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How to fix regrouting that is not smooth?
Hello Everyone, Needed to replace the grout in the shower base and removed old grout and applied 1) Davco Light Grey Sanitized® Colorgrout 2)Davco 1L 4 In 1 Grout Additive as per the instructions. Left it to dry for a week but the new grout does not feel smooth (as old grout), it feels gritty & grainy but hard enough (not…
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How regrout damp area of shower base?
Hello Community, While removing old silicone, found out this place (marked in the photo) is little damp. And if I use dryer then little water is coming out of the grout (possibly from under the tile?). If I don't use dryer, then no water but that dampness is still there in that area where wall meets floor base. I have not…
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How to replace shower glass seal?
Hello everyone, Recently updated the grout in the shower, now on to other areas of the shower 🙂 Can anyone help me how to replace this seal - it is between the shower glass and trim. And it is not a normal seal which we see and can be replace easily. This one seems to be hardly pressed into the channel to lock the glass to…
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How to fix cracked and missing grout and silicon in shower?
Hello Everyone, We have got 2 showers, are 7 years old, roughly used by kids. Looks like some maintenance need to be done. Request someone guide me how to proceed on these. Attaching photos here. Issues are like 1) Cracked/broken tile grout 2) Also, grout has come off completely at one place (about 10cm length). 3) And…
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How to fix issues between alfresco tiles and concrete?
Uneven surfacegap between tile and concrete Loose metal stripheight difference Hello Team, Could you please guide me how to fix these alfresco issues - 1) The metal strip separating tile and concrete is loose. 2) There was little height difference between tile and the concrete at one section. Due to high traffic this area…
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What's wrong with my Tomato plants?
I've got couple of young tomato plants from bunnings. Planted in ground around 2 to 3 weeks ago with little fertilizer, blood and bone. Applied seasol once a week so far. Couple of branches are not greenish, looks yellow and I think some bug attack. Melbourne weather is not great in the last week or so, to think about…
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What caused black spots on the bedroom ceiling?
Hell everyone, I've got this black marks on the bedroom ceiling. Looks like it happened over a period of time (not overnight). I've asked roofer to check whether any leaking in the ceiling and confirmed there is no leak at all. I live in Southeast Brisbane if the location is matters. Any idea what this could be and how to…
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How to fix hair-line cracks in shower floor tiles?
Hello All, I don't want to DIY so got two quotes from professionals, but I'm confused which is the right way to fix. 1) $1400 Quote= The first quote recommended to remove shower screens to access joints beneath the framing, de-grout floor, de-grout bottom row wall tiles on 2 walls. Remove wall/floor silicone joints.…
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How to add a new stormwater pit and connect to existing stormwater pipe?
I had lot of drainage issues in the backyard and this forum helped me to come to this stage so far. Now I'm planning to do entire project in couple of stages. Stage 1) Adding a new storm water pit (300mm) and connecting it to existing 90mm storm water pipe in the ground. (Current Project) Stage 2) Laying ag pipes in the…
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What is this concrete lid in my alfresco area?
This is located in my alfresco. I can see the letters may be F T G S (and I S 100) not sure what that means! I have an easement on my back yard if that has anything to do with this.
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How to improve the drainage near the fence?
Hey All, As shown in pics, water puddles are forming between the concrete and fence due to rains. What can I do to improve the drainage or stopping this happening? Thanks In Advance.
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How can I snug fit this adaptor with downpipe ?
Hello Everyone, Can anyone guide me how to stop this small amount of water dripping from this adaptor (see image B), there is little water escaping from the area where adaptor meets down pipe? Image - AImage - BI just lifted and saw that there is no damage with the pipe fittings. The only problem I see is that top adaptor…
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What is causing this dampness on ceiling of the slfesco area?
Can someone help me what is this problem? This is the alfresco area. I don't see it as water leak! And please guide me how to solve this? Thanks
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How can I fix this back yard lawn? Need your suggestions please
Attaching current state of the garden. I did not maintain well and everywhere weeds and I think it is easy to start fresh garden now( remove everything and start from zero) with seeds or beds. I tried to search through articles but confused where to start & how. I just want to make it a simple garden with less…
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How can I fix shower leak issues?
