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If you have a water stain on your ceiling, the first thing to do is ascertain whether there is an active leak in the structure of your roof. If you ...

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To seal brick paving, I suggest using Crommelin Natural Finish Penetrating Sealer And Water Repellent. It is a natural finish penetrating sealer p ...

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A water trap has been positioned somewhere in your plumbing layout to keep sewer gas from entering your home. If you've not been using your bath for ...

To clean soap scum off bathroom tiles, first try a gentle cleaner such as White King 750ml Mould & Soap Scum Remover. Apply the product directly to t ...

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One method to kill a tree stump is to use Manutec 1kg Epsom Salt. You drill into the stump with an 8mm or 10mm drill bit. You drill as many holes as ...

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For painting concrete pots, I would advise using an exterior acrylic paint such as Dulux Weathershield. It's suitable for masonry and can be tinted t ...

When a timber finish is uneven, you are unlikely to get a great result when re-oiling unless you sand the timber back first. While sanding can be a r ...

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The process for colour matching is actually not that difficult. In order to get an accurate or similar shade of colour, it will require a paint sampl ...

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Most Workshop community members believe the toilet should have its own room. Our Bunnings Workshop poll found 71% of respondents said the toilet shou ...

When mounting a TV on steel studs, Buildex 12-14 x 50mm Climaseal Hex Head Tek Screws are a great choice for strong and secure mounting. If you hav ...

It is not usually necessary to sand between paint coats. Unless the paint product you're using specifically states that you must sand after the fi ...

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Painting aluminium window frames is a cheaper alternative to removing the entire set. The key to a successful paint job is preparation. Give the win ...

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