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How to remove creeper weed from lawn?
Hi future helper, we are plagued with some weed/crawler that is coming from our neighbours overgrown backyard. we have two dogs (cavaliers) and I just spent an hour hand plucking these under our recently first harvest from our olive tree. One of our dogs has environmental allergies and worried this is affecting his allergy…
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How to replace exhaust fan in ceiling with shallow roof?
Hello, After 16 years, the exhaust fan above our shower gave up the ghost. Unfortunately for us, the fan itself is RIGHT above the shower, on top of the fact that I expect regular exhaust fans wouldn't fit. Any recommendations on replacement fans. Particular ones for placement over showers and ones in tight spaces. I…
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What is causing our zucchini plant to have silver on it?
We’ve planted zucchini in our raised (new) garden bed and while they are making produce, the leaves and some of the stems have grey/silver spotting to it.
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What is the best tool to remove mortar from bricks for reuse with paving?
We have a bunch of bricks that are covered with mortar and we'd like to clean them up as much as possible to ensure smooth under bottom for paving and nice (rustic) look for some paving in our yard. Attached are some of the yellow and red bricks we have to get through.. selection of bricks we have We have a commitment with…
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How to get rid of this weed creeper?
Hi friends, we are plagued with this weed/creeper which has come and infiltrated from our neighbour. it now grows from our lawn and into our raised garden beds. any tips on how we rid ourselves of it. I took this photo after almost finished the lawn before I had the idea to ask you knowledgeable people. what is it and how…
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How should I plumb hot/cold on kitchen mixer that faces sideways?
We recently bought this product from Bunnings and it's been installed and all is good. However, when the family used it, there was some confusion as to which way the hot tap direction should go. It's been connected as if it was straight on, with hot to the left, and cold to the right. However when you rotate it 90deg…
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How to replace these taps?
hot and cold handles with cartridge stemsAn issue that has plagued us, is the cold water tap in our shower. It's a heritage home, so we have brass handles, faucets and shower heads. 1st: The hot and cold taps are a different style. You can see that they have different depths 2nd: the cold tap cartridge stem (is that the…
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How to fix a leaking pipe under the sink?
We've been in our current house for over a decade now, and just lived with the leak under the sink with a trusted old vessel to catch the water. vessel solution When investigating the leak, I noticed someone prior to us, had left a clue/hint as to what the issue was. Why was it not fixed?. Well, maybe like us, like was…
