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How to fill a hole in a concrete slab?
Hi all, After dismantling an old kitchen and removing water pipes, I'm left with a hole in the floor and the concrete slab underneath. The hole goes right through under the house and is approximately 10cm x 8cm and 20cm deep. I was thinking of filing it with non-shrink grout, but I'm not sure if I need to apply a sealant…
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How to restore old decking?
Hi folks, We have this small "deck" behind our house, which is just used to access the fuse box and under the house. It's not protected and exposed to weather. I don't need it to be pretty as it's out of sight but I want it to last for as long as possible and not be a hazard (It has become slippery) I can't tell the type…
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How to remove a piece of furniture stuck to a drywall?
Hi, I'm trying to remove an old piece off furniture in my kitchen. One side is glued onto the drywall. I'm not sure what that is. Glue or epoxy... but it's really hard! I've tried sliding a putty knife but I need to hammer it through... but then I'm afraid of damaging the drywall. Does anyone know what that substance is?…
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How to secure posts to a deck?
Hi, A post has come loose and needs to be secured. I'm conscious the whole deck needs to be replaced, but right now I need a tactical solution to secure the deck until this happens. Funny thing is that I've no idea how the other posts are attached to the joist, there is no visible screw head. Any advice on how to secure…
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How to install a swing under a deck?
Hi, We would like to install swings for the kids (a toddler and a 5 years old at the moment) under a deck. The beams are 4.5cm wide, already has a couple of hooks already screwed in them. They work, but not great for safety as the hooks are not closed and the rope can come off. I was thinking of installing eye plates and…
