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since May 2016
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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: How to fix drainage in renovated bathroom?

Bathroom and Laundry
1 reply
2 hours ago

Hi @Sunflower1 Firstly as an FIY you need to @username to tag someone so they know you are replying to them. Our ensuite shower has a similar iss ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fix drainage in renovated bathroom?

Bathroom and Laundry
3 replies
yesterday

Hi @Sunflower1 These issue appear to be a combination of design and construction faults. 1. No water shouldn't be exiting the shower in the first ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Powder room revamp

Bathroom and Laundry
Sunday

Hi @Raelisa6 As @JacobZ has already acknowledged, nice work on the thought process you have put in. There are though a few things still to conside ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Dealing with rusted decking post

Outdoor
Sunday

Hi @joejoejoe Going by the photos alone, the posts which appear to be welded to the stirrups look to be in good condition other than some surface r ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: What balustrade post brackets to install?

Outdoor
Saturday

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 ...

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Sunflower1
Sunflower1
Finding My Feet

Re: How to fix drainage in renovated bathroom?

Bathroom and Laundry
2 replies
yesterday

Hi Nailbag,Thank you for all that info. Builder is member of HIA and VBA. Unfortunately I made the final payment before learning of the issues. He ins ...

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Powder room revamp

Bathroom and Laundry
1 reply
Sunday

Hi @Raelisa6, Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us. The first thing I'll say is well done with the plan ...

nonsibicunctis
nonsibicunctis
Having an Impact

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 ...

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Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to fix drainage in renovated bathroom?

Bathroom and Laundry
3 replies
yesterday

Hi @Sunflower1 These issue appear to be a combination of design and construction faults. 1. No water shouldn't be exiting the shower in the first ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Powder room revamp

Bathroom and Laundry
Sunday

Hi @Raelisa6 As @JacobZ has already acknowledged, nice work on the thought process you have put in. There are though a few things still to conside ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Dealing with rusted decking post

Outdoor
Sunday

Hi @joejoejoe Going by the photos alone, the posts which appear to be welded to the stirrups look to be in good condition other than some surface r ...

Nailbag
Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Re: What balustrade post brackets to install?

Outdoor
Saturday

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 ...

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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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