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How to build timber bedhead shelf?
I'm making a timber bedhead and am using 140mm x 30mm DAR pine for the top shelf of it. The total length of my bedhead is 3.6m, so I need to join 2 pieces of the pine. What is the best joint to use to achieve this without the joint cracking over time? I considered a simple dowel joint which would mean I could get away with…
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How to connect hose to slide?
I've got a kids slide coming from the cubby house which allows us to clamp a hose on to turn it into a bit of a waterside. I've been using the garden hose, taking off the snap connection and clamping it on, but wondered if there was a better way. I'm thinking of setting it up with a snap on fitting somehow fixed to the…
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Need plant suggestions for replacing hedge
Hi, I have these hedges in my south facing planter box and want to rip them out for something a bit better as they've started to die off. Open to any ideas. Something with flowers or without. Preferably low maintenance.
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Treated or untreated Pine for bedhead?
I'm planning on making a built-in bedhead with 90x45mm pine for the framing along with some VJ paneling for the front. Likely use some oak timber for the top of the bedhead and match with some bedside tables which I'm planning to fix to the bedhead so they're 'floating' in a sense. My question is, which type of 90x45mm…
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What linen cupboard shelf material?
I'm wondering if anyone knows what the standard type of timber is that builders use to make linen cupboard shelves? I don't think it's melamine shelving but possibly some kind of timber with a white laminate over it. Just trying to cut apart my existing linen cupboard shelves to make space to store the broom, mops, stick…
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How to fix hole in chrome shower frame?
Hi, I have a hole in my chrome shower frame about the size of a 5c piece. I'm assuming applying some metal filler, sanding and spraying with a chrome colored paint of sorts would do the trick but am looking for some advice to check my thinking and potential products to use for this fix? Cheers
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How to add a timber laundry bench?
Hi, I am looking to put a timber bench over my laundry trough and want to use the SpecRite 2200 x 600 x 26mm Beech Laminated Panel. My questions are: * Is this timber suitable, providing it is sealed correctly? and * What sealer can I use that will protect it but won't change the colour too much. Possibly a type of clear…
