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Lexou
Community Newcomer
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Hello to the community I just moved in a new property as a tenant and would like to change the fixed shower head which is leaking and very old fashin ...

Louie
Community Newcomer
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Moved into new rental. Want to attach aerator to kitchen sink tap but it has no threads inside or out. Not sure if it's been worn away over time but t ...

diyallday
Finding My Feet

Hi, I have a bore water pump with a cover similar to: https://www.bunnings.com.au/polyslab-eucalyptus-diy-pump-cover-with-base_p4814200 It's fairly ...

Steve5
Having an Impact
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I replaced the heavy concrete lid on my in-ground water tank with a metal plate. It is screwed down into wall plugs in holes drilled in the concre ...

pwmonger1
Just Starting Out
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I am about to retile an old shower and the old floor drain will be too low for the new tiles once the old mosaics are removed. The substrate is concre ...

Steve5
Having an Impact

Looking for easy way to transfer water between rain water tanks

Glorz
Getting Established
13 replies

Hello, I've moved into a 1970s house and after having a walk around the back after some heavy rainfall, I noticed I have this downpipe and the blue p ...

Maxtiger
Growing in Experience
3 replies

How to stop hot side leaking from bathroom sink 2 year old Foreno mixer? When we shut off the hot/warm side of our mixer it leaks however the cold wat ...

ennoh
Building a Reputation
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One of the taps in our bathroom was leaking from the base of the tap so I dismantled it, changed the valve and put plenty of plumbers tape on the rele ...

tigerzen
Finding My Feet
11 replies

The bonnet can turn enough to leave approx 8 mm of spindle showing. I have included a photo to show the tap handles. Does Bunnings sell replacement ...

MelanieH
Just Starting Out
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My kitchen 3 way mixer tap (Aquaport WELS 4 Star 7L/min Chrome Curved 3 Way Filtered Water Mixer) was working fine until I tried to install a replacem ...

krunchfrog
Getting Established
11 replies

Hi there,We recently bought an early '90s house in Brisbane and the plastic shower drain grate is broken. It doesn't seem to be a "standard" size howe ...

Mim2
Just Starting Out
2 replies

Our shower drain cover broke and am after just the round insert piece as shown in photo. That is I’m hoping we can just replace the round insert? Phot ...

Tyro
Becoming a Leader
12 replies

Hi DIY-ers The shower was fitted with a $50 Gumtree basin style floor that happens to be a bit of an eyesore. But over time it subsided at one end, ...

ARAI
Just Starting Out
9 replies

Hi, I have just moved into an unfurnished property and I have a couple of questions regarding a washing machine installation. Here are some pictures f ...

adam21
Finding My Feet
5 replies

I have a small patch of garden at the front of my townhouse that is in desperate need of a refresh. I'd like to dig up the existing soil/weeds and add ...

kelly5242
Finding My Feet
5 replies

We have just moved into a new rental without a dishwasher. The laundry is right beside the kitchen and has plenty of space so we would like to buy a d ...

ppp
Having an Impact
12 replies

Hey All, As shown in pics, water puddles are forming between the concrete and fence due to rains. What can I do to improve the drainage or stopping ...

youngkim
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi all, refer to photos, The downpipe is broken and leaking. how can I fix it?? i think the broken one should be replaced but i have no idea which kin ...

Tyro
Becoming a Leader
6 replies

Hi DIY-ers The overflow pipe from the gas hot water tank drips onto the edge of the laundry tub. I rigged up this very attractive shelving unit to ...

TommyT
Just Starting Out
1 reply

The tap handles in my shower are becoming increasingly difficult to turn on and off. I think it may be a washer but I can't turn the tap on or off wit ...

JacqG
Finding My Feet
26 replies

Thanks for any assistance. We got a guy to dig a trench at the lower part of a small embankment, along the dirt driveway to the drain. He only had one ...

ivka1
Finding My Feet
6 replies

Hi we just had the bath wall set replaced but there is now a small hole around the tap- see pictures i do not want to call out the plumber again do B ...

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