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Monday

Thanks Jacob. Again, that's really helpful : )

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Thanks Jacob : ) What happens to the brick & mortar over time, when algal growth isn't removed? And if I'm pressing cleaning an area of brick wh ...

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This section of brick wall that doesn't get much direct sunlight. There's also been a fair bit of moisture underneath the building (now addressed) & s ...

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a week ago

Thanks everyone  Checking with callipers & sanding (esp with a metal file then w/ emery paper) were really helpful places to start. They helped w ...

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My 10mm curtain rod is supposed to fit inside these 10mm inset wall brackets. It doesn't fit. Can anything be done to the rod end to fix this or do I ...

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I'd like to replace this black window lock (for double hung windows) with a white lock but I'm having trouble finding a replacement...  There's no bra ...

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July

Thanks Dave : )

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July

Sorry, I've just retried to delete the above post but can't. I did manage to remove the screw though, by spraying the outer edges with silicone spra ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Monday

Hi @Else, Algae won't directly damage the brick or mortar, but it will hold moisture against the wall surface, keeping the brick and joints damp for ...

Dave-1
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July

Good Evening @Else Nope, no time wasted and really there is a fair chance you have helped someone else out in the same situation Glad you got it so ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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July

Hello @Else I suggest going with CRC 808 Silicone as it is a dry, slick lubricant perfect for internal applications. It reduces friction without at ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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July

Hi @Else, Yeah, it would be best not to put the cord behind the heater. You could just bundle the excess cable and tie it off with some Cable Ties ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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July

Hi @Else, Putting the heater under a window works well if there’s cold air coming in because warm air rises from the heater and helps stop that chil ...

R4addZ
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June

Hi @Else Any hardwired lights will be on a lighting circuit and anything that plugs in (except in special circumstances such as downlights) are on ...

R4addZ
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June

Hi @Else I'm not sure why we do it differently in OZ (I'm not an electrician) but perhaps cost for the builders is an issue. It won't matter where ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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June

Hi @Else, Thank you for your question. WD-40, lanolin spray, and silicone spray each serve different purposes depending on the application. Stan ...

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Thanks everyone  Checking with callipers & sanding (esp with a metal file then w/ emery paper) were really helpful places to start. They helped w ...

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July

Sorry, I've just retried to delete the above post but can't. I did manage to remove the screw though, by spraying the outer edges with silicone spra ...

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I'm having trouble removing this last rusty cupboard screw ... I can't get any purchase with a screwdriver & don't have a drill. Can anyone suggest ...

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July

Hi Dave-1 & R4addZ Thanks for all your comments... Reading your different opinions is a great way for me to broaden my knowledge & to work out how I s ...

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The original fibro ceiling lining in the outdoor laundry was removed years ago & the laundry's been subject to a fair bit of moisture/fluctuating tem ...

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July

Thanks Jacob, that's really helpful. If I wall mount the heater & plug the cord into the wall socket, I'm guessing that the cord shouldn't be behind ...

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I have a convection panel heater (no fan) that can be used on wheels or wall-mounted. The warm air rises from the top of the heater, not the front, & ...

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June

Thanks Dave! That was really helpful. I've checked all the kitchen appliances & the kitchen's ok... But so I'm sure I'm on the right track... If ...

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