DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair AU 
Replacing porch support beamsGood advice from arcadelt
If you replace posts you may consider Cypress pine or treated pine for new posts they are more durable
Don't forget oil based timber primer to… Hi, I have a Universal Pump UP-40UP037-1 which has stopped working.
I need suggestions on a replacement pump as Universal Pumps don't exist any more.
From my setup,… Back floodlight
Replace it.
I may have died due to moisture.
Switch probably still works though.
As another member said, get a sparky, and perhaps have them attend to other jobs that… GLO replied 12 March 2019 ago Hi there,
The top part that has wheels and attaches the top of the bi-fold roller door has broken off.
Can someone please help me to identify the name of the part (or a… Walling over windows
The only issue with your plan is that the weep holes at the bottom of the fixed window and in the sliding tracks need to be allowed to drain. You can leave the glass in place. ECOECO replied 8 February 2019 ago White set coatWhite set should always have an oil based sealer applied before anything, this seals and bonds the white set.
Then undercoat, fill, sand, touch up undercoat and two coats… chippy replied 3 February 2019 ago capowJan 27, 2019 9:24 am Leaking shed help?The best and cheapest alternative is aluminium composite paneling. Usually concrete structures in the course of time can become victim to weathering. But these panels can… Ziddy replied 17 January 2019 ago ZiddyJan 17, 2019 9:39 pm Hi all, as you can see in the photos I have a nail (or maybe some other type of fixing) slowly working it's way out of my living room ceiling. You can see the same thing… Removing window panels for cleaningI have some clients who have same issues. There is normally a lock somewhere. Basically before I am doing I make sure if they have those window glasses and bring a thin… Brackets for a blinds fell out of CeilingDefinitely should be fixed to a stud or frame.
The spaghetti anchor that was used previously isn't great at the best of times.
You may get away with a hollow wall… seano replied 5 January 2019 ago seanoJan 05, 2019 7:28 am DIY helpOn the inside of the hinge where the two arms come together (the large round part) there is a hex head bolt (I think it's 5mm by memory) just tighten this a quarter turn… chippy replied 29 December 2018 ago Hi all
I am.wanting to install two timber floating shelves in my kitchen, one above another. First one just above where the splashback tiles finish. It's only about… plasterbord adviceHi,
I have popped plasterboard to my outdoor studio and after much research on installing the plasterboard I realised that I made a mistake with installing it. My issue… Need advice - almost finished my deck!OK, or what it’s worth my decking boards are attached to my steel frame using self-tapping screws, but with square driver holes. I suggest that longer self-tapping… Water leak through window frame
First thing is to take the blind down so it doesn’t get damaged, and anything else under the leak that is getting wet.
Unless there is a leak from a pipe in the wall… Help removing tap nozzle / aeratorGoing on the picture it looks as if it is a female aerator and may screw off under the groove section in the photo. I usually use a thin bit of rubber like an outlet… Oil stain on deckFirstly full disclosure that i am a complete nuffy when it comes to DIY.
I have managed to leave several integrain exterior ultraclear stains on my merbau deck when… Merve started a topic 18 November 2018 ago MerveNov 18, 2018 4:34 pm rain water tank not fillingJust came across this thread, this is a late answer and the OP is probably long gone but here goes.
Is any water at all going down the downpipe? It would be extremely… SaveH2O replied 17 November 2018 ago Hi,
Recently bought a late 50s, clinker-brick style house in Melbourne. I took down some plasterboard on the ceiling and the paint was just peeling off. I think some of… Hi, I’ve chased in a 40mm air con drain to below the floor level where a future deck will be constructed, I just don’t know what type of rendering product I need to… Super soaked corner in backyardNeighbor is in our North East side, and this issue wasnt there in previous years during winters. Their shed is hardly 200mm higher than fence so no trealy too much of a… mirz replied 15 October 2018 ago mirzOct 15, 2018 10:25 am Help Identifying pipeI agree, gas.
Gas is yellow and larger in diameter than water pipes.
Don't touch it.
JB1 replied 8 October 2018 ago How to remove the grill for a drain coverHave you done this yet?
It’s the middle circle that needs to come out. Usually it is winded in. So twist it left to loosed and lift it.
If it’s hard to shift try 2… Gaudi replied 16 September 2018 ago GaudiSep 16, 2018 9:13 pm KelspSep 15, 2018 1:18 pm Grainy image from CCTVIt would be bad because of the BNC connections. Just because it has so many pixels doesn't mean that it is any good.
This is the reason I went for IP camera setup, where… Correct deflection in floor - hybeam joistsWith all due respect, we're talking about a 10mm deflection over 3.6 metres that hasn't moved in almost 12 years. Most people wouldn't even worry about it. However being a… Annual Termite inspection
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Your looking the best services for Termite inspection company take a service for 12 months so, I recommend my company he provides service you'll try after any… Door misalignment issueIf you had a competent pre purchase inspection done then the issues would have been pointed out to you during purchase cooling off period, giving you an option to… I think sticking them with glue can be a good option. See whether it is helpful or not. Asbestos shedOnly way to be sure is to have it tested. Find a small piece that is broken off and take it to a testing lab. It should cost you less than $50. Be sure to take precautions… Asbestos???Seems like asbestos to me, I had the same problem last year and it looked very similar. So it's definitely best to get it tested. I fixed it with the help of and I… Hello,
I was inspecting an apartment close to the sea which I've fallen for, but saw some apparent rust marks on the ceiling metal trellis feature to the balcony. Took a…
Fibro is just an Australian name for any building sheet that is made from a combination of fibre and binders, so don’t get wrapped around the axles about the…
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that's great adise. Thanks so much!
