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Advice for how to approach backyard reno

Hi all. I'm interested in doing a bit of landscaping in my backyard and have a general idea of what I want to do. First picture is as is and second is some AI changes done for a concept image. My main concern, at this point, with this approach is how to handle drainage to the storm water drain near the door of the garage on the right. I assume I will need to ensure that the pavers in the centre of the backyard are sloped slightly towards the drain. In addition, I am also thinking of setting the broken paver path on top of the current pebble mix path in order to avoid having to jack hammer and dispose of the current path and possibly damaging the drain and or pipes in proximity. One dilemma I am having now is that the broken paver path will be higher than the concrete slab in the garage and might require a slope for it to not be too awkward to get in and out of the garage. I am thinking this may also cause issues if there is excessive rainfall and some of the runoff doesn't go into the drain but instead pours into the garage.
Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions to approach this.

u/BytchTyts — 4 days ago
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Converting shed into teenagers bedroom

Looking for some tips and ideas on how to best convert this shed with safety and comfort in mind. Only renting so nothing permanent. Thanks in advance

u/Forbidden_city69 — 7 days ago
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Contractor using Selleys Storm Sealant on unpainted external balcony windows - is this wrong?

Body Corp/OC had a contractor reseal some external balcony window joints (apartment building, VIC) using Selleys Storm Sealant.

Windows are aluminium framed, fully exposed to weather, and will NOT be painted.

Looking at Selleys' own site, Storm's limitations list "full paint cover needed for durability" and it's described as a roof & gutter emergency leak-repair product, not a true window/glazing sealant.

Selleys also sells a "Pro Trade Glass Silicone" that's specifically made for glazing/window sealing and doesn't need paint.

Does it seem reasonable to push back and ask why Storm was used instead of a proper glazing silicone?

Anyone in the trade dealt with this - is Storm genuinely a bad call here, or am I overreacting?

Keen for real-world experience before I go back to the OC/building manager on it.

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u/stevied71 — 11 days ago
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Leaking tap under counter

Hey guys,

just moved into my first home and this tap under the sink connecting to the dishwasher is leaking when opened.

Keen on using the dishwasher soon and hoping I can fix it without calling a plumber.

Any advice is much appreciate!

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u/bathtubenthusiast — 12 days ago