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Hey, do these prices sound about right for these trades (mainly the electrician and plumber costs)? Cheers.

looking for good water based alternatives to dulux high gloss oil based super enamel, as it will be used in low light areas where oil based goes yellow, and an occupied home where quick drying will be beneficial. have considered the water based aquanamel but have heard mixed results. let me know your experiences and advice!

We've got these nice, big tiles in our bathroom floor including shower. The house is about 15 years old.

The grout looks a bit porous and crumbly. When wiping it with a wet cloth, a fair bit of dark smudge is being picked up. Pushing a fingernail into the grout with a bit of force will leave a mark. Do I need to regrout? Reseal? Leave it alone?

I'm worried that the shower might be leaking.

Thanks!

What are peoples views on painting a concrete tile roof on a 1950s state house? It hasn't given me any issues so far, but also don't want to throw money into something if I'm just going to have to replace it soon.

Its a rental property but the roof could do with a paint. Doesn't leak though.

Is it worth getting a protective coating even? Or just leave it and save for a future re-roof....?

There's this moisture in front of the shower. Don't really use this shower that often. It's a 90s shower.

The plumber couldnt see the tray was leaking.

It just never dries out.

Has anyone come across this before and how to fix it.

Thanks

Hey want to sand down our fireplace top, how do I sand these small groves? Just with a sanding sponge?

Hi team, any roofer or experienced people can advise and confirm this does not look right?

It looks like the roofing screw is missing washer.

The last one is the normal one with washer. Can anyone advise? I had some work done on the roof and I found this when I check afterwards.

Thank you

Sorry for being a complete novice and probably asking a completely stupid question. I was digging plants at the front of my house and noticed all this broken material at the base of the weatherboard. What is it and do I need to replace it?

Many thanks

Hello! We don't want to carry the moulding to the other wall as we're gonna eventually add some cabinets. What would people recommend to make this transition more smoothly? It weirdly sticks out at the top. The bottom half of the moulding is going to be a warm earthy tone. Thanks!!

It's solid. Has just been completey battered by the weather and dogs with no maintenence from previous owners.

Was thinking of waterblasting /cleaning, sanding and restaining but there are some decent cracks, not sure if it will be worth the effort? Honestly just sick of seeing my ugly deck every day.

Bought a house just post leaky home era… unsure about these timber

Does anyone know how I could possibly clean the actual motor/fan in my range hood? I try to wipe it but it needs an actual deep clean because otherwise it just drips small amounts of oil constantly

Has anyone seen this type of modification before? Would you recommend assessment by an LBP builder or a structural engineer to confirm the roof remains adequately supported? House build in 2010. no movement to the members noted. Thank you

Good morning! We've joined these benchtops using a joining kit and they're completely level but have this tiny line. I am not really worried about the line itself but they are laminate and I am wondering if I am meant to silicone etc to seal for water? We couldn't get it any tighter together but instructions didn't mention anything further. Thanks.

I finally got a router!! so many bit brands to choose from what do you guys use? I'm a builder so it'll get used a bit here and there.

bunnings brands? us/eu import brands? aliexpress sleeper brands?