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How to build a slab for shed and outdoor shower?
planning for a slab for shed/outdoor shower between my garage wall and neighbors I plan on having a hot cold shower coming off my garage wall, hidden by merbau screen. And to have a 1.7m x 2.1m Gable shed behind it, square to the fence. I plan to concrete in the drainage for the shower and to install drainage across the…
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How to stop birds from perching on external blinds?
Hey all. I've got external blinds around alfresco that sparrows perch on and sit and make a MESS on anything and everything. Any tips to get them to stop?
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How to support banksia tree after high winds?
Hi team After the high winds the other day, this tree is took a beating Along with its recent growth and flowers the weight of the tree looks off balance The base of the tree is also quiet thin which has me worried but that maybe because of the type of tree. Advice?
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How to repair seal and grout around bath and shower?
Hey all Doing a clean up of my bathroom and saw the seal around the bath is looking a little worn. And what I think is a seal between the showers and tiles are worn/removed Products/fixes to use? Thanks
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How to clean mould in shower seal?
Advice on removal of mould from shower I've used 30 sec mould remover, bathroom spray, grout cleaner, vinegar and baking soda. The mould in the seal has continued to come back after some appear to have been removed The mould on the grout is easy to remove with the products above But the discoloured glass window and seals…
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How to remove weeds in garden walk way?
best way yo get rid of weeds (especially these clovers) for this side of house walkway /garden without damaging the climbers and natives
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How to remove winter grass in sir Walter Buffalo lawn?
Best method of removal to prevent return/spreading?
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How to fix broken window lever?
Best way to prevent the window lever falling out of its place? Ever since the window installer came around for some maintenance these won't stay out!
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How to ensure Sir Walter Buffalo lawn is even in colour?
Hey team I've got my lawn showing some signs of dense, darker patches. And the rest looking light. This comes after a scalping and aerating. No top dress on these patches yet this year. How do I get the rest of the lawn looking like this or consistent in colour? I've also done some pallet fert. Recently Got some liquid…
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How to clean timber door with sticky residue?
Any tips for removing old sticky decorations from Easter on door? They were adhesives from Kmart
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How to build a DIY pizza oven?
https://youtu.be/tHMQ_QQJtbY?si=8U_jUUWMOGiCiXM8 Hey team. I want to make this DIY Pizza Oven. Advice on should I use Masonry bricks?
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How to fix cracks around door frame?
Hey team. Re: fixing cracks in and around door frame... Many of my door frames have cracks appearing around the frame Also the external internal garage door has slammed a few times over the year and has split a fair bit. Any advice to fix?
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How to remove water stains on my newly-oiled deck?
Hi all. My deck finished early this year (Jan) using timber oil and at the start of April I gave it a clean. I then decided to apply recoat. As some look weathered (half the deck is exposed) On the day something came up and I only got one coat done. And as rain has pooled from recent rain some water stains have appeared.…
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How to fix window frosting?
Hey team. After two years of weather my DIY window frosting has started to chip away. I originally sprayed the Dulux window frosting spray on bathroom window so neighbour with two story house can't see through to bathroom Should I respray or even mirror the window from the internal? Or something else
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How to remove grass for tuscan topping outdoor area?
Hey team Looking at starting a new project. Advise for preparing area to bring in a Tuscan topping covered area. - kill with spray then cultivate? - just cultivate? Also: sandy loam under Sir Walter on clay base. Area = 3.5m x 5m Any additional tips on how to prepare base for seating area also Was also looking to upcycle…
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How to shape established trees?
Hey team Looking for tips in maintaining established trees 1) pine on south side of house. Had a lot of lower growth I have removed. I've tried to remove growth that game as overlapping haven't yet got out the ladder for the top end. Any patterns/tips for this tree 2) moonlight grenvilliea (misplent). Growing on a learn…
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How to identify this tree?
Hey all I've got this tree I've relocated from a large pot in which it stayed in for a while, never really took off or grew. But them removed from pot and put it in the back garden bed/corner of yard for more sun. Clay base with sandy loam and mulch on top. It got its colour back and now looks a little spotty on the leave…
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How to train indoor plant to climb?
Hey team I'm looking into ways to organise this corner/nook and train this indoor plant to climb up the wall and around this mirror I've seen hooks like attached before but they are compatible with plaster walls
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How to add watering system for climbers?
Any suggestions to keep these climbers going over summer with an irrigation setup? Drip feed or spray? I did have a soaker (nylon) set up along fence put the hose split from weathering Each screen is 2m 12m in total
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How to create screen made from sleepers?
hey team I've watched a few videos and talked to some people about creating a screen of sleepers around a fire pit area in the corner of my yard. Any advice,? Steps I should take?
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How to fix disease and discolouration of Banksia plant?
Hey all Planted these banksia sentials under 6mths ago. They have had spider webs on them recently and some discoloration? How to fix? I've applied some eco oil for Webbs and seasol for discoloration
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Should I trim or prune these grass plants?
Hey all These just over 3 yrs. Last year I pruned the storks off and let it grow. Should I trim it back to the ground or just prune off the dead bits?
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How to fill larger gaps in exterior?
Hey team I have so no gaps ready to go but Ive notice some gaps are quite large. What would I use to fill and do I still use no gaps after?
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How to revive a banksia with dried leaves?
Plants have started to drop the dried out leaves. After I changed the watering schedule and a round of fertilizer I'm not sure if they are improving or not Is this still recovering from lack or water or something else
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How to maintain front facade truss?
hey team Looking at doing some maintenance on my front facade and I've spotted the truss joint looks in need of maintenance. I was thinking external seal, prime and paint.
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How to repair and maintain sleepers and outdoor furniture?
Hey team About to look at oiling my deck and furniture. I've noticed the sleepers around my deck which I didn't oil last year and my furniture that I did oil are showing signs of weathering and have cracked in places Do I just apply pre wash and oil to both? Or look to repair cracks first?
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How to treat established climber now looking sick?
hey team This established vine is looking sick after two years of healthy growth. If watered when dry. Fertilized regularly. It seems to have more webs than usual. Which is my only idea of why this is happening
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How to fill cladding gap on front facade?
Hey team I'm guessing this gap is from ground movement. Front facade cladding gap only showing on this lower corner of the house. House is 2 years old. How should I approach this. Was about to clean facade. Want to fix it up in whilst I'm focusing on that area No gaps, primer and paint over? Cheers
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How to encourage growth in lawn patches?
Hey team. After top dressing last month, lawn hasn't bounced back in parts where I scalped a little and also is the highest point in the yard. I've given some liquid fert. And watered more, but what else can I do to get these patches out? More top soil?
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How to repair external timber moulding?
See image How to repair/best course of action for maintenance on external corner of house? Also, cause for concern or unavoidable due to corner position and next to drainage
