Posts by anwickes • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Internet ProviderGeneral Discussion

15 July 2010

Jul 15, 2010 3:18 pm

wow thanks for all your replys! not sure where we are at. I spoke to our neighbour and they said telestra doesnt even have a terminal yet so they cant even set up the home phone lines!! I forgot to mention earlier the most important thing you will ever here... DO NOT..... I repeat.... DO NOT sign u...

I forgot to mention earlier the most important thing you will ever here... DO NOT..... I repeat.... DO NOT sign up with...

15 July 2010

Jul 15, 2010 11:46 am

Not a massive fan of cruelty to animals and I believe that's exactly what shocking them with an electronic pulse, emitting a piercing noise in their ear or spraying them in the face with citronella is. Each to their own though.

Not a massive fan of cruelty to animals and I believe that's exactly what shocking them with an electronic pulse, emitti...

15 July 2010

Jul 15, 2010 8:53 am

Not sure how big the gap is under the fence, but if you bury chicken wire under the soil with plenty on your own side, then the dogs can not dig through the soil. But if you have a big gap as well then you need to fill it somehow - old bricks or something like that. Alternatively, you can get one o...

The biggest gap is only about 100-150mm so it's not too bad. I will most likely just use the dirt from the trench I dig...

Re: Internet ProviderGeneral Discussion

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 9:10 pm

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If you want reliable, cheap and awesome service, definitely go with Internode!! There's a reason they are #1 on the best...

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 8:52 pm

All fantastic ideas guys.... Thankyou so much! :) Her name is Pepsi and she's a naughty pup! ::smile::

All fantastic ideas guys.... Thankyou so much! Her name is Pepsi and she's a naughty pup!

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 5:59 pm

if it was me, id just get rid of the dog... I find this rather insensitive and think it would have been better left unsaid Agreed. I really can't give you any advice, but perhaps the RSPCA or lost dogs home may have a solution? Or can provide tips on how to secure your yard, as they would see masse...

I find this rather insensitive and think it would have been better left unsaid Agreed. I really can't give you any advi...

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 4:51 pm

what about a giant chain that's large enough to let the dog run around the yard, but not to get out of it? Personal opinion is that it's extremely cruel to have a dog tethered. Not to mention I have a family friend who's dog accidentally hung itself because it was tied up. R.I.P Gonzo :(

Personal opinion is that it's extremely cruel to have a dog tethered. Not to mention I have a family friend who's dog a...

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 4:48 pm

if it was me, id just get rid of the dog... Yeah if it gets too hard, the best and easiest option is to just walk away. :x It's people like you that *** me off!!!

Yeah if it gets too hard, the best and easiest option is to just walk away. It's people like you that *** me off!!!

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 3:04 pm

Yup, Bunnings sell aluminium strips - check with them about putting holes in it though. I think you need a hole-punch. Timber strips will also work. Self tapping tech screws should do the trick if I can keep a steady arm. Looks like I've got a big weekend ahead of me!!! Would you just keep wrapping...

Self tapping tech screws should do the trick if I can keep a steady arm. Looks like I've got a big weekend ahead of me!...

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 1:21 pm

Get a long strip of timber or aluminium, unscrew the chickenwire from fence, fold wire over long strip and screw the strip to the fence instead. Then the dog can't pull the wire off the screws. This would be the simplest, quickest fix I can think of! Longer term or starting from scratch, it's gener...

Very good idea... Thanks for that Trinia. I would like to start from scratch as I don't trust the current system at all...

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 11:08 am

Is your dog a Fox Terrier ::wink:: we had a mini foxy that jumped and jumped our 5ft high fence until he reached the top and then the back legs would go 100mph on the fence to get him over and out, he would also climb out 9ft high retaining wall which we had covered with chicken wire ::hyst:: I was...

Sure is.... I have two - One of them is intent on getting out, the other is intent on chewing on her toys... LOL Even w...

Dog proofing my yardGeneral Discussion

14 July 2010

Jul 14, 2010 10:54 am

Hi guys, Hopefully this is the correct section to post this in. Basically, I have a dog that loves to escape wherever she can and get up to mischief, usually on busy roads. I'm trying to work out how to block the gaps beneath my colorbond fence and the dirt. Currently, I have attached chicken wire t...

Hi guys, Hopefully this is the correct section to post this in. Basically, I have a dog that loves to escape wherever sh...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

11 July 2010

Jul 11, 2010 1:38 am

I've got a similar problem as well, do you mind to post some "after" pics? :) No worries... I'll take some later today. Only thing is, is that I've covered up the tee with dirt so all you'll see is the drain. I can go through exactly what I did though and what I still need to do to finish...

No worries... I'll take some later today. Only thing is, is that I've covered up the tee with dirt so all you'll see is...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

5 July 2010

Jul 05, 2010 5:43 pm

Do you still have access to where you T ed in ? Pull off the connection and see if the main pipe is blocked - stick your hose in it. Did you use 90mm for your plumbing ? I do... I ended up cutting the horizontal pipe and lifting it so it points directly up and down. Water seems to drain fluently no...

I do... I ended up cutting the horizontal pipe and lifting it so it points directly up and down. Water seems to drain f...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

3 July 2010

Jul 03, 2010 10:16 pm

Ok so I'm thinking I have an air lock present somewhere in the pipe. As far as I know, I have two options. 1) Install some sort of valve or air release and hope that will start the water flow. 2) Remove the horizontal section of pipe and point the tee connector directly upwards and position the pit ...

Ok so I'm thinking I have an air lock present somewhere in the pipe. As far as I know, I have two options. 1) Install so...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

3 July 2010

Jul 03, 2010 5:53 pm

Hey fellas, Got out there and installed a tee connector into my storm water pipe and then connected another piece of pipe on a slight slope. I have then put a tank strainer on the end of the pipe which is sitting in a square pit. Everything looks fine but something really weird is happening. I have ...

Hey fellas, Got out there and installed a tee connector into my storm water pipe and then connected another piece of pip...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

2 July 2010

Jul 02, 2010 1:35 pm

Sure does thanks Keen although I will probably get started on the french drain tomorrow so no real need for any plan B in the mean time... :D

Sure does thanks Keen although I will probably get started on the french drain tomorrow so no real need for any plan B i...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

1 July 2010

Jul 01, 2010 11:48 am

Thanks for your replies gents. The area that I am having drainage problems with will eventually be a second driveway and trailer storage area and will most likely be covered in around 100mm of crushed rock so there is no real landscape plan needed. I do however, need to get rid of the water. What I ...

Thanks for your replies gents. The area that I am having drainage problems with will eventually be a second driveway and...

Re: Ideas to drain water away from houseLandscape & Garden Design

1 July 2010

Jul 01, 2010 8:37 am

Ok so i seem to be talking to myself here but I have had another good idea overnight and think this is a winner. I am lucky enough to have a PVC pipe running directly under the flooded area which comes from two down pipes and ends at an easement in the corner of my yard where it goes into storm wate...

Ok so i seem to be talking to myself here but I have had another good idea overnight and think this is a winner. I am lu...