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How to build solar inverter and battery shade cover?
Hi All, In a couple of weeks I'm having a solar hybrid inverter, 8kw battery, and gateway installed on the western wall of my house, and will require sun protection as this wall gets the afternoon summer sun from midday to 9PM and roasts. The modular inverter and battery will measure 80cm wide x 60cm high x 26cm deep. I've…
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How to build a privacy screen and trellis: Jack Matrix or Jack Up?
Hi Team, I need some advice please to install a privacy screen which will also be used as a trellis from the corner of my house out to around 3m. The primary reason here is to block the afternoon summer sun. Looking at 3x Jack Matrix 2.4m panels side by side, or the Jack Up with timber slats in between. My block has a 7…
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How to build new garage doors?
Hi All, I have an old 3150mm x 5400w timber shed, build from nothing more than 6 ~8-10" posts, with side and top rails. For perspective, from herein I'll be expressing posts etc. as though we're standing on the outside of the shed looking at the front door closed. About 30 years ago I built the door shown below, with 2x5"…
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Will a non-mortise door hinge work on an external door?
Hi All, I'm looking to replace our old timber door in about a month, and I have a few questions, but first, spec's of the current door are: * Maximum width is 45mm * Height is 1960mm * Width is 790mm I believe the 'best value' solid core door Bunnings have is the Hume 2040 x 820 x 35mm External Door Duracote Flush STPC.…
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How to build sturdy steps from deck?
Hi all, Well, as I mentioned, I'd like to try my hand at creating some steps from our deck to the ground, and I have no idea where to start. Below are some spec's, please tell me if any other measurements would help. Slope is ~10º 1770mm wide from outside left of left post to outside right of right hand post 940mm high…
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How to build an external window frame?
Hi All, A while ago my builder and I halted our renovations due to a lack of funds. We fitted a tall narrow stained glass window, which my Mum made, in between the timber frame (studs). Until now, I've just filled in the gap around the window frame with paper towels and packing tape on the outside to block the weather and…
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Whole home low budget slow refresh
Home Sweet Home!So I'm about to take on a little cottage in the middle of nowhere to be near family, and I'm beside myself with excitement about all the stuff we can do to freshen her up. I've never done any reno stuff before, but a lick of paint is always a great place to start. Bunnings, here I come! P.S. I'm still…
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How to build a double screen door?
Hi Team, A while ago I had part of a wall knocked out and two double hinged glass doors installed to lead out onto a new deck. Now I want to make a screen door for the inside of the double door area. The dimensions are 2030mm high x 1530mm wide, give or take 5mm. The double glass doors open from the middle out, so I'm…
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How to build a window cover for privacy and protection from the elements?
Howdy all, I'd like to build a solid wood panel window cover (just think of a rectangular piece of wood e.g. 1000h * 750w) that can: * be flat against the window to protect from hail when need be, and/or * can angle out from the bottom like an awning (hinge?), and/or * can move squarely out from the window allowing for air…
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How to build a kitchen timber shelving unit?
Howdy all, May I please ask for some guidance to help me build an open backed shelving unit for my kitchen. In short, I have a benchtop oven, microwave, toaster and kettle which need a home in this thing. Here are the dimensions at minimum: 55cm wide clear space at the front i.e. not encroached upon by legs or supports.…
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How to build a shelf using a Specrite panel?
Hi guys, I bought a Specrite panel today to use as a shelf, two brackets.and a box of screws. I bought the 25mm screws specifically to avoid the screw popping out the top of the shelf, however the head of the screw goes straight through the holes of the bracket. How do I screw the panel to the brackets without needing a…
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How to connect dishwasher & washing machine to kitchen sink plumbing?
Hello all, So I am installing my front loader washing machine and a dishwasher under the kitchen counter (the Practa modula units), as I don't have the funds to build a dedicated laundry yet. I have two questions; * 1 - Inlet connections. During our reno's, the plumbers ran two copper pipes into the kitchen, which I think…
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Stain, oil or varnish a 6 month old deck?
Hi Team, Question, please; About 4 months ago we added this little deck to our place. Initially, I think I used a merbau stained oil. The deck has only had one coat. The second photo below was just after the deck had been hosed off and cleaned, and I'd like to maintain that glossy wet look. Would a varnish be the stuff to…
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How to install Air-Cell foil underneath roof?
