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Shane
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Shane
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Saw this project on Facebook - thought it was a great idea. Add a floor to a chicken coop and create a catio.

Shane
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September

Thanks for your advice. I've contacted an electrician and they are just going to replace it like-for-like.

Shane
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September

We've also got one of these in the ceiling. Given the crazy prices of scrap metal these days, is it worth the effort of removing from the roof?

Shane
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September

Sorry, I'm a little confused now. Does Bunnings have any fans that are suitable for a wall rather than a ceiling? And what you are saying about ...

Shane
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September

Thanks. I was trying to avoid two seperate electrician call-outs as our place is remote. With a smaller fan we would need to get an electrician to ...

Shane
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September

OK, thank you. So we should get a 210mm fan? Can you please recommend one?

Shane
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Hello, I need to organise an electrician to replace our non-functioning bathroom fan. It's a wired-in model on the wall that vents directly outside. ...

Shane
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Does anyone know what fitting this is? Somesort of mini fluorescent? Is it user replaceable or do I need an electrician to replace the wholelight with ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
July

Hi @Shane, Thank you for your question. This is not a standard light fitting that can be easily replaced. Any time where there is exposed wiring, ...

SarahC4
Cultivating a Following
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The Team at Bunnings Horsham whipped up this very cool chess set for a store competition using recycled timber, Feast Watson products and a variety of ...

zaracat
Finding My Feet
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June 2021

There are special epoxy based putties and mastics available for steel framed windows, but for DIY purposes linseed oil based putty is fine and is what ...

Noelle
Kind of a Big Deal
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September 2020

Hi @Andy_J @Aussie-Garden is right about the soil but the most important thing is to not fertilise the soil immediately before growing carrots. Th ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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April 2020

Hi @Shane. Many thanks for your question, I'd be happy to recommend how to repair the window putty. As Deb (@Mathy) has mentioned, that material is ...

Mathy
Becoming a Leader
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April 2020

Hi @Shane - that looks like a traditional window linseed oil based putty. Selleys make a version (called Special Putty), here’s a linkhttps://www.sell ...

Justlucky2k2
Cultivating a Following
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December 2019

  Hi All, Thanks for your help and suggestion. Finally I have finished the renovation. I did all the job myself except plumbing installation and elect ...

MartyH
Amassing an Audience
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December 2019

Hey @Dorah You might get some tips from this post - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Whole-of-House/Removing-old-paint-from-walls/m-p/28583 Unfortunate ...

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Shane
Having an Impact
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Saw this project on Facebook - thought it was a great idea. Add a floor to a chicken coop and create a catio.

Shane
Having an Impact
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July

 Thanks again. One more question: would you recommend two coats of primer? After the first coat, there’s a little touch of blue still showing through. ...

Shane
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June

Thanks again. Can confirm it is oil based and in good condition. So I just need to prime and then paint? Do I need to sand at all?

Shane
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  Hi again, I have these blue coloured skirting boards that I want to paint white. How do I go about painting over them? Do I need to sand first? ...

Shane
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May

Thanks again for all your help. Installed now.  

Shane
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April

Great, thank you. No water runs into the bowl when the cistern tap is turned off so I will order one of those Fluidmaster kits.

Shane
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September 2023

Job now done. Thanks again Mitchell. Only took six months to get back to it! Dennis at Bunnings Doncaster was very helpful when I brought the spindle ...

Shane
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April 2023

Overdue shot of the finished job after painting.

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