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Nishantk
Finding My Feet
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How to repair this    weather damaged external door? Can I use multi purpose wood filler?

thisren
Finding My Feet
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 Our front gate that is main entry to our house has been sagging since (and before) we moved here. Drags so much it doesnt stay closed and it scrapes ...

Lorraine28
Just Starting Out
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We fixed 2 broken fences around our backyard after rough weather damage in Gisborne which inspired us to put up a new fence in the front then a gate a ...

MGAdo
Just Starting Out
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I wonder if someone could please recommend the best materials to fix the door bottom pictured. This door opens to the outside. Thank you.

hayunit
Finding My Feet
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Hi, I have a gate latch that is screwed into metal posts for a colorbond gate. The tek screws holding the plate against the gate are both loose. Whi ...

Chicksy
Just Starting Out
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Hi there, What is the best product to treat a corroded lintel with after I have ground all the rust away. What do I then undercoat it with? Thankyou ...

newtodiys
Finding My Feet
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 hi All, I am writing with hope that the knowledgeable member of this community will guide a first time diy'er. This is my new home and as Ai have r ...

Oreoprojects
Having an Impact
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Wooden Driveway gate. Built this wooden swing driveway gate for privacy and security. Decided on wood so my dog cannot bark at people when they are pa ...

albybruce4
Just Starting Out
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I have recently replaced the barrel lock into our Lockwood security door. The cam is in the right position however the centre locking hook will not go ...

Db2
Finding My Feet
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      Hi, I am looking for advice on what trade I should be engaging to tidy up around the frame of my front door or if there are any diy alterna ...

PhillipLaw
Finding My Feet
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Hi, my front gate (pictured) is sagging and won't close properly. What can I do to unsag it?    

motherdough
Getting Established
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Hello, We have done some minor DIY eg installed new kitchen and laundry (mostly flat packs), built some draws ourselves for custom fit etc.. But this ...

roroz
Just Starting Out
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      Hello all! I want to DIY install a fly screen- it doesn’t have to be too fancy, just good enough to keep the insects away. Based on the photo ...

Jaden
Getting Established
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Hello, I am looking to build my first narrow side gate with brick walls either side, just behind the downpipe. The total width of the walkway is 1.12m ...

jibs2
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I have a side gate where the latch doesn't reach the strike plate. Easiest fix seems to be to add something behind the hinges to move the gate ove ...

Aedp1
Just Starting Out
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Edwardian home with exterior window mantles from bluestone. Cleaning up splattered paint but mantle still seems dull. Using hard bristle on drill. A ...

mccutch364
Just Starting Out
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Hey! Just wondering if anyone can help regarding finding a certain moulding for an exterior window architrave. Im a painter and currently working on a ...

rockylobster
Finding My Feet
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Hi all, I was wondering if I could get some advice. I have some old 1970s style window sill tiles, but before I bought the house they have been damage ...

lindasma
Growing in Experience
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Hi all. I'm attempting to find a way to stop my 2 cats from opening the cat flap from the garage to the front porch at night. I'd like them to be ab ...

slimjim
Just Starting Out
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 Hi, have just had a timber fence put in and the front gate has a metal frame with timber cladding. Will be painting the timber with Dulux Weathershi ...

Mariarose3388
Just Starting Out
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Hi there, I'm trying to figure out a way to lock my gate from the outside when I go out. The D lock is on the inside so I need to install a lock on ...

Joynz
Getting Established
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I have an outdoor roller blind. The blind is wider than the window. Today it’s 38 degrees and sunny so I have the blind down. But there are no anchor ...

RayB
Finding My Feet
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Hi I am looking to get a Window Ware Crank arm awning to my weatherboard house but it is beyond my capabilities. What is the best way to find someone ...

ty2
Growing in Experience
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Hi everyone, I’m planning to install a door canopy to help stop heavy rain from leaking through the bottom of my door, but I’ve run into a bit of a ...