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How to install wall anchors in fibre cement sheeting?
I have a laundry wall which is fibre cement sheeting, it’s probably about 15-20mm thick, hard to say. I bought two packs of the Ramsay hollow wall anchors that expand and grab the wall from behind. Well no issue drilling the hole, although the wall feels absolute rock solid like concrete on the surface, once through that…
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How to secure vice to bench?
Hi I need advice on how to secure this vice to my bench - as you can see one of the holes has broken through. It has two holes each side and one at the front. It is a pivot base but I don’t mind if I lose that functionality, so long as I can get it firmly on the bench. Thanks.
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Do garden hoses come with water stop connectors?
I bought this Pope garden hose from Bunnings yesterday- I thought the brass reinforcement looked reassuring. However they’ve not put a water stop hose connector on the end! It’s just a standard connector. The water stop connectors stop water flow when you disconnect the hose attachment/sprinkler etc. Now because of the…
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How to encourage strawberries to fruit?
My strawberry plants are all struggling. I have them in pots, they are planted in organic premium Osmocote which has slow release fertiliser included in it. They were struggling out in the yard so I’ve brought them into the pool area which is covered by clear polycarbonate over top but really is very sunny and humid. Maybe…
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How to use 4-Way Garden Tap Outlet?
This 4 way garden tap outlet- which way is better in terms of turning up water pressure :- 1) turn the tap all the way on and use the little individual outlet lever to adjust pressure for that outlet OR 2) have the individual outlet lever all the way down and use the tap to adjust pressure OR 3) a combo of both ! I hope…
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How to stop hose reel from retracting?
Trying to fill up the pool. The retractable hose pulls out just fine and locks into position. After about a minute it suddenly tugs and starts to reel the whole hose back into the reel. I pull it back out, it locks again as it should then a minute later bang it reels back in! Never had this issue before. What can I do??…
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How to encourage potted strawberry plants to fruit?
I recently bought a few strawberry pot plants from Bunnings and have repotted them using the potting mix in the pic along with some straw on top. I’ve watered them daily and occasionally with a bit of banana water. The Ph seems ok at around 6.0, leaves look healthy, good drainage, no insect issues. However I’ve only seen a…
