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Nailbag
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Spent most of my working life in the power tools and power garden industry. During this time I've renovated several homes both inside and out. I’m now self-employed enjoying using my skills in assisting people prepare their homes for sale.
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Nailbag
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10 hours ago

Hi @Six7 If you've had bad experiences with Dyna-bolts (we all have) it's typically because the hole is too large, shallow (hit a hollow) or soft ( ...

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10 hours ago

Hi @zillah as @MitchellMc indicated its wouldn't be considered normal, but its not that uncommon. Looking at the photos the hose and fittings ar ...

Nailbag
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10 hours ago

Hi @Rodney2 Thats an amazing amount of wear on those teeth even for a DIY model considering the drive-belt is toothed rubber. The tensioning gear l ...

Nailbag
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Hi @Six7 You could use 100mm x 10mm Dyna-bolts or Orange spaghetti and 100mm batten/bugle screws, which is usually how I would fix the battens to a ...

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Hi @mocfan I pretty much agree with all the steps and comments @MitchellMc has already made. Just to add, I think the existing rafter will fall to sho ...

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Hi @emckatz Reading through @EricL last post, I think thats the way I would tackle it too. Its all about taking your time to make the min-formwork ...

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Hi @fr97sk Thats a substantial drop in such a short distance. The first thing I would want to confirm is whats out of level, the door or the floor? ...

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Hi @tchilvers Several months back I had an emergency repair to solve the same issue, but the old lady was still in the bathroom with a non-opening ...

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Bunnings Team Member EricL
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Hello @emckatz This does present a challenge! Theoretically, in order to recreate the broken section, you'll need to build form work made of plywoo ...

Noyade
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yesterday

G'day @mocfan AI says between 25-50 mm...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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I wouldn’t call it “normal,” but it does happen @zillah, especially with hoses that have been in the sun for a while or see repeated pressure changes. ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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yesterday

Hi @fr97sk, It looks like there is a noticeable fall in the floor in that section, and unfortunately problems like this need to be corrected before ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @mocfan. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about installing guttering.T ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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Hello @haileystoop Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about you ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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Tuesday

Hi @jinugu, I presume your deck frame is built with H3-treated timber, which is only rated for above-ground use and cannot be in contact with soil. ...

Noyade
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Monday

All of the above. Buy a good socket set @Deniz One thing is for certain - your table has a brilliantly designed bracket system. Better than this rubb ...

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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
10 hours ago

Hi @Six7 If you've had bad experiences with Dyna-bolts (we all have) it's typically because the hole is too large, shallow (hit a hollow) or soft ( ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
10 hours ago

Hi @zillah as @MitchellMc indicated its wouldn't be considered normal, but its not that uncommon. Looking at the photos the hose and fittings ar ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
10 hours ago

Hi @Rodney2 Thats an amazing amount of wear on those teeth even for a DIY model considering the drive-belt is toothed rubber. The tensioning gear l ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
4 replies
yesterday

Hi @Six7 You could use 100mm x 10mm Dyna-bolts or Orange spaghetti and 100mm batten/bugle screws, which is usually how I would fix the battens to a ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
6 replies
yesterday

Hi @emckatz Reading through @EricL last post, I think thats the way I would tackle it too. Its all about taking your time to make the min-formwork ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @fr97sk Thats a substantial drop in such a short distance. The first thing I would want to confirm is whats out of level, the door or the floor? ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
2 replies
yesterday

Hi @tchilvers Several months back I had an emergency repair to solve the same issue, but the old lady was still in the bathroom with a non-opening ...

Nailbag
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Hi @haileystoop I think both answers @EricL has provided with the foam insulation boards and a dehumidifier are ideal solutions I would consider. ...

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Difficulty: Beginner Roofs, gutters and downpipes require regular maintenance to avoid costly damage from leaks. Whether you have a tiled or fl ...

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A friend's house had an extension to his house that had a roofline that prevented internal roof access from the old to the new. So, he asked me to ins ...

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Difficulty: Beginner Timber benchtops add warmth, character and timeless style to any kitchen. But the timber can suffer from everyday wear and t ...

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Transforming the front of your house does not need to be a costly or time-consuming project. Simple improvements like removing clutter, planting an ...

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