I've got 2 issues with this shower. First One = As shown in the shower door pic there is a slight gap between the shower entrance door and shower base. I've just put a red color mug inside the shower so that you can clearly see the mug from that gap here. And the gap is through out the length of the entrance door so there…
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How can I fix this pipe misalignment?
This new house and since handover got this issue. It is storm water pipe. Out of warranty so can't ask builder. How can I fix that gap ? Thanks
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How to stop growing weeds in between driveway concrete slabs permanently?
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Do I need to prime before painting the walls ( Already builder painted walls)
Hello Members, I'm thinking to paint my son's bedroom with different colors. The house is 4 years old and has white color paint done by builder. So I'm not sure exactly what they would have used. So my question is, Do I need to prime these walls before painting a color ? Should I go for water based OR oil based paints, as…
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How to remove skirting boards without damaging walls?
How can I remove these base boards and what tools should I need ? I'm trying to fit shelving unit here (In wardrobe) so that it is flush to the wall
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What primer and paint options for melamine?
Using melamine for bedroom shelves.. To achieve smooth finish, what are my prime and paint options ? Dulux renovation range primer seems to be pricey compared to normal primers.
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Adding shelves in closet. What colour to paint and any suggestions?
Million thanks to this community. Have been learning so much here. Finally my first project is coming to life. 🙂 I used 16mm MDF and only circular saw. Took lot of time but not in hurry. Got couple of questions. 1) Have used some unused (1*2 kind of) boards as ledgers here. They are not clean but enough for the job. Will…
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Exterior paint used on closet shelves (interior)
I have accidentally used exterior paint ( dulux weathershield maxiflex - vivid white) on melamine sheets. These are going to be used in bedroom. Is that okay ? If not how can i revert that ? Can I paint with interior paint on top of it ? Please suggestions. Thanks
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Build wardrobe shelves with MDF or Melamine colourboard ?
Hi All, I'm planning to add shelves to the wardrobe shown in fig. In my previous project, I used MDF, primed and painted with white. Now after doing bit of research, came to know about Melamine. It seems they don't need priming and painting ( we can even have different colored melamine in Bunnings ). As I have only…
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Leaking water at solar hot water system
I've got rinnai solar water system. Today I have observed that lot of water leaking from the pipe which is connecting Mains to the system. Can anyone guide me how to fix this ? Thanks a lot.
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Can I close this gap between skirting board and floor in garage ?
My garage has this gap since the house built. And I assume it is intentionally built as garage could be wet area due to cleaning and all. But the problem is, it is accumulating saw dust, general dust and cleaning becoming a pain. And I frequently clean this floor with water. So anyone has any suggestion how to close this…
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What supporting foam to use when cutting boards with circular saw?
Can anyone tell me pls where can I buy the foam kind of sheet which can be used to support big boards when breaking it down. I have seen that in YouTube videos. People use that under the boards while cutting with circular saw. One of such video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBeamWLbjuo I would like to rip/cut big…
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Should I remove this tree ?
I have got this tree planted ( in 2018) as part of handover from builder. In the inclusions doc - it says "pyrus capital". It has grown significant height in the last year or so. I'm just worried that this will give some headache in the future. Also it is in front yard, near to plumbing (water/recycled water pipes) and…
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Which cement to use and what ratio to mix for making pots
Hi, Can anyone please guide me which cement to buy and what ratio to mix ( with water or any other substance ? ) for making pots for flower plants. Also any suggestions before experimenting with cement projects. For example one from this YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFUuKo2uBsc
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Leaking water drops from shower faucet handle
Dear everyone, Can you please guide me how to DIY fix this leaking shower handle. It's not leaking much of water but only drops at this time. And also how do i know whether water went inside wall? Short video clip - https://streamable.com/bnt2wt Appreciate your time guys.
