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How to revive thinning lawn before winter?
I was out of town for a month. So my family hired a lawn mower. Post that, this is how my backyard lawn looks. It used to much healthy and much thicker. It is autumn and winter will be here soon. What should I do now before the winter starts. Any guidance?
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How to revive dry lawn?
Hi after we returned from our holidays, we found our front lawn dried up. It wasn’t this bad when it was mowed 2 weeks ago. And was healthy when we went on holidays 6 weeks ago. Any suggestions how to get it back healthy?
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How to clean marks on bathroom sink?
hi back after a short overseas trip and I find these marks in bathroom sink. I feel them slightly (grainy feeling) when i run my fingers over it. Any idea if I can get rid of it or make it fade a little?
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How to remove decking oil stains on outdoor tiles?
Hi despite being careful a few sections of outdoor tiles (rough textures) have stains from outdoor deck oil. How do I get them off? Tried cleaning with water but isn’t going away. Pics attached.
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How to prune this plant?
Hi asking this for my neighbour. He has a plant lining up his driveway. He is unsure about the name of the plant. However, as can be seen, the plants have started to slant as they have been growing. He is planning to get some bamboo sticks to hold them up straight. He has a question though. Can he cut the branches of the…
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Cracks on boundary wall - How to fix?
Hi My home has a boundary/perimeter wall. A section of it has developed a crack. Unsure how this happened. See below the images showing the crack. Is there any DIY process on how I can fix it? Or is it recommended that I get it checked by an expert?
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How to regenerate lawn?
Hi Attached are the images of lawn in my home. I've a few questions. 1 - What type of lawn is it? Is it buffalo? Trying to understand as a few fertilisers and weed killers are not compatible for all grass? 2 - How do I regenerate the section of the lawn as shown in the second image? 3 - A section of the lawn is not thick.…
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How to clean wooden floorboards without water?
Hi All Are there alternatives to clean or mop wooden floorboards without using water? I’m unsure about the quality of the floorboards used and hence worried about damaging them by mopping with water. Any alternatives or other suggestions?
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How to fix chipped timber deck?
Hi there is a chip on my outdoor timber deck as shown. Any options to fix it? Or should I replace the whole impacted panels (2 of them)? Or are there any options to make it look better or conceal? Thanks in advance.
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How to maintain outdoor timber deck?
Hi @MitchellMc seeking your advice against mate. All your previous advices of have been invaluable. There is an outdoor timber boards or deck as can be seen in the image attached. Looking for advice as to below? 1) How should I maintain the same to ensure it withstands all the vagaries of the nature? 2) How often should I…
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Which lawn mower is best value for money?
Hi @MitchellMc I am looking for advice as to which would be the best value for money lawn mower? I’ve a small backyard and front lawn at my home. Looking for cordless due to convenience. However, open for suggestions if one’s with cord are better. idea is not spend too much given the usage will be sparse. thank you
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How to prevent hard water stains?
Hi @MitchellMc Thank you very much for all your advices and suggestions. They have proven to be invaluable. Based on previous experience, I’m looking for suggestions as to how I prevent hard water stains from happening at my new home. Any advice?
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How to remove adhesive tape residue on painted wall?
Hi I had stick some adhesive tape on painted (white) wall. Upon removing the same, I can see some residue left behind and showing up as dark marks or stains. Any idea how to get rid of them without causing damage to the paint?
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How to remove dark stain on shower area floor?
Hi I can see some stain marks on the show area floor. Near the entrance. Again not sure what is causing this as the stain isn't present in other areas and the shower area is cleaned every week. Any suggestion how to get rid of them?
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How to fix crack on ceramic sink?
Hi Team There is a crack (hairline) in the bathroom sink. No idea what caused it as we didn't drop anything heavy in the sink. The crack is in the corner. Any way this can be fixed to (a) to avoid long term issue to the sink and (b) to make invisible to the eye. Sink is of white colour. Any pointers would be of great help.
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How to fix scratch on timber floor?
Hi There is scratch on my timber floor as can be seen. Is there anyway this can be fixed or if it can be lightened? Colour of the timber is more yellowish than can be seen in the attached image.
