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3 years3 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Exhaust fan noisy - squeaking and flapping noise

Do you have an example of this sort of exhaust fan which has an electrically activated backdraft shutter?

3 years3 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Exhaust fan noisy - squeaking and flapping noise

I need help regarding my noisy exhaust fan.
The exhaust fan is making squeaky and then flapping noise. It is particularly loud during windy day.
The exhaust fan is ducted to the…

Exhaust fan noisy - squeaking and flapping noise
9 years9 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Re: Ideas for laundry

Similar size to my laundry.
I have benchtop along the 2.5m side and have washing machine & laundry baskets under the benchtop.
Above the benchtop is full-length overhead cabinets.

9 years9 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
How to increase the level of lawn

Hi BeatrixKiddo
Thanks for your reply.
I will do this now and hopefully can raise it by a few cm before winter comes, and then will do the remaining leveling during spring…

9 years9 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
How to increase the level of lawn

Hi,
I have a sapphire buffalo lawn which was laid in about 3 months ago. So far the turf is looking healthy.
However, i notice the lawn level has dropped significantly. I…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

Oh errmmm. haha. It may still be under your builder's name then (maybe your builder has been paying your electricity bill for a year???)
still, better call an electricity company and…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

You need to call the electricity company and transfer it to your name. The builder pays for electricity (at least in my case) during construction. Just tell the…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
How to improve this space - study area

Hi all,
What do I need to do to improve my study area?
Did I choose wrong colour combination?
Any recommendation/comment accepted (including buying new stuffs - preferably stuffs that do not drain…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

This is the proposed new bus network which will connect to the new Tarneit and WV stations.
http://www.victrip.com.au/projects/buse ... k-changes/
Unfortunately, there is no route going through Allura.…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

I think, the OP suggests that allura and some other estates will be included in the suburb of Williams Landing instead of the current Truganina suburb.
But i dont see how…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Bathroom heater question

I see.. thanks all for the replies.
In that case, i may just consider a stand alone heat lamp and only turn it on when i really need it. as for…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Bathroom heater question

thanks bpratt
I found one that is 2-in-1. this is it:
http://www.bunnings.com.au/ixl-2-in-1-t ... r_p4442399
I am not sure whether my exhaust fan has a selfclosing flap. Is there anyway…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Bathroom heater question

Hi all,
I have a bathroom with standard ceiling light and an exhaust fan above the shower. Size of bathroom is about 3.5m x 2m.
What would be the best layout to…

Bathroom heater question
10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
can I use the bricks leftover from building for garden edge?

Thanks a lot for the replies. I will definitely use them for my garden edge. :)

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
can I use the bricks leftover from building for garden edge?

Hi, i would like to lay garden edge which looks something like this
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOZOkgg1j-k/U ... dging2.jpg
I have so many bricks leftover from my house build..
Can I use…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Buying 1st house in Melbourne under 500k !!

I guess, if you want to buy older house in fully developed area, you could get away with 2 or 3 small bedrooms unit in the eastern suburb. My friend…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Buying 1st house in Melbourne under 500k !!

It all comes back to what you want.
You can get a new 3bedroom house for 300k in those areas you mentioned.
These were my considerations when buying my first house.
1. Location…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Re: Building Henley Manaco Q3 - Heritage hill berwick waters

What a complete joke?! to put in words $1 contribution towards fencing in the land contract!!! just LOL.
Have you tried talking to your SS about getting the fence done before…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Stone path with pebbles surround

Thanks for the replies! :)
one more question, what type of concrete or mortar mix is most suitable for locking the paving stone in place?
Is it sand&cement…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Stone path with pebbles surround

Hi all,
I would like to make stone path with pebbles surround for my side yard.
Hoping it would look something like this
http://www.tuscanpath.com.au/images/pavers7.jpg
Courtesy of qonyx:

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Building Monterey Nouveau Q1 MK2 in Taylors Hill

Double glazing and sarking would definitely be on the top of my list.
Both improve the insulation of the house. i regretted so much that I forgot to upgrade to double…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
NBN

I paid $670 for builder's NBN provision. this include 2 points (choice of phone or data-with internal wiring using Cat6 cable), underground conduit from street to near meterbox, internal conduit…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

Thanks crr!
Does that mean that Elmhurst rd will only be joined in 2015 when forsyth rd is connected to leakes rd?
that is still a long way to go and the…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Txateu's Build - Mainvue Amalfi 532

Hey txtaeu,
regarding wasting cold water to wait for hot water, i think you can ask a plumber to ask a device called "cold water diverter", so essentially when you open…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

Hi CDL, i might have seen you yesterday evening about 6.15 on your bike going through Elmhurst rd dirt. :)

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

the dust and trash are just so amazing! :(
i had turf laid on my front yard and my pitiful turf is covered with cloth, tiny pieces…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

Thanks for the info CDL..
elmhurst rd wont be joined anytime soon which is sad..
I initially thought the power poles on Leakes rd were moved for Leakes rd extension...

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Allura Estate

on my side of Allura, there are a lot, i mean a lot, of houses are going to be built. lots and lots of temporary fences which make it all…

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
Our Build - Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 in Melbourne West

yes you can still delete or add items to your tender.
it's better if you put everything in tender then delete the ones you dont want during your tender appointment..

10 years10 yearsmtz08mtz08 posted:
powder room with no window

hi all, thanks for your replies.
My main reason to want to have separate switch is that when my partner goes to the toilet in the middle of the night, i…

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