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tamarind
tamarind
29 April 2014

Moulds in walk in closet

Moulds in walk in closet

Yes, heater is nonsense, we're still finding out, there must be a bigger problem... no insulation maybe. We're purchasing a…

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tamarind
Apr 29, 2014 2:37 am
tamarind
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 April 2014

Help spray painting a fence

Help spray painting a fence

Yes 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…

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Stewie D
Apr 25, 2014 11:48 am
davem
davem
15 April 2014

tidying up cantilever balcony slab edge

tidying up cantilever balcony slab edge

Hello, I have just recently replaced the railing on a cantilevered concrete balcony. The original balustrades went down in front of the slab with just a small space.…

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davem
Apr 15, 2014 12:34 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 April 2014

Drain Flies.

Drain Flies.

Yep, notify your strata agent who will get a plumber to come and have a look. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 08, 2014 11:15 pm
mgilla
mgilla
5 April 2014

Leaking/torn Lead flashing

Leaking/torn Lead flashing

Hi 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…

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mgilla
Apr 05, 2014 8:27 pm
Rod1949
Rod1949
3 April 2014

Remove paint from cement slab before tiling

Remove paint from cement slab before tiling

Hire a water pressure/blaster.

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Rod1949
Apr 03, 2014 3:59 pm
Shane-Kelly
Shane-Kelly
28 March 2014

sliding door

sliding door

Thanks jenny

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Shane-Kelly
Mar 28, 2014 9:30 pm
robeinneil
robeinneil
18 March 2014

Teak Furniture Addiction

Teak Furniture Addiction

Teak 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…

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robeinneil
Mar 18, 2014 7:27 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
18 March 2014

Neighbour threatning to take us to court over stormwater

Neighbour threatning to take us to court over stormwater

Yeah, I see this poster hasn't been back but I have some thoughts to add too. Fix it. Sooner or…

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JazzyJess
Mar 18, 2014 11:35 am
bashworth
bashworth
15 March 2014

Broken sewage pipes across our property

Broken sewage pipes across our property

ooooohhh, where do I start ... I guess :( :( :( :cry: :( :cry: is a good point ... I did come across something else today - relining. But they need to dig a…

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bashworth
Mar 15, 2014 8:32 pm
bashworth
travelbug
travelbug
14 March 2014

Best way to sand a ceiling

Best way to sand a ceiling

Go the technical guy!!! :z:

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travelbug
Mar 14, 2014 4:55 pm
Liliana
Liliana
6 March 2014

Gap between Window frame and brickwork

Gap between Window frame and brickwork

Hmm was wondering the same thing, I've only just noticed it recently too. The gap is small so sealing it in with enough filler did the trick

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Liliana
Mar 06, 2014 7:46 am
qebtel
qebtel
27 February 2014

Tasmanian Blue Gum diseased?

Tasmanian Blue Gum diseased?

You have to wait for rain? Dont you have water and your place?

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qebtel
Feb 27, 2014 10:53 am
peterd
peterd
23 February 2014

Fixing corrugated sheets to existing Colorbond fence

Fixing corrugated sheets to existing Colorbond fence

Hi, After a bit of help with the best method for this. We have an existing colorbond fence that we want to use a screening product to cover. We've decided on a…

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peterd
Feb 23, 2014 10:59 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 February 2014

Narrow gutters

Narrow gutters

If they are concrete or terracotta tiles then you are probably out of luck with trimming them as that would look atrocious with a cut first tile being the most conspicuous…

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Stewie D
Feb 21, 2014 5:03 pm
qebtel
qebtel
21 February 2014

Fixing Leaking Shower Recess Problem

Fixing Leaking Shower Recess Problem

Jsut 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…

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qebtel
Feb 21, 2014 10:48 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 February 2014

Water Catchment Tank Question

Water Catchment Tank Question
1, 2

The PIC Compliance Certificate is dated as 27/05/13 and the Occupancy Permit is dated as 18/06/13 - so after the PIC Compliance…

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SaveH2O
Feb 13, 2014 11:06 pm
SaveH2O
Brisvegasmama
Brisvegasmama
8 February 2014

Good roofer in Brisbane?

Good roofer in Brisbane?

