New Kitchen layout help
Am wondering how might drawers help to maximise space? I would have thought they would reduce it and that more shelves would be better?
Double glazing sound proofing and thermal insulation
Could you share more details of your solution and include some pics?
Does anyone have a pull out bin UNDER the sink?
Exactly...thats why I said "I'm going to move ours to a cupboard somewhere where its not possible for someone to stand."
But probably should have used the word "probable" rather than…
Does anyone have a pull out bin UNDER the sink?
We have ours under the sink and honestly its the worst possible place to put a bin.
Whenever you need to put something in the bin there is always someone at…
Puratap - how much and who in Adelaide
Another vote for psi filters, but buy it without the tap and get one of these instead:
http://www.bigapl.com.au/rt/files/Culin ... n_syst.pdf
There are also reviews here of puratap:
Removing wallpaper
I bought a thing that looked like a plastic scubbing brush except that it was a a green scourer with a handle from the hardware shop.
Used that to scuff the…
Culino Dual mixer
I have one, its great.
Very neat looking, most of the small taps I saw for filtered water looked terrible.
The Culino just looks like a normal mixer, works ok too.
I'm surprised…
Help in selectings Undersink filter.
I bought mine from here:
http://www.psifilters.com.au/
Highly recommended...also seems to have a good reputation based on my web research.
Schweigen vs Xpel Rangehoods
For what its worth I found this page which quotes the standard:
http://www.fantechplus.com/pages/vent_reg.asp
Heres the relavent bit...
Paragraph 3.12.3.4 states: An exhaust fan must be fitted with a sealing…
Schweigen vs Xpel Rangehoods
I just bought a 3170 and it has no backdraft damper.
S/S insert for smaller gas cooktop
I am facing a similar problem and have yet to find a final solution...but did find these guys:
http://allthingsstainless.com.au/
I haven't contacted them but it might be worth…
Schweigen vs Xpel Rangehoods
Thanks...been thinking about doing just that, maybe using something like this:
http://www.fantech.com.au/pages/PrintDi ... oup_ID=168
Guess the only downside is that there'd be separate switches for the fan and…
Schweigen vs Xpel Rangehoods
Does anyone know whether there's any difference between Schweigen and Xpel rangehoods?
Looking at each websites the models look the same and the contact phone # is the same.
Assume its some…
Magnetite for sound
as opposed to other double glazing systems that are fixed shut.
Not sure about that...plenty of double glazing systems can be opened to allow air circulation.
Secondary Glazing vs Blockout Shutters (roller shutters)
I think there are only 2 choices for supply as you need an in-line reveal.
Ed,
What exactly is an in-line reveal?
Secondary Glazing vs Blockout Shutters (roller shutters)
You can get a supply only price on roller shutters from here:
http://rollershutters.com.au/
I've never bought from them though.
Sound / Acoustic insulation
You might also want to consider Fletchers rigid glasswool products. This one is 48 kg/m3 :
http://www.insulation.com.au/content/up ... 0Rigid.pdf
Magnetite for sound
I have a similar issue with truck engine brakes.
Am still considering my options but engine brakes are relatively low frequency...very hard to eliminate.
I doubt that an acrylic window would do…
Windows for Sound Control
Ok, thanks Ed.
One of the drawbacks I can see with installing a secondary window is how do you clean the existing window.
When I investigated the Vantage Soundout windows the advantage…
Windows for Sound Control
I live in a doublebrick house near a main road and am interested in investigating options for replacing some of the bedroom windows to reduce noise.
Currently 2 of the bedroom…