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vgolfoz
vgolfoz
27 February

Re-routing hot water copper pipe

Re-routing hot water copper pipe

We have a hot water copper pipe that runs from our hot water unit on one side of our house under a concrete slab to our bathroom and laundry...old house so not ideal. The…

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vgolfoz
Feb 27, 2024 6:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
6 February

How to fix improperly secured rainhead?

How to fix improperly secured rainhead?

If the railhead is so poorly fixed it is also likely that the railhead is also non compliant, what about overflows and sealing railhead to the gutters?.

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building-expert
Feb 06, 2024 6:06 pm
building-expert
RuffTuff
RuffTuff
13 August 2023

Backyard Construction Project

Backyard Construction Project

That laser level looks lovely! We bought one for less than a quarter of that price off eBay. It worked really well for us and it's still going now, five years later. After…

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RuffTuff
Aug 13, 2023 9:55 am
RuffTuff
aussieta
aussieta
2 December 2022

Septic Tank Treatment

Septic Tank Treatment

malwarebytes does not like that link

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aussieta
Dec 02, 2022 3:39 pm
aussieta
bashworth
bashworth
4 September 2022

How to turn off main water pipe?

How to turn off main water pipe?

The valve you show is a right angle ball valve. It soulds like when you turned it off some water started to drain out of the system. When you put it back you then…

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bashworth
Sep 04, 2022 8:11 pm
bashworth
Pulse
Pulse
7 August 2022

Safety of recycled pallet

Safety of recycled pallet

just paint it if you are worried. If it has come from overseas it would be treated, if local maybe not.

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Pulse
Aug 07, 2022 11:03 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
31 July 2022

Peeling paint repair

Peeling paint repair

patch with hard plaster/cornice, then maybe put some Topcoat in areas that haven't come up to well. sand and paint

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Mirrmu83
Jul 31, 2022 12:21 pm
nic_kerr
nic_kerr
16 July 2022

Sliding Shower Door Rope/Pulley System Repair

Sliding Shower Door Rope/Pulley System Repair

https://www.fixya.com/support/t13634171 ... oves_doors There is a drawing on this link but as the comment there say just tie it off at the fixed end instead of the last…

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nic_kerr
Jul 16, 2022 6:37 pm
ltd3003
ltd3003
28 February 2022

Paint scratched off doors

Paint scratched off doors

thank you

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ltd3003
Feb 28, 2022 6:09 pm
wmrajput
wmrajput
21 September 2020

Cracked Roof

Cracked Roof

Thank you much appreciated.

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wmrajput
Sep 21, 2020 4:57 pm
wmrajput
wmrajput
12 July 2020

Cracks External Wall

Cracks External Wall

Hi All, My house 7 years old in Victorica, I just noticed this crack. At this stage is it just a minor cosmetic issue, or an indication of serious structural issues?…

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wmrajput
Jul 12, 2020 2:56 pm
chippy
chippy
19 May 2020

Rail mount on brick

Rail mount on brick

Well done

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chippy
May 19, 2020 10:03 pm
chippy
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
9 April 2020

DIY Tuckpointing

DIY Tuckpointing

Probably right! I was thinking of trying on a small patch of bricks around the side of the house and seeing how that goes. Will probably give me a reality check!

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vgolfoz
Apr 09, 2020 4:03 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
12 December 2019

Fixing a large crack on front facade - Brick wall - rendered

Fixing a large crack on front facade - Brick wall - rendered

There is an acrylic polymer render available, it sticks to anything and will probably do your job nicely. Just gouge out the crack and trowel it in and clean it up with a…

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thepa1nter
Dec 12, 2019 7:10 pm
thepa1nter
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 November 2019

3 months maintenance new home

3 months maintenance new home

Hi ken18au Welcome to the forum Unfortunately there is no easy legal mechanism to enforce maintenance periods What I am seeing is builders resistance/recoil against…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 15, 2019 8:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
chippy
chippy
23 August 2019

kitchenete upstairs

kitchenete upstairs

It's not just the water, it's the drain that needs to be allowed for. Unless you are going back to back against an existing wet area where you can pick up water and drain…

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chippy
Aug 23, 2019 11:08 am
chippy
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
13 August 2019

How to fix the crack?

