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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 @JesseS6 not that I’m aware of but personally I wouldn’t go to that trouble and expense. Plus it wouldn’t hold up to a line trimmer. If you don’t w ...

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Hi @Swaartbaard It's more likely that there is flashing installed and that its behind the whaler plate under the bottom weatherboard. But for peace ...

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Hi @JesseS6 I would agree with @JacobZ and definitely take the easiest and most effective approach and remove soil from the house side. Other than ...

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Hi @Eloise- The diagram below may be more helpful on what I was trying to explain. And as @JacobZ pointed out the pilot hole for the screw needs ...

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Hi @Nuggets That Coolaroo 2.4 x 2.4m Graphite Crank Operated Outdoor Blind for your outside window @EricL suggested work very well, I just installe ...

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Hi @Sen123 You could defineitly replace the lower section as per @AlanM52 excellent advice. Otherwise a treated pine H5 KD DAR GL8 Laminated posts ...

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Hi @bodega Personally I would start with a finer grit only to get the feel for how aggressive it might be especially when using an industrial sande ...

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Hi @mblewis "Frameless" glass shower screens are secured using the silicone I suggested. "Framed" use a U-channel thats first mechanically secured ...

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Hi @JesseS6, If you're not retaining the soil for a particular reason, I don't think there's any real need to install sleepers along that wall. If a ...

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Hi @Eloise-, No, grinding the ends off wouldn't help with bite; it was just mentioned because the point of the screw will show on the other side of ...

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Hello @bodega I agree with @Nailbag's recommendation on the number of belts to get. Any belt not used and is still its packet can be returned for a ...

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Thanks @Nailbag - good idea on starting with a finer grit. Thanks for that

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Hi @Sen123, Purchase a full stirrup like this one. Download the Pryda post anchors guide. Push the stirrup against the post to mark the cut-off line ...

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Hi @Nuggets I suggest having a look at the Coolaroo 2.4 x 2.4m Graphite Crank Operated Outdoor Blind for your outside window. It has a 5-year fabri ...

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thanks @EricL I am going to get the ground excavated so that we have 250mm below the boards (minimum). This will give the 140mm bearers better ventil ...

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Hello @DannyRowntree I'm sorry to hear that your lawn did not survive the winter. However, if the lawn did not get any direct sunlight that pretty ...

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Hi @JesseS6 not that I’m aware of but personally I wouldn’t go to that trouble and expense. Plus it wouldn’t hold up to a line trimmer. If you don’t w ...

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Hi @Swaartbaard It's more likely that there is flashing installed and that its behind the whaler plate under the bottom weatherboard. But for peace ...

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Hi @JesseS6 I would agree with @JacobZ and definitely take the easiest and most effective approach and remove soil from the house side. Other than ...

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Hi @Eloise- The diagram below may be more helpful on what I was trying to explain. And as @JacobZ pointed out the pilot hole for the screw needs ...

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Hi @Nuggets That Coolaroo 2.4 x 2.4m Graphite Crank Operated Outdoor Blind for your outside window @EricL suggested work very well, I just installe ...

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Hi @Sen123 You could defineitly replace the lower section as per @AlanM52 excellent advice. Otherwise a treated pine H5 KD DAR GL8 Laminated posts ...

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Hi @bodega Personally I would start with a finer grit only to get the feel for how aggressive it might be especially when using an industrial sande ...

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Hi @mblewis "Frameless" glass shower screens are secured using the silicone I suggested. "Framed" use a U-channel thats first mechanically secured ...

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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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