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AnnieK

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AnnieK

25 February 2009

Rammed Earth TechniqueEco Living

Feb 25, 2009 5:40 pm

Aah, I see there's heaps on stabilised earth too. The more I read about it the more I want to build like this too. I have a plot in a beautiful little olive grove and wine estate and because of the design criteria for the estate I think the houses look like a bunch of medical centres and insurance o...

Aah, I see there's heaps on stabilised earth too. The more I read about it the more I want to build like this too. I hav...

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AnnieK

25 February 2009

Creating A SignatureIdeas Box

Feb 25, 2009 4:27 pm

Thanks Tarin, I'll try that. A~

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AnnieK

25 February 2009

Rammed Earth TechniqueEco Living

Feb 25, 2009 4:25 pm

Thanks so much for the info guys and gals - there's tons to look at there and lots of research for me to do! A~

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AnnieK

17 February 2009

Creating A SignatureIdeas Box

Feb 17, 2009 5:40 pm

I've searched the threads - my apologies if it is has been explained in previous posts - how do I create a signature for my posts with a link to my website? Thanks heaps.

I've searched the threads - my apologies if it is has been explained in previous posts - how do I create a signature for...

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AnnieK

17 February 2009

Rammed Earth TechniqueEco Living

Feb 17, 2009 5:37 pm

A reader to my website recently sent in a query about Rammed Earth Technique and wanted to know what the ideal soil mix and composition is. As there is quite a focus on green building now in South Africa - I am keen to expand on this on my website and wondered whether any of you have had any experie...

A reader to my website recently sent in a query about Rammed Earth Technique and wanted to know what the ideal soil mix ...

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AnnieK

19 June 2007

While Designing your Garage……General Discussion

Jun 19, 2007 5:42 am

Oh, I don't know, I think a pit could be quite versatile! :wink: I am sure though that it is illegal, I am just trying to find out what the rules and regulations are. A hoist is a great idea - hadn't thought of that. Thanks perryr. Annie K

Oh, I don't know, I think a pit could be quite versatile! I am sure though that it is illegal, I am just trying to find ...

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AnnieK

19 June 2007

While Designing your Garage……General Discussion

Jun 19, 2007 4:44 am

Would a "pit" in the garage with a few steps down be useful for oil changes, etc? Are they legal? Is there any associated danger viz. CO2 build-up? AK

Would a "pit" in the garage with a few steps down be useful for oil changes, etc? Are they legal? Is there any associate...

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AnnieK

18 June 2007

Designing A Home OfficeGeneral Discussion

Jun 18, 2007 4:25 pm

Many thanks guys - I have sent an email to our local Dial-A-Nerd now to try and get as much info as possible on wiring and setting up for technology - I image that would be number 1 on the list. With one out of six South Africans self-employed it seems that well-planned home offices are adding a lot...

Many thanks guys - I have sent an email to our local Dial-A-Nerd now to try and get as much info as possible on wiring a...

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AnnieK

18 June 2007

Designing A Home OfficeGeneral Discussion

Jun 18, 2007 7:54 am

Hi all from Cape Town I am busy with an article for my website on designing and building a home office and I'm hoping you guys might have some thoughts on that that you would care to share. Would be hugely grateful for any and all suggestions. Annie K http://www.allaboutbuilding.co.za

Hi all from Cape Town I am busy with an article for my website on designing and building a home office and I'm hoping yo...

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