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basildill
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basildill
Growing in Experience
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August

Thanks - good to rule out the magnet idea. I won't post a picture for privacy reasons, but one of the windows is a larger one (1.5m across x 2.1m tall ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
August

Thanks for the suggestions - making my own out of flywire frames sounds interesting - do you know if these are usually easily removable (so can insert ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
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Hello, I'm on a budget this year/summer and am hoping to make some DIY external shades to keep the heat off my windows and protect my internal blinds ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
June

^Never mind! Just realised that there isn't a hole in there, so no need to cap off.

basildill
Growing in Experience
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June

Thanks everyone for the advice! I have another question - in the top right of the first picture is dishwasher waste hose. I've since gotten rid of the ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
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April

Ah - do you know if replacing the washer is usually enough to fix the seal (or does that mean replacing the trap altogether, as well as the washer)? I ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
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April

Actually, can I check - if I just want to clean the trap out (maybe just the J- or U-shaped component), do you think I could try that myself without e ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
April

Thanks so much! Good to know that I have no choice but to outsource the work, and what to pick up from Bunnings if I want to replace it.

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Bunnings Team Member EricL
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August

Hello @basildill Shade cloth acts like a boat sail when the wind hits its surface. This wind carries with it a lot of force and the wind will pull ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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April

Hi @basildill, It's a combination trap with a double bowl connector above it. Replacement of a trap like this is considered plumbing work, so you ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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May 2024

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @basildill. It's marvelous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about a leaking washing m ...

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basildill
Growing in Experience
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Hello, I'm on a budget this year/summer and am hoping to make some DIY external shades to keep the heat off my windows and protect my internal blinds ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
June

^Never mind! Just realised that there isn't a hole in there, so no need to cap off.

basildill
Growing in Experience
May 2024

Thank you! I'll try to figure out if there's somewhere I can spray that will minimise insect/spider deaths outside my home (maybe apply carefully just ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
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May 2024

Thanks for your thoughtful advice, Eric and Dave! Do you think painting this primer sealer on the unlaminated edges/surfaces will be safe (in terms of ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
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Just moved into a house built in the late 90's and the kitchen cabinets have a weird smell that doesn't leave after wiping down thoroughly, airing out ...

basildill
Growing in Experience
May 2024

Thank you! 珞

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