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How to fix leaking water pipe from the outside of the joint?
Hi, Ive got a leaking outdoors PVC pipe where water is squirting out through its joint when the tap is opened. Its very hard to shift both ends of the pipe to take it apart so i was wondering if there was any sealant which might seal the joint from the outside without moving the pipes apart ? (see image with large pipe…
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How to replace awning material?
Hi, My awning has torn after some winds and I'm looking to change the material. Does Bunnings sell material or awnings that I can cut to size ? If not, know any other ways to change the material ? It's dimensions whilst on are: Awning size: 184(6ft) wide x 140cm(4ft, 7 inches) long. Thanks !
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How to choose and install a shade sail?
Hi, Ive a 3x5m space Id like to install a shade sail on but am unsure about ones that Bunnings has like this one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/marquee-3-x-5m-beige-rectangular-shade-sail-beige_p3300367 It is meant to be 3x5m but is that the whole shade and not including the length of cord for the 4 corners ? In this case,…
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How to turn lawn into a native garden?
Hi, Id love to turn a chunk of lawn, about 5x5m into native garden. Any idea the easiest way to do that ? Im not sure what is essential for this to stop weeds growing back. Do we need to get ground sheets or anything else to put under it ? (This is WA, so sandy soil.) What kind of stuff does Bunnings sell to help with this…
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How to add a grey water reuse valve?
Hi, Im looking to try and reuse grey water from a washing machine which goes through this pipe. Does Bunnings sell the equipment to do so ? Im thinking something along these lines of a valve like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/rain-harvesting-50mm-3-way-water-diverter_p4760075 and somehow connecting it to a flexible…
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How to paint match at Bunnings?
I need to paint some parts of the exterior of the house which werent painted before (many years ago) and would like to paint match. Can we just bring a flake of paint to bunnings ? And if so, how much is needed ? Someone mentioned that the paint is faded different amounts in different areas, so not sure which parts to…
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How to add smart lock to a pool gate?
Hi, I'd love to add a smart wifi lock to an outdoors pool gate but am unsure if Bunnings has anything or how to do this. There isnt an actual pool in the garden and id just like to be able to remotely lock/unlock it. Need something waterproof and not really sure how to attach it. The gate opens inwards so perhaps something…
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How to fix leak in watering system?
I seem to have a slow leaking retic point in the corner of my garden. (So I can see a small light puddle of water on the stones nearby.) Other retic points seem to be off or at least not showing any obvious water coming out. But its switched off somewhere up the chain in the system, as its winter. Would have thought that…
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How to change the washer in tap which has a slow leak around the spindle?
I assume that I can rotate the spindle off and it needs a carbon washer of some kind ? Looks like previous owners have attacked it already with a metal device as looks pretty scratched ! Many thanks,
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How to remove doorknob with no screws?
I want to change the doorknobs in the house or at least just fix this loose one but cant even take them off. There seem to be no screws around the smooth metal base. I cant unscrew it at all either. Ive tried pushing and pulling but it seems stuck. See photos of underside and top to show no little screws that you might…
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How to fix water hammer?
Ive got banging noises when I open and close most of the taps in my 2 story house. I believe that the closing tap noise is generally thought to be water hammer and that the opening tap noise is usually considered to be caused by air in the pipes. Ive bought a few Surgex water hammer arresters from Bunnings but they don't…
