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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
2 replies
Monday

Hi @MckennaRenae Firstly, you want get any additional installation advice from K-Mart staff. They simply don't have any training in that regard. I ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Monday

Hi @Mark270481 I have only ever used spray cans on a metal security shutter as I could get a feel for when they are about to run out and stop before ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Sunday

Hi @CharlieBear62 Looking at those photos, the posts already look a patch-job so, I would highly recommend replacing them. It's not a huge job or a ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Saturday

Hi @Gazza55 Not to these dimensions, but I have used self-levelling compound extensively in spaces nearly as big which where then finished with til ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Saturday

Hi @donmattdon I have installed many Link systems and do all the local pre-testing of the product for the Aust market. The panels don't actually co ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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Friday

Hi @kalivet I have been involved in some form or another providing assistance to a few men’s sheds within my time in the power tools industry. And ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Friday

Such incredible ingenuity in all those machines @AlanM52 I remember the brand Sher well as making very solid woodworking machines and Wolf for thei ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
a week ago

Hi @Manish1 It looks like very dried out Oregon that probably had a small split on a knot to begin with. You could ask a local domestic engineer to ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Saturday

Hi @Gazza55, Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us. When it rains, do you get any water on that slab? I susp ...

Noyade
Home Improvement Guru
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a week ago

I gotta say @AlanM52 - you are one ingenious creative man. I personally wouldn't be brave enough building a 'wooden' band-saw. How old do you think t ...

KTProjects
Finding My Feet
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a week ago

@Nailbag Thanks for the advise here! It's likely that I'm over thinking this but as I'm doing my own tiling, the pressure is on for a nice flat finis ...

AlanM52
Kind of a Big Deal
4 replies
a week ago

Feel free to add me to the list. 14" Bandsaw, 7 month build, 95° Bunnings, motor repurposed from Gardenline water tank pump. 8" Bandsaw and capa ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
a week ago

I think there would be more concern about having the timber face out, which is not the correct orientation, than about potentially hitting a fixing be ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
3 replies
a week ago

What you’ve outlined certainly sounds like an effective and practical way to deal with the offset stud and still give yourself solid fixing points for ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
a week ago

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @clacay13. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about a leaking tap.This i ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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a week ago

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @taj1. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about brickwork.From what you’ ...

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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Sunday

Hi @CharlieBear62 Looking at those photos, the posts already look a patch-job so, I would highly recommend replacing them. It's not a huge job or a ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Saturday

Hi @donmattdon I have installed many Link systems and do all the local pre-testing of the product for the Aust market. The panels don't actually co ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Friday

Hi @kalivet I have been involved in some form or another providing assistance to a few men’s sheds within my time in the power tools industry. And ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
a week ago

Hi @Manish1 It looks like very dried out Oregon that probably had a small split on a knot to begin with. You could ask a local domestic engineer to ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
a week ago

Hi @ihocking On the surface it's a good solution by @Dave-1 to consider. Just be aware that doubling the sheets can result in condensation and dirt ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
a week ago

Hi @monwinter Two thoughts here. The first is to cut a trench through the concrete path along the wall and install a grated drain system to the sto ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
a week ago

Hi @ihocking Those couple of suggestions by @EricL are definitely worth considering, though with one exception. I would avoid adding any timber fra ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
a week ago

Hi @nukeboy1313 I have had to seal a few old sash windows in my time and due to their nature of sliding up and down unevenly, anything your place i ...

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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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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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