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Load rating for Gallery Home 2m white track picture hanging pack?
I have bought the Gallery Home 2m White Track Picture Hanging Pack and screwed it to the wall in 4 places into the wall studs. I can't see any load rating information other than the hooks themself but I was looking for a weight rating for the Track?
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How to clean tiles for bathroom makeover?
I have had a building inspection done and the comment for the bathroom is that there are signs of water leaking but the water proofing is ok. The bathroom was resealed around 5 years ago but there are gaps showing in the corner of the walls and I have decided to scrub the ceiling corners and tiles as well but on closer…
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How to build a base for retaining wall?
I have a ambitious goal to change this part of the yard into a separate entertainment area. The pit with gravel is the drainage channel and where I am going to place a Besser block wall along. So the first step is to determine the height and design of the wall which will be determine by a mockup. and create a design like…
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How to adjust Ryobi Grinder and sander belt going sideways?
Bought a Ryobi 250w Bench grinder and sander. Very little in the way of instructions and when I started the machine the belt went sideways and started to chew the belt up. No matter what I with the belt instructions the belt went off centre. Checked for more product information on Ryobi and just the same, nothing on how to…
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How to improve drainage?
So I have been wanting to fix a drainage problem on my friends property but I wasn't sure but today the wet weather has confirmed my suspicion. The property is a sloping block Slopping Block The water runs down from the highest point on the block and is surface water that turns into 3 main streams. The heaviest of the 3…
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How to replace garage door weather strip and paint door?
I have been fixing up the Garage Door as it had stopped working and had to replace the cable pullies and cables, bent brackets and retention the springs. The weather strip on the bottom of the door is dirty and hard but most of the products I find for a weather strip are different to mine. It is held on by screws and not…
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How to fill gap between concrete and garage floor?
I have started to clean the garage area and the concrete slab for the car driveway into the garage has the expansion material missing and grass growing so I cleaned it out and fitted new expansion material but the gap is too wide or too thin. So I was thinking of adding sand over the gaps to fill in and hold the concrete…
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How to replace sliding French doors?
I am pondering my options with replacing these old windows and door for a set of sliding doors that open fully. I assume this whole window and door assembly comes out in one unit. Would there be a market for this old window? Do I take the measurements of the frame hole and you can get a made to measure new sliding door…
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How to remove outdoor wooden steps?
I have a staircase in the backyard garden and I want to remove it to clean and add drainage under the steps. Messy I do not see a easy way of removing these steps. Can not see anyway of removing the step on surface. I don't want to destroy the steps but I see no other choice unless some one a better solution?
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How to clean metal roof with solar panels?
The tin roof and solar panels are filthy and need a good clean but I know very little and as my partner strongly advises me not to go on the roof I would like to have the understanding of why this problem comes about, is there a separate type of cleaning needed for solar panels, is this a recurring problem and are there…
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How to prevent a front door from sticking?
The front door was in need of a replacement but I removed it and repaired. The sealing around the glass was allowing water internally into the door and the wood panels in places, you could push your finger right through the door. After the repairs The door has new wood and is all sealed up and now I need to finish the…
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How to remove mould on roof and walls?
I would like to know what the mold is growing on the wall and the best solution to leave it alone, repair, pressure clean? The wall mold does not bother me as I think it looks great but I am not sure about the long term cost of doing nothing. As for the roof I am not happy with. Please help with information about these…
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How to repair a sagging Colorbond fence and gate?
The house fence line is a Colourbond fence and at the side of the house pathway has a Colourbond gate fitted. The gate is attached to a 50mm Colourbond tube, the tube is cemented in the ground and attached the the Colourbond fence by a long screw, the screw goes through the centre of that tube. 2 hinges are also attached…
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Help identifying unusual spores
I have these hairy white dots I believe may be spores on the underside of the entertainment area which is not that old and I not sure if I need to be concern about this. Anyone have some knowledge and recommendations for this, thanks. RoofSpores Hairy
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How to change window winder direction?
I have 3 window winders in the bedroom and one window winder is newer than the other 2. The newer winder opens and closes the window in the opposite direction to the others. Are there options with new winders or change you change the direction.
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How to secure Besser Block tops?
I has some tops that need to be secured. I have liquid nails for the tops that have just come loose but I would have to cement the 2 tops on the top of the stairs. I think this maybe a design problem as I would think these tops are not made to walk on and looking at maybe something more than just cement to fix these 2 tops…
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What to do about holes in architrave?
I bought some new architrave and door jambs to replace the old bathroom door frame. I cut the new piece's to fit and decided to paint them first. I notice the timber was a bit furry and realise that they need to be sanded before painting but I notice some holes in the timber which I wounder if this needs to be treated or…
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How to replace glass shower seals?
As I am refreshing the bathroom I have noticed the shower glass seals seem a bit grubby and I want to know if I could pull apart the shower screen to replace the seals or are they hard to do or should I just replace the screen? Grubby bottom seal. Another Grubby seal Glass shower Also I have holes on top of the shower…
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What is this bathroom shelf?
Hoping some one can tell mew if they know this brand or where to get a new one. Rusty
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How to fix loose Besser blocks caps?
Besser blocks caps are missing or loose. I want to reattach the tops and I thought I would clean and remove the old concrete and have bought a bag of mortar to cement them back in place but I have seen where many just use a glue and I not sure about that. What is the best and long term solution?
