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TM31
Just Starting Out
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Hi. My washing machine drain pipe is short. I need to connect it with a p trap spighot. Is there a way that I can use an ordinary hose to extend th ...

JayADL
Just Starting Out
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Hi, we bought a 1970s home in Adelaide a couple of years ago. The pine floorboards have big dips and there’s cracking throughout the home. Our rectang ...

Ace3000
Finding My Feet
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Hello experts, I have a rainwater tank at my property which has a small brass tap outlet at the moment. This works fine for filling a watering can a ...

Jay_11
Growing in Experience
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Hi all, My wife and I just bought our first property which is a unit and is double brick built. We want to hang up the following arch mirror which h ...

KPCanberra
Community Newcomer
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  Apart from engaging a very expensive leak detector, is it possible that the leak is from the silicon? I have recently had a new shower base repla ...

ebonybasten
Growing in Experience
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I am about to renovate my bathroom and need to isolate my shower, basin and bath so the rest of the house has water but so that I can gut my bathroom. ...

PscottDIY
Building a Reputation
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Hi Team, re: my recent retaining requirement we bit the bullet and had some nice limestone walls built. Now my question what’s the best/ easiest way t ...

pete65
Finding My Feet
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The bathroom basin mixer tap runs very slowly. I thought I might replace the cartridge. I can remove the handle and the keeper rings okay and I though ...

Meeks
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I'm hunting for a solution to rain(and maybe wind) coming onto my deck. We recently had a deck/pergola built but in our poor planning didn't thin ...

landlord
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I have a quick question regarding fittings. After investigating a leak around a sewer pipe, it appears the toilet pan pipe has been fitted int ...

landlord
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I have a disconnected floor outlet. This is not for a shower, but for a run off for water being used to wash the bathroom floor, or for water sp ...

Vich
Just Starting Out
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What can I do to maintain integrity of the brickwork and underfloor area? We just bought a 1970s home in ACT. The previous owner made a beautiful ga ...

Helpneeded
Just Starting Out
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Neighbour wanted a new colourbond fence to complete his backyard look. However a few years back they concreted their yard and sides and filled in the ...

juicyylucyy
Just Starting Out
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When this was first replaced the pressure was great and it’s gone bad now, I’ve wanted a better shower head & bath tap set for a while but I want a do ...

holy
Just Starting Out
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Tap is missing this screw cause the lever detached. Which screw do i need to get? Please help

adhyarukrunal
Just Starting Out
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Hi all, I have a 3-meter easement with a manhole in my backyard (please see the attached image), which looks quite unsightly. While I understand I can ...

Newbie75
Growing in Experience
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Hi There Caroma cistern makes a flushing sound for 3-4 seconds after every hour or so,no obvious water leaking in the pan around or under the toilet.I ...

poppylee198
Cultivating a Following
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Any suggestions to stop water escaping out an open shower, it’s pooling right out the door if we aren’t careful.

jenyushaw
Just Starting Out
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Hi all, Trying to fix a leaking Caroma cistern. The leak is definitely coming from the outlet valve (checked with food dye). I've replaced the inlet ...

Rileythornbury
Just Starting Out
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  I had an old drain cover that was a hazard for kids. So have removed thinking I could easily find a plastic cover for it. Unfortunately the standar ...

Sandra713
Finding My Feet
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I have an area where I’d like to concrete and need input/advice on how to manage water drainage effectively. Additionally, I’m seeking advice on seque ...

diyaaron
Finding My Feet
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I am renovating our bathroom and am at a loss about the floor grading. I understand that the floor outside the shower needs to be graded to a floor w ...

kbohringer85
Finding My Feet
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