DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair AU 
Painting CostsAs a very general price guide - count number of rooms/spaces (eg. bedroom, bathroom, toilet, lounge, corridor, stairway) and multiply it by… GTI replied 27 August 2010 ago Fixing aluminium vents in brick workI would "glue" the vents on with silastic. Not all the way around, just a few dabs to hold it in place. Later, if you want to replace the vent you can put a blade in a cut… Casa2 replied 30 August 2010 ago Casa2Aug 30, 2010 1:46 pm weathertex guaranteeI also experience that Farquire..That's why I research for some details that will help me on that matter.
After reading many articles and couples of videos, I found some… Masonary colouring to repair brick faults?Mr Ed, how did you go? You must have been disappointed when you had no replies  (and I swear I didn't see this thread until now  )
OK, yes, we've had it done. If you… Lex replied 6 September 2010 ago Ornate Cornice RenovationFrom your pics they mostly need a good clean and a lot of caulking plus a repaint. Wash them down with sugar soap, then get a paint scraper and… mishb replied 7 September 2010 ago mishbSep 07, 2010 10:08 pm Looking for help with skylightsI'm looking into getting Velux skylights when we renovate. Will be in the kitchen area both to let in light as its in the middle of the room and also to allow the heat to… Dog Door recommendations?Hey all. Not far off finishing the house reno's and need to choose a dog door design. Our rear extension is very modern/stylish so I want to… TheOK replied 11 September 2010 ago TheOKSep 11, 2010 11:06 am Electrics, anyone?Hi E1109, putting them higher is a very good idea. Thanks your advice. aid replied 13 September 2010 ago Rendering home, questions...Can I ask another quick question. If the cement sheet is not flush with the brickwork but recessed, is there some way it can be filled so that… grinder replied 14 September 2010 ago 155mm kauri pine boardthanks duke...I have a few lengths of the minyak...it isn't quite the same...it's 20mm (old kauri 22mm) thick and still only 150mm wide. It also is a bit lighter in colour… camelia replied 14 September 2010 ago repainting interiorI am no pro but when I recently painted over a dark colour to light, I used an undercoat and got the supplier to tint the undercoat to a similar colour to topcoat.. Hope that helps foc1 replied 15 September 2010 ago What to use cleaning down the sinkI use Ajax cream to shiny up the outside of the sink, comes up sparkling like new. To clean the inside of the drain I just pour some bleach down and let it sit for a bit,… tile on slab queerieHi all, I have heard that when laying porcelain tiles 60 x 60 the concrete slab has to have a skim coat (topping) so when the tiles are laid this will prevent uneven edges… wayne6666 started a topic 16 September 2010 ago post handover clean up tipsUnfortunately metho didn't work but nail polish remover did (for the paint on tiles). I ended up having to just scrape paint from the grout and some bits I had to leave as… Trinity replied 16 September 2010 ago Estimating amount of concreteThanks so much Ed and Onc and all...I've got a better understanding now of how much material I need to purchase.
cheers  camelia replied 19 September 2010 ago Dulux Full Cover TextureI thought I would bump up this post, since I couldn't find any more recent topics. You may have seen my recent post (re: DIY rendering), then in my googling I came across… Treating Jarrah Timber RoofOur 1990's house has jarrah roof timbers. It's only more recent WA houses that use pine trusses. It's all driven by cost - jarrah has become more expensive now that supply… Our bath water is green?!Don't forget to catch the water and re use it!!!!!
I don't care that they lifted restriction on Melbourne, we still have stuff all water. Horsehair PlasterI gather you are referring to plaster glass ceilings.
If possible get up in the ceiling and cut most of the straps that are holding the ceiling up. then give the ceiling a… chippy replied 28 September 2010 ago Problem with Reticulation systemTake the valve apart and clean the whole thing. Dig away the soil so water won't re enter the valve body and put sand in. You don't need to remove it, just take the top… Exhaust fans - what have you got?Hi Rizzo,
It sounds like it will be fine for you.
I unfortunately, the way my ensuite is designed there is not an openable window.
I also have them in my toilets and they… brb_654 replied 29 September 2010 ago Fisholene vs Rust CoverterI have 3 large structural C beams under house, 20 years old, with the original worn factory primer remaining (now patchy due to past sanding & surface rust repair). … blutek replied 29 September 2010 ago Painting Bungle - Help Wantedi see what you mean, mecha-wombat, paint stores dont 'push' this product, more than any other, however im sure most diy'ers would live with the smell/turps cleanup, if… wolf_rt replied 29 September 2010 ago DIY renderingThanks for the kind words mishb. I'm pretty pleased with myself - it was hard work, but there's a nice sense of satisfaction having achieved something myself. Plus I've… low pressure with hot waterIf your cold is affected, then it would be the filter on your meter, but if its your hot and its happening to all taps its one of three things.
1. like someone else said,… Clean up of houseDo you have some tips about siding repair??I’m planning to improve my house and repair all those furniture that has been damage.
I already got some ideas at Cabinet maker for small laundry job?we did our own with bunnings flatpax cabinets and ikea benchtop, with tapware from plumbtec. the trickiest bit of ours was chasing the walls and getting the taps moved,… leni replied 5 October 2010 ago leniOct 05, 2010 12:49 am Cornicesthere does not seem to be any issues with the doors at the moment but will keep a close eye on this,
the builder has done a touch up job on the gaps and things look… TheOKOct 06, 2010 2:48 pm Myths about AsbestosQuestion 1. Is Asbestos only found in old buildings?
Answer No
Asbestos is not used anymore but can be found in modern buildings built… TheOKOct 10, 2010 8:45 pm Laundry RenoCan I ask how much you were quoted?
If my builder goes to completion bill will be approx $8800 incl gst (of course he wants cash) that's just for the labour. camelia replied 13 October 2010 ago Salt DampA siloxane treatment is about $80 L/M.
But before you treat the symptom you need to find the cause.
Siloxane treatment by us is covered by a 10 year warranty.
Rising damp… changing door handle holes now to bigAs a carpenter, if I was stuck with the handles or just absolutely had to have them, then I'd just hang new doors.
It takes about an hour to hang a door and fit the lock,… chippy replied 16 October 2010 ago
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