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How to fix garage ceiling corner dropping?
Hello everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice on a problem I've noticed with my garage ceiling. It looks like the ceiling and the architraves have started to sag in one corner. I've uploaded a few photos to show the issue from below and from the roof space above. I went up into the roof cavity to inspect, but I couldn't…
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How to fix window chain?
Hello everyone, I'm having trouble fully closing one of my windows. After taking a closer look, I noticed that the chain on this window has an irregularity at one spot, which is different from the chains on my other windows. I've attached a photo showing the issue. Does anyone know if this is something I can fix with a…
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Has anyone built a foldable work bench for their garage?
Hello friendly workshopers, I have been looking for ideas to build a compact and neat workbench in the garage that is already crammed with things. Google search brings up pictures of few foldable ones. Some of the online tutorials use piano hinges attached to MDF / wooden slabs, and have one or two legs attached to the…
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How to identify lawn weed?
Hello everyone, Could you please help me identify this weed? Location: Melbourne Are these crab grass or winter grass? Regards, Neo19
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How to add a guard rail for queen size bed?
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice from the community on how to create a safety rail for a queen size bed. I'm looking for a solution similar to the Ikea bed rail in the attached image ikea guard rail, but I need it to be taller (around 1 meter long and 35-40 cm tall) to accommodate a standard queen size…
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What has caused sudden skeletalization of indoor rubber plant leaves?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some expert advice with my beloved rubber plant. I recently moved it from my outdoor plant rehab area to its permanent indoor spot with decent sunlight. Unfortunately, within the last few days, I've noticed some concerning patches appearing on different leaves. These patches start at the…
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Low-level Merbau deck over concrete slab
A stunning Merbau deck with picture framing that continues to inspire many other low-level deck projects. The project Before tackling this deck, Bunnings Workshop member Neo19 had completed a few landscaping projects, including building a raised garden bed, but "nothing major". With the helpful advice of Bunnings Workshop…
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How to stop water leaking into the toilet bowl?
Hi everyone, I've noticed a leak in my toilet bowl, and now the tank isn't filling up. I opened it up and saw a broken disk-shaped part (see photos). Any idea how to fix this or what part I need to replace? Community manager's note: Check out How to fix a leaking toilet for expert advice.
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How to shape my lemon tree?
Hi everyone, I pruned my Meyer lemon tree in September, and I've noticed a lot of new growth, especially near the bottom where I trimmed a major branch. As you can see from the photos, there are quite a few new branches. Since I already have two major branches, I'd like to keep only one of these new ones. Should I trim the…
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Raised garden bed using Pine sleepers
This easy raised garden bed was built using Pine sleepers and the Whites Retain-iT range. The project I built this raised garden bed using treated Pine sleepers and the Whites Retain-iT range for the posts. I used galvanised angle brackets to attach the side sleepers to the existing retaining wall. I filled with garden…
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Installation of side gates
Hi everyone, I have got two gates to install on both sides of the house. Please see photos of the location attached. As I haven't done this before, had a few questions and wondering if someone can throw some light. Both gates are colorbond 1.8 meter high. Left side gate is 700 mm wide and has steel posts that are 50x50.…
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How to replace bathroom door handle?
Hi on the other day my Gainsborough 100 series G4 passage leverset stopped working and had to cut open the latch after someone got locked in. I have removed leverset and trying to remove latch however unable to remove square drive spindle. (Apologies if the terminologies used are not correct - guess work after going…
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Low-level Merbau deck on a small concrete porch
Hi Everyone, With the confidence and knowledge that I have gained from building my first deck a couple of years ago, I've started building a second deck on my front porch which is currently concreted. I had a great amount of help from this forum when I did my first one, as people poured in their helpful suggestions and…
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Merbau decking over concrete slab
Hi Everyone I have been going through these discussion boards for a while and finally mustered to courage to post a question here 🙂 This would be my first deck. Have done some landscaping for myself in the past including a raised garden bed, however nothing major. As far as tools, I've a drill kit including hammer drill, a…
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Jasmine Jane Doe
Hello people, This is a jasmine that I picked up few years ago. It produces pinkish white flowers. It's become woody and no flowering buds have formed this year. How many years do they normally live? Is there anything I could do to help this plant to thrive? Thanks
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Raised garden bed
Hi Everyone, Here is a raised garden bed I have recently built which become a herb garden. For the garden bed, I have used the following: Retain it Joint Post Retain it corner post Treated pine sleeper Concrete Garden Soil Pea Straw mulch Some galvanized angle brackets to attach side sleepers to existing retaining wall in…
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Should I transplant a potted Mango to ground?
I have a 2 - 3 year old mango tree (possibly KP) in a pot. It's growing in height however nil fruits so far. Had flowers for the first time last year, however no fruits. Was thinking of moving it to ground so the tree can 'spread it's wings and fulfil it's destiny' 🙂 However due to main vertical trunk being very weak…
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Propagating roses from cuttings
Hi all, I have some carpet roses that I got from the big green store couple of years ago. Last year, during pruning time, I've stuck a cutting in a seed raising mix which took roots and now growing in soil. This year I thought I will extend the experiment, (don't really have room for anymore roses) and kept a few cuttings…
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Frangipani losing bark
Hi everyone, I have put some mulch around an 18 months old frangipani which is about a meter and a bit tall. Perhaps the mulch was too close. It appears that the main stem lost bark around that. I am wondering if there's anything I could do to protect and support this tree. It's growing okay.
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Damaged brickwork surrounding garage door
Hi Fellow workshoppers, A small piece from a brick fell down while I was operating garage door this morning and upon investigation found the brick where one end of garage door track has been attached to have gotten broken into multiple pieces. This brick was only joined on three sides as it was on the topmost layer and…
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Guava fruit browning and dying
Hi Everyone, I have a guava tree which was brought a year and half ago and currently in a pot. Had a few flowers and few fruits this year for the first time however all gradually turning brown and black eventually. starts as Complete green and gradually brown lines appear and shrivels and dies please see pics. Wondering…
