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damian22
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damian22
Growing in Experience
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September

Alright. Confession time. The drill was in reverse. No wonder I was having such a hard time  Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
5 replies
September

I am testing the limits of your magic powers, @EricL - I’ve just tried those screws and they refuse to bite into the steel, no matter how hard I press ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
7 replies
September

Hi @EricL - disaster has struck! It turns out my studs are not wood after all - they are metal (likely steel?). Unfortunately I only realised this aft ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
9 replies
September

Thanks very much @EricL - I do indeed have a stud finder so I’ll aim to attach the DreamBaby straps to the studs. Fortunately it’s a wide bookcase so ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
11 replies

Hi all, I need to secure a large bookshelf to our living room wall - which is plasterboard - to prevent it tipping over if a child climbs on it. It's ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
1 reply
May

Lots of good questions @Dave-1 and the fact I can't answer most of them indicates to me I should probably call a plumber as recommended!We're in WA at ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
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May

Hi @Nailbag, the house was substantially renovated by the most recent owners (we bought it in October last year) but they did mostly internal work. Th ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
7 replies
May

Hi all, seeking some guidance on whether there is a DIY solution to be had here, or whether I'll need to call in a plumber or soakwell installer.Our h ...

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Dave-1
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September

Morning @damian22 Welcome to rookie mistakes, we all do them and yep I made one on the weekend, didnt drill a pilot hole through old timber far enou ...

Dave-1
Community Megastar
2 replies
September

Morning @damian22 This is when we wish we had xray vison You may have chanced on the edge/bend of a steel frame or as @EricL suggests into something ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
6 replies
September

Hello @damian22 Not to worry, I suggest using Zenith 8G x 35mm Galvanised Countersunk Rib Head Metal Screw. This is a self-drilling screw that will ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
10 replies
September

Hello @damian22 Thanks for sharing your question about anchoring your furniture to the wall. If you have a stud finder this would be the best way t ...

Nailbag
Kind of a Big Deal
2 replies
May

Hi @damian22 am going to keep this simple . . . . . call a plumber. Every photo you have provided are of downpipes not connected to the storm water ...

Dave-1
Community Megastar
2 replies
May

Afternoon @damian22 Love stormwater strange but true. As @EricL has said there are differenat rules for different staes about stormwater and who is ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
May

Hello @damian22 Thanks for sharing your question about your downpipes. In this particular situation I suggest engaging the services of a plumber ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
October 2023

There's no difference between the top and bottom nipple @damian22. I'd pop the outlet hose on the top one as it puts it slightly higher than the water ...

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damian22
Growing in Experience
1 reply
September

Alright. Confession time. The drill was in reverse. No wonder I was having such a hard time  Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
5 replies
September

I am testing the limits of your magic powers, @EricL - I’ve just tried those screws and they refuse to bite into the steel, no matter how hard I press ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
7 replies
September

Hi @EricL - disaster has struck! It turns out my studs are not wood after all - they are metal (likely steel?). Unfortunately I only realised this aft ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
9 replies
September

Thanks very much @EricL - I do indeed have a stud finder so I’ll aim to attach the DreamBaby straps to the studs. Fortunately it’s a wide bookcase so ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
11 replies

Hi all, I need to secure a large bookshelf to our living room wall - which is plasterboard - to prevent it tipping over if a child climbs on it. It's ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
1 reply
May

Lots of good questions @Dave-1 and the fact I can't answer most of them indicates to me I should probably call a plumber as recommended!We're in WA at ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
1 reply
May

Hi @Nailbag, the house was substantially renovated by the most recent owners (we bought it in October last year) but they did mostly internal work. Th ...

damian22
Growing in Experience
7 replies
May

Hi all, seeking some guidance on whether there is a DIY solution to be had here, or whether I'll need to call in a plumber or soakwell installer.Our h ...

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