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Macy

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Joined 23 March 2009
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14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
House built in wrong spot

I don't know but what crossed my mind is 1) do the buyers have a specific reason for their suspicion 2) are just just being generally cautious 3) is it…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Jodes House - Aussie Liviing (WA) