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How to remove a doggy door?
Hello - I have a doggy door cut into a security screen door that I want to remove. I'm selling so don't particularly want to buy a whole new door (maybe the obvious answer) and all my locks have been key matched, so it would be a pain to have one not the same. Removal of the doggy door (plastic frame with plastic flap)…
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How to stake a passionfruit vine?
My passionfruit vine has gone beserk. I cut it back as the neighbour had accidentally sprayed it with weedkiller and now the regrowth is taking over the garden. Whats the best way to stake it? Its growing along the front fence.
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What is the best paint stripper to use on furniture?
I have an original antique wrought iron bed (circa 1800s) that I bought of marketplace, to strip and repaint which seems to have a couple of laters of paint (quite thick). in addition, I have a timber mantle (circa 1840s) to also be stripped back before painting - appears to have about six layers of different paints. What…
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D.I.Y. chicken coop with verandah
This chicken coop with 3m run includes a cafe blind, verandah and screening for extra weather protection. The project I’m a D.I.Y. beginner and my first major project is this chicken coop. This project has been 12 months in the making with extensions along the way. I started with the main structure and added a run…
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Garden shredder recommendations wanted
Hello - I had an old shredder/mulcher that died and now after a new one. It is mainly sticks and leafy branches (I am a wildlife carer so have a range of foliage (nothing more than 40mm - mostly lillipilli, grevilia, bottle brush type leaf/branches) that I need to dispose of every few days). What is your recommendations -…
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D.I.Y. chicken coop
Love all the tips and posts of DIY projects. I’m an absolute beginner and my first major project is my chicken coop. This has been 12 months in the making with “extensions” along the way. I started with the main structure, then added a run (although they free range throughout the day) and then some shelter with a verandah…
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Picture Inspiration - Kitchen
Looking for picture inspiration - I am debating between blue or white cupboards. Currently have black bench tops which are in good condition and don't need replacing. Has anyone done their kitchen cupboards in blue with a black benchtop? TIA 🙂
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Dulux Renovation range
Hello - I noticed in Bunnings today that Dulux has a renovation range for laminate, tiles and benches. Has anyone used this product? I'm looking for a short term fix (approx 2 years) until I get the other projects done on my home. What is the durability of the product? I'm specifically looking at the splash back and…
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Barndoor Hardware
Hello - I have renovated a pair of old artic glass five pane french doors and looking to mount them using the Barn Door Hardware. They are reasonably heavy - has anyone had any experience doing this and any tips/advice or would I be better of installing the old fashioned way. I am renovating a "little" 1940's cottage so…
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Privacy screen
Still very new to the building/renovating space. My little 1940's cottage needed some privacy - in summer we get amazing sea breezes coming through the house but having the door open and lights on at night meant people could see straight through! Solution ... popped down to Bunnings for some inspiration and a chat and…
