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since May 2016
yesterday
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: What balustrade post brackets to install?

Outdoor
yesterday

Hi @svensseasnakes I think @MitchellMc has already covered anything that I could add. But do agree it would be worth adding a side elevation with m ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
Friday

Another great suggestion here @Noyade 

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
Friday

Hi @nonsibicunctis @JacobZ reminded me that I missed a step, let's make it Step 5A: Which is to drill 3mm pilot holes in the steel even though I'm ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
7 replies
Friday

Hi @nonsibicunctis This is one of my least favourite jobs due to the difficulty level. A few months back I had to replace rotted wooden pickets on ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Low deck on rear landing (concrete)

Outdoor
Thursday

Hi @shrewdly4957 @MitchellMc has already provided excellent advice across all your questions. I would just like to highlight that I would add a cen ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to Re-roof a FLAT patio structure with enough run for drainage

Outdoor
Thursday

Hi @TandT There is plenty of insightful information @MitchellMc has provided and I would run with the tapered timbers on top of the existing rafter ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to demolish concrete staircase on brick veneer home?

Whole of House
Wednesday

Hi @reecel @MitchellMc is spot on with all of his comments and awesome advice in calling in some pro's here. This staircase looks like my parent's ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to flush a solid brick painted wall with a gyprock wall.

Living and Bedroom
Tuesday

Hi @Tim0 Taking on board the very good points @MitchellMc has highlighted to me leaves two options. These are also based on your level of acceptanc ...

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nonsibicunctis
nonsibicunctis
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Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
Friday

Hi JacobZ, Thank you for your contribution. I am sure that you are right about the pressure thing because it makes sense to me and, indeed, although ...

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
1 reply
Friday

Hi @nonsibicunctis, I can't locate a listing for a screw like @Nailbag mentioned, although I am pretty confident that we will have something similar ...

Noyade
Noyade
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
4 replies
Friday

Screw battens from the inner side of the steel frame. Then just use wood screws to attach your slats to the battens. Just a thought on a very hot da ...

nonsibicunctis
nonsibicunctis
Having an Impact

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
6 replies
Friday

Nailbag, Thank you so much for your interest and taking the trouble to reply. Your suggestions make sense to me, my only concern would be re-fitting t ...

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member

Re: What balustrade post brackets to install?

Outdoor
Friday

It is important to look at the balustrade as a complete system rather than focusing on an individual post in isolation @svensseasnakes. A single post ...

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to Re-roof a FLAT patio structure with enough run for drainage

Outdoor
2 replies
Thursday

You are right to question the 5 degree figure @TandT, because while it is what Suntuf specifies for warranty and ideal performance, it is often more t ...

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to demolish concrete staircase on brick veneer home?

Whole of House
Wednesday

Thanks for the follow-up, Reece (@reecel), and it’s great to hear you’re already lining up both a demo contractor and a structural engineer; that’s ex ...

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Low deck on rear landing (concrete)

Outdoor
Tuesday

For the deck height, going from 13cm to 15–16cm isn’t a huge difference @shrewdly4957. The main consideration is the clearance between the joists and ...

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Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
Friday

Another great suggestion here @Noyade 

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
Friday

Hi @nonsibicunctis @JacobZ reminded me that I missed a step, let's make it Step 5A: Which is to drill 3mm pilot holes in the steel even though I'm ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fasten slats to a metal garage door frame

Garage and Shed
7 replies
Friday

Hi @nonsibicunctis This is one of my least favourite jobs due to the difficulty level. A few months back I had to replace rotted wooden pickets on ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Low deck on rear landing (concrete)

Outdoor
Thursday

Hi @shrewdly4957 @MitchellMc has already provided excellent advice across all your questions. I would just like to highlight that I would add a cen ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to Re-roof a FLAT patio structure with enough run for drainage

Outdoor
Thursday

Hi @TandT There is plenty of insightful information @MitchellMc has provided and I would run with the tapered timbers on top of the existing rafter ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to demolish concrete staircase on brick veneer home?

Whole of House
Wednesday

Hi @reecel @MitchellMc is spot on with all of his comments and awesome advice in calling in some pro's here. This staircase looks like my parent's ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to flush a solid brick painted wall with a gyprock wall.

Living and Bedroom
Tuesday

Hi @Tim0 Taking on board the very good points @MitchellMc has highlighted to me leaves two options. These are also based on your level of acceptanc ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Painting over asbestos in garage

Garage and Shed
Tuesday

Hi @lisajane1 I’m no expert on this topic, but I would look at first sealing the walls with an asbestos specific primer like this one. Then apply a ...

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Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

How to maintain gutters and roofs

How To
2 replies
October

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

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

D.I.Y. manhole installation

Whole of House
2 replies
August

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
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

How to restore a timber benchtop

How To
5 replies
June

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

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

How to improve your home’s street appeal

How To
March

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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