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commodorenut
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25 September 2009
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Sep 25, 2009 10:12 pm
I had window locks, patio bolts, and deadlocks all keyed to the same key. I have since learnt that they can do padlocks off the same key, so I got 2 for the side gates, so every lock in my house uses the same key. All of this was done at the local locksmith - for a very reasonable cost - they were a...
I had window locks, patio bolts, and deadlocks all keyed to the same key. I have since learnt that they can do padlocks ...
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commodorenut
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21 September 2009
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Sep 21, 2009 10:26 pm
Surely you could pipe it to the nearest outside wall?
Surely you could pipe it to the nearest outside wall?
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commodorenut
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12 July 2009
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Jul 12, 2009 6:50 pm
I doubt spirits bottles would be from tradies. Pre-mixed cans/bottles of JD, JB etc, yes, and beer, yes, but spirits bottles would more than likely be neighbours with excess rubbish after a party, as suggested above.
I doubt spirits bottles would be from tradies. Pre-mixed cans/bottles of JD, JB etc, yes, and beer, yes, but spirits bot...
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commodorenut
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12 July 2009
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Jul 12, 2009 4:10 pm
I always think of swamp coolers from a car perspective, as a few mates into 50s chevs have them (purely for show purposes). Closest thing I can find on the net is this one (just close your eyes & imagine a black swamp cooler on the side of a red '58 Chev sedan!): http://members.shaw.ca/nbracko/i...
I always think of swamp coolers from a car perspective, as a few mates into 50s chevs have them (purely for show purpose...
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commodorenut
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6 July 2009
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Jul 06, 2009 2:02 am
Get in quick! You may find they have been granted dispensation from the council, and can do it. On the other hand, maybe they haven't, and they are relying on an independant certifier to hide it? In any case, lodge your complaint as soon as possible - the worst they can do is tell you they have allo...
Get in quick! You may find they have been granted dispensation from the council, and can do it. On the other hand, maybe...
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commodorenut
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30 June 2009
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Jun 30, 2009 7:17 am
They're trying to reduce demand during peak times because our greedy governmnets & developers have allowed housing & population growth to far outstrip infrastructure. It's happened with roads, rail, phones (pair gain & RIM!), water, and now power. Simple solution to government & supp...
They're trying to reduce demand during peak times because our greedy governmnets developers have allowed housing populat...
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commodorenut
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27 June 2009
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Jun 27, 2009 6:53 pm
My first mortgage - we used a broker who, at the time, we were happy with, but as it progressed, we realised we'd been screwed over for the product that gave him the best commission. We asked for a loan where we could pay extra off the principal - sure we could, as long as we accepted a penalty fee!...
My first mortgage - we used a broker who, at the time, we were happy with, but as it progressed, we realised we'd been s...
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commodorenut
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22 June 2009
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Jun 22, 2009 2:46 am
In that case, it would really bother me! If I was doing them myself, I'd centre the tile across the doorway, and have equal ones eiter side. I know it's more work - more cuts, but it would be worth it for symmetry. If you wanted to avoid the additional cuts, then I'd want the full tiles in the most ...
In that case, it would really bother me! If I was doing them myself, I'd centre the tile across the doorway, and have eq...
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commodorenut
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22 June 2009
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Jun 22, 2009 2:01 am
If the door is hinged on the left of your picture, I'd leave them.
If the door is hinged on the left of your picture, I'd leave them.
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commodorenut
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21 June 2009
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Jun 21, 2009 7:10 pm
My work colleague is going through the same situation - they were on a fixed 2 year lease, and moved out at 17 months, after purchasing their dream property. They still have 7 months left, and the landlord is being difficult. They have to pay every months rent, until a replacement tenant is found. T...
My work colleague is going through the same situation - they were on a fixed 2 year lease, and moved out at 17 months, a...
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commodorenut
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20 June 2009
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Jun 20, 2009 9:50 pm
That is awesome. Great work.
That is awesome. Great work.
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commodorenut
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20 June 2009
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Jun 20, 2009 8:30 pm
So if they won't allow double doors on it, have them fit the architrave & no doors. So they match, get them to put 2 aside in the garage. Then after handover, paint the doors, fit the hardware, and put them up.
So if they won't allow double doors on it, have them fit the architrave no doors. So they match, get them to put 2 aside...
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commodorenut
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19 June 2009
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Jun 19, 2009 7:39 am
I would only consider doing it the other way around. Ask for the last 10% of the contract price to be the flexible 'bonus' that they have to earn. Do a good job, and on time, like they are supposed to, and they get paid the full amount. Isn't that they whole basis of the building contract? I'd only ...
I would only consider doing it the other way around. Ask for the last 10% of the contract price to be the flexible 'bonu...
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commodorenut
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16 June 2009
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Jun 16, 2009 11:03 pm
We were all set to do a huge reno on our old place. Over 110m2 of upstairs extension, 30m2 downstairs addition, and other works. All planned, costed, finance sorted, including a 35% over-budget buffer. Then the clown behind the desk at council told us we could no longer do it, as they changed their ...
We were all set to do a huge reno on our old place. Over 110m2 of upstairs extension, 30m2 downstairs addition, and othe...
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commodorenut
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14 June 2009
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Jun 14, 2009 8:44 pm
I saw that as we passed through Prestons on the M7, on our way over to that area - not quite the Ponds, but only next door in Kellyville.
I saw that as we passed through Prestons on the M7, on our way over to that area - not quite the Ponds, but only next do...
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commodorenut
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10 June 2009
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Jun 10, 2009 11:45 pm
Ours is about that - for 2 of us. We don't have gas, so everything is on electricity. R/C split runs for a couple of hours each evening in the 3 winter months, and probably 4-6 hours for the hotter summer months. 2 fridges, a computer on 24/7, and only a handful of energy-sapping halogen downlights....
Ours is about that - for 2 of us. We don't have gas, so everything is on electricity. R/C split runs for a couple of hou...
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commodorenut
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10 June 2009
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Jun 10, 2009 11:40 pm
2 of my places had occupancy certificates included in the paperwork that the conveyancing solicitors handed to me. The paperwork also included lots of drawings (all dated) of the local subdivision plans, which would have narrowed down to within a few years had the occupancy certificates not been the...
2 of my places had occupancy certificates included in the paperwork that the conveyancing solicitors handed to me. The p...
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commodorenut
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6 October 2008
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Oct 06, 2008 9:18 am
I wouldn't be using the gyprock in a high humidity area either - Like the outside, I'd go with either blueboard, or to reduce cost, one of the wet-area fibre-cement boards designed for lining bathrooms - like villaboard & the like.
I wouldn't be using the gyprock in a high humidity area either - Like the outside, I'd go with either blueboard, or to r...
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commodorenut
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6 October 2008
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Oct 06, 2008 9:15 am
Just on that topic of dual flush - we had to get a cistern replaced a few weeks ago at work, because the bit that connects to the button broke, allowing the button to drop down inside the cistern. I told them to go to bunnings, buy the guts & DIY, but they called in a Plumber. The Plumber fitted...
Just on that topic of dual flush - we had to get a cistern replaced a few weeks ago at work, because the bit that connec...
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commodorenut
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5 October 2008
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Oct 05, 2008 3:53 pm
You need to be careful what you buy - there's S & P type toilets - yours is a P, as it goes out the wall. In this case the height of the outlet, and the pipe on the wall, are critical. Do the bowl first, then fit the cistern to suit the bowl (you'll need to trim the flush pipe to the correct len...
You need to be careful what you buy - there's S P type toilets - yours is a P, as it goes out the wall. In this case the...
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