From my experience there are a couple of simple things that you may not consider at the time that will make a huge difference to the cooling performance.
When choosing the…

Don't sign anything until your Solicitor has seen it first.

Definitely Ringo

It's normal for this model to generate up to 5 litres per hour of condensate. This seems to be a very poor installation as the standard calls for a plastic…

Watch the whole process on video
http://www.rollershutters.com.au/how-to ... videos.php

I had just about given up on this thread until I saw your post Garden Lover.
Thanks, this at least gives me some idea of what to expect to pay.
How effective…

Is anyone able to give me a rough guide to the price of external sunblinds?
I have 2 west facing second storey windows 1800x900.
Would appreciate any opinions or other feedback.
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Allan

Make yourself a little template that defines the correct position. With a bit of careful thought and planning you can make one that works with both left & right opening…

Rather than a worn screw you will probably find it is a security screw designed to prevent un-screwing.
If the drilling doesn't work, sometimes you can un-screw them by tapping the…

Glad it worked out for you. This should give you some confidence to repair your own shutters.
Oh, and by the way, watch out for great big ugly hairy spiders

I can tell you how I did mine but I should point out that mine were mounted in the roof and so there was no box to worry about.
The box…

Assuming you mean the metal wire that runs from the winder unit up to the roller?
If so, I replaced all of mine when the original steel cables began to break…

I would say the only way to repair this would be to sand the area to remove the high spots and then fill the depressions with a good filler.
The door…

Any chance of a picture Jennifer?

It's a pity to see a post go unanswered so although I'm no expert I'll offer comments for what it's worth.
There are indeed brick restoration specialists, some of them specialising…

I've seen a really nice system where the cistern is hidden inside a removable cabinet. You have the look you are after without the access problems. I think the company…

The ability of stainless steel to resist corrosion depends on the chromium content. Low grade alloys will eventually rust and are not really "stainless".
Try a magnet on the surface to…

Actually, I think we've all been had. There's not actually a house there at all. It's all Photoshop.
I've been looking on Google Earth and it clearly shows NO HOUSE at…

"White Knight" Paints make a full range of touch up spray cans for colorbond. Bunnings, Mitre 10, Home Hardware etc. all carry it.
http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/pro ... h-up-paint

I'm in the same boat as you. Downstairs wonderful, upstairs, hot as hades. This week's 43 deg temps in Melbourne rendered the upper area uninhabitable. While researching a possible solution…

I have installed quite a few of these over the years. They are a very good way of reclaiming space and allow greater flexibility in furniture placement.
Kits are available fom…

Sorry, I assumed that as a contract had been signed that this would have been under the guidance of a Solicitor. Things must have changed since I last built a…

Why are you dealing with the builder yourself anyway?
Surely all contractual issues should be handled by your solicitor?
A letter from your solicitor will resolve the matter very quickly. After all,…

I agree with Mikaela on this as far as fixing what's already done goes although you may have to wait a few days for the paint to harden before you…

No chance of coming up from under the floor?
You can also use some spade bit extensions to drill a new hole in both top plate and noggin. Make sure they…

This type of cable ducting has been around in various forms for many years and a google search will no doubt turn up many of them.

Almost all bathroom grout, particularly in the shower recess will eventually lose that "fresh" white look.
White tiles make grout look stained and dirty. Give white a miss if you can.

New guttering comes with a row of slots pressed into the steel about 30mm down from the top front edge to specifically address this problem.
As I understand it, the problem…

If you are a "Handy person" you could buy the gate and panel in kit form and DIY.
My 1.8x1.2 gates cost less than half the price you have been quoted…

Plugging in a power adaptor would be difficult.