Hi All, I've almost finished installing EarthWool R5.0 bulk batts in my ceiling; 3 bags down, I think another 2 should do it. My build recommended I also install Air-Cell foil insulation underneath the roofing tin and says it will make a huge difference (?). I have a couple of questions, if I may, please? * Am I right in…
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What tool is used to create heat maps?
Good morning all, I'm interested to learn what tool is used to show heat maps, please. Not the guns that take a temperature of a single spot, but the pink, yellow, blue map to show the hotter and cooler areas of a house, for example. Thanks, Jason
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Water filtration - post tank, post pump, or under sink?
Hi Team, I have 2 questions about water filtration, please: * All of my water comes from my rain tank, which is fed by both rain water off the roof, and unfiltered river water via a local community system. At minimum, I'd like to install a filter under the kitchen sink which would filter both hot and cold pipes, and…
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How to turn a solid timber dining table into a kitchen island?
Hello all, I recently had the good fortune where a couple of friends found a dark brown solid timber dining table for me on a marketplace for $50. I was on the lookout for a good strong table to serve as both a dining table, and a kitchen island. I've sanded the table back, and given it 3 coats of white paint, and it looks…
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What garden hoses are fire proof or fire resistant?
Hi all, With so many parts of NSW on fire, what garden hoses does Bunnings have which are fire resistant or fire proof? I didn't have much success with those search terms so I thought I'd reach out. In 2019 my Dad laid out the garden hoses in preparation to fight the fires, but sadly they all melted as the fire front…
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How to add a bottled liquid fertiliser hose connector?
Howdy All, Spring is here and I want to apply some bottled fertiliser such as Seasol to my lawn and plants. What I'm curious about is having the bottle of fertiliser inline on the hose, with my regular sprinkler at the end; this means I can use a timer to set and forget the process instead of standing there spraying it…
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How to build a kitchen island from scratch?
Hi All, I am looking for ideas to build my own kitchen island from scratch. I passed out after getting a quote for a new island which was almost twice the amount I paid for my last car, and I do not see the value in that. I'm not looking for cheap, I'm looking for good value. There is going to be one LG front loading…
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Assembling the Practa Modular Kitchen
Hi All, It's been a while since I've logged in as there's been a lot going on, and now I've had the Practa Modular Kitchen delilvered and I'm trying to assemble it. Now, I have assembled plenty of flat pack stuff in my time, but I'm like a deer in the headlights with this kit. So, the builder cut the big box open yesty,…
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How to build a balcony strawberry garden bed?
Hi All, I've been given some strawberry plants which, I've been warned, will spread like wildfire once planted. As my family love strawberries, I was thinking about making a 4x1x1' garden bed for them which hangs off my balcony railings. They would get full sun and rain, and would be handy to eat any time from the deck.…
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How to countersink balcony hex screws?
Hi All, I am removing my old balcony railing in order to sand and repaint it. The hex screws you can see in the photo currently sit proud of the wooden railing face, and I'd like to have them in set so that the top of the hex screw is level with the wooden railing. Is this still called countersunk? I think countersinks…
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Afterpay For Online Shopping
Hi Team, Just expressing a vote requesting Afterpay be made available for online shopping. I have used it in store, which is great, so hopefully the online roll out is on the way? Cheers, Jason
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How to train Star Jasmine?
Hi Folks, Question if I may, please? I purchased a star jasmine to cover a mesh fence. The fence is on a gentle incline, or decline, depending on where you're standing. I've planted the jasmine next to the fence, so do I train it horizontally along the bottom of the fence so that it will send out vertical shoots up the…
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How to find a dowel marker?
Hi @EricL , I want to make a couple of butcher blocks and I saw a small tool called a dowel marker was mentioned in the linked Bunnings video. Trouble is, I can't find it anywhere on the Bunnings website. Is it known by another name perhaps? Skip to 1:02:…
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What power tool to drive in fence U-nails?
Hi everyone. I'm about to replace a fence that the fires destroyed a couple of years go, but now I need a fence around a quarter acre block to keep my sausage dogs secure, I'll be using the Longyard wire mesh, with square timber posts initially. I have not built a fence before, and was thinking I'd use U-nails to fix the…
