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Many Bunnings stores offer a timber cutting service to help you get your wood home and get started on your project. Bunnings stores typically have ...

Most Bunnings stores will happily provide you with free pallets whenever they are available. Just speak to one of the helpful team members in the Ti ...

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When drilling through hardwood, I suggest going at low speed and using cobalt drill bits they are tougher than your ordinary drill bits and are desig ...

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When drilling with a masonry bit, you should be making slow progress even if the drill is not in hammer mode. You should be able to drill into it wi ...

Merbau is an extremely durable, long-lasting, tannin-rich hardwood. It is easy to work with in terms of clean cutting and easy fastening. The top o ...

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When drilling into a concrete wall, don't go too deep. There is no need to do this and it could compromise the wall structure itself. The easiest w ...

I think using wider panels gives your deck a bigger look as you don't see as many gaps. Using the wider panels also means that you won't be using a ...

Bunnings has produced a step-by-step guide how to install a shade sail. The video can be found below. Please seek professional advice on what post ...

The moisture that drips from the underside of a steel patio roof can typically be attributed to condensation. Condensation occurs when warm, moisture ...

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Any house built or renovated before 1987 might contain asbestos. Inside the house: - Backing of vinyl sheet floor covering - Carpet underlay - Ceme ...

Start by taking a look through our How To section as we have many easy-to-follow step-by-step articles labelled with their level of difficulty. Tac ...

Fibro, or compressed fibre cement sheeting, has been a versatile and widely used building material for nearly 100 years. Unfortunately, in those da ...

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