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Adam.M

16 July 2015

Re: Turf Soil Preparation On The CheapLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 16, 2015 9:13 pm

http://i.imgur.com/OFzlFwb.jpg Well the attached posted picture where 10cm of clay and 10cm of lawn mix for 170m2 says otherwise. The grass was laid in a suburb close to Truganina. Recently cut otherwise nice and green. I'm purely providing sKyz with an answer to his question... ...what would be th...

Well the attached posted picture where 10cm of clay and 10cm of lawn mix for 170m2 says otherwise. The grass was laid i...

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Adam.M

16 July 2015

Re: Turf Soil Preparation On The CheapLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 16, 2015 3:02 pm

Rotary Hoe, add Organic Compost, Powerfeed, Bactivate, Zeolite, Perlite then rotary hoe as deep as possible, then level and rake then compact. Before you do of course, talk to a few lawn suppliers and get their opinion because it sounds like you will be pumping in a sh*t load of nutrients unnecessa...

Before you do of course, talk to a few lawn suppliers and get their opinion because it sounds like you will be pumping ...

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Adam.M

16 July 2015

Re: bathroom floor sheetingRenovation + Home Improvement

Jul 16, 2015 10:25 am

Im assuming you want to put the tile mat for waterproofing? The yellow tongue will be enough for a base. You don't need to apply another substrate on top but you will need to apply waterproofing. In a bathroom you will need to do this anyway so while you are at it, use it on the flooring and then ap...

Im assuming you want to put the tile mat for waterproofing? The yellow tongue will be enough for a base. You don't need ...

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Adam.M

16 July 2015

Re: Low maintenance trees for privacyLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 16, 2015 10:20 am

Hi there I would recommend Silver Sheen. It grows straight up to 3 meters and if you don't want to touch them you don't need to. They will grow vertically and not too wide. Of course if you want to shape them or make them thicker, you would have to spend a few hours ever 3 months pruning them back. ...

Hi there I would recommend Silver Sheen. It grows straight up to 3 meters and if you don't want to touch them you don't ...

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Adam.M

16 July 2015

Re: Turf Soil Preparation On The CheapLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 16, 2015 10:14 am

Hi there Using a rotary hoe to break up the clay is by far the best way to start off. Albeit the 10cm of recommended top soil should suffice, it may cause drainage issues that you will have when the water hits the clay. I helped a mate with his sizable backyard and we dropped 10cm of clay to build u...

Hi there Using a rotary hoe to break up the clay is by far the best way to start off. Albeit the 10cm of recommended top...

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Adam.M

7 July 2015

Re: Colorbond attached to timber fenceLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 07, 2015 10:09 am

Generally speaking, not desirable. You don't want to get to the situation where the neighbour's fence becomes less stable over time and takes your fence with it. Otherwise I don't see why not!

Generally speaking, not desirable. You don't want to get to the situation where the neighbour's fence becomes less stabl...

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Adam.M

27 April 2015

Re: alternative to quad when installing floorboardsFlooring & Floor Covering

Apr 27, 2015 12:58 pm

Would you be able to cut the kickboard under the cabinet (if there are) and hide the board underneath? https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcNuAoD0dS-0IVPsStMC_yyIo-86z3b1fOIjiXBaj2T0Gh27yG

Would you be able to cut the kickboard under the cabinet (if there are) and hide the board underneath?

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Adam.M

27 April 2015

Re: Kitchen/Butlers pantry layout help please!!!Kitchen Corner

Apr 27, 2015 12:55 pm

Think of a triangle with each point being the stove, bench and sink. You want to keep the triangle as tight as possible with the three for overall ease when cooking, preparing and cleaning. Maybe consider rotating the island so it is parallel to the sink and work around that? A pure suggestion. Use ...

Think of a triangle with each point being the stove, bench and sink. You want to keep the triangle as tight as possible ...

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Adam.M

17 April 2015

Re: Next doors Builder dumping rubbish on our vacant lot. HeBuilding A New House

Apr 17, 2015 3:57 pm

Pretty straight forward... Contact the builder. I have seen this solved most of the times and pretty quickly just by asking nicely . Say that you have photos as evidence and that the rubbish did not originate especially considering it is a vacant block. Just because it wasn't their rubbish it doesn'...

Pretty straight forward... Contact the builder. I have seen this solved most of the times and pretty quickly just by ask...

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Adam.M

14 April 2015

Re: Attaching pergola to steel framed house?Outdoor Living

Apr 14, 2015 3:30 pm

Usually you would aim to fix the top of your pergola/verandah roof to the fascia. To be more exact, the rafters the end at the fascia. These are then connected with a fascia bracket.

Usually you would aim to fix the top of your pergola/verandah roof to the fascia. To be more exact, the rafters the end ...

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Adam.M

14 April 2015

Re: Deck CuppingOutdoor Living

Apr 14, 2015 3:26 pm

Another major factor on top of moisture is the fasteners used to install the decking. Using nails is a big no no considering it'll rip it right up. No nail decking is in the iffy category considering a single screw is trying to prevent two boards from prying up at the most prone of areas. Using 8g s...

Another major factor on top of moisture is the fasteners used to install the decking. Using nails is a big no no conside...

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Adam.M

30 March 2015

Re: Clean fill removal and ground levellingBuilding A New House

Mar 30, 2015 10:56 pm

Depends how good you are with a Dingo mini excavator? You can hire one for the weekend for about $260. I have used Yarra Hire in Ravenhall and they have been one of the cheaper mobs. You would also need to order a skip to remove clean fill of which your best bet is to check the local newspaper class...

Depends how good you are with a Dingo mini excavator? You can hire one for the weekend for about $260. I have used Yarra...

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: What's in your maintenance list !Building A New House

Mar 24, 2015 11:40 am

Your best bet is to google "Handover Inspection" or "PCI Checklist". There is a huge repository of info and previously answered questions. As for two items that we didn't pick up on. Caulking around showers and toilet base.

Your best bet is to google Handover Inspection or PCI Checklist. There is a huge repository of info and previously answe...

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: Repair hole in plasterboard wallDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Mar 24, 2015 11:01 am

First of all, it's just called plain old "Fibrous plasterboard" a) As far as I have read everywhere, it'll only be either organic hemp fiber or coconut fiber. Cement sheeting is where you would come up against asbestos. b) Unfortunately you'll never get to the same flush finish as before. ...

First of all, it's just called plain old Fibrous plasterboard a) As far as I have read everywhere, it'll only be either ...

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: Query on Cement Sheet DIY Install for Raised Garden BedLandscape & Garden Design

Mar 24, 2015 10:35 am

The going rate is that you would aim to avoid put any unnecessary pressure/weight on the fence. How high in mm do you want this garden bed though?

The going rate is that you would aim to avoid put any unnecessary pressure/weight on the fence. How high in mm do you wa...

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: Replace or reuse?Old Home Restoration / Renovation

Mar 24, 2015 9:59 am

Depends on what finish you plan on getting. If it is smooth paint finish than the effort would be way too much. If you are after a so so paint finish than you would be ok. But for the amount of effort and undercoat paint, you are better off buying a hollow core door, pre undercoated for $24 or solid...

Depends on what finish you plan on getting. If it is smooth paint finish than the effort would be way too much. If you a...

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: Decking height and other considerationsOutdoor Living

Mar 24, 2015 9:54 am

This should help... http://www.abis.com.au/balustrades-handrails-stairs

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Adam.M

24 March 2015

Re: Installing Laminate flooring near bifold doors.Flooring & Floor Covering

Mar 24, 2015 9:50 am