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I am about to replace the old timber in a garden seat with merbau pre-oiled decking. I read it is necessary to wait 8-12 weeks for tannins and oil to ...

Community Newcomer

Hello and thanks for all the info you post. I am building a low level deck to be tiled on tile cement underlay instead of decking boards (30 cm above ...

Building a Reputation

A couple of years ago, I sanded, treated the nails with a rust treatment, punched in any sitting proud and filled in each hole. Then gave three coats ...

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Is there a specific PVC pipe that should be used when repairing underground PVC pipe that runs the main water supply to the house? Ours has a couple o ...

Finding My Feet

Hi, I am planning on building a deck and need to start with the stumps, I was planning on using https://www.bunnings.com.au/100-x-100mm-2-4m-post-h4-t ...

Getting Established

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How would I go about getting these pods/parts off this palm before they start to open like this?

Just Starting Out

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Hi, We just got our new home 4mos back and recently got solar installed. I am new to Home DIY, so not that familiar with tools and know-how yet. Aft ...

Cultivating a Following

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Hi all, I've recently noticed some damage to the concrete surrounding our overflow relief gully. Is this something that can be repaired DIY or woul ...

Getting Established

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Hi All, I am planning on putting a shed at the back of my property and need to decide on the base to use. The shed is 2.8m x 2.2m and the land has a d ...

Getting Established

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Hi what is the best way to fix weep holes too close to ground ? There are a couple of places where it is too close, all along the same outdoor wall. ...

Just Starting Out

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Hi team, I am trying to install eufycam. Not sure if it is ok to drill fascia or soffit and which one is better to install. Also to double check, ...

Finding My Feet

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Hi community, Recently had a 4.5mx8m patio installed in the backyard with a downpipe that’s currently discharging straight into the ground. I asked ...