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How to stop insects eating Begonia leaves?
What can I try to stop insects eating the leaves of begonias? Regards Gary from Armadale
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How to fix rotting wood in window frame?
Attached are two photos showing rotting wood at the bottom right of a large window frame. There is rotting wood on the bottom left of the door next to the window. Who would I get to repair the window and door frame ? Would the whole window and door frame need to be replaced or there an alternative ? Is there anything thing…
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How to fix drooping shower head?
Attached are two photos of a shower head that I can adjust the height. My question is what do I need do to make the shower head to sit up properly rather than droop on the photo ? Regards Gary (Armadale Melbourne)
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How to repair metal soap holder?
I have a soap holder that has come apart. It has two metal parts that appears to have been glued together. Three photos are attached including one which includes glue. What glue is required to sticks these two parts back together. Regards Gary (Armadale Melbourne)
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How to install a digital lock?
Hi, I would like to replace a front door lock with a digital lock. I have been told by a locksmith that the Lockwood secure digital lever that I have bought will not work. Mcgrath locks have been recommended by one of the locksmiths. Are there any other cheaper locks that I could use ? Regards Gary
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How to replace bathroom cabinets?
I would like to update water damaged cabinets in a small bathroom. See photo. New cabinet draws and door under the sink are required. Who would make and install the new draws ? Would the same person paint them ? Regards Gary ï
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How to fix leaking toilet with cistern in the wall?
I have a toilet with a cistern in the wall in a small bathroom. There is a leak with water leaking into the pan. A plumber installed a new cistern, but could not fix the leak as the toilet pipes were warped. So I need to turn on and off the tap in the cavity in the wall. The plumber is from a company that also does…
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How to replace plug and strainer for kitchen sink?
What type of plug and strainer do I need for this kitchen sink. See attached photo.
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How to add a handheld shower?
Hi, I would like to attached a shower hose to the shower (photo attached). Is this possible or do I need to buy a new shower which includes a shower hose ? Regards Gary Musgrave
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How to remove a 1/4 turn tap spindle to fix a leaking tap?
Hi, A 1/4 turn hot tap is leaking. I have removed the tap to reveal the spindle (see photo 1). I have removed part of the top of the spindle to reveal the rest of the spindle and a washer (see photo 2). I guess I will need to remove the spindle, but how do I do this as it seems to be stuck ? Regards Gary A 1/4 turn hot tap…
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How to Treat a Weeping Cherry in a Pot with curling leaves
Hi, I live in Armadale, inner south east of Melbourne. I have a weeping cherry snow fountains prunus about 1 metre tall in a pot. I have had it for 3 weeks. Initially the new leaf shoots were yellow. In the last couple of days, in addition to new yellow leaves, some leaves are shrivelling up/curling up, other leaves are…
