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How to replace garage door lock-set?
Hi Folks, A mate of mine called me up the other day, as he's just bought an older type house and he would like to be able to secure the garage door. These were the pictures he sent me of the lock-set that is currently installed in the door: Inside of doorOutside of door Existing door catch Bearing in mind that this is a…
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Top loading vs Front loading washing machines?
Hi Guys, Sorry, I don't have any photo's as yet, I'm merely asking the question about tearing apart my laundry that has a top loading Fisher & Paykel washing machine that I've owned for 17 years and a Smeg front loading drier that is vented out through the wall. In between these two appliances is a stainless washtub with…
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What will stop moss and lichen growth?
Back of House Hi Folks, This is the paved area of my backyard, I installed all the pavers 2 years ago. With it being on the south side of the house, it takes the brunt of the southerly winds here and during winter, this area never dries out. Hence the fact that there is moss and lichen present pretty much all year round,…
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Plywood vs MDF?
These days, we have so much to choose from as far as timber goes. Back in the day, it used to be merely MDF board, which was OK, unless it got wet and it would swell up and twist and ruin anything you made out of it. Moving forward a number of years, we now have plywood, it is kiln-dried, you can get it in any size you…
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Plasterboard repair?
Hi Folks, I happened to be doing a small electrical job for a mate of mine, this afternoon, when he mentioned over a beer that he had something (unrelated) that he wanted me to have a look at. Kyle rents this place and his landlord is quite cranky and won't get anything fixed, he will evict anyone on the slightest sense of…
