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chippy
chippy
7 August 2023

MGP10 pine for an island

MGP10 pine for an island

Are you going to have the frame exposed or are you cladding it with something. Usually if you are making an exposed frame you would use solid legs around 100x100 or…

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chippy
Aug 07, 2023 8:48 pm
chippy
Rianna
Rianna
27 March 2023

Water sitting in paved area

Water sitting in paved area

Water always sits in this area what's the best option to fix it?

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Rianna
Mar 27, 2023 9:03 pm
tris.wenti
tris.wenti
17 August 2022

Water Seeping through back wall

Water Seeping through back wall

Hi all, First time post, so hopefully I get the details right. We have an old'ish 1960s queenslander, where we have a downstairs room that was added later on, but built…

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tris.wenti
Aug 17, 2022 3:13 pm
Rizaan
Rizaan
1 August 2022

Alluminium window to wall gap

Alluminium window to wall gap

Hey guys. Recently bought a house and these gaps need to be refilled. Some are just completely empty now, some still have a cracked substance in it. Not sure what it is…

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Rizaan
Aug 01, 2022 8:49 pm

There's water pooling under the mesh walkway and there's no way I can access it. Any thoughts what I should do? Any there's really nowhere for the water to go, should …

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evalord
Oct 01, 2021 8:17 am

The actual walls of the sink don't change the tightness of the space whether I'm working upside down or standing above it with the sink removed. I'm wondering if its not…

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danrts
Aug 08, 2021 12:40 pm
Martin16
Martin16
14 June 2021

Leaking garden shed

Leaking garden shed

Did you fix the issue ? I have the same problem with that shed and I put silicone in the outside channel.. Maybe you can give me an advice👍🙏

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Martin16
Jun 14, 2021 1:30 am
aussieta
aussieta
17 January 2021

home’s age: how old is too old?

home’s age: how old is too old?

prior to 2010 most houses will be 90 x 45 pine frames with truss roofs more common after 2000

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aussieta
Jan 17, 2021 3:46 pm
aussieta
NathanPS
NathanPS
14 January 2021

Window Query

Window Query

Thanks for your replies guys. I will try both things before I contact the builder :)

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NathanPS
Jan 14, 2021 1:02 am
shafaqat309
shafaqat309
14 March 2020

Munns Kikiyu Grass Seeds

Munns Kikiyu Grass Seeds

Hi I purchased Munns Kikuyu seeds from bunnings about 2 months ago. I can see some grass is coming up from seeds but I am not sure is that Kikuyu or just rye grass. I…

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shafaqat309
Mar 14, 2020 12:01 pm

Hi Just laid a concrete garden shed slab 3 days ago. We obviously didnt push enough concrete under the rebated edge 50mm wide x 25mm deep. Any ideas on how to fix? If I…

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Clumsy
Sep 17, 2019 7:17 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 August 2019

Poly Water Tank repair

Poly Water Tank repair

Polyethylene is difficult to repair due to its carbon-hydrogen internal bond structure. There are plastic repair persons who mostly operate as mobile businesses, have you…

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SaveH2O
Aug 27, 2019 11:00 am
SaveH2O
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 August 2019

Cleaning behind freestanding oven

Cleaning behind freestanding oven

It depends on whether the installer used a rigid or flexible gas pipe. The installation manual should say, and most reputable installers will follow those instructions…

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arcadelt
Aug 17, 2019 8:45 pm

Hi, I have a Universal Pump UP-40UP037-1 which has stopped working. I need suggestions on a replacement pump as Universal Pumps don't exist any more. From my setup,…

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danrts
Apr 03, 2019 5:19 pm
alexp79
alexp79
30 March 2019

Besser block entry walls question

Besser block entry walls question

Proper footing, it should be engineered by structural engineer.

