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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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Hi @stuartheth as @MitchellMc has already highlighted very well is the structural variables over that span. Typically you need support posts every ...

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Hi @Snakeytail It simply comes down to gravity. If you can maintain a small steady slope away from the home then water will run away naturally. If ...

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Hi @Ben2065 You could either got the timber battens @EricL has recommended or a metal option with these zinc ones.Nailbag

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Hi @CRC I would contact Zinneer (Rust-Oleum) for their expert advice. They have trained experts who can provide more accurate information from thei ...

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Hi @Squeaka It's important to note that if you're renovating to plans as an owner-builder with inspections, you need to comply to the regulations. ...

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Hi @Kelly7916 The most feasible location would be to essentially built a basic pergola just under the level of the eve of the lower level. Fixing w ...

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Hi @Giz I wouldn't be able to essentially guess the answer here. In my opinion, the only people to be able to give advice on the load bearing on th ...

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Hi @fino360 Considering in Ozito's latest 18V system as @JacobZ recommends is going to be your best long term investment. However, there is a compa ...

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Hi @stuartheth, I think it is entirely possible to add a handrail to those stairs, but I would be cautious about the way you are proposing to do it. ...

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Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Kelly7916. It's amazing to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about building a hanging be ...

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Hi @SunnyZim87, I am thinking about something that is lightweight, non-intrusive and requires a minimal amount of time to install - corrugated poly ...

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Hi @Lambie1971, Unfortunately, it would be impossible to know the extent to which you would need to go in order to repair these cracks without remov ...

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G'day @AlanM52 "Could be the cheaper ones with no play may have a shorter service life - because they are cheap?" Do you remember Go-Lo? https: ...

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Hi @ChrisA, That is correct, it is both a sealant and an adhesive, and yes, it can be painted over. Again, this is not going to solve the underlyi ...

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Hi @ChrisA, The cracking pattern suggests the stairs are moving away from the house rather than just surface failure of the render. If you simply fi ...

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Hi @michaelmkchu, Congratulations on the stool so far, it looks great. Now lets make it a bit more stable. The main issue, like @Nailbag mentioned ...

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Hi @Squeaka It's important to note that if you're renovating to plans as an owner-builder with inspections, you need to comply to the regulations. ...

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Hi @Giz I wouldn't be able to essentially guess the answer here. In my opinion, the only people to be able to give advice on the load bearing on th ...

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Hi @niknak5544 If the door frame is metal, then it will be aluminium which means anything magnetic won't stick. The Pillar 160 x 200cm Black Magnet ...

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The grinder came out of the Elu factory in Italy @Noyade. They made mostly very high-end wood working tools like routers. Bought out by B&D around the ...

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HI @Lambie1971 following along the lines of @JacobZ concern, I would be getting a "registered builder" or domestic engineer to have a look before g ...

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Hi @NicoleDIY I think the main thing to consider with anything temporary when it comes to major drainage issues thats causing erosion, is that most ...

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Hi @WhichAisle Since the Lentil is remaining in place, can you not use an angle grind to cut manageable sections of the steel door frame that could ...

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Hi @SunnyZim87 @AlanM52 has the perfect solution. If you fix one edge along the corner of that brickwork, then there will be enough back-flex to ho ...

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