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Thanks mate - good advice.

Hi all,

I have a 1 piece sash window - top half is glass and the bottom half is flyscreen. Slides up into wall cavity if you want the screen and back down for the window ... or the other way...

Thanks Graham
I ended up finding a 'nice looking' washer and have glued it onto the frame and the bolt slides into it. Looks OK, works well and it's off my list so I'm happy!
Cheers

OK, plumber came this arvo and we inspected all IP's with bath running. All as expected and the final IP on driveway shows bathwater merrily on it's way. Paper test in toilet showed same.

Could...

But ... I have only noticed it when the bath is emptied.

A bath would be the largest volume of water (by far) versus showers, washing machine etc. .... and therefore more likely to be impacted by...

Thought that would get your attention ......

We are just completing rennos and garden makeover .... last night I gave my son a bath and went outside to bring in the bins and was delighted to see...

Hi all, I have had a gate built for my deck to stop the nipper getting out. The gate when closed is perpendicular to the wall of the house and I have fited a barrell bolt that slided into the centre...

Thanks guys - very helpful ...

I ride my bike to work for a few reasons but the main one is to keep one side of the garage free for 'doing stuff'.

I would like to build a workbench that is 'hinged' against the wall so that it...

Thanks mate!

Dazzler

Pic would be great - thanks mate.

Thanks Chumley

So you actually filled the trench to the full 100mm height with concrete?

This then left a 'brick width' concrete strip on the lawn side?

I need to lay a single line of bricks along the edge of my lawn area with garden bed on the other side.

Seems simple enough - but is there more to it than getting them in a straight line and at...

SOLD! Thanks Big Shed. Just ?????? that the plumber that did my extension used 90mm stormwater pipe for the pipe that is already underground (and I'm not digging it up!)

I have been told that 90mm stormwater pipe shoudl be avoided at all costs for underground systems. 100mm sewerage pipe should be used cos it is so much stronger and the joins are better. There is a...

Hi Jacksin. Never thought that I could be harnessing too much water - doesn't seem possible in these days of water shortages. I still remember playing under the sprinkler as a kid - wonder if my kids...

Hi Bricks. I have got those Leaf Eater rainheads installed on the downpipes - this will ensure the water doesn't flow back up the downpipe to the eaves if the pipe to the tank ever blocks up. They...

Thansk Border boy. Correct re the pump. I did consider having no overflow but I understand it is a legal requirement (not comething I always worry about). Main reason is that Murphys Law says that...

Thanksa Bricks. The rise would be less than 1 metre and I was going to use standard 90mm pipe. Good call re sump point and/or IO (inspection outlet right?) Don't care if it doesn't flow - just don't...

Thanks Planned LScape - I am directing all existing stormwater (5 drainpipes!) to the tank - it makes sense to do it now cos the entire garden has been ripped up so now or never. I am redirecting an...

I am putting in a 9000 litre water tank to catch all the rainwater possible to assist with watering my impending new garden.

The tank will be located in the lowest point of my block and I am...

Hi all

Before I go back to my tiler I would like to understand what has caused the following problem.

The grout on my laundry floor is lifting out in multiple areas. No pattern to it but it...

Thanks Bugsy

Every Spring I get bees at my house.

Last year I got a guy to come out and he sprayed some white powder, no protective clothing, took him 5 minutes and charged me $90!

I sealed off the...

Thanks all... I have some new spring shoots so I will keep onto it and then excavate. Cheers

OK, some good counsel there ... I will stick to the bamboo (ref my other thread) - although it seems that my chances of success will be similar - but my chances of serious injury somewhat less.

I am 100kg and never been a fan of climbing trees ... but I reckon I can save some $ by lopping 2 trees in my garden. One is 12m high and the other about 18m and neither have many branches so reckon...

I am planning on doing the garden ... but can't start till I get rid of the bamboo. There isn't that much but it's tough! I have tried cutting at the the base and painting the freshly cut stem with...

Thanks .... I will pop in next time I am out that way. Any idea on cost for a double garage - paint and other items (rough)?

My garage floor is pretty unsightly with years of staining etc.

Has anyone every painted a concrete floor before - I want it to be able to eat my dinner off it!

I guess it is a matter of high...

Thanks guys - I have offcuts of carpet underlay in my loft ..... once again that old mantra about never throing anything out comes through ....

I picked up some secondhand steel cabinets which are fantastic for storing things in the garage -adjustable shelves, lockable etc.

They say you lern from your mistakes - my new (cheapish) plane...

Thanks for the tips everyone - going to tackle it tonight.

Some cretin kicked out a door at my Backpackers Hostel. The result is a missing striker plate and a messy hole in the door jamb where it once resided. It appears to have been patched up over the...