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ennohSep 28, 2011 2:46 pm Shutter -Electrical IssuesIt sounds like you have an electrical short and although your shutter installation is out of warranty, an electrical installation should last longer than a couple of… Asbestos?
Well you know the definition of an expert dont you?
It… Calling female renovators...I'm renovating to live in it
Fixed my first leaking tap outside the other day, replaced the whole tap, only to have it shooting off and hit the fence.... Wasn't funny at… painting queryIf they have only been painted 9 months ago, an undercoat and topcoats over the patched area should blend in OK Roof Repair needed
Hello,
Can you tell me from where I can find the best roof repair companies in Maryland??
I am new in Maryland, therefore I unable to find any good roof repair company,… Smoke removal from BBQHi Guys
I have fully enclosed a single carport and now find that the smoke from my BBQ cannot escape. I installed an exhaust fan in the fixed window (beside and above the… Bulldog1 started a topic 4 November 2011 ago What screws to use for HardieFlex?Is your roof tiles or colorbond? If it's tiled then its very easy to get to by sliding/pushing back a few roof tiles. Colorbond will require… Yev_ replied 15 November 2011 ago gas supply issueA good plumber, that also does gas work, should be able to solve the puzzle purely from the informaiton you've given! Casa2 replied 25 November 2011 ago Casa2Nov 25, 2011 1:11 pm Garage Floor FixI have a detached double garage (2/3's garage, 1/3 workshop) some 50 years old where the slab is a little below ground level, it dips down an inch or 2. I have only been… Barksy started a topic 27 November 2011 ago Painting TilesHello it seems that you really put time in your site it is very well arranged and I love the way how you share your information with us. Looking forward to see your posts… rust removal for corrugated roof helpI went to big B******* today and they recommend not to sand the rust as this will thin the roof and damage it quicker, instead they recommend rust converter then metal… aquanow replied 30 December 2011 ago Chimney capYes ,usually they help you install it, last year i bought a chimney pipe and the seller helps me install it. Fencing - boundary disputeIn SA, but apparently not in some other states, there is a small booklet put out by the Legal Services Commission and available from local Councils called Fences and the… Re-attaching architrave - looking for ideasThanks Arfur,
The sliding door track is attached to what I would call a frame - the architrave I'm referring to is the timber trim that is physically located above that… C&C replied 8 January 2012 ago CC101Jan 10, 2012 11:23 pm A gutter too farJust pulled all the gutter guards off my Mums house to clean up the accumulation of silt , moss & grass that was growing in there. Job took ten times longer than if the… Mozzie replied 30 January 2012 ago Plastic stormwater pit The pit has been installed directly into clay soil. I believe that this would warp the pit in time as the clay soil will expand. I thought about… Improving street appealLOL UncleArfur - I just think they look out of sorts with the house? But I definitely understand your point.
Agree about security door, we are definitely replacing it.… lozgill replied 31 January 2012 ago Water under our homeYou need to determine where the water is coming from.
More than likely you need some sub soil drainage. You need to intercept the water before (if possible) it enters the… water under house! drainage?I have a water problem under a house which is split level. Water is building up under the rear of house in area which is high off the ground and right near a doorway.The… Rusted metal studwork. Replace or repair?If its only two part-studs and a part-bottom plate rusted I would look at cutting them out and replacing with timber.
Once done, I would also look at the acrylic grout… British Paints Ceiling Paint Flat AcrylicExcalibur is correct. Ceiling paint is for ceilings and brand has nothing to do with it.
The main offenders for dirtying ceilings are electricians, A/C installers and… WallpaperCheers thank you, I have had a look round and have found this vintage world map wallpaper… Is this Abestos?Hi Bashworth & Uncle Arfur,
Thanks for letting me know.
I've already painted the garage, inside & outside. And will probably seal those areas as well.
For something… jtam replied 25 March 2012 ago Garage Roof replaceHi Renos,
I have terracotta tiled roof in garage. Some tiles are broken. So, I am thinking to replace the garage tiled roof with metal sheet roof or tiled roof…
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