How to fix the crack?

The bulb seal should be minimum 5mm, and the foam butts into that. Several mm of render, Inc base & top coat. Still room left over, visible seal & expansion/articulation…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 13, 2019 6:57 pm
mirz
mirz
21 July 2019

Convert Porch top into balcony

Convert Porch top into balcony

Great idea, i'd look on pinterest to get some ideas on how to go about it

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mirz
Jul 21, 2019 4:33 pm
mirz
kks
kks
18 April 2019

Rheem solar hot water long roof sensor replacement

Rheem solar hot water long roof sensor replacement

The part will post to you easily. I like their video guides, most informative. We had a real good run with our Rheem solar installation. Replaced the ground based tank…

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kks
Apr 18, 2019 11:59 pm

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…

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loginid
Feb 28, 2019 10:12 am

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…

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cbarre
Dec 29, 2018 4:26 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
13 December 2018

Water leak through window frame

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…

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arcadelt
Dec 13, 2018 7:31 pm
Merve
Merve
18 November 2018

Oil stain on deck

Oil stain on deck

Firstly 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…

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Merve
Nov 18, 2018 5:34 pm
mirz
mirz
15 October 2018

Super soaked corner in backyard

Super soaked corner in backyard

Neighbor 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…

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mirz
Oct 15, 2018 11:25 am
mirz
arrow224
arrow224
6 September 2018

Grainy image from CCTV

Grainy image from CCTV

It 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…

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arrow224
Sep 06, 2018 9:35 pm
building-expert
building-expert
15 August 2018

Door misalignment issue

Door misalignment issue

If 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…

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building-expert
Aug 15, 2018 4:04 pm
building-expert
livpal5
livpal5
5 March 2018

Shower screen exploded

Shower screen exploded

I read an article about someone installing a DIY glass shower screen which exploded. This is a huge risk to take with the safety of your self and family. Something like…

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livpal5
Mar 05, 2018 2:40 pm
Lurgen
Lurgen
6 October 2017

Running cables in ceiling

Running cables in ceiling

Yes this type of ceiling can be done but it must be done by some professional person as they know exactly what should be how to be done i suggest you must install this in…

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Lurgen
Oct 06, 2017 2:07 pm
Lurgen
arcadelt
arcadelt
4 July 2017

plane or sand veranda posts and roof for varnishing?

plane or sand veranda posts and roof for varnishing?

I wouldn't plane or sand them, but just oil them with something that will protect the colour but not be shiny.

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arcadelt
Jul 04, 2017 6:54 pm
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arcadelt
Jun 15, 2017 9:38 am
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homesaw
Jun 11, 2017 7:54 pm

Hi, how's your garage door? Is it working fine? I think it's not that serious damage.

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homesaw
Jun 11, 2017 5:53 pm
charlie007
charlie007
2 June 2017

Help with tile roof repair

Help with tile roof repair

I have difficulty finding someone who can / is willing to who can repair broken tiles, and re-bedding and re-pointing ridge capping. Any recommendation would be…

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charlie007
Jun 02, 2017 12:38 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
16 February 2017

Re-Painting Brick

Re-Painting Brick

Impossible to solve the issue from within. Water seeping through the brick will damage anything u apply to it after a while. Whether it be from mould apores or aimply…

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rebuilder86
Feb 16, 2017 12:37 pm
tfosydney
tfosydney
14 February 2017

I want to install timber decking on my small balcony

I want to install timber decking on my small balcony

Timber look tiles would look great. Seeing that it's an outdoor area, it would be advisable to get an R11 anti-slip product as they provide more grip especially when it…

