DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair AU 
Roman blind mechanismI'm not too sure what the actual definition of "Roman Blind" is these days - it seems to vary but we had trouble with our downstairs roller blinds (not staying up).
The… Cracked cement layer under brick pavingThis is just the result of movement, not tree damage.
It will not affect the slab as the slab is separate and will have been constructed differently. Paths/patio much… Joynz replied 7 May 2016 ago JoynzMay 07, 2016 8:38 am Fixing site drainage (yard level)Hi CapnBloodbeard,
It's very, very hard to tell without photos when you talk about a slope but it sounds like you need to do some ground preparation and lay some turf as… Hot water tank on a lean1. 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… qebtel replied 20 April 2016 ago 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… Porcelain tile cleaner - AdelaideHello, I'm after recommendations for a professional to clean our off white porcelain tiles in preparation to sell our house. I'm located in Adelaide - thank you. shaaark started a topic 18 March 2016 ago Window CleaningNature Direct mop, cloths and solutions are great for cleaning windows. Call Juana on 0488 345 620 for more information.
Cracking in RenderI don't know if anyone's inspected them. Generally the brickwork on the front is divided up into reasonably small sections, with full-height openings for garage and front… oneJohn replied 26 February 2016 ago Seeking advise on house cracks
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… 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 1:32 pm Leaking patio questionsThere's really not enough of a run off slope on that patio roof for an installation like that. (sheeting stuffed under the roof sheeting)
get on the roof undo all the… 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… DIY Vertical Merbau Paling FenceWhat is the purpose of the fence? Usually its to block out neighbours, so I would be retaining the full length on all palings if it were me. Why cant you decide? qebtel replied 18 January 2016 ago Microfibre mop issuesTry the Nature Direct mop system and cleaning solutions. An awesome product. Call Juana on 0488 345 620 for more information. You won't regret it.
Leaking showerHi Wanbrow01,
Nearly everyone who has owned a house more than 20 years has had a leaking shower, as I expect have most new home owners with houses over 5 years old,… 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… Damaged 25 MM PVC Retic PipeIf you want to repair it rather than cap it, you simply get a short off cut of 25mm pressure pipe say about 45mm - 50mm long, cleanly split it length ways, remove a small… SaveH2O replied 8 December 2015 ago Put the stop bead on the other day, then got some more basecoat on today. I'm having to do some thick layering to build up these couple of patches - does the levelling… How to DIY a Shed... shameless plug post. I think you'd catch more flies with honey - eg actually promoting the product as an advertiser rather than a thinley veiled…
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didn't think about back brace ... Great idea!
