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14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Pictures of your all white kitchen

Hi folks - thanks for posting your pics, they look fantastic!! I'm looking at a kitchen reno soon-ish, when the funds will stretch to it and I'm glad to…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
How do you prep plaster for painting??

Make sure you use a proper "sealer" or "primer" on the plasterboard first. Don't just patch and paint, no matter how many coats you intend to give it. …

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
To kill kikuyu

Hi Fu Manchu
So why do you mix the Glypho with detergent and seasol? I don't understand that bit - doesn't it just feed it?

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Anyone with Acreage - Come Say Hi

Yes we didn't build it and the site works would have been massive. Apparently they had to dynamite some parts to make a level for the house. We're…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Propagation from cuttings

Yes and no!! You need a good base plant/stock, so you need to wait while it is strong enough, but it is still okay if it is not an…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Propagation from cuttings

Hi oosham,
yes, you are right, the locquats from seed might not replicate the parent. So this might sound a bit tricky and time consuming, but this has worked for…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Wooden/Bamboo Benchtop anyone?

Hi folks,
I'm considering a wooden benchtop for my kitchen, possibly bamboo or hardwood. Does anyone have any experience with a wooden top? I'm interested in how long it…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Anyone with Acreage - Come Say Hi

Only a half acre in the hills outside Perth on a block full of granite!!!. Not quite as much land as I'd like. We're got some good vege's…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Curtain widths

Hi Picketty,
yes it is pretty confusing!! The width of the curtain depends on how 'full' you want the curtain to look - that's why they suggest double the width.…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Re-grouting large tiled area

Thanks for that Craig. I actually did the kitchen floor area but scraped all the grout out by using the tiny grout saw. I've looked for places that…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Why do you have to seal your plaster in Perth before paint??

YES YES YES!!! Make sure you seal the plaster and ceiling (I'm in Perth too).
Last week I had a pro come to paint my ceilings and they were flaky in…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Laminate flooring in a kitchen

Hi majaca,
my in-laws have laminate in their bar area which has a fridge/sink etc and they have had some minor issues with swelling and replaced a couple of planks. …

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Re-grouting large tiled area

Hi all,
My place has tiles throughout the entry, kitchen, dining, living areas which is quite a big area. I've been here five years but the tiles have been in…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
A few questions about timber laminate flooring - NEW Q's pg1

Hi dreamer,
we have literally JUST finished two bedrooms using laminate flooring (yes, another bunnings job!!). Both rooms join a hallway that is tiled so we've had to conquer the…

14 years14 yearschixwithpowertoolschixwithpowertools posted:
Curtains mixed with high ceilings and picture rails - wwyd?

Hi sarahlou2
the height of the curtains depends on a couple of things.
Firstly - the look you're after
Second - the material you're using.
If you are after a grand look (sounds like…

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