Alright. Confession time.
The drill was in reverse.
No wonder I was having such a hard time Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Afternoon @damian22
Love stormwater strange but true.
As @EricL has said there are differenat rules for different staes about stormwater and who is ...
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 ...
Alright. Confession time.
The drill was in reverse.
No wonder I was having such a hard time Absolute rookie mistake, and highly embarrassing, but ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...