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How to replace pendant light shade?
hi, the lamp shade material inside is starting to fall apart. is it possible to just replace the lamp shade or do you think i need to to get whole new light pendant? many thanks
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How to build a sliding ramp for stairs?
Have this set of steep stairs that I don't want to bring cartons or boxes up and down, thinking of getting a handyman to install a foldout plank of timber / steel (so when it's needed i could just unfold it), I will basically have the plank installed as a slope (remove the handrail and put this slope in place) but not sure…
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How to cover up ugly shop corner?
Hi guys, I've rented this shop, I want to open up the shop floor for customers to come through, though there's a poorly contructed corner that the landlord won't fix, is there someone way I can cover it up and make it look nicer? refer photo of the hideous corner attached. the only thhing i can think of is about 2metres…
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How to fill old light switch hole?
Hi guys, we had an electrician come through and remove the old light switches to replace with new ones, we have these holes that need to be filled- any suggestions? I bought foam filler, is this appropriate to use?
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How to fill gap between door frame and flooring?
Hi guys, it's not too clear in the photo, but there's the dark brown timber plank there under the security door, then it transitions to the lighter brown floorboard. Between the transition there's a massive gap. What is the appropriate way to close this gap? I know with walls and timber floorboards there's the skirting…
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Recommendations for a bathroom lock?
Hi, Have a bathroom door with no lock (stumping issues), can you suggest locks to use as a temp fix - please share links to the products This is a photo of the door, the timber frame is not in line/flat with the door
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How to fix single hung windows that don't open?
Hi, I have 3xsingle hung windows that won't stay up (open). The window will open- my guess is that the weights aren't attached to the drawstrings. 1) what do you think is preventing it from staying up (open) 2) are there some sort of 'stop/hold clips' I can buy to use as a stopper, this way I don't have to figure out how…
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How to replace this post on deck stairs?
Hi all, Any suggestions on how to remove this post and replace it? Do you think the post is rooted into the cement? so I will need to use a demolition hammar to get it out? 1) demolition hammar to break up the cement 2) remove post 3) put new post in 4) patch up with cement And what about the slanted timber piece right…
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How to fix garden bed edging?
Hi, One of the fencing edge for the garden bed has lifted itself off the soil. Could be tree roots causing this if it's not a tree root, any suggestions on what is holding the timber plank /perimeter down? How are these installed in the 1st place, is there anything there that should be holding them down firmly in place…
