, stairway) and multiply it by… GTI replied 27 August 2010 ago Fixing aluminium vents in brick workI would "glue" the vents on with silastic. Not all the way around, just a few dabs to hold it in place. Later, if you want to replace the vent you can put a blade in a cut… Casa2 replied 30 August 2010 ago Casa2Aug 30, 2010 1:46 pm weathertex guaranteeI also experience that Farquire..That's why I research for some details that will help me on that matter.
After reading many articles and couples of videos, I found some… Masonary colouring to repair brick faults?Mr Ed, how did you go? You must have been disappointed when you had no replies (and I swear I didn't see this thread until now )
OK, yes, we've had it done. If you… Lex replied 6 September 2010 ago Ornate Cornice RenovationFrom your pics they mostly need a good clean and a lot of caulking plus a repaint. Wash them down with sugar soap, then get a paint scraper and… mishb replied 7 September 2010 ago mishbSep 07, 2010 10:08 pm Looking for help with skylightsI'm looking into getting Velux skylights when we renovate. Will be in the kitchen area both to let in light as its in the middle of the room and also to allow the heat to… Dog Door recommendations?Hey all. Not far off finishing the house reno's and need to choose a dog door design. Our rear extension is very modern/stylish so I want to… TheOK replied 11 September 2010 ago TheOKSep 11, 2010 11:06 am Electrics, anyone?Hi E1109, putting them higher is a very good idea. Thanks your advice. aid replied 13 September 2010 ago Rendering home, questions...Can I ask another quick question. If the cement sheet is not flush with the brickwork but recessed, is there some way it can be filled so that… grinder replied 14 September 2010 ago 155mm kauri pine boardthanks duke...I have a few lengths of the minyak...it isn't quite the same...it's 20mm (old kauri 22mm) thick and still only 150mm wide. It also is a bit lighter in colour… camelia replied 14 September 2010 ago repainting interiorI am no pro but when I recently painted over a dark colour to light, I used an undercoat and got the supplier to tint the undercoat to a similar colour to topcoat.. Hope that helps foc1 replied 15 September 2010 ago What to use cleaning down the sinkI use Ajax cream to shiny up the outside of the sink, comes up sparkling like new. To clean the inside of the drain I just pour some bleach down and let it sit for a bit,… tile on slab queerieHi all, I have heard that when laying porcelain tiles 60 x 60 the concrete slab has to have a skim coat (topping) so when the tiles are laid this will prevent uneven edges… wayne6666 started a topic 16 September 2010 ago
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