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LouieR
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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 ...

lm4
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 ...

Richard216
Community Newcomer
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Hi the model number for the toilet is 27530 1.There is a slow leak and the bottom inlet valve doesn't seem to sealing. Should I replace it or c ...

Sunda
Building a Reputation
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Hi We have Louvre windows in our room, and I like to install insect screen for the Summer. We currently closed our windows at night to minimise mo ...

Jaydotkay
Just Starting Out
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Hi team, we have some weatherboard on the exterior of the house and it seems the studs have come loose (see pic). Just wondering what the best way to ...

toby8
Cultivating a Following
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Hi folks in a pickle and hoping someone on here can provide some suggestions for measures within my control. A year ago I bought into a1966 block ...

poppylee198
Cultivating a Following
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Looking for support to fix a roller curtain that chain has come off- thank you  

ShaneGeraghty
Finding My Feet
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Hello Bunnings Workshop, Can you please provide advice on cutting through the bottom shelf of the below bookcase to fitout in a 55" TV which will b ...

ShaneGeraghty
Finding My Feet
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Hello Bunnings Workshop, Can you please provide advice on fixing / tidying up the front door key lock in below photo. Key questions - how to comp ...

nigelfds
Finding My Feet
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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. ...

vanda99
Finding My Feet
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I have to remove and move a car port post but the beam it supports has a join exactly on top of the post above it. (I doubt there is a through bolt jo ...

ShaneGeraghty
Finding My Feet
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Hi Everyone, Looking for some advice on hopefully fixing the both inside and outside of front door and threshold - currently a novice with DIY and l ...

KimP
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 ...

lm4
Cultivating a Following
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Hi all, I am hoping to repair or replace our back fence and gate as some parts of the wood is starting to rot. As much as possible I'd like to re-u ...

JasonCC
Getting Established
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I'm planning to repaint this interior window sill and frame. As you can see in the attached picture, the old paint is peeling and flaking. What is th ...

nigelfds
Finding My Feet
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Hi There has been some moisture entering the house along one side of the wall. Multiple rooms have moisture and mould. We are in the process of fixin ...

maccifo
Cultivating a Following
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Good morning. We have a new project in the pipeline to renovate an old fire place and modernize the house. Although the rustic brick veneer walls ar ...

khwajas
Cultivating a Following
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I built a granny flat in 2008 and that was when it was painted by the builder on external walls. He installed blue board all around the granny flat ...

cludelessdiwhye
Just Starting Out
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We have a large and heavy gate, that opens inwards on our property. We are keen for it to be self closing due to not wanting the dog to escape. I wou ...

sophie1199
Just Starting Out
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My bathroom sink doesn’t drain water and the level is sitting very close to the top. I’ve tried everything to unblock the drain including drain snakes ...

Dotty-Ral
Just Starting Out
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Hi, can any one give a definitive ID on this cistern please? I need to replace the dual flush control mechanism. Its on an old 11 litre pedestal. .

beginner2
Just Starting Out
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Hi everyone, I'm getting a constant leak from the cistern down into the bowl. I can't work out how to remove the old outlet valve. I've looked through ...

amapola
Just Starting Out
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Hi I would like to know if it possible to build a French drain as shown in the line described in the photo, my house is on a slope where there is clea ...

renegade2k
Getting Established
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Hi All, hoping this is a pretty easy one to answer, but I have recently bought a hose timer for my garden but it connects to a Water Inlet with a 3/ ...

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