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Transition from tile to hybrid floor
Fitting a transition cover trim between rooms and adding scotia moulding to the walls. The project I recently did my first attempt at laying hybrid flooring (replaced the existing carpets) on the concrete floor in my small living room. I planned on adding scotia moulding, but before I did that, I wanted to get the…
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How to join timber panels to form L-benchtop on pantry cabinets?
Hi there! I'm going to be installing some kitchen cabinets in our small pantry and need some advice about benchtops as it will need to fit an L-shape over the cabinets. I'm thinking of a long bench top spanning across the wider pantry over the gap and onto the corner cabinet top. Then I'd complete the L-shape with a…
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How to fix sagging wall mounted clothesline?
Hi, I installed my https://www.bunnings.com.au/hills-26m-single-folding-clothesline-woodland-grey_p0170054 clothesline last year. I remember having trouble getting the hole in the brick smoothly as well as using the dynabolts 😅 You can see the clothesline frame has warped a bit, I might have put the brackets onto the wall…
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How to fix shower door that doesn't shut completely?
Hi all, Me again with another question this time for the bathroom shower. There's just a bit of an issue of the (swing) door that always opens slightly ajar. It's possible to shut it completely, but when you let go, it'll return to the ajar position. What is the reason for this, and how can I fix it? Here are some photos:
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Best way to hang this picture frame?
Hi, This is perhaps a very simple answer, but I've noticed online there are many different ways to hang picture frames. We recently got a picture frame from Spotlight which I'd like to hang up on the wall in landscape orientation. I'm only used to hanging stuff with keyholes where I just put screws (anchored where…
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How to remove a stuck tap spindle?
Hi there, I was excited to remove some really old taps with a mixer (https://www.bunnings.com.au/estilo-chrome-pin-lever-basin-mixer-wels-4-star-7-5l-min_p5003308). I definitely got the mixer working which is great, but the old tap handles - which I intended to replace with cover plates…
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How to install clothesline with masonry anchor?
Hi Bit of a silly question, but I'm trying to install the Hills Clothesline: https://www.bunnings.com.au/hills-26m-woodland-grey-single-folding-clothesline_p0170054 but had a question about installing the anchor into the wall. This is the current state: From the videos I've seen, they hammer the entire thing through the…
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What is the layer of plasterboard inside the wall?
Hi all, Just a quick and maybe silly question, but I was just mounting something on the wall and one of anchors I tried to insert actually bumped into what felt like another layer of wall inside. I ended up using a shorter anchor at that particular location which worked enough for my use case. Anyway, does anyone know what…
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How to reverse the lock direction of the door handle?
Hi, I recently purchased the following Ikonic privacy set for the powder room: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ikonic-brushed-nickel-isabella-lever-entrance-set_p0199990 The installation was fine. However the lock works by turning the lock counter clockwise (CCW). I was hoping to make this become locked by rotating in the…
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How to get a stable start when drilling into brick?
Hi all, I've already drilled in few holes into brick around the home (installing security cameras + mount for hose), but I never feel comfortable or consistent with it. The bricks aren't smooth, so it's difficult to get a good start without slipping - which is why my hose mount is so wonky 😆 So far, my journey has taken me…
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Which adaptor to connect washing machine drain hose?
Hi all, Recently installed a new washing machine and the drain hose is currently just hanging in the sink. I've identified a usable pipe thing under the sink for the drain hose, but they're about the same external diameter (27mm), what should I use to connect these? Cheers! Community manager's note: Check out How to…
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What material is this kitchen benchtop and how to get it completely clean?
Hi all, I have a kitchen benchtop I would like to replace later this year, but in the interim I would just like to get it in a clean enough state. I've attached some photos below: 1. What material is this benchtop? 2. How do I best clean it? I've tried with Selley's sugar soap with both paper towels and microfibre cloth,…
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How to change tap direction and water pressure stuff?
Hi all, Finally getting around to changing some of the older taps in the home. We have a few inconsistencies, where both hot + cold taps turn off the "normal" way - counter-clockwise (CCW), but in other rooms, the left (hot) tap turns on CW while the right (cold) tap turns on CCW - and even the opposite way in the shower!…
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How to best remove old silicone around toilet base?
Hi, I probably should have asked before attempting this one myself, but basically I wanted to remove the really old silicone around the base of the toilet (between toilet and tile floor). Id like to re caulk this and replace the seat/cistern after. I had a go at it with a knife and metal scraper and did a really poor job…
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Any alternate screws for Ramset hollow body anchors?
Hey all, Just installing some IKEA wardrobes and I need to secure it against the wall so it doesn't fall forward. I've decided to use the Ramset metal hollow wall anchors for the non-stud areas (setting tool looks interesting to use!) https://www.bunnings.com.au/ramset-m6-x-13mm-hollow-wall-anchor-4-pack_p2260147 - in the…
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How to transition from tile to hybrid floor (few mm lower) with a narrow strip
Hi everyone, I recently did my first attempt at laying hybrid flooring (replaced the existing carpets) on the concrete floor, in my small living room. I plan on adding scotia (deciding between white and matching the flooring) to the skirting, but before I do that - I'd like to get the transition sorted. At this point, the…
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What to do with the satellite cable coming from the wall?
Hi everyone, I'm moving into a new home soon, and there is what looks to be a satellite cable coming from an outlet? I'd like to have this removed and then patch up the hole at the edge of the outlet cover. At first I thought I could put it in a box and hide it inside the wall, but perhaps it's better to just remove it…
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Proper way to get rid of this deformity on lemon tree?
Hi all, Moving into a new home, and there's a small lemon tree but I see things on the tree which looks bad. Any idea what it is, the cause, and how best to fix it up? I can only assume it's harming the tree. Cheers!
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Purpose of the corner hole on this remote mount?
Hi folks, A silly question for today. I'm going to install this aircon remote mount/bracket/holder on the wall, but I'm not sure what the hole in the corner is for. I only plan on using the ones down the middle. Cheers!
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How to repair bottom of door trim and wall corner?
Hi, There are some seemingly small DIY tasks I'd like to for parts of my first home, as I hope to get more handy around the home. There's a door that appears to shut properly. Looks like someone shaved off the trim that probably expanded over time. How would one go about patching up this trim? Is this a job for wooden shim…
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Should I put the insulation that fell out of ceiling back in?
Had some work done on the ceiling for some downlights. Some fluffy insulation fell out - just wondering if it's a good idea to put it back inside the ceiling or not? Cheers
