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We recently hired tradespeople to install a carport, and one of the posts was screwed onto the current  driveway, causing a slight widening of the ex ...

ivanptr
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2 weeks ago

Thanks @MitchellMc , we will take a look and update you about our discovery..!

ivanptr
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What type of Dulux grey is that?     Hi, I just walked past a house with its walls painted. I would love to have the same/similar color on my garde ...

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      Distressed by the mess left by the previous owner - the shifted shed's foundation..! Are we able to fix it ourselves using tools and ma ...

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a month ago

@EricL We intend to paint the retaining wall and fence in Dulux Domino and install weed matting, then spread white gravel on the slope to create a co ...

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  Hi brain trust, Want to paint the garden edging in white, is it possible ? or not a good idea...? Thank you for any advice

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Hi brain trust , First time attempting this, I aim to construct a circular bench for seating around a firepit. The ground base consists solely o ...

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March

Hi Mitchell,After some trial and error, we ended up using fast-set concrete for the remaining stepping stones. Is this a better approach compared to m ...

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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2 weeks ago

Hi @ivanptr, It would be very difficult to match the colour through pictures. You might like to head into your closest store and pick up a dozen or ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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2 weeks ago

Hi @ivanptr, It's a bit hard to tell from the image, but is the foundation slanted, or is the shed leaning backwards? Do you have any idea what th ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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a month ago

Hello @ivanptr I understand what you are trying to achieve. Having a white garden edging would look nice, if it did not rain. Unfortunately, as soo ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
March

I'd suggest doing this in two stages @ivanptr. At first, just try to fill the void under the slab. Once that mortar has begun to set, apply a second c ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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February

Hello @ivanptr I don't advise drilling into your steps as we don't know how thick the concrete is. If it is thin, then it is pointless to mount the ...

Community Manager Jason
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February

I suspect it will be hard for members to know what will happen to these old concrete steps if they are drilled into @ivanptr without knowing how well ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
February

Hi @ivanptr, Your cabinet is one unit, and the bottom shelf can't be removed separately. Since there's a drawer to conceal your hole, drilling throu ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
February

Hi @ivanptr, Have you tried a scourer? Hopefully, the staining is in the topmost layer, and with a slight amount of abrasion, it could shift it. Don ...

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ivanptr
Making a Splash
2 weeks ago

Thanks @MitchellMc , we will take a look and update you about our discovery..!

ivanptr
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March

Thank you so much for the advice; you're a legend.. @EricL After further discussion with the builder, he also opted to bolt down the post to the driv ...

ivanptr
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Hello brain trust, Today I met with a carport builder for an onsite quote, and he mentioned that he will drill and install one of the beams through t ...

ivanptr
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January

Hi Eric, We can't find words to express our gratitude for the brilliant idea of using a temporary downpipe to buy some time. 1. We've already purchase ...

ivanptr
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December

@Tyro @MitchellMc Thanks wholeheartedly for the tips! I've read them twice and saved these two precious essays in my Google Drive, so I can pass thes ...

ivanptr
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  Hi, our builder completed the bathroom renovation, but to cut costs, we opted to handle the painting ourselves. We invested significantly in this ...

ivanptr
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How can I get the right sized plate for this switch ? Anyone can share url of the product link ? Many thanks

ivanptr
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October

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