DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair NSW 
Deck Footing AnchorsIts a timber deck. Doesn't matter if it's built by a rank amateur or a seasoned pro. It should be still be built right.
I just think that they are a cheap option. Not… Cracked front door step thingyHi Claw,Hard to suggest a fix without seeing it to identify the cause.
Clay is a strange thing,too dry and it shrinks allowing any load bearing
pier to go down,too wet… Window CleaningNature Direct mop, cloths and solutions are great for cleaning windows. Call Juana on 0488 345 620 for more information.
Garden Power Tools - Electric vs Petrol?I ended up going with Husqvana 2-stroke models for both as the Honda range was a bit out of my price range. I got them last week and tried them out on the weekend - very… bg100 replied 16 February 2016 ago bg100Feb 16, 2016 12:32 pm Drieway maintenance questions
I can answer your question about the crystallization.. This happens when it's rolled on too thick. Rule of thumb with sealers is keep the coat as thin as possible and… Fixing wood rot in vertical weatherboardsHi Rayza1952,
If you are certain that the boards are hardwood, that has been an excellent life... probably because oil-based primer was used (possibly even red lead… DIY timber slat fenceqebtel is right coconha, particularly as regards finishes; but if you have the energy to touch-up regularly and re-stain every 2 years or so, they look great as you say.… Cleaning smoke damaged bricksSorry for the bump - just a couple little suggestions.
Products that I have found to work to some extent for cleaning bricks - vinegar, gatorade (any sugary drink maybe?)… Treating rust on galvanised steel roofIf you are happy to buy time and prepared to replace in a few years, i'd suggest you grab some White Knight rust guard.
It now comes in a single step formula so no… Rainwater drainage is going slow+1 to what SaveH2O has said.
Divert some downpipes to a tank, and then you can dispose of that water at a later time, and further down the slope away from your… bpratt replied 20 September 2015 ago home office deskLaminex and formica are the same thing but just different brands. They are both plastic laminates used especially for countertops and furniture. They can make your office… New concrete slab over groundHi there.
I did remove the existing slab and I am now almost ready to get the concrete in.
One question I have remaining. What is the best way to get a flat slab?
I'm… Replacing my house porchHey friends, can anyone suggest me a good handyman to rebuild my outdoor house porch including the door surrounds? I can pay well for a good work!  PlumbingLike bashworth said. Rubble pits are a waste of time in the long term. qebtel replied 20 April 2015 ago How do I change my door video intercom?Hi. Most intercoms have been roughed in using standard Cat5/6 cabling which gives you 4 pairs of cabling to use. Most intercoms are 2-wire or 4-wire so you should get away… Rubber skirtingRefurbishing a laundry and toilet, the walls are cement render, floors tiled. Both use a rubber skirting approx 70mm high with a 10mm turnout to compensate for floor… Arfur2 started a topic 15 March 2015 ago Old dry veranda floorCheaper = crappier so they won't look as good or last as long as the better brands. If it were me I know what I'd buy.
Stewie Gainsborough door knob - DIY Fixit - how?i am not familar with this model of level. However it doesnt seem like its sitting properly. Could it have been installed wrong. We really need to also see a photo of the… B STAR replied 3 January 2015 ago Tiler in the innerwest areaHi,
I live in earlwood and we are looking at some recommendations for a tiler. The plan is to pretty much tile the entire house floor, kitchen walls, bathroom walls, part… lasher168 started a topic 24 December 2014 ago Subfloor ventilation - Livermore & SonHi I would recommend a Livermore & Son installed subfloor ventilation system. Found it ineffective, unreliable and expensive. Made little or no difference to dampness. It… Painting walls to hide jointsI agree about stripping paint off.. Never going to happen!! You just need to sand it back enough to smooth it over then undercoat etc as mentioned above. missmae replied 26 September 2014 ago Help with freshly stained stairsA light sand with a fine grade sandpaper followed by another coat or two of the varnish, poly or whatever they used. But you need to know what the original painter coated… Hi,
I'm new here and not sure if this is the right place.
I was wondering if anyone could give me advice. I want to enclose my back verandah as I have 2 little kiddies… Help spray painting a fenceYes HVLP means that a lot less air is used to deliver the paint so less overspray.
SaveH2O that has been my experience too. I pressure washed and painted a 20m x 10m barn… Drain Flies.Yep, notify your strata agent who will get a plumber to come and have a look.
Stewie Leaking/torn Lead flashingHi TOL, just looking at pic above, for water to get to the sarking it would have to spill over the top edge of that tile which i think would be pretty obvious or theres a… mgilla replied 5 April 2014 ago Teak Furniture AddictionTeak is great for outdoor furnitures not only for their beauty but they are durable and eco-friendly too.It is much harder than any similar wooden product.It has the… Fixing Leaking Shower Recess ProblemJsut another tip.. Most people get anty during the shower reno because theya re either going elsewhere to have showers, or have something makeshift that doesnt work… qebtel replied 21 February 2014 ago Stains on walls?If I were you I'd try to dab the stain with some water and a rug first. Depending on how dark the marks are, it might work just fine. Hail Damage to Concrete Tileshah claim is definitely going in now!...
Another, probably worse, hailstorm this arvo. Patio cover all smashed and dented, tiles broken... oh well. Saved the car this time though. Sawtell replied 16 November 2013 ago Fading Mortar PigmentationIf you are talking wall tiles and it is only a small area why not dig it out ( carefully )and replace it with the right colour.
Floor tiles and it will probably be cement…
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