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Can you put pavers over a french drain?
Hi all, Is it possible to put pavers on top of a french drain to make a walkway (probably use the tuscan porcelain pavers) or would it prevent water from draining therefore, wasting my time even doing a french drain? After I've dug the trench, put blue metal stones at bottom, lay ag pipe and burrito wrap it in geo fab. Do…
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How to build a French drain?
Hi all, looking for a bit of advice on how to do a French drain. I've done a bit of research on them and I'm looking to lay one down on my front yard and connect it to my stormwater pipe for some drainage as my yard slopes towards my house causing rainwater to run towards my house and sometimes puddling at the lowest point…
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How to sand plywood to get smooth for walk-in pantry?
Hi, Im trying to renovate my walk in pantry. I have removed the old shelves that were in here and patched up where they use to be and some holes. The walls are made out of paper thin plywood that when I went to go sand it back the patched bits still looked very bumpy looking sideways. Is there anything i can use to get a…
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How to divert water from roof tile to gutter?
Hello, Just have 2 questions. 1. Any suggestions on what I can use to divert the water from the end roof tile into the gutter? Gutter doesn't go all the way to the end unfortunately and now it drips onto the timber causing it to rot. 2. Maroon aluminium cover doesn't actually cover the whole timber. Causing it to also rot…
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How to fix loose exterior window?
Hi all, The bottom part of the exterior window is coming off. Looks like the adhesive that was used before I moved in is no longer working. Any products that I can you use to fix this? Thank you
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How to connect downpipe to drainage?
Hello, I've moved into a 1970s house and after having a walk around the back after some heavy rainfall, I noticed I have this downpipe and the blue pipe aren't even connected to the stormwater pipe (the black one, im pretty sure) is there a way I can connect all 3? I have a 4th pvc downpipe further up the side path that…
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How to fix gap under fence?
Hello, What can I put under my fence to cover these gaps? Thank you ? Thanks
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How to remove paint from a wall?
Hi all, is there a easier way to remove paint? This is my ensuite wall. Some parts of the paint are peeling off easily and others are stuck on and a lot harder to scrape off. Im stripping the paint back to the plasterboard and starting over but its taking me so long. Have I bitten more than I can chew? Please help! Thank…
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Do you need to sand before painting?
Hi, I am about to tackle the job of painting the bedrooms. The ceiling and walls have been painted white by someone but I'm not sure they've used a undercoat as I can see dark patched coming through. Will I need to sand it all back? Thank you
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Can I use this door for my pantry?
Hi, I love the look of the Hume clear glass entrance door. Is it possible to use it for my walk in pantry? Thank You
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Which high gloss paint to use for bedside table?
Any recommendations on high gloss paints to use on a timber bedside table? I previously painted it in Rustoleum chalk paint but I dont really like it anymore so want to change it again.
