Althom posted:Tax Payers Slugged $400K to renovate Parliament coffee cart
It would almost be funny ……….. if it wasn't so tragic.
Apparently some moron even had the hide to state it was money well spent.
Althom posted:Sasco Installed door split door frame but denying it
It's quite possible that the warranty is not transferable.
That said however it seems that the installation wasn't done properly. Guessing that there wasn't any pilot holes drilled.
Althom posted:Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?
Thank you both for your responses. Much appreciated.
We didn't end up with anticon either - builder didn't recommend it back then (one of WA's best supposedly????)
Looks like the main issue…
Althom posted:Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?
We have the typical Perth double brick home built in 20111 prior to insulation being required to be installed in double brick walls.
Should have done it then but now looking…
Althom posted:Beware: Sales Rep falsifying documents and signature
They're asking you if you want him sacked??
What they should be telling you is they've sacked him, here's your money and a written apology signed by our CEO.
Instead they seem…
Althom posted:New build problem
Looks like they forgot the flashing. Your builder should rectify at their cost.
Althom posted:Toilet Ventilation Rules
We're in Perth.
Ensuite toilet (not out in the open, in a separate room) doesn't have a window at all. Council requirements meant an extraction fan had to be installed.
Other toilet…
Althom posted:Issues with robot pool cleaner
Just observe it in action. Note what it is doing. If it's only turning one way then it's likely something is jammed in one side or there's more wear on…
Althom posted:Issues with robot pool cleaner
Is it only turning one way?
Could be something jammed in one side or something worn out or jammed on one side?
Althom posted:Building Plans acquired without permission
Even if your neighbour didn't have your plans it would be quite possible for him to wander through your build whilst in was in progress and thus have complete knowledge…
Althom posted:Repairing a broken soap holder
When the owner sees that you should make sure you've moved to another state.
Althom posted:LED downlights 70mm vs 90mm
We've gone 90's throughout for no other reason that when I got the sparky in to replace the halogens that is what he had in stock.
Had 70mm halogens in the…
Althom posted:LED downlights 70mm vs 90mm
It allows adjustment, not only at installation, but at any time you chose to get on a ladder.
Althom posted:LED downlights 70mm vs 90mm
LED downlights like these https://robus.com.au/catalogue/downligh ... -downlight allow you to select your lumens (3000-400-6500K) via a switch on the back of the unit. That way you…
Althom posted:New Build - Residential Attitudes -Custom - WA
I'd definitely look at taking out that door between the kitchen and the "ensuite" then and put in a door from the "Theatre Room" to the "ensuite"
If you don't just…
Althom posted:Natural Gas Bbq line shortening
You need a licenced gas fitter. To do it yourself is illegal and will completely void your insurance.
"In NSW, you must be licensed to complete any gasfitting work as defined…
Althom posted:Glass Splashback cleaning effort
Compared to the effort of cleaning the grout on a tiled splashback?
Don't care what anyone says no matter how well you seal the grout it will still stain.
Althom posted:New Build - Residential Attitudes -Custom - WA
Toilet straight off the kitchen?
Do you really also need a shower in the 2nd "ensuite"? Maybe just call it a powder room and put the toilet behind a seperate door…
Althom posted:New home landscaping - where to start
I'm in no way a great gardener but here's what we did;
1. Come up with a basic layout showing paths, garden beds, lawn.
2. Get a number of quotes from landscapers.…
Althom posted:need help installing new LED downlights
Are the old lights hard wired in or via a separate plug?
If the former are you an electrician?
If you aren't an electrician then call one.
Althom posted:Grass tree planting
A few years ago I purchased a Grass Tree from Replants Australia.
They provided the instructions detailed here;
https://www.replants.com/files/docs/1_G ... seasol.pdf
I think that one may be on…
Althom posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
Check single windows are centred to internal wall dimensions.
Althom posted:You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owner
Alternatively you could let the agent handling the sale know that you're willing to take enquiries if they come via him/her. The agent will pretty quickly cut them off if…
Althom posted:Roots blocking drain
Drain Clean Root Control.
Available at Bunnings.
It's basically just copper sulphate.
Althom posted:Roots blocking drain
Get some Tree and Blackberry Killer from Bunning and paint it all over the stump.
I have seen tablets that you can flush down a drain to kill off roots as…
Althom posted:Rangehood ducts and vents
More likely just dirt in the silicon they've used to seal between that outlet and the colorbond.
I recently priced getting proper roof outlets connected up to a couple of…
Althom posted:Gap in wall skirting, window frames, cabinet and garage door
All looks fairly normal although the holes cut for pipework in the cabinetry could have been a tad smaller.
You'll need to get hold of a garage door supplier/installer to fit…
Althom posted:Neighbour Garage wall.
Can you imagine what Council's response would be if your neighbour had built 2cm into council land?
As for the VBA, if it's anything like the WA situation, they'd be in…