We can highly recommend Leonard ( I will have to get back to you with the company name). He has done two sets of work at our house in Ashgrove and countless patient phone…

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Brisvegasmama
Feb 08, 2014 9:15 pm
RyanWilliams
RyanWilliams
6 February 2014

Stains on walls?

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.

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RyanWilliams
Feb 06, 2014 9:25 am
RyanWilliams
AGLHomes
AGLHomes
29 January 2014

DIY fence building

DIY fence building

You should ring your local council to get the planning details for the fence height if you don't have the town planning plans in your hand. Fence is quite easy but consume…

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AGLHomes
Jan 29, 2014 11:10 am
AGLHomes
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 January 2014

Weatherboard Maintenance

Weatherboard Maintenance

Well done. Over the years I've seen some very nice timber work done on the outside of houses and maintenance is the key to keeping it looking good. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 28, 2014 5:09 pm
B STAR
B STAR
15 January 2014

Clogged toilet - suggestions needed

Clogged toilet - suggestions needed

SaveH20 - thanks for the details summary. I will need to go through it properly when I have some quiet time. But having a quick read has already got me thinking a little…

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B STAR
Jan 15, 2014 11:58 am
Blah
Blah
18 December 2013

Colorbond roof overpainting

Colorbond roof overpainting

The previous posts in this thread seem to be out of date. Water based acrylic is recommended by Bluescope.…

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Blah
Dec 18, 2013 10:29 am
whitewalls
whitewalls
9 December 2013

Professional trowel render V DIY Roll on render

Professional trowel render V DIY Roll on render

Hi I know this post is a while back. How did your render go Les? Do you both think that it will be the right product to paint over this surface?

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whitewalls
Dec 09, 2013 12:08 am
mickmok
mickmok
8 December 2013

Downpipe going into old terracotta pipe - wet lawn

Downpipe going into old terracotta pipe - wet lawn

Hi thanks for the reply. I am not sure about the stormwater I cant see a pit anywhere though. The only thing I noticed was it didnt smell... I assume an open sewer pipe…

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mickmok
Dec 08, 2013 5:08 pm
treelopper
treelopper
8 December 2013

reticulation

reticulation

i 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…

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treelopper
Dec 08, 2013 9:55 am
travelbug
travelbug
26 November 2013

Indoor Brick Wall Sealing

Indoor Brick Wall Sealing

The sealing is most important. Take a photo of the wall and ask at the paint shop. If you are happy with a painted brick wall you can do it yourself. If you want to…

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travelbug
Nov 26, 2013 7:25 am
tamarind
tamarind
19 November 2013

mold inside the wall

mold inside the wall

I 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…

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tamarind
Nov 19, 2013 12:13 pm
tamarind
robeinneil
robeinneil
18 November 2013

Oil based painting basics - hope I got them right

Oil based painting basics - hope I got them right

Oil based colors are best for outdoors,because they are usually exposed to water,sunlight and these things.Oil based can can resist these things to an extent. Thanks

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robeinneil
Nov 18, 2013 9:12 pm
Sawtell
Sawtell
16 November 2013

Hail Damage to Concrete Tiles

Hail Damage to Concrete Tiles

hah 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.

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Sawtell
Nov 16, 2013 9:10 pm
Jcamo
Jcamo
16 November 2013

How to fix wobbly pavers

How to fix wobbly pavers

We have laid pavers 5 cm apart with stones between. Road base (compacted) underneath and mortar was used to secure each paver in place. The issue is now that all the…

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Jcamo
Nov 16, 2013 12:27 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 November 2013

Sandstone Pavers - Corrosion

Sandstone Pavers - Corrosion

Whoever built the house and pool didn't choose the pool or pavers wisely. Sandstone around a saltwater pool is asking for trouble unless you are very pedantic about…

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Stewie D
Nov 14, 2013 1:10 pm
LearningTheTricks
LearningTheTricks
11 November 2013

Installing a manhole.

Installing a manhole.

