Can I ask - what is it holding up - ie what's its purpose ? What is at the top ?

Well, the Robo political calls have really started in earnest now. You do wonder how they get away with the "untruths" etc - eg mediscare - and the ever increasing grandiose promises. Both sides do it. Then we have Clive and the Greens. Lord help us if a combo of Independents actually make...

Have you even attempted a budget ?

Depending on the events etc, if a decision was given in your favour - and depending on the amount we're talking about - you may end up in the Small claims court ? Is the Builder registered with anyone ?

What subject H2O ? I get sick of the FB ones where you're promised a prize eg a free Qantas ticket etc etc - if you like and repost. So many seem to do it. It has nothing to do with the organisation the "prize" supposedly comes from. Also those ones that use celebs to promote things. The p...

The latest one we've seen is the "Your antivirus subscription is about to expire" scam. A virtual flood of e-mails telling us that our Norton or MacAfee anti virus sub is about to expire and all we need to do is click the link and it will be renewed. They're not very good at it as the e-m...

Anyone had the recent scam on packages ? You get a message/email seemingly from Aus Post etc saying they couldn't deliver your package ? It helps if you know you're not getting a package - but what if you are - will you fall for it ? Look for the obvious - is your name there - ie Dear Mr Smith ? Doe...

Depends on the building - were house and shed slab done at the same time - ie is it one slab ? Are termites a risk where you live ? Pavers and bricks mean NOTHING to termites. They just go over or around them. They can come up between slabs. They love dark, damp, moist, warm conditions. If you have ...

Not really a scam but I've noticed Foxtel recently advertising free upgrades - boxes - to customers. Foxtel have/had a range of boxes - but now seem to have only 3 - IQ 3, 4, or 5. IQ2 has gone - I gather IQ 3 may well follow. BUT - it is interesting to see what each is best for: IQ 3 Box - is often...

We have tiles floor to ceiling in the ensuite/bathrooms - best thing we ever did. My wife keeps cleaning stuff and wipers in the shower so its an ongoing but simple thing to give things a clean as you shower. I hope I'm not missing the point on shower screens - but we do have glass screens and door ...

We have solar hot water - with a "cut in" switch if the sun doesn't do the job. It seems to be pretty good. I remember someone once telling me if you want to check if the solar is working properly - turn off the "cut in " switch and wait and see if the water gets cold/colder. :)

Not a scam - but the prevalence these days to companies wanting your email - and emailing you stuff - but having a "no reply" return email address. You can't find their email anywhere. Some major companies do this - telling you to ring the call centre etc. Or use their online 'bot service....

I well remember being given our plans for the then new house and told to check and "accept" them. I had a few questions - one of which was regarding the solar panels on the roof. We should have had 16 I think, but it only showed 4. I asked if this was only an indicative thing - ie having t...

I'm not an expert on these things - but I've seen water hit a roof tile - go up and under - then down until it finds an escape route. So I'd suggest checking the tiles directly above and around where the water is seen below. The tile(s) could be touching something - eg insulation - which might mean ...

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/104924_1645328827.jpg Just wanting to check, but I'm sure it'd only be decorative? Opinions? So the walls are brick ?

I've noticed an increase in scam emails relating to Telco's. Advising of some problem or other. Generally naming a Telco we don't use but if they had the right one you might fall for it if you don't think. The answer - NEVER click on their link in their email - go to your account and go in properly....

Scams and myths. Good to see the scammers branching out - got one on blood results the other day. Wanted me to click on the link for mine. But I get them from companies I don't even use - eg banks and telecommunication. Amazon is often a good mark - or eBay. "Dear sir - we've noticed suspicious...

Great link: Spot the scam signs | Scamwatch

Not really a scam but the number of agents putting leaflets in our letter box - wanting to sell/value the house. Had a friend say yes to them and they quoted this magical figure. Went to all the trouble of paying for special advertising and stuff - only to get no bites. I know we all over-value our ...