Posts by dembi_2000 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Which receiver to choose??Home Theatre & Automation

10 February 2011

Feb 10, 2011 3:18 pm

Thanks hbt and Rodda. I actually ended up the the Yamaha 667. I bought it before reading any of your responses. I did a bid of research comparing the 3 amps and they we equally matched. But I got a very good deal from HN, so I ended with the Yamaha. Pioneer was my first choice as well, because of th...

Thanks hbt and Rodda. I actually ended up the the Yamaha 667. I bought it before reading any of your responses. I did a ...

Which receiver to choose??Home Theatre & Automation

24 January 2011

Jan 24, 2011 10:00 am

Hi All, I'm currently deciding on the following receivers: Yamaha RX-V667 - 7.2 - 6 x hdmi in ONKYO TX-SR608 - 7.2 - 6 x hdmi in Pioneer VSX-920 - 7.1 - 4 x hdmi in Pioneer VSX-1020 - 7.1 - 6 x hdmi in All are 3D capable. At first I was leaning towards Pioneer VSX-920. But I saw the other amps and g...

Hi All, I'm currently deciding on the following receivers: Yamaha RX-V667 - 7.2 - 6 x hdmi in ONKYO TX-SR608 - 7.2 - 6 x...

Re: Paint color is different!!DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

21 April 2010

Apr 21, 2010 11:02 am

Thanks for the replies everyone. It turns out that the tint is wrong. Even when I ordered the exact brand and color!! I had it re-mixed/re-tinted at Bunnings. I repainted the patch last night. Its a lot closer now but still not 100%. I guess I just need to leave it for 2-3 more days and hope that it...

Thanks for the replies everyone. It turns out that the tint is wrong. Even when I ordered the exact brand and color!! I ...

Re: Paint color is different!!DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

13 April 2010

Apr 13, 2010 9:58 pm

sanded existing color and fresh plaster and some parts are non-sanded existing color... but they all look the same... lighter than the rest of the wall

sanded existing color and fresh plaster and some parts are non-sanded existing color... but they all look the same... li...

Paint color is different!!DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

13 April 2010

Apr 13, 2010 9:29 pm

I just had a small patch on the wall repainted. But the color of the new paint doesn't look the same as the rest of the wall. The wall is fairly new, approx 3months. But the repainted part doesnt match. Its already dry to touch. But its still a bit lighter than the rest. I ordered the exact same col...

I just had a small patch on the wall repainted. But the color of the new paint doesn't look the same as the rest of the ...

Re: Screen sliding doors in Vic? Stainless Steel Mesh?Windows & Doors

20 October 2009

Oct 20, 2009 11:54 am

I'm deciding on screen doors for the sliding doors as well. We have 7 panels... I have the option to go with: - Galvanized Steel Screen = $3200 or - Stainless Steel Screen = $4000 Both are clear view. And they look the same too. Just not sure if the extra 800 is worth it. And if $3200 is too expensi...

I'm deciding on screen doors for the sliding doors as well. We have 7 panels... I have the option to go with: - Galvaniz...

Fence securitySafer Living

8 October 2009

Oct 08, 2009 10:07 pm

How do you prevent robbers from climbing up your fence? We recently got robbed because our house is beside a vacant lot. Can we put anything on the fence to stop robbers. We were thinking of putting spikes or blades but our friends told us that we might get into trouble is someone gets hurt. But tha...

How do you prevent robbers from climbing up your fence? We recently got robbed because our house is beside a vacant lot....

19 August 2009

Aug 19, 2009 5:22 pm

Heres mine... How can a house get a 5 star energy rating when it uses $4 per day worth of gas to keep it at 18° (for only about 8 hours)? Exactly right!! Our house is 5.8 stars. We have northern living areas, cfl lights, etc... But our gas bill is $450 for 60days! And the heater is on for only 4hrs...

Exactly right!! Our house is 5.8 stars. We have northern living areas, cfl lights, etc... But our gas bill is $450 for ...

19 August 2009

Aug 19, 2009 10:54 am

I think older meters tend to run slower. New meters run faster...

