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How to hang a mirror on a plasterboard wall?
Hi all, I've a big mirror 150cmx87cm that I would like to hang on a plasterboard wall, I would like to have a 20cm gap from the floor, the challenge is the mirror doesn't have a frame or hooks, I was thinking to use Selleys 290ml Liquid Nails Extreme Grab Construction…
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How to attach retaining wall masonry blocks?
Hi team, I've built a small retaining wall/ garden bed consists of 3 lines of Adbri Masonry blocks, I used Construction adhesive Selleys Liquid Nails, but after few months I can see the adhesive started to come off and the blocks are not glued anymore. Is there any recommendations for another glue, or shall I apply cement…
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How to build brick garden bed on a slope?
Hi all, I'm looking to build a brick garden bed on a slope, do you dig the slope until it's flat or do you cut the brick? I know the photos are for concrete sleepers but this is just to explain my idea. Thanks in advance
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How you pour a concrete slab?
Hi all, I wanted to pour a concrete slab for a garden shed, the slab size is 1.8x2.8m. I'm trying to do it myself and avoid hiring a concrete mixer or getting a concrete truck just for this small area (unless you advise me to do so). I came across this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC0j2Ey5NNk which I wanted to…
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What timber to use for retaining wall?
Hi all, First time poster here and sorry if it's a naive question. I want to build a retaining wall and also to be a raised garden bed at the same time. I've two sides in my backyard I want to use both of them, one side is 15m and the other side is 14m, the retaining wall height is about 500-600mm. My question is, what…
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How to paint over varnished laundry door?
Hi all, A noob here. I've a laundry door that's natural wood with varnish as per attached, the varnish started to fade and the timber started to show, any recommendations how to repaint it and store it to the original color, do I need to sand the door first before I apply the varnish or can I pain over it or is there's…
