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Hi all, a carpenter recently completed a new deck for us, and fixed up the balustrade at the same time (some sections were rotting).As a result it’s a ...

Growing in Experience

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Alright. Confession time. The drill was in reverse. No wonder I was having such a hard time  Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...

Growing in Experience

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I am testing the limits of your magic powers, @EricL - I’ve just tried those screws and they refuse to bite into the steel, no matter how hard I press ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi @EricL - disaster has struck! It turns out my studs are not wood after all - they are metal (likely steel?). Unfortunately I only realised this aft ...

Growing in Experience

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Thanks very much @EricL - I do indeed have a stud finder so I’ll aim to attach the DreamBaby straps to the studs. Fortunately it’s a wide bookcase so ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi all, I need to secure a large bookshelf to our living room wall - which is plasterboard - to prevent it tipping over if a child climbs on it. It's ...

Growing in Experience

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Lots of good questions @Dave-1 and the fact I can't answer most of them indicates to me I should probably call a plumber as recommended!We're in WA at ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi @Nailbag, the house was substantially renovated by the most recent owners (we bought it in October last year) but they did mostly internal work. Th ...

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Hi @damian22, When trying to blend new and old timber, it’s worth noting it can be tricky because the older timber has obviously weathered a lot. Fo ...

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Morning @damian22 Welcome to rookie mistakes, we all do them and yep I made one on the weekend, didnt drill a pilot hole through old timber far enou ...

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Morning @damian22 This is when we wish we had xray vison You may have chanced on the edge/bend of a steel frame or as @EricL suggests into something ...

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Hello @damian22 Not to worry, I suggest using Zenith 8G x 35mm Galvanised Countersunk Rib Head Metal Screw. This is a self-drilling screw that will ...

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Hello @damian22 Thanks for sharing your question about anchoring your furniture to the wall. If you have a stud finder this would be the best way t ...

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Hi @damian22 am going to keep this simple . . . . . call a plumber. Every photo you have provided are of downpipes not connected to the storm water ...

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Afternoon @damian22 Love stormwater strange but true. As @EricL has said there are differenat rules for different staes about stormwater and who is ...

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Hello @damian22 Thanks for sharing your question about your downpipes. In this particular situation I suggest engaging the services of a plumber ...

Growing in Experience

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Alright. Confession time. The drill was in reverse. No wonder I was having such a hard time  Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...

Growing in Experience

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I am testing the limits of your magic powers, @EricL - I’ve just tried those screws and they refuse to bite into the steel, no matter how hard I press ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi @EricL - disaster has struck! It turns out my studs are not wood after all - they are metal (likely steel?). Unfortunately I only realised this aft ...

Growing in Experience

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Thanks very much @EricL - I do indeed have a stud finder so I’ll aim to attach the DreamBaby straps to the studs. Fortunately it’s a wide bookcase so ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi all, I need to secure a large bookshelf to our living room wall - which is plasterboard - to prevent it tipping over if a child climbs on it. It's ...

Growing in Experience

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Lots of good questions @Dave-1 and the fact I can't answer most of them indicates to me I should probably call a plumber as recommended!We're in WA at ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi @Nailbag, the house was substantially renovated by the most recent owners (we bought it in October last year) but they did mostly internal work. Th ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi all, seeking some guidance on whether there is a DIY solution to be had here, or whether I'll need to call in a plumber or soakwell installer.Our h ...

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