18 August 2009

Aug 18, 2009 2:20 pm

Looks like our $450 gas bill for 2 months is about right. It could also be that our current provider charges too much. I'm now on the hunt for a new energy provider. Any recommendations based on experience? We are in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Thanks everyone for sharing...

Looks like our $450 gas bill for 2 months is about right. It could also be that our current provider charges too much. I...

17 August 2009

Aug 17, 2009 4:53 pm

Hi Erin, Wow! $770 for both gas and elec? How much for gas only? How come things got more expensive with lesser usage of energy?!? Is it because of the peak period change of cost? BTW, i'm in the western suburbs of melbourne. Provider is Or1g1n (is it ok to name companies??)

Hi Erin, Wow! $770 for both gas and elec? How much for gas only? How come things got more expensive with lesser usage of...

17 August 2009

Aug 17, 2009 3:56 pm

We recently received our 2nd gas bill. For 60 days, the bill is $454.18. This time, we are only using the ducted heating for 4hrs a day (2hrs in the morning, 2hrs at night) House again is 35sq. We have gas cooktop and oven. And gas hot water (Rinnai Infinity 26). Also a gas log fireplace (open for 2...

We recently received our 2nd gas bill. For 60 days, the bill is $454.18. This time, we are only using the ducted heating...

19 June 2009

Jun 19, 2009 10:17 am

How big is your house? How old is your heater and if it's newish what evergy rating does it have? But if you are running the heating for that many hours then yes The house is 35sq. Its a new house and a new heating unit from Brivis. So the amount sounds reasonable???

The house is 35sq. Its a new house and a new heating unit from Brivis. So the amount sounds reasonable???

19 June 2009

Jun 19, 2009 8:52 am

we have recently received our gas bill. $416 for the last 40days !!! :shock: we have gas water heater, gas cooktop and gas ducted heating. we open the ducted heating for 10-12hours everyday at 20-22degs. does this bill sound right?

we have recently received our gas bill. $416 for the last 40days!!! we have gas water heater, gas cooktop and gas ducted...

Re: Cooktop burners gets dirty easilyKitchen Corner

19 May 2009

May 19, 2009 9:59 pm

thanks annie. i might try that "oomph" stuff. :D so thats how u use baking soda and vinegar... cool. :z:

thanks annie. i might try that oomph stuff. so thats how u use baking soda and vinegar... cool.

Re: bricks as retaining wallLandscape & Garden Design

19 May 2009

May 19, 2009 9:56 pm

Thanks for the input Fu. So I "can" use bricks. Is 1 layer of brickwork enough so hold the soil from eroding? Also do I need to put in steel bars in for support? In terms of cost, which is more cost-effective, bricks or limestone? Thanks again.

Thanks for the input Fu. So I can use bricks. Is 1 layer of brickwork enough so hold the soil from eroding? Also do I ne...

bricks as retaining wallLandscape & Garden Design

16 May 2009

May 16, 2009 9:32 am

Can we use bricks (same ones used in the house) as retaining wall. We're looking at approx 300mm to 400mm high. Do we need to put steel posts inside to support? Or the bricks and mortar would suffice? Thanks!

Can we use bricks (same ones used in the house) as retaining wall. We're looking at approx 300mm to 400mm high. Do we ne...

Re: Cooktop burners gets dirty easilyKitchen Corner

14 May 2009

May 14, 2009 9:12 pm

Hi Hammerhead. The cooktop is stainless steel but the burner itself is 2 parts... top is black-colored steel and lower part is light-weight almost like aluminum. I will try baking soda and vinegar. Do I mix both baking soda and vinegar and use it to clean? :th: :shock: Thanks

Hi Hammerhead. The cooktop is stainless steel but the burner itself is 2 parts... top is black-colored steel and lower p...

Cooktop burners gets dirty easilyKitchen Corner

14 May 2009

May 14, 2009 8:17 pm

Our new cooktop (Omega) burners gets dark and dirty really quick! The silver part of the burner now looks burnt! ::dizzy:: ::surprise:: It has this brownhish color stain that I can't remove. And we've only used it 3x. I tried several cleaning agents but no luck. Even one that smells very bad (smells...

Our new cooktop (Omega) burners gets dark and dirty really quick! The silver part of the burner now looks burnt! It has ...