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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
Home Improvement Guru
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yesterday

Hi @Dotty3340 I can't be 100% sure without knowing the model of the tool, but I suspect you're not using the supplied adaptor as per the owners man ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Yes @notsure2026 and it’s paintable  Nailbag

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Nice work @Jithesh I particular like the LED light strips. The timber against the blue looks great. Nailbag

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Hi @Walcott Yes the latch can be reversed, I've had to do it once myself a very long time ago and is actually pretty easy . . . . when you know how ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

That Whitco Galvanised Steel Hook Hinges product I mentioned earlier will work @ELI5 You can see the original gal metal where the paint has flaked off ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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Thursday

Hi @notsure2026 In the end with his last post @MitchellMc in my mind answered his own question. I use the "wet area" silicons for actual surfaces t ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Hi @dhalvorsen1 I'm assuming the builders when replacing the roof and guttering were following the previous older style of exposed eves, hence why ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Wednesday

Hi @ELI5 as with @MitchellMc I can't see from the supplied photos where the hinge/s is broken. If anything, being heavily painted over they would b ...

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Thursday

The reason I'm second-guessing myself is that recently I caulked a couple of bathrooms around the ceilings, walls and windows with Selleys 475g No Mor ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Thursday

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @dhalvorsen1. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about eaves lining.In ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
11 replies
Thursday

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @notsure2026. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about filling a gap.No n ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
2 replies
Wednesday

Hi @Charley3, It looks like @Nailbag has provided some excellent advice here. That small niche at the top of the window does need to be resolved, an ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Tuesday

When you say it won't be used on a regular basis, will it be used at all @___CC? You can certainly use the Reflecta garage door insulation on a non-fu ...

diymatt87
Getting Established
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Monday

Thanks Nailbag. Thats a great idea, I use to work construction and from memory often saw lighter weight ones around commercial sites.

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Monday

The cracks you’re seeing aren’t the usual minor settlement hairlines you get in new homes @davidb0312. On a 100-year-old house, there has been plenty ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Saturday

Hi @JustinMcAbbe, What was the spacing between the studs? If nothing lines up, then you can just attach some battens across the two studs and then ...

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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Yes @notsure2026 and it’s paintable  Nailbag

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Nice work @Jithesh I particular like the LED light strips. The timber against the blue looks great. Nailbag

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Hi @Walcott Yes the latch can be reversed, I've had to do it once myself a very long time ago and is actually pretty easy . . . . when you know how ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

That Whitco Galvanised Steel Hook Hinges product I mentioned earlier will work @ELI5 You can see the original gal metal where the paint has flaked off ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
4 replies
Thursday

Hi @notsure2026 In the end with his last post @MitchellMc in my mind answered his own question. I use the "wet area" silicons for actual surfaces t ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Thursday

Hi @dhalvorsen1 I'm assuming the builders when replacing the roof and guttering were following the previous older style of exposed eves, hence why ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Wednesday

Hi @ELI5 as with @MitchellMc I can't see from the supplied photos where the hinge/s is broken. If anything, being heavily painted over they would b ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Wednesday

Hi @___CC The alternative solution that @MitchellMc will also provide far better insulation properties over just having the Relecta products fixed ...

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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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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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Home Improvement Guru

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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