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Thanks @MitchellMc I will have to give those metal screws a go. Yes very difficult to find the correct thickness for these. I stumbled across the issu ...

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I have purchased these shelf brackets and have attached them to the wall successfully. I am unsure which screws to use to secure shelf to the top sid ...

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Thank you this was very helpful.A hammer drill has been on my list of things to buy so perhaps this is my opportunity. Is there particular drill bits ...

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I am looking to remove this concrete overflow from my brick edging in certain places so i can but up sleepers ends against it. So far I have tried mas ...

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I am looking at replacing the silicone around my stove top. I suspect the builders did not use a silicone that is rated for heat as the silicone origi ...

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I have gone ahead and tried both methods. Expanding foam looks a little unsightly however most of it will be covered.The mortar on the other hand look ...

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Also one further question sorry.. thickness of the sleepers for what I'm trying to do. Would 50mm thickness be suffice or would 75mm be a better optio ...

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Thank you, definitely will waterproof with the grips, looks like a great product! But yes the ground the sleepers will be sitting on will be quite hea ...

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Hi @amySA, That's a bit of an issue for timber screws, as I'm sure you've realised. I'd recommend using Zenith 12G x 18mm Zinc Plated Self Tapper Pa ...

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DIY front yard landscaping and letterbox for our new property.StepsStep 1 Started with a dirt patch and a trailer load of road base from a mate. After ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi Amy, You could use one of these Monarch Caulk Sealant Remover to remove the old silicone. If some of it is more stubborn a sharp Stanley knife can ...

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Hi @amySA, It's great to see one of the new members, @JacobZ95, jump straight in and assist with your question. They've provided some great advice, ...

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There's no requirement to use 75mm @amySA, and 50mm would suffice. You'd potentially sell less warping of the timber with the 75mm. Likely, your choic ...

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Hi @amySA, Either timber or concrete sleepers would work well for your project. The timber is the easier option to cut to size, but concrete is more ...

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You're on the right track @amySA. Just give the areas a bit of a sand down until they are flush with the wall. A light skimcoat of Polyfilla and sand ...

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Love your work, @amySA! That looks like a great semi-permanent solution. For the wall, I'd cut a length of 42 x 18mm 2.7m FJ Pre Oiled Merbau Screen ...

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Thanks @MitchellMc I will have to give those metal screws a go. Yes very difficult to find the correct thickness for these. I stumbled across the issu ...

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Also one further question sorry.. thickness of the sleepers for what I'm trying to do. Would 50mm thickness be suffice or would 75mm be a better optio ...

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Thank you, definitely will waterproof with the grips, looks like a great product! But yes the ground the sleepers will be sitting on will be quite hea ...

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After considering options I think I am going to go with wood sleepers. The originally linked concrete posts @MitchellMc aren't available at bunnings l ...

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Thanks @MitchellMc This was what I was hoping for. I know if I'm using wooden sleepers i know there is the option to anchor them into the ground for s ...

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Soon I'll be looking to start establishing some edging in my blank canvas back yard to section grass/gravel areas. Looking for advice on timber vs c ...

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Thanks for your reply @MitchellMc This is the problem in question Few areas the same. The poly used is the Interior Timber Poly Filler available at ...

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Thanks @EricL snap hook would be a great idea, I think I'd rather something I could keep up most of the time.

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DIY front yard landscaping and letterbox for our new property.StepsStep 1 Started with a dirt patch and a trailer load of road base from a mate. After ...

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Hi, Seeking ideas and advise on how to block off neighbors window in my patio. I’m thinking about putting timber slats on the two posts with jacks ...

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A smart solution to a muddy thoroughfare with a new garden path using Travertine pavers and gravel at a cost of just $600. The projectTools and m ...

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I am in the process of redesigning my back yard. My goal is to make really strong and sturdy wooden edging which won't warp. I had some edging in this ...

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