No offense intended, but if this is your excuse, you dont sound like a DIY type of guy. Maybe get a tradie in? Bottom line is you have to get…

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LearningTheTricks
Nov 11, 2013 12:38 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 November 2013

Painting a ceiling

Painting a ceiling

I have to agree with qebtel. Good coverage and good painting technique over properly plastered Gyprock will negate any direction you paint in. Stewie

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Stewie D
Nov 05, 2013 8:37 pm
travelbug
travelbug
30 October 2013

Removing corniche

Removing corniche

I'd run a sharp knife along the edges (where it meets the wall/ceiling) otherwise you could rip the gyprock on the wall/ceiling). Just cut it vertically stright (90…

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travelbug
Oct 30, 2013 5:57 pm
ismithers
ismithers
22 October 2013

Grouting/Brickwork Not Cleaned

Grouting/Brickwork Not Cleaned

Great info, thanks very much Stewie :) Appreciate the insights!

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ismithers
Oct 22, 2013 9:35 am
Bullockholes
Bullockholes
20 October 2013

Sprinkler zone stays on

Sprinkler zone stays on

Hi, 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…

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Bullockholes
Oct 20, 2013 12:37 am
JaguarTech
JaguarTech
18 October 2013

What kind of flooring is this?

What kind of flooring is this?

These tiles are a product called DAYTILE made by Armstrong Nylex and was extremely popular in the late 60's & 70'. Durable is an understatement only issue is that after…

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JaguarTech
Oct 18, 2013 4:32 pm
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seano
Oct 17, 2013 2:35 pm
Mountainscaper
Mountainscaper
8 October 2013

Building a earth filled tyre retaing wall, any input welcome

Building a earth filled tyre retaing wall, any input welcome

Hi all, I'm going to be building a ~15x1M high retaining wall at the back of my yard to replace the previous failed chicken wire and stone…

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Mountainscaper
Oct 08, 2013 10:40 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 September 2013

Fading Mortar Pigmentation

Fading Mortar Pigmentation

If 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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Stewie D
Sep 19, 2013 3:43 pm
EmyN
EmyN
13 September 2013

Is it easy to replace/fix this chipped brick?

Is it easy to replace/fix this chipped brick?

Can hardly see it!!

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EmyN
Sep 13, 2013 10:13 am
EmyN
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
13 September 2013

Attemping to build new deck - has anyone used Modwood?

Attemping to build new deck - has anyone used Modwood?

Hi there Blue. I will probably go with modwood for my vertical screens. But then they wont be getting scratched by furniture etc. Hard to see from my pics but my board…

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RenovationsGalore
Sep 13, 2013 7:16 am
RenovationsGalore
heat_crime
heat_crime
10 September 2013

General steel advice - how to join? Which product?

General steel advice - how to join? Which product?

Cheers. Yeah, the angle iron can be drilled and joined, but it woul look a bit industrial for the job. I was hoping for clean black lines. If it means I have to support…

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heat_crime
Sep 10, 2013 1:28 pm
symowallo
symowallo
6 September 2013

silver paper inside my roof

silver paper inside my roof

I agree with the others. Get a pest controller out there, pronto! I had rats in my ceiling, running around at night. 2 winters ago. Got the pest guy out, got some poisons…

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symowallo
Sep 07, 2013 12:01 am
gphour
gphour
6 September 2013

Subdivide Pergola into entertainment room

Subdivide Pergola into entertainment room

Hi I have got a pergola 6m*8m. It has triangle roof structure with color bond on top. It’s attached to the house outside boundaries. I want to subdivide it into an…

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gphour
Sep 06, 2013 1:43 pm
B STAR
B STAR
3 September 2013

Brick columns

Brick columns

The pier is designed to stabilised the wall. At this stage it has only moved slightly and as thus should still be structurally sound. It is probably missing a brick tie…

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B STAR
Sep 03, 2013 8:07 pm

Justin Is that the only damage at the door? Just inside the jambs? Matt

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JustinH
Aug 27, 2013 1:24 pm
Prinny
Prinny
27 August 2013

Our 70's home

Our 70's home

Thanks. I don't smoke, it came stained and it has no odour so we left it.

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Prinny
Aug 27, 2013 12:40 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 August 2013

Making a 230mm angle-grinder into a drop-saw??

Making a 230mm angle-grinder into a drop-saw??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Angle-Grinde ... 27c&_uhb=1 There are better ones if you look worldwide... postage is OK from UK.

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ECOECO
Aug 26, 2013 6:42 pm
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