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tfosydney
Feb 14, 2017 3:18 pm
tfosydney
gib802
gib802
30 December 2016

What should I be doing to fix this flooding

What should I be doing to fix this flooding

I have a similar problem in my place once every four or five years when heavy rain over several days can cause water from a neighbouring battle-axe driveway to flow over…

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gib802
Dec 30, 2016 1:09 am
aussieta
aussieta
27 December 2016

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants

well lucky me, the small amount of wood shavings i found under window frame are from carpenter ants found a small amount of wood shavings, looks like when you sharpen a…

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aussieta
Dec 27, 2016 2:07 pm
aussieta
crash76
crash76
15 December 2016

Engineered Yellow tongue floating floor

Engineered Yellow tongue floating floor

Hi, does anyone know which manufacturers would have made an engineered floating timber floor that uses plasti yellow tongue as the joiner? I'm wanting to match the wood,…

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crash76
Dec 15, 2016 8:13 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
13 December 2016

Land Levelling/ Landscaping

Land Levelling/ Landscaping

You can try getting a man with a dingo/excavator. You will pay for min 4 hrs at around $400 but they are good at what they do. They will excavate your land, remove it (at…

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Adam.M
Dec 13, 2016 11:23 am
mrfixit
mrfixit
7 December 2016

patching brickwork

patching brickwork

I havent done much brickwork. I need to patch up a few cracks on the brickwork ( 4 ) joint together not sure how to keep the joints strong as they are offset…

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mrfixit
Dec 07, 2016 5:53 pm
bluesaber27
bluesaber27
7 December 2016

Little holes on ceiling and falling heating vents

Little holes on ceiling and falling heating vents

ok thanks, i'll go contact my original builder.

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bluesaber27
Dec 07, 2016 10:12 am
JackT
JackT
6 December 2016

Painting an old fence

Painting an old fence

This is better option to paint over worn wooden fence but before it you have to see that this is in condition to paint it or not. I would suggest you to attached a photo…

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JackT
Dec 06, 2016 5:38 pm
JackT
mrfixit
mrfixit
3 November 2016

diagonal staircase cracks on brick wall

diagonal staircase cracks on brick wall

I have about 2 meters ( measured vertically ) of these cracks on my separate garage. My first question is how to temporary stop them from getting bigger till i get to the…

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mrfixit
Nov 03, 2016 6:30 pm
MajesticBoho
MajesticBoho
29 September 2016

DIY Painted Wicker Chairs - help! :)

DIY Painted Wicker Chairs - help! :)

Painting wicker chairs are easy,there are several tutorial blogs online.In a lot of ways doing it yourself is better than hiring a professional because you can learn a lot…

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MajesticBoho
Sep 29, 2016 4:14 pm
MajesticBoho
JordanT
JordanT
19 September 2016

Interior brick sealing - the powdery white stuff

Interior brick sealing - the powdery white stuff

Without more information I think what you're looking at is efflorescence - salt being drawn through your mortar and left to dry as moisture evaporates. If this is a new…

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JordanT
Sep 19, 2016 5:17 pm
JordanT
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 August 2016

Polished Concrete Peeling Off - How To Fix?

Polished Concrete Peeling Off - How To Fix?

No, I'd find out what product the concrete floor polishers used and buy that instead of introducing something different to the mix. It could give you a completely…

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Stewie D
Aug 02, 2016 2:31 pm
handy3ddie
handy3ddie
21 July 2016

Need some help with fixing the crack above garage

Need some help with fixing the crack above garage

It looks kinda dangerous. ::study:: The easiest thing you can do is to fill the cracks with a Polyurethane masonry sealant product. But I'm not sure if it will stabilise the wall…

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handy3ddie
Jul 21, 2016 6:05 pm
handy3ddie
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 May 2016

Fixing site drainage (yard level)

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…

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SaveH2O
May 02, 2016 10:49 pm
SaveH2O
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 3:48 pm

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