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How to remove toilet holder with no grub screw?
This toilet roll holder has some kind of mysterious mechanism and I can't work it out. No grub screw, no place for a clip or a spot to stick a screwdriver. Any suggestions appreciated.
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How to unstick a toilet seat bolt?
I'm hoping to replace a toilet seat after the bolt on one side broke. The nut on the other side is spinning and won't come loose. I'm struggling to figure out if there's a way to access the bolt from the top like on some American videos. Any help appreciated.
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How to remove a stuck pop up bath plug?
I am trying to remove a stuck pop up bath plug. I have been able to screw off the top but the actual mechanism is stuck down and I can't seem to turn it to remove the pop up part. Any suggestions as to what tools might be needed to get this thing moving?
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How to repair cracked concrete laundry tub?
The project: to repair an old concrete laundry tub Recently the old concrete tub in our laundry has started dripping from the pipes underneath. Upon commencing repairs I noticed that as well as a leak from the old metal pipe work there are some cracks in the concrete itself which look like they may have previously been…
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Any ideas for possum proofing the garage?
My garage is under my house, looks like it was added or expanded after the initial build in the 60's. The thing is, it's not possum proof. Possums get in there and make a big mess knocking stuff over and pooing on things. The garage walls stop at the bearers for the floors above and don't extend all the way to the…
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How to build a wheelchair-accessible workshop?
My elderly dad has recently started using a motorised wheelchair and is wanting to move his whole workshop to my place as he doesn't think he can use his gear any more. He has really high end tools and woodwork has been a passion for him. We're starting to plan out the project so he can maintain a sense of control over his…
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How to remove basin top taps to replace washer?
These basin top taps are dripping and need a washer change however the assembly is so tight! Am I doing something wrong? Should the top come undone like on a wall tap? If yes any hints on how to get them undone?? Here's the tools I have available in my plumbing kit:
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Timber chairs upcycle
This simple restoration project gave tired wooden chairs a fresh new look. The project Thanks to lockdowns I had plenty of time to complete this chair renovation project. It was pretty simple to remove the chair bases – four screws held them in place. I then scrubbed the chairs with sugar soap and a kitchen scouring pad,…
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Advice on timber size for chicken quarantine pen
Hi workshoppers! I'm looking for some advice on recommended timber size and design for a run for quarantining new or sick chickens. Does it need to be as heavy as 45x90 or can I go a bit lighter? Thanks in advance for your help! @redracer01 @MitchellM
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A chicken has adopted us
Meet Molly. She's been a visitor to our backyard for a while but in the last week she has been roosting on our deck and tapping at our back windows and sneaking inside when we're not looking. She is hilarious and also needs company I think. Yesterday we found these We're worried about her sleeping in the open and also the…
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Low-level deck under pergola
A Spotted Gum deck built under an existing pergola and finished with Feast Watson timber oil. The project Completed a low-level deck project at my partner’s place. A good practice run for the project at mine. Starting the frame. It stopped raining for long enough to dig out the grass and make space for the footings. I…
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Low level deck project completed
Hi all. Yet another low level deck project completed at my partner’s place. A good practice run for the project at mine. Before: starting the frame stopped raining for long enough to dig out the grass and dig the footings I didn’t take a photo of the weed matting and gravel that went in after this photo. I didn’t use…
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Inspiration for backyard makeover
Hi all. I’ve been contemplating a deck and new retaining walls and pergola for some years but have been putting it off. Now I’m keen for some inspiration- 2021 may just be the year!! At around 360sq metres it’s a big backyard and I’m thinking it could be really great. Any thoughts on where to start? note there is an…
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Chair restoration
Just thought I'd share my chair rennovation project completed during 2020 (thanks to lockdown I had plenty of time!) It was pretty simple to remove the chair bases - 4 screws held them in place. Then chairs were scrubbed with sugar soap and a kitchen scouring pad, left to dry and then lightly hand sanded with some fine…
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How to accurately bolt post anchors to existing concrete pad
I'm upgrading an existing pergola and adding a deck at the back of our house. I'm having trouble getting the diagonal locations of the post stirrup holes right compared to the locations in the pryda stirrup base so I can bolt it down. You can see from the image below the hole is not quite centred compared to the base of…
