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MamaCass
Community Newcomer
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Hi There, I am using 190x190x390 cinder blocks to build a bench seat that will be topped off with inset 18mm ply and a piece of custom foam. I am onl ...

JoshKing
Finding My Feet
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Hello all, have this paint peeling off from the hall way/living area ceiling. The house is from the 70s and the bedrooms' ceilings are just fine. The ...

RavitGlance
Community Newcomer
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Hi, I am looking to build a fence using Reo mesh and wooden or metal posts. The dimensions of the fence will be approximately 20 meters in length, wi ...

ashriyavarri
Growing in Experience
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I am making a DIY project called a seedling planting system and I am stuck in this specific part of the project. The watering system. Is there a way t ...

VISHNIL
Just Starting Out
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I have 40sq mt of area in backyard. I find it difficult to keep neat and clean. Can i build concrete deck? and the tile over .Wooden deck loos nice bu ...

alex_89
Just Starting Out
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Hello. We plan on installing an inset bath (pressed steel) in the back of this bathroom (where there is no floor / joists). The plumber has roughed-in ...

sud
Just Starting Out
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hi, I am converting an existing bedroom into ensuite. Ensuite is going to be tiled from floor to ceiling. I intend to replace existing ceiling's plast ...

Honest52
Cultivating a Following
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The external brick wall and chimney are falling and crack after 150 years. How can I put a sealant on the external wall or chimney within a tight budg ...

mshed65
Just Starting Out
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Hi all. I realize this topic has been raised a number of times and i have looked at previous conversations but retrofit style projects usually have un ...

Graeme50
Getting Established
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Hello, I'm looking to build a wall using plywood (for kids' ball games). I believe that I can either use "marine plywood" or "external plywood". Bun ...

Chrismichael
Just Starting Out
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Hello, I want to place black plastic polythene under my subfloor. The plastic needs to go on top of the ground to keep the moisture from effecting har ...

redcamper
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I am looking for ideas on the most cost effective way to extend my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked on the driveway. I'm not looking at concr ...

Mel_K
Finding My Feet
6 replies

   Hi all,I am trying to find a cheap way to secure a section of courtyard to allow my cat to the safety and freedom to go outside when she wants too. ...

JohnA-007
Just Starting Out
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I will be laying ceramic tile underlay on top of leveller compound. Any suggestion and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. PS: upstairs bat ...

elbow
Getting Established
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Hey guys Im looking for a recommendation. I want to plaster a concrete internal wall and am led to believe i need a primer to provide adhesion for s ...

FuzzyBo
Finding My Feet
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We’re having trouble assembling our gazebo, at the point of putting the roofing on. We can’t align the iron against both the ridge and the roof trusse ...

yasmina
Just Starting Out
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I’m just a beginner and wanting to add a garden ramp in our sloping backyard. A ramp might work better than steps as our son loves riding his bike and ...

ALL-3486
Just Starting Out
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Hi These Architects Choice 95 x 95 x 162mm Stainless Steel Glass Fence Chisel Spigot Do they have a point dedicated to run the earthing wire? ...

Helder
Finding My Feet
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How do I access engineering drawings for Mimosa 4.27 x 3.69 x 3.23m Wooden Gazebo? I want to apply for a permit with the local council to build the ab ...

southpolemonkey
Cultivating a Following
1 reply

Finally finished the blackbutt decking planned a year ago. Altered the plan in the middle of the building and it turned out great and more welcoming t ...

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