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alexp79
Mar 30, 2019 1:36 am
Allycat63
Allycat63
15 January 2019

Removing window panels for cleaning

Removing window panels for cleaning

I have some clients who have same issues. There is normally a lock somewhere. Basically before I am doing I make sure if they have those window glasses and bring a thin…

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Allycat63
Jan 15, 2019 2:19 pm

Hi, I’ve chased in a 40mm air con drain to below the floor level where a future deck will be constructed, I just don’t know what type of rendering product I need to…

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Georgeo
Oct 15, 2018 10:06 pm
NMC
NMC
27 September 2018

Removing paint from old timber

Removing paint from old timber

Heat gun and scraper. Then sander

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NMC
Sep 27, 2018 3:46 pm
thieled
thieled
11 February 2018

Painting internal stairs

Painting internal stairs

I've ripped up the carpet from our internal stairs and are planning to paint them. Treads and risers are pine. Would like to do in a solid colour e.g. light for risers and…

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thieled
Feb 11, 2018 8:44 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
31 December 2017

Insulation

Insulation

One layer is fine, but get the best R-rating you can afford. Most important is to ensure there are no gaps between batts and also the joists, and don’t forget to put…

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arcadelt
Dec 31, 2017 8:36 am
arodc
arodc
12 August 2017

Painting timber fence – which spray gun?

Painting timber fence – which spray gun?

I have a timber fence with lapped treated pine palings (i.e. no gaps) that I needs to paint both sides of. It is about 40m long and 2m high. I figure it’s going to be…

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arodc
Aug 12, 2017 4:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 July 2017

Small size cove cornice

Small size cove cornice

Logman I assume you are referring to plaster repair work? They make a 42mm timber cove you can plane down?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 14, 2017 5:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 May 2017

Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?

Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?

Solenoids are not in my area of expertise, sorry.

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SaveH2O
May 20, 2017 6:45 pm
SaveH2O
grinder
grinder
15 April 2017

Toilet plumbing

Toilet plumbing

or what I know toilets regardless of their position use a trap pipe other than that There should not be a problem

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grinder
Apr 15, 2017 1:21 pm
grinder

Did you get something sorted out in the end?Your picture isn't showing up.

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adrock82
Dec 07, 2016 1:37 pm
adrock82
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
17 October 2016

Dog Grooming Table

Dog Grooming Table

This is what I want to make or something simular This is what I what I want to make. I do not really need to adjust the size I can make it the…

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Perry the Pom
Oct 17, 2016 2:54 pm
Perry the Pom
building-expert
building-expert
29 August 2016

Rust on rendered wall from beeding

Rust on rendered wall from beeding

For permanent fix you need to replace external rusting angles with stainless steel. Rust will be too difficult to control.

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building-expert
Aug 29, 2016 5:38 pm
building-expert
cabaron
cabaron
20 July 2016

Research for design project help! (5 mins max)

Research for design project help! (5 mins max)

Hi all, I'm currently undertaking a project to redesign the way in which caulk and silicone sealant is packaged due to the unsustainable nature of the rigid cartridges…

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cabaron
Jul 20, 2016 6:30 am
oldchippy
oldchippy
29 May 2016

Large Crack in Plaster.. HELP

Large Crack in Plaster.. HELP

Seems odd to have happenend overnight. First thing I would do is look in the ceiling space to see if there is any roof loading on that wall. I suspect termites as…

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oldchippy
May 29, 2016 10:55 am
Joynz
Joynz
7 May 2016

Cracked cement layer under brick paving

Cracked cement layer under brick paving

This 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…

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Joynz
May 07, 2016 8:38 am
qebtel
qebtel
20 April 2016

My floor tiles keep lifting..

My floor tiles keep lifting..

Hi. I hope it will help you, try to look flooring products here http://www.trevorscarpets.com.au/timber-floors-perth/, they have great review about floor covering

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qebtel
Apr 20, 2016 3:45 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
13 February 2016

Leaking patio questions

Leaking patio questions

There'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…

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rebuilder86
Feb 13, 2016 9:49 pm
qebtel
qebtel
18 January 2016

DIY Vertical Merbau Paling Fence

DIY Vertical Merbau Paling Fence

What 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?

