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geoff_70
Getting Established
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Hello, I have an older 1968 house here in Canberra which is your "standard" Brick Veneer house. It has Monier Tiles on the roof. It has cement verg ...

bodega
Building a Reputation
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Hi - restoring an old deck that was built by previous owner. The foundations are pretty good but long overdue to be re-sanded and re-finished as I'm a ...

hurlexx
Finding My Feet
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Hi, im looking to repaint/renovate my large concrete deck (approx 55sqm) and am open to suggestions of ideas, products and applications. The deck was ...

crisis
Building a Reputation
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Hello friends, I want to skim coat the untiled part of my bathroom walls and ceiling before painting because the existing finish is textured (wall on ...

otnimus1
Finding My Feet
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Hi community, my question isn't particularly related to garage but it happens that I'm replacing garage door. I will get my garage door replaced and ...

aton5
Cultivating a Following
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Have a standard door leading out to the garage, the door is latching but the lock is not locking. I think there is a misalignment with the strike p ...

alexia_shen
Community Newcomer
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I would like to fix a small alumnimum window in laundry room. The top window trim falls down with the loosen masory screen, do I need a hammer driller ...

Sean12
Finding My Feet
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Hi there, I recently bought a property and found that the front fence (a brick wall with decorative steel infill panels and brick piers) has a loose i ...

thtanw
Community Newcomer
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How do I replace the cord of a clothes hoist? Which end do I start from?

miraperry
Finding My Feet
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Can these be used to line bathroom walls?di we need to waterproof them?

Rachel20
Just Starting Out
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We just bought our first home and my first project is to fix the gate to the driveway. The hinges are rusted and poorly fixed to the posts, the gates ...

AmberM
Just Starting Out
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Hello - I have some very damaged window frames I’d like to get painted in the new year. Is there anything I can do to prepare these for the painter? ...

justinb7999
Just Starting Out
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Is the handle attachment for the 36V Ryobi Electric Brushless 46cm Lawn Mower a known issue? The Torx fasteners become very loose after only 1-2 home ...

ag95
Just Starting Out
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    I have a split system which requires servicing that had been installed on top of a stairways, 4.3m height from surface. Have gotten multiple mai ...

Vitriolum
Growing in Experience
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Hi, We'd like to have more of a thermal barrier on this north side wall, on the sides of the window, for now there are these batts that looks pretty ...

nugley
Building a Reputation
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As shown in the image, I have 3 ceiling cracks. These cracks run in between ceiling joists that are spaced 600mm. There is a noggin behind the middle ...

David4321
Building a Reputation
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  Blacksmith made heavy duty metal used to hinge timber gates We have previously applied rust proofing enamel paints. This has not prevented the r ...

YasHaskell
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I have just moved into my new (old) villa and want to hang some pictures. The units were built in the 60s and renovated at various times. There ar ...

zurc
Just Starting Out
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 Replacing clip on vertical blind? Below clip has broken and the blind keeps falling off. Where/how can I replace this clip?

LynneWasTaken
Finding My Feet
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I have a small shower bench with a new ding / dent, and I'm interested in any tips that might help me repair it myself. At the outset I should say - ...

chumchurrum
Growing in Experience
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Hi, We are planning to replace a few light fixtures in the house with the help of an electrician, however some need to be moved to a different spot ...

Dray1
Just Starting Out
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Afternoon, I am looking to add shelves into and existing cupboard to store appliances (mixer, fryer etc.), shelves will be approximately 460mm x 380mm ...

razdi
Just Starting Out
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Hi All, I'm looking for ways to salvage this external garage door that is just a year old. After installation of the door, it seems like the painter ...

KatG
Just Starting Out
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Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster! This is the light in my European laundry. It was there when I purchased the property. If I purchase the Bri ...

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