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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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11 hours ago

Hi @GoughWitlof It's a large difficult job to simply pry out the old nails to replace them with larger ones or screws. It's easier to pry each brac ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
3 replies
11 hours ago

Hi @magsc The mechanics of a retracting guard typically involves an arm with an elongated slot which some form of metal but most likely plastic pin ...

Nailbag
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yesterday

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

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
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yesterday

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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

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

Nailbag
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yesterday

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

Nailbag
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yesterday

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. ...

Nailbag
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Wednesday

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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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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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. ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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Wednesday

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 ...

AlanM52
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Monday

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

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Sunday

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 ...

Noyade
Home Improvement Guru
9 replies
Saturday

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: ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Saturday

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Saturday

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
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Saturday

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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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
11 hours ago

Hi @GoughWitlof It's a large difficult job to simply pry out the old nails to replace them with larger ones or screws. It's easier to pry each brac ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
3 replies
yesterday

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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

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

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
yesterday

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

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

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. ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Wednesday

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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Tuesday

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 ...

Nailbag
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Monday

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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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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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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