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14 years14 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Small square bathroom design.

Have a look in the this thread
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=23013
That is my bathroom and it is not much bigger than yours. the vanity is 150 cm and only leaves room for a door.…

14 years14 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Frangipani question

Well we are several months down the track. the growths have not gone much further than what they were.
I guess it will just look a bit abnormal in future.
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Frangipani question

yep was a very old and also very large piece of cutting. Hate starting small and someone was chopping down there tree.
As I said it is developing very well with…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Frangipani question

Hi,
I have cut of a piece of frangipani last year and it is coming up well this year.
Now the stem has bursted open and a whole heap of what looks…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Bamboo Flooring?

different, but so do different types of wood
Better/worse it's personal preference

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
private electrical pole - We won :) !!!

tell him that the tenants are a negative impact on the value of your property and he needs to get rid of them.

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Kitchen Renovation Nightmare

Move on and chalk it up to experience? Why?
Name and shame the ********. Crucify him with the ATO if possible.
I for one would like all bad apples removed from the…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Kitchen Renovation Nightmare

Bugger the office of fair trading
ATO sounds a better alternative. Cut your losses

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Anyone used Fudge Stream Laminex in bathroom?

I have the mizu with dark brown floor tiles and creamy/off white wall tiles and some glass mosaic with green on the bath tub
http://jl.vanzanen.com/images/kids/2009/september/Data/page.htm?18,0
http://jl.vanzanen.com/images/kids/2009/september/Data/page.htm?20,0
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
New kitchen problems - am I expecting too much?

chipped cupboards unacceptable! have them replaced
Gaps under the kickboards unacceptable. BUT depending on the price of the job you get what you paid for. I for one would have made…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Shower tiled or ?

squidgy and a wipe with towel after use. Will last forever without mould.
My parents bathroom still looks new after 20 years on the first silicone application and the original grout.
Is…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Hooks into brickwork now shade ideas

if you are not planning on drilling into concrete I would think that a decent cordless drill with hammer setting would be sufficient to drill a few holes into a…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Home Builder Nightmare

plus don't forget peoples expectations vary dramatically.
I have seen work where I would not be happy if it were done for free yet the people that paid good money for…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
slimline AV receiver

I made a BIG mistake.
I involved the wife in the decision making process and there was no way that the JAMO 606 were going to make it into the…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
slimline AV receiver

Hi
I have about 14 cm clearance only. The back is pretty much completely open so there is some cooling there, just not much over the top
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
slimline AV receiver

Hi All
I want to get myself a surround sound set 5.1 is sufficient to get decent sound and hook up my PS3 to play blu-ray movies.
I have limited space in…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
House prices set to rise 20% within 3 years

A lot higher than now, but so will be their starting income (most likely higher than your current income with years of experience).
I remember my first mortgage and my dad…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Who can identify what this photo is?

a skylight of sort

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Best carpet for children's bedrooms

I agree that that dinner and lunch should be served at the table but lollies and other treats are allowed in the bedroom in my house. I do not have…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Best carpet for children's bedrooms

Buy cheap cheap cheap and replace after a few years.
texters, food and all sorts of stuff gets in kids room carpets.
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Double door fridge - is it roomy enough?

I used to have a side by side fridge/freezer when I lived in Europe and it was quite large (they do come in defferent sizes). It could easily fit 2…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Is this a new product in Aus or have you used/heard of it?

Have not got any experience with them, but in Holland they are quite well known. Not cheap from memory.
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Loan size - what would you do?

Option 1 definately.
Pay of mortgage asap and have no mortgage worries. My idea of heaven.
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Ceaserstone benchtops with in(mounted )sinks?

Why is this country so obsessed with resale value? Flush mount is by far the easiest to clean as there are no edges and gaps for crap to live. Look…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Should i stand and push the builder for it.. or not?

If it's on the colour selection sheet you signed, then it's included and the builder will have to include it.
Stand you ground and produce the paperwork to them.
hmmm *** of…

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Google SketchUp

Nice Job, well done
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Google SketchUp

How do I get to see them?
Jack

15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Google SketchUp

I was pointed to google sketchUp on this forum and have used it to create a mockup of my bathroom to be. Have others had some succes with it and…

Google SketchUp
15 years15 yearsjacobvzjacobvz posted:
Gravel Driveway?

muddy comes to mind
Jack

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