DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair AU 
Fixing chips in renderGet a bag of acrylic render (easier to apply and finish), trowel on leave a while then depending on required finish, sponge smooth.
Don't use brickies sand if you want… cherub replied 29 May 2010 ago Do I need a new Hot Water System?Thanks everyone. I am planning to sell in the next few months so was hoping to avoid the cost of a whole new hot water service. Plumber coming out anyway so I will get him… barker replied 2 June 2010 ago Timber T&G flooring over tiled floorHmmmm, I don't think there is any other option other than what you already covered.
Glueing onto tiles - even if you go ahead with that - I think only the slim timber can… Lex replied 6 June 2010 ago Plumber's chargeYeah, thanks ash...I wouldn't do a sunday unless it was a dire emergency even if it meant needing to go without hotwater (I can always shower at work). He actually… Paint color is different!!Bunnings is absolutely hopeless!
I do not remember them tinting paint without making a single mistake
You have better chances if to go to the… Painting blueboard fibroYou paint them like any other exterior surface – 3 coats of paint for all bare surfaces.
Most of exterior paints are self primed, so you don’t need a special… Ceiling leak ? box guttering & sealants.Hard to tell. As you said it’s complicated enough to confuse the builder.
Just in case your builder is overseeing something – invest $100 or so in calling another… Actron Air ducted air conditionerHi,
We also have an Actron (15? YO)
Was also not cutting in on heat, ended up being the main controller board. They tried some older boards but didn't solve the… nrh157 replied 20 June 2010 ago Easement at back | possible pipe breakage?Hi,
You mention an easement. Is that for a sewer main or a large stormwater drain? If that was leaking, but nothing to do with your recent activity, would it be to your… Roof PaintsHi I'm looking into painting the roof of my house. It's a terracotta color and would like to paint it black, as I'm planing to render the house to give it a modern look.… Squeaky FloorboardsWhilst waiting to get under the house and provide some treatment as per Dukekamaya's suggestion sprinkle liberally talcum powder over the floor boards above so that it can… barkly replied 13 July 2010 ago How do u get silicon off c/stone ?its ceaser stone isn't it supposed to be tough? carefully with a flat blade, like the scraper for getting off old rego stickers, is how i would… suh replied 19 July 2010 ago Replacing Broken Oyster LightI would get a sparky.
You will need to remove the base, in doing that the wires need to be disconnected. Only a sparky can do that.… AJW replied 21 July 2010 ago pressure pump not workingring your local davey dealer/service whilst you are in front of the pump with a small flat head screwdriver. Problem on internal gutteringsounds like you have "concealed gutters".
if the gutter is holding water then you have issues with the "fall" of the gutter.
If the gutter is overflowing during any… One-off Spring CleanJust a bump on this - I had my carpet cleaning lady come back today to try and do some spot cleaning, anyway she mentioned her company is also associated with a cleaning… haywgl replied 29 July 2010 ago Renovating old aluminium window framesPowder coating is an application method. Their paint is not much different. But it requires a special spray that can not be hired by law. DIY is not an option here. If you… Mould begone!You MUST address this issue in a holistic fashion! There are all sorts of band-aid cures the people will try and recommend, but you will just be chasing your tail and be… How can you tell if your roof still leaks?I've been in the roof with a good torch when it leaked in the past during a short rainy period (I wanted to know where the water was coming in), but couldn't tell so the… sisu replied 2 August 2010 ago What ****** Beneath My Old Lino Tiles ?*bump*
I have the same problem. The original posters question was not answered.
We have removed the vinyl flooring with asbestos (professionally removed) and there are… iizman replied 3 August 2010 ago Damn brick wall in garageIt looks like there is still cement haze over all the bricks which was not cleaned off and the bricks that are discoloured are actually clean I would test with a acid… Free Electrical lighting advice.Gday all, am not a "domestic"electrican(but learning quickly now that am OB'ing!) Have been reading a alot of posts and some people are getting very bad advice on… Ross started a topic 6 August 2010 ago baldyAug 09, 2010 4:46 pm Lighting earthing systemThanks for the replies.
I have already had an electrician out to look, and he suggested the double insulated lights without actually looking at the wiring. I have since… pc83 replied 9 August 2010 ago Jarrah Timber RoofJarrah lasts for years and years. The Jarrah roof timbers in my 1960s house are still in great condition. But that doesnt mean it can't get damaged by moisture or… Cleaning paint of windows ! :-)We have moved in and are getting our new home sorted, part of that is cleaning the windows for the first time with all manner of crud and corruption on… Trish replied 13 August 2010 ago TrishAug 13, 2010 10:55 pm Painted Deck to Stained Deck-Possible?I’m not sure about where to hire a sand blaster from, I would just do a ring around a few hire places, I will ask my brother next time I speak to him where he got his… wizard replied 16 August 2010 ago re leveling my houseHi all,
This is my first post! I hope you will able to help me on my new and first project of renovating a house!
I have a 40 year old house. My plan is to update… joeylucy started a topic 23 August 2010 ago attaching kitchen cupboard handlesMake yourself a little template that defines the correct position. With a bit of careful thought and planning you can make one that works with both left & right opening doors.  Merlin replied 24 August 2010 ago Weathertex or Hardiplank siding???Thanks for this - we live on the coast and after speaking to a neighbour who has similar problems with rot in weathertex after 15 years, we decided on the hardiplank… Hot water heater = Hot house?We had a water heater issue awhile back and it ended up us having to turn the water heater up to its top temperature setting for us to have even a little hot water to come… mtptl started a topic 25 August 2010 ago mtptlAug 25, 2010 1:40 pm Stormwater drainIt looks like it only 32mm pipe coming from the gutters? If not maybe 50mm, either way it is pretty small. The PVC pip is pretty easy to cut and repair. Cheap to. I'd be… 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
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I still haven't heard when the builder will be coming out to fix it 
and I do intend to climb up there myself. soon!
Yes you are, thanks for trying, I am going to try and have a go at fixing it myself again, maybe I missed something last time.
If it is just the sills a teeny variation in colour is not the end of the world, I hope it's just the sills 
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