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How to fix Caroma Stylus Toilet filling slowly?
Water is filling very slowly — could this be an inlet valve issue? If so, which part do I need to replace? Thank you 🙂
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How to repair render on a cinder block wall
The rendering on my external cinder block wall is slowly coming off. I’m not aiming to restore the rendered look right now — I just want to waterproof it before the next wet season. In the long run, repairing the entire wall will be Body Corporate responsibility. Should I check the wall’s moisture level before sealing it?…
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How to fix Mondella shower head leaking?
The shower has the following tapware installed:Mondella Black Matte Resonance 1/4 Turn Pin Lever Wall Top Assembly,which was installed two years ago. The shower head is now leaking. Could this be a cartridge issue? If so, which replacement product would be the correct one? Also, could I please check whether this would be…
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How to fix squeaky stairs?
No access underneath the stairs, thread is 30mm (measured from the nose). I’m assuming the actual thread would be perhaps 20-25mm? Risers 20mm? What size of a pocket hole screw (Kreg) do I need to join thread & riser by using Kreg Pocket Hole 320v
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How to repair cracks in bathroom ceiling?
My bathroom ceiling has visible stables between 2 sheets. How can I hide them and what product should I use to fix the long crack between the sheets? Also I have the bathroom corner leading to the ceiling cracked as well. How can I fix this? . .
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How to repair a triple cornice?
Triple cornice - paper had come off and was damaged so I had to cut some off. how can I attach the remaining paper back to the bare cornice? Can I still paint over the entire cornice with sealer , binder and primer plus top coat?
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How to replace deadbolt lock?
Can I remove current lock and install deadlock instead? This is external door and I don’t mind if there are no handles. I would like to improve security in our house. instead?
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How to add a shower door seal?
I have an old shower screen / door (recently bought the place). The shower screen door doesn’t have any seals at the bottom therefore when having a shower, water splashes from the bottom on to the other side. What kind of seal I can put and which side?
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How to choose vacuum cleaner for drywall sander tool?
Which vacuum cleaner would work best to attach into drywall sander tool? I have Ozito 1250W and perhaps this has not enough suction power?
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How to fix ripped paper in drywall?
What sealer / primer to use for ripped paper in drywall? Is there a product similar to Zinsser Gardz Problem Surface Sealer?
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What primer to use after skim-coating painted walls?
I have old painted walls that have orange peel texture. After skim coating - can I use any primer before painting? E.g Dulux water based 1 Step Primer?
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Can you make two doors from a bi-fold?
My bathroom door is 2040x720x35 and the hallway is tiny so I would like to install "french doors" 2040x360x35 instead of a whole door. Custom made doors are expensive, can ready made bi-fold door be converted into 2 doors if I remove the hinge from the middle?…
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Can I change to this shower set?
Am I able to change the current shower set to Mondella WELS 3 Star 9L/min Matte Black Cadenza Shower Set #I/N: 0238889?
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What order to follow when painting a room?
I have 2 rooms where the following works need to get done: 1) Fix ceiling & walls & skirting board cracks 2) Sand trims & skirting boards 3) Paint window frames 4) Paint trims , skirting boards & window frames 5) Paint ceiling 6) Paint Walls 7) Paint Floor 😎 Wardrobe sliding door painting Is this the correct order?
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Can you paint OSB flooring?
I was hoping to have plywood sub flooring underneath the carpet but NO ... it is OSB (20 yrs old). The original plan was to use paving paint to paint the 2 bedroom floors including stairs due to non existent budget ..Can I paint OSB flooring or am I better off putting, cheap thin plywood sheeting ?
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Best sanding sheet for Ryobi 300W sander?
The multitool came with great sanding sheets (93x93) and I was advised to purchase FlexOvit sanding sheets however they are no where good as the other one that came with it. Which sanding sheet is the one that comes with the multitool? Which sanding sheet works best with the multitool? . Front is FlexOvit
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Best sandpaper for sanding trims and skirting boards?
I got myself Ryobi 300W Multi Tool / Articulating Head (63x63mm) and Ryobi Random Orbital Sander 300W (125mm) to remove several coats of 20 years of paint from trims and skirting boards (wood). What is the best sandpaper (80 & 120 grit) for each tool?
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How to repair cracks between door frame and wall?
Wall cracks - best way to fix between door frame & wall? Corner ? Should mesh tape only be used with “Hot mud” not with Base Coat 45? Can All Purpose Joint Compound be used with Mesh Tape? Paper or Mesh tap for ceiling cracks ?
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Best tool for sanding stairs?
I'm going to to rip off carpet off the stairs, what is the best sanding tool?
