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How to install a string light set around my Alfresco roof?
I want to install the below string light set around my Alfresco roof, which spot is better 1 or 2 as marked in above image. I don’t want to nail or screw this colorbon gutter or fascia . so which tool or clips are better to run this thicker string light set. Please advise Feit Electric LED Filament String Light Set 14.6M
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Should I install smart switches?
Are the Smart dimmers & Smart switches troublemaker for lights, GPO, fans over the period. even brands like Clipsal, Mercator have bad reviews. I thought Smart switches are handy for a two storey especially with kids who leave it ON 😊 Whats your opinion whether to go for smart or normal from maintenance point of view.
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How to revive new Sir Walter buffalo lawn turning yellow?
This is my first time setting the backyard in my new home Sydney. ‘Sir Walter buffalo’ grass turned yellow as below. What may be the reason ? Its laid 3 weeks before and I did watering 40 mins per day (Morning 20mins and Evening 20mins) Is it died or need to remove and do the new one again? Kindly advise and appreciate it.
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Why is driveway drain leaking?
Does anyone know what this drain is? It’s at the left side of our driveway and water leaking. Not sure if we should be concerned or not.
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What pest control for plants?
First time doing plantings in garden bed. Seems like some pest on the leaves (image below). Any organic home remedies or neem oil spray to protect my plants. or Please share the non chemical product link Thanks
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How to create compost for new garden?
This is my first time setting my plants in my garden in new home in Sydney. how to prepare fertilizer from home wastes for plants. Any decomposer container and how long is the process. will it be smelly to keep the decomposer container near alfresco as i dont have much space. how to avoid the smell while decomposing the…
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Smart door lock suggestion please
Smart door lock suggestion please: 1)i am looking for smart door lock Samsung or Kaadas. which is the better in latest version. Never heard about Kaadas brand 2) i can see Samsung SHP-R80 - Is this latest. how about another similar model SHP-DR708 or DP609 and whats the diff between these models please. 3) Kaadas K20 Pro…
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How to fix leaking rainwater tank?
i can see water leaking here in downpipe from Rainwater tank. (arrow pointed in image below) Is it normal? should there be a pipe attached to the spigot and inserted into the overflow pipe ?
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How to fix external door swollen due to rain?
my external solid door in Laundry & Garage is swelling due to rain. (attached image below) what is the solution to fix this issue and how to protect the door.
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How to remove & clean concrete on Colorbond fence?
Landscape guy finished the concrete around home but didnt remove & clean concrete on Colorbond Fence 🙁 (image below) any solution to remove & clean the concrete from colorbond without losing the colorbond color please. Also need to clean concreate on windows glass & bricks as well also advise how to do it please.
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Need plant suggestions for new garden bed
Below Garden bed is just finished. This is my first time using garden bed. What kind of plants (Veg, Fruit and Flower) I can plan on this L shaped Garden bed. How much distance and gaps needs to be maintained between diff plants. Appreciate your suggestions on planning. I visited bunnings but it looks overwhelming and…
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Need tool recommendations for DIY work and garden
1) Could you please recommend a good solid combo tool set for DIY work for my two storey home. 2) Also please suggest tools and good solid lawn mover for my backyard 8m x 11m thanks
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How to prevent ants entering the home?
i just got my new home 3 weeks before only. i can see this small black Ants in my new home (image below) how to avoid this ants. Will this create any problem for the home. any organic spray to avoid these ants please
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Looking for a solid and durable garden shed
its my first time setting the backyard with garden shed. Looking for a solid and durable garden shed - 2m (W) x 2m (H) x 1.2m (D). which type is better - colorbond steel or plastic. Any specific brand to go for. thanks
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How to fill gaps in porch ceiling?
Hi Team this is my newly built home and i can see the gaps around corners of Porch ceiling. (image below) how to fill this gaps with any gap filler or silicon ? what are the tools required. kindly advise thanks
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How to hide glue visible on glass?
carpenter hard glued the glass which does not looks good as glue is visible on glass as per image attached below. this is for my daughter dressing table and she does not like this look 🙁 any solution for this to hide this glue on glass ?
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Does hotwater system box need to be painted?
Do i need to get the Hotwater system box to be painted. its recessed in the external wall as below. its newly build home.
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How to change Washing Machine and Dryer position?
i got my new home but Washing Machine and Dryer is installed in a way where both doors open & ends in same spot in middle and difficult to move cloths. Builder told the washing machine is installed close to sink drain in right side due to the drain hose pipe & cable are short. dont know whether i am too fussy on this as…
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How to connect LG Fridge water?
I need to connect my LG 642l instaview french door fridge water connection with water tap picture is attached below. both ends are not matching so which connector i need to buy to connect here. kindly help me.
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How to tidy up this vinyl table cover?
How to tidy up the below1mm thick Clear PVC which is used to cover my TAS OAK Wooden dining table. My dining table size is 1800mm x 1000mm. any tape or glue to wrap the extra covers or just cut the extra covers. what tools required. kindly advise Crystal Clear 1.0 x 1370mm Wide Vinyl Tablecloth…
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How to plan and install an irrigation system with timer & smart control?
my back yard size is = 8.3m x 11m how can I plan for irrigation system with timer & smart control to access it remotely when I am aways during holidays. Any cost estimate please 1) Want water sprinkler for grass and water supply to garden beds. 2) Any Garden shed with shelfs in 1.5 depth on 2m concrete
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How to add garage door protection?
How to protect this Garage back door from weather and rain Could I add any small roof shade on the marked area or any other suggestions please.
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How to fill hole for barbecue gas line?
Any filler to fill this hole where the Gas pipe is passing thru. please suggest how to fill this gap. This is BBQ machine and dont want to pass the oil spills thru the hole to bottom cupboard.
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How to finish a built-in desk?
i dont understand why carpenter not covering the full side in left side. Is it how they usually do ? does not look good finishing in left side.
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Can you have speaker cable and CAT6 cable ending in the same spot?
Is it OK to have both Speaker cable and Camera CAT6 cable ends in same spot like this ? planning to keep my NVR (right side) and speaker amplifier (left side) in different shelf in the same cabin
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How to have a sensor light stay on?
If I use my outside lights all the time, I would like to have the light stay ON when I am outside entertaining or i have heard noises and want the light to remain ON for the rest of night, Is there any special switch which I can change to which will make overriding the sensor ?
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When to complete landscaping and concreting for new home?
My new home handover is in a month time. my Builder allows me to do the landscaping. This may be silly question 😄 as it's my first time. I have following questions on landscaping. 1) Is it ok to do landscape now before handover but how about watering the grass as I am 45km away from my site so watering daily not possible.…
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What pull handle for semi-solid doors?
Please suggest a pull handle for below semi solid doors (Height-2400mm, Width-450mm, Thickness-35mm). These are storage with double doors so I need 4 handles in 300mm height with 20mm thickness, round in satin steel or chrome
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Need ideas for desk in living area
Below is my open living area with entrance. Kindly advise for any improvement or changes. 1) Planning to do desk for work in the corner 2) Need to hide the NBN box with any images
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Would steel mesh on an entertainment unit affect sound quality?
Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless steel wiremesh door for speaker table , will it affect the sound quality? Below is the mesh product link: https://www.sanao-wiremesh.com/products_detail/19.html
