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YOU’VE BEEN MEANING
TO DO FOR AGES!
Words KYLIE JACKES
W
e’ve all got them:
annoying chores
around the house
that we keep
putting off. But
armed with the right tools and
equipment, actually doing them can
be surprisingly swift and gratifying.
Here’s our advice on 10 tasks you
can DIY this weekend.
Photography Getty Images. Some photographs
feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings.
1
Get lines in order
Clotheslines get a lot of
use and, over time, the cords
may loosen or wear, but the
good news is the solutions are simple.
Replacement cord is available off the
shelf in store, says Damien Cunliffe at
Daytek. “And parts can be sourced
through the Special Orders Desk.”
Installing or relocating an existing
clothesline is a straightforward job. For
wall-mounted models, use a hammer
drill and masonry bit to fit the brackets
to brick with masonry screws. If your
fold-down line is freestanding, it’s a
case of either setting the posts of an
in-ground model in foundation holes
filled with aggregate and concrete, or
fixing the posts’ base plates onto a
concrete patio with the recommended
fasteners. Follow the manufacturer’s
manual – especially safety instructions.
Get cracking with a caulking
gun and refresh your
shower area by replacing
shoddy silicone
2
Renew silicone
Replacing cracked and
discoloured silicone around
the bath, shower, mirrors and
sink will instantly refresh a bathroom,
says Bunnings magazine contributor
and DIY specialist Natasha Dickins
(@LittleRedIndustries). “This is an easy
job even for DIY novices. Scrape out as
much existing silicone as possible,
then apply a thick layer of silicone
remover and leave it for a few hours,
before cleaning off with a cloth
soaked in methylated spirits,” explains
Natasha. “Apply new silicone with
a caulking gun or, even easier, use
an all-in-one sealant product
with attached applicator.”
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