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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
11 hours ago

Option 2 @Minyarra Nailbag.

Nailbag
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11 hours ago

Hi @pete-williams Other than the same advice that @EricL provided, the only important cosmetic tip is to ensure the new skirting is the same thickn ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @Betts , I was just wondering how much if any water is coming from under the fence from your neighbours side, or is all the water simply a result f ...

Nailbag
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1 reply
yesterday

Great question. I would first excavate and see what the scenario was. At the moment we are all speculating whats exposed and what to do about it. ...

Nailbag
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yesterday

Hi @philbyone Bunnings have a couple of systems and I have used both. Which one are you considering and whats the application dimensions and do you ...

Nailbag
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yesterday

Hi @SamCat As this is an adjustable LED batten light, be prepared that potentially you wont be able to replace the internal tube itself as there ma ...

Nailbag
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yesterday

Hi @JesseS6 Something simple like green wall plugs to fasten the sheet and run a beed of silicone along the top edge to stop water getting in behin ...

Nailbag
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Sunday

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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Bunnings Team Member EricL
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yesterday

Hello @pete-williams Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about y ...

SamCat
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yesterday

This is great - thank you!! Cathy

SamCat
Getting Established
yesterday

Thank you!

SamCat
Getting Established
yesterday

Thanks everyone for your comments. It’s a huge help! Cathy

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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yesterday

Hello @SamCat Just a friendly reminder that any electrical works must be carried out by a licensed electrician for safety and compliance. Eric

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Sunday

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 ...

Noyade
Home Improvement Guru
Sunday

Hello @Noyade. "but I suspect that price will get even lower if the stock does not sell." They're now down to $150.25c.

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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Friday

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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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
11 hours ago

Option 2 @Minyarra Nailbag.

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
11 hours ago

Hi @pete-williams Other than the same advice that @EricL provided, the only important cosmetic tip is to ensure the new skirting is the same thickn ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
yesterday

Great question. I would first excavate and see what the scenario was. At the moment we are all speculating whats exposed and what to do about it. ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
yesterday

Hi @philbyone Bunnings have a couple of systems and I have used both. Which one are you considering and whats the application dimensions and do you ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
yesterday

Hi @SamCat As this is an adjustable LED batten light, be prepared that potentially you wont be able to replace the internal tube itself as there ma ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
3 replies
yesterday

Hi @JesseS6 Something simple like green wall plugs to fasten the sheet and run a beed of silicone along the top edge to stop water getting in behin ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
8 replies
Sunday

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 ...

Nailbag
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Sunday

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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