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qebtel
Jan 18, 2016 3:56 pm
Champagne4lulu
Champagne4lulu
4 January 2016

Microfibre mop issues

Microfibre mop issues

Try 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.

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Champagne4lulu
Jan 04, 2016 8:52 pm
Newbie2015
Newbie2015
1 January 2016

Built-in wardrobe question

Built-in wardrobe question

Thanks for your answer:) The post actually sits next to upper shelf, not supporting the shelf.

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Newbie2015
Jan 01, 2016 11:17 am

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…

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Logman
Nov 01, 2015 3:35 pm
Logman
Mr Bardia
Mr Bardia
13 October 2015

How to DIY a Shed...

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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Mr Bardia
Oct 13, 2015 8:41 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
19 September 2015

Steel post sticking out from studs. How to gyprock it?

Steel post sticking out from studs. How to gyprock it?

how much do they stick out by? If it's only a small amount, then you can bend it over. For a bit more, you can pack some adjacent studs as well. Otherwise you can either…

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oneJohn
Sep 19, 2015 8:44 pm
oneJohn
ausgumbie
ausgumbie
4 August 2015

Ceiling White Brown Spot Question

Ceiling White Brown Spot Question

Hi all I'm doing a DIY paintjob on my laundry. I was rolling the first topcoat on the ceiling (Dulux Ceiling White Flat) yesterday and noted two things. From the start…

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ausgumbie
Aug 04, 2015 3:54 pm
Doloth
Doloth
5 July 2015

Best timber stain for a gate (timber is Jarrah)

Best timber stain for a gate (timber is Jarrah)

Exterior transparents (ie. Stains or clears) will never last as long as opaque paints. In an exposed area like a gate I would expect around 12 months before requiring a…

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Doloth
Jul 05, 2015 9:45 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 May 2015

HELP Repairing water damaged chipboard

HELP Repairing water damaged chipboard

I can't believe they used chipboard outside for flooring. Is it different to the stuff they use inside ? Was it treated for weather somehow ? Just curious.

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Saint Mike
May 28, 2015 8:31 am
Saint Mike
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
27 May 2015

How to get rid of blotchy black stains on a concrete pillar

How to get rid of blotchy black stains on a concrete pillar

try a bit of crommelins efflorescence remover (available at bunnings) first and see if it makes any difference. Sometimes efflorescence can come through black.

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rebuilder86
May 27, 2015 11:05 pm
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
23 March 2015

Polished porcelain tiles - Driving me insane!

Polished porcelain tiles - Driving me insane!

Maybe a late reply but you can have a professional tile cleaner who can remove the wax as it is not easy to do. Just make sure they have experience in this area. We are in…

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Grout Perfect
Mar 23, 2015 4:59 pm
Grout Perfect
mgilla
mgilla
28 February 2015

Water damaged ceiling plaster joint - repair ?

Water damaged ceiling plaster joint - repair ?

Not something you can claim on insurance is it? You also have to consider repainting, and typically this means the entire ceiling.

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mgilla
Feb 28, 2015 6:08 pm
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MadamImAdam
Feb 25, 2015 2:51 pm
ocean earth
ocean earth
22 January 2015

nibbler drill attachment advice

nibbler drill attachment advice

Alright, I'll try that. Cheers fellas.

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ocean earth
Jan 22, 2015 12:06 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 January 2015

Gutter wedges in Australia?

Gutter wedges in Australia?

That link doesn't open in Safari or Firefox for me. Can you make brackets that can be screwed to the side of the rafters so the gutter sits as per normal? A close photo as…

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Stewie D
Jan 21, 2015 8:39 am
Sunshine2013
Sunshine2013
27 October 2014

DIY Retaining Block Wall Help !!

DIY Retaining Block Wall Help !!

With the layout marked, you can begin digging the trench. To bury the first row about halfway, dig the trench about 4 to 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide, or twice the…

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Sunshine2013
Oct 27, 2014 5:48 pm
Sunshine2013

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