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qebtel
qebtel
20 April 2016

Hot water tank on a lean

Hot water tank on a lean

1. prop up the base immediately to level it out. 2. Do some DIY underpinning by scooping out the soil and put some concrete under there to increase the pad size. Extend it…

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qebtel
Apr 20, 2016 2:48 pm
excalibr
excalibr
12 April 2016

Replacing rotting timber beams and pillars

Replacing rotting timber beams and pillars

Thanks fingers-crossed, we seem to have found a renderer who'd take care of the carpentry side as well

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excalibr
Apr 12, 2016 4:53 pm
justme15
justme15
25 February 2016

Seeking advise on house cracks

Seeking advise on house cracks
1, 2, 3, 4

I could never find fault with the Home owners/battlers the majority are so trusting and to see them let down is so disappointing at times when doing structural…

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justme15
Feb 25, 2016 4:14 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 January 2016

leaking tap

leaking tap

Beethoven or Bach qebtel ? Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 20, 2016 5:54 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
18 January 2016

What is the one thing that keeps breaking in your house?

What is the one thing that keeps breaking in your house?

thats probably because the plumber is simply installing spherical tap washers which are designed to temporarily seal taps with a damaged seat. Tell him to come back and do…

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rebuilder86
Jan 18, 2016 6:53 pm
TomCat
TomCat
2 December 2015

DIY timber laminate

DIY timber laminate

Great advice thanks Barny :D didn't think about back brace ... Great idea!

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TomCat
Dec 02, 2015 9:07 pm
TomCat
maxer81
maxer81
20 November 2015

Advice Needed: Construction of Merbau Platform Steps

Advice Needed: Construction of Merbau Platform Steps

Yeah, get the stirrups as level as possible by any means. Plastic wedges are a good idea. I'd still bolt the upper bearer as…

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maxer81
Nov 20, 2015 8:12 pm
TomCat
TomCat
17 November 2015

Have you ever thought of painting your tiles?

Have you ever thought of painting your tiles?

I painted my kitchen splashback tiles 15 years ago. Still fantastic. Completely durable. They were disgusting olive green. Painted white. I used White Knight tile prep. No…

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TomCat
Nov 17, 2015 10:40 pm
TomCat
traveln
traveln
31 October 2015

Plumbing: Square box spanners for tap repairs

Plumbing: Square box spanners for tap repairs

Hi mate not sure if to late with this question but if not here is my 2 cents worth. As a plumber i do come across this a bit. By sounds you cant use a shifter on the…

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traveln
Oct 31, 2015 4:36 pm
traveln
waynesaw
waynesaw
25 September 2015

Door Options for Your House

Door Options for Your House

Well it depends on what are you really looking for. The point is to invest in proper types of doors, in order to be happy with the results. It might not be easy, but I…

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waynesaw
Sep 25, 2015 11:24 pm
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
23 September 2015

How to Transfer Prints to Wooden Furniture

How to Transfer Prints to Wooden Furniture

Instead of plain wooden furniture, it can be a good idea to dress up your furniture with some prints. If you want to transfer prints to your wooden furniture, you can do…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 23, 2015 11:12 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 September 2015

Tips on Restoring Old Wooden Furniture

Tips on Restoring Old Wooden Furniture

Thanks for the information.

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Stewie D
Sep 19, 2015 10:13 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
18 September 2015

Paint with or without furniture.

Paint with or without furniture.

Post is over a year old...

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Leksie5000
Sep 18, 2015 5:53 am
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
16 September 2015

Creating textured walls

Creating textured walls

There are many ways we can get added dimension to our rooms. One such way is by creating textured walls. Below are some ideas you can use to create textured walls for…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 16, 2015 10:23 am
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
14 September 2015

Popular home fencing options

Popular home fencing options

Transforming your home gardens by installing new fencing can be very exciting. There are so many home fencing options that you can choose from nowadays. I am particularly…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 14, 2015 9:46 am
mgilla
mgilla
7 September 2015

Suitable timber packing strip for top of facia

Suitable timber packing strip for top of facia

Grab a sheet of 4.5mm hardiflex and cut it into strips, will last forever.

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mgilla
Sep 07, 2015 8:48 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
28 August 2015

Short Plasterboard Anchor?

Short Plasterboard Anchor?

As well as a nylon wall plug, you can also do the same with a wall anchor. Screw it in, let the metal wings to expand, then cut the screw to the shortest length possible.

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Adam.M
Aug 28, 2015 11:10 am
anyone92
anyone92
19 June 2015

Changing from freestanding oven to built-in

Changing from freestanding oven to built-in

Rebuilder86 thanks for the reply :-)...we are having a caeserstone benchtop...though not sure who is making,have to check out with builder..and yes it does have kicker…

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anyone92
Jun 19, 2015 1:11 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 June 2015

Plumbing problem

Plumbing problem

Moi ? Flippant ? You know I'm alway dead serious qebtel ! Stewie

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Stewie D
Jun 17, 2015 6:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 June 2015

catching rain water

catching rain water

I will answer this because it is my product. The water is diverted over to the 750 micron filter mesh and during heavy rain, the water communicates with the filter mesh…

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SaveH2O
Jun 09, 2015 10:47 pm
SaveH2O
Althom
Althom
30 January 2015

$2500 for Builder to do Front and Back Garden

$2500 for Builder to do Front and Back Garden

$2500 won't get you much of anything in terms of landscaping, retic etc.

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Althom
Jan 30, 2015 10:10 am
Althom
Crazyk
Crazyk
15 December 2014

Where do I buy this pipe from...URGENT PLZ

Where do I buy this pipe from...URGENT PLZ

Try Reece plumbing, Mcanns or another plumbing supplier.

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Crazyk
Dec 15, 2014 7:26 pm
Crazyk
Jazz_84
Jazz_84
14 December 2014

Custom sink Breech

Custom sink Breech

Hey guys, I was looking to upgrade my tap ware in the kitchen and have a 3 hole sink setup and recently went to install my new tap ware, however the old spindles just wont…

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Jazz_84
Dec 14, 2014 9:56 am
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
30 November 2014

Clothsline on brick veneer (mansory cladding)?

Clothsline on brick veneer (mansory cladding)?

Re drilling - are Besser bricks better or worse in these cases ? I know they have holes in the middle. Also - I have one of those gadgets…

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JazzyJess
Nov 30, 2014 5:49 pm
michaelhyk
michaelhyk
9 November 2014

Exterior window architraves

Exterior window architraves

Hi, Should the exterior/interior window architraves be sealed/caulked along all edges or just the top and sides, leaving the bottom unsealed? Thanks.

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michaelhyk
Nov 09, 2014 9:33 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 October 2014

resin + poly

resin + poly

I've used fibreglass with a colour added to mimic woodgrain for a few large knotholes in a hardwood bench for a bathroom and a poly finish over the top which came up…

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Stewie D
Oct 20, 2014 5:17 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 October 2014

How to fix shed drainage

How to fix shed drainage

Easy. Replace the horizontal piece. Anything else will be a temp job like the previous owners have done. Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 14, 2014 7:31 am
Drekko
Drekko
5 September 2014

Electric Oven Not working (Fuse?)

Electric Oven Not working (Fuse?)

Called a sparky that I know from work He said it'll be the heat element, as everything works but just no heat coming out in the oven Easy to fix

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Drekko
Sep 05, 2014 12:14 pm
Drekko
BJ88
BJ88
30 August 2014

Which must have tools/brands for Newbie at D.I.Y.

Which must have tools/brands for Newbie at D.I.Y.

If you want Value for money, find a near second hand set of Makita power tool set that is about a year old, that way you are getting a top quality brand, and a good price…

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BJ88
Aug 30, 2014 2:48 pm
BJ88
Agent_009
Agent_009
28 August 2014

Timber Carport - Advice on Timber

Timber Carport - Advice on Timber

Thanks guys. Will probably use hardwood for beams and end rafters...just because the wife wants a red timber look.

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Agent_009
Aug 28, 2014 7:27 pm
Agent_009
michaelhyk
michaelhyk
27 June 2014

Acrylic shower door

Acrylic shower door

Much appreciated Stewie. Thanks.

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michaelhyk
Jun 27, 2014 8:56 am
richo1234
richo1234
1 June 2014

stud wall without the top plate?

stud wall without the top plate?

i would use a top plate,run screws through the wall into the toplate with waterproof grommits and then run a plate around the top of all walls to lock it all together.this…

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richo1234
Jun 01, 2014 5:11 pm
richo1234
mirz
mirz
25 May 2014

Treated Pine vs used railway sleepers

Treated Pine vs used railway sleepers

I would prefer to go with ex railway sleepers. A nice way to recycle, and they give better look IMO.

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mirz
May 25, 2014 9:54 am
mirz
paintmarket
paintmarket
21 May 2014

How to buy paint for feature walls

How to buy paint for feature walls

If you felt ignorant i would like to know how that "paint expert" at Master feels! Paint comes in different bases which have certain amounts of Titanium White and each can…

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paintmarket
May 21, 2014 3:28 pm
paintmarket
hollygallard
hollygallard
20 May 2014

Smell in bathroom after it rains

Smell in bathroom after it rains

It happens during rainy season in my house as well,but we have a proper ventilation system which take the bad smell out of bathroom and keeps it fresh.

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hollygallard
May 20, 2014 10:55 pm
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 1:37 am
tamarind
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 10:06 pm
SaveH2O
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 10:10 am
AGLHomes
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 4:08 pm
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 6:25 am
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 8:35 am
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seano
Oct 17, 2013 1:35 pm
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 12:28 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 11:40 am
Retrobyte
Retrobyte
20 August 2013

lawn mix for nature strip

lawn mix for nature strip

Buffalo is very common in Sydney

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Retrobyte
Aug 20, 2013 8:27 am
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
1 August 2013

Exterior door preventing door rot

Exterior door preventing door rot

If however you wish to replace the hollow care door with another make sure you seal the bottom of it and an auto weather seal will help too

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Uncle Arfur
Aug 01, 2013 2:14 pm
diynoob
diynoob
31 July 2013

Rotting exposed beams HELP!!

Rotting exposed beams HELP!!

i'd say it's the vein/heartwood area, is there anyway of getting rid of it or is it best to just paint over it?

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diynoob
Jul 31, 2013 6:03 pm
paulw11
paulw11
30 July 2013

Securalift Garage Door Opener - Transmitter Compatibility?

Securalift Garage Door Opener - Transmitter Compatibility?

You need to use the same brand transmitters as your opener - you can only use Merlin transmitters with a Merlin opener (even then, Merlin have a couple of different…

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paulw11
Jul 30, 2013 1:08 pm

No worries, thanks for your help. I think it's pretty secure... The door is behind just to the left of this picture. So 11mm would have been the thickest it could really…

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mynameisjonas
Jul 30, 2013 12:24 am
ozhome535
ozhome535
28 July 2013

Can't remove tap handle (No screws)

Can't remove tap handle (No screws)

Thank you! Worked perfectly!

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ozhome535
Jul 28, 2013 2:31 pm

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