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Hello! I'm looking to rip up these old pavers and Relevel them as they currently have a bit of a slope to the house. And I'm concerned about drainage ...

Building a Reputation

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This is a firepit I made from scratch on a sloping block.MaterialsRender Cobble stones Sealer Concrete Mortar Reinforcing mesh/rod Paint Sand Black p ...

Just Starting Out

Hi All , I have a question regarding piles to bearers . The deck is 10 m x 4 m 400 mm high ( ground to top of deck ) bearers will be flush with joist ...

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I have started planning out my deck build in my backyard.Looking for advice if it safe to fix bearers sitting on a post on one side then directly fix ...

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Trying to add 4 supporting posts of a new pergola onto the existing decking, current decking is around 400mm off the ground. Are all posts need to be ...

Getting Established

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Hey team, can anyone suggest paint for the driveway, porch, roof tiles, and exterior brick?

Just Starting Out

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I want to build a timber ramp over a stormwater pipe that crosses a concrete pathway next to the house. The ramp needs to be 850mm wide (it is not pos ...

Just Starting Out

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Hi, I am looking at installing the Protector pool fence. I noticed the instructions for the in ground posts say dig a 600mm hole which would only th ...

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My son installed a new black protector gate to keep my dog in. I now find she is jumping it, if she sees a cat or a bush turkey.It was a lot of work a ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi, On my balcony have what appears to be spilled render stuck on grout between tiles. Have tried using 50% white vinegar with 50% water spray and S ...

Finding My Feet

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Good Evening Folks I would like to construct a small arbour say 2metres by 3 metres and 2 metres high. Posts say 90x90 This question is about creati ...

Community Newcomer

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Hey there everybody, I just need some advice on what to do with my gutters. The first pic (looking left), I think the guttering is pretty OK - the g ...