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Only problem is I need to be able to open/close the screens as I have sliding latch's that lock the window open or closed.

I was originally looking at using some of the sliding fly screen doors or...

Hi All,

Bought a QLDer about 6 months ago and with things warming up the bugs are starting to come on in.

Whats the best way to screen off a bay window and other older style windows (sorry I...

Cheers,

Will get one over the weekend.

Paul

Hi All,

I bought a house a while back and it came with 3 sheds on the block :D

One of them is a weatherboard and gable roof'd shed.

The only problem is when its raining and really windy I...

Hi all,

I dont want to get into an argument about whether or not they work, they move air through my roof so it cools off quicker as the outside temps drop.

Im looking to install one in my shed...

Im in the same situation but my walls are cement sheeting.

dont mean to "hijack" the thread but whats the best way to find studs through the cement sheeting? the ole tap trick doesnt work too...

Just bought a electric fence energiser to stop the dog getting into the veggie patch but now wondering if its possible to join this small patch to a strip here and there around the garden using...

Ive just had my kitchen resanded which was water based but it only lasted 2 years before looking horrible - last coat of oil based went on today.

Paul

Hi All,

Im replacing a 53cm gas oven/burner with a Emilia 53cm duel fuel stove.

Will the new stove just require a standard powerpoint - three phase stoves have been pretty much phased out now...

Well, the whole weekend was spent ripping up carpet.

Well the floors arent jarra as described by the bld inspector - they are pine which is great!

Also turns out there was no underlay, just...

Well ive got a bit of asbestos cement sheeting, bit of T&G and some masonite walls.

Spent the weekend painting inside all the cupboard which were un coated cement sheets.

Will this effect...

Got a rolladoor that missing the entire locking mechanism.

Any ideas if its possible to buy the mechanism itself if so where ?

Thanks in advance!
Paul

Thanks for that.

Will give it a go.

Where would you suggest I screw the support beams - below or one side or both sides of the rotten section?

Cheers
Paul

So can anyone recommend anyone in Brisbane to test a sample for me?

If it is asbestos apart from making sure its sealed, what else do I need to look out for? Does it limit what electricians etc...

Not sure yet, just checking up for the first part.

Will check out behind the light switches.

Cheers
Paul

Hi All,

New to the renovation scene.

How do you tell what your walls are made from?

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~barbz/house.jpg

Hoping its not asbestos.

Thanks,

I have someone coming in to do the sanding and coating for me, I just need to prepare the floors (ie remove carpet and tack strips).

Removing this rubber wouldn't be much extra for a...

Will give it a go - didnt know underlay had a black surface on it - well typically speaking.

Cheers,

Any fungicide that you could recommend?

Also in regards to the 2x4, should I affix a piece to the bottom, or one to each side? (Obviously cant affix it to the top).

Cheers
Paul

Ive never seen it before either, seems like a thin self adhesive rubber coating over the floor.

Maybe to protect the floors beneath from High Heels?

Paul

Hi,

I have just found that due to overtightening of some screws my roof is leaking in half a dozen spots.

If i seal the roof, is it ok to get some treated 2x4 and use some brackets and coach...

Hi,

I have bought a house that has Jarra floor boards but the owners have deceided to carpet.

Before I move in Im going to sand and polish the floors but beneath the underlay is a rubber...