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DMMD4191
Just Starting Out
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Hi everyone, looking for some advice on how to add a door to a dog kennel to be kept indoors and what equipment may be needed to help reduce sound fro ...

jfordham
Finding My Feet
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Hi i had a fencing company install a new colourbond fence to an investment property and they are adamant they have done it correctly… as per pictu ...

ChrisM514
Just Starting Out
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Hi Guys, We're renovating our 1970s home and getting ready to remove some walls. As I'm working towards the installation of a wind column in the bri ...

Zog
Building a Reputation
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Hi everyone. I have assembled the framing of the modular decking for my low level deck (see photos). What is in the photo is essentially a walkway, th ...

brooke_
Community Newcomer

   Hi, I am wanting to build a rendered retaining wall in the front yard - using brick. We will be building it 800mm high, with approx 4 brick thickne ...

emmajae
Community Newcomer

 Hey there! I have this blank wall that only has battens. I want to attach VJ boards, how do I do this? I am new to DIY but keen to learn! Thank you!

BrendanJB
Community Newcomer
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Hi everyone. I've done a bunch of DIY and handywork around the house, but have never done any masonry drilling before, so feeling a little out of my e ...

Pete1967
Just Starting Out
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Hi folks, the path that leads to my front door is quite steep and when the house was built 35 years ago there was a steel handrail along the path, but ...

kritin
Finding My Feet
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Hi, i want to install outdoor blind from my roof fascia to the fence what type of screws or bolts(self locking) should i use that can hold the blind i ...

shaqqi
Growing in Experience
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Hi I need to replace Colourbond fence with Aluminium slate gate (width 1630 x height 1845 mm approx.) This is DIY kit which I have assembled. Gates ...

Siamak
Community Newcomer

Hi team, I have clay bricks on my driveway and would like to give them a fresh look by painting. My questions are:Can I paint over the clay bricks?Is ...

Tezz19
Community Newcomer
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I’d like to know the footing requirements for a 5m x 3m veranda, attached to the house on the 6m side. Sandy soil, coastal position in SA.

NullSec87
Just Starting Out
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Looking for advice on how to repair chips and uneveness in our outdoor render. Would render/mortar did the job? Keeping the repair substance and fini ...

John9
Just Starting Out
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Hi everyone,I recently had a plumber reroute a copper water pipe through a brick wall, and the result left a noticeable gap in the brickwork, as shown ...

srik42
Getting Established
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   i need to install this wooden sign board on a concrete column. The material is about 1mm thick. What tools do I need to drill holes and what type ...

gsaini
Community Newcomer

Hello,We are thinking to diy a catio in our pergola, looking for ideas/materials to use etc. We do need to have a double door access to our backyard a ...

antrix_bansal
Getting Established
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Hello, I am looking to start building a low-level covered deck on brick pavers and need someone help with below points- Please note I am based in Pe ...

Adriano250RS
Community Newcomer

Hi AllWaterproofer did not put a angle at the shower step, and now i am left with quite a large gap to fill, but not sure with what ?Or should i sikaf ...

handiher19
Growing in Experience
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Hi Brains trust We were going to tile our bathroom walls and have changed our minds. We want to plasterboard over the fibre cement sheeting on the wal ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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atish
Just Starting Out
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Hi  We are wanting to fix this umbrella to the left vertical post of the deck but the bolts included are for masonry. Should we use screws or bolts i ...

nvelaga
Getting Established
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Hello experts, I am total beginner and planning to step up my DIY journey. I am planning to setup a raised garden bed with seating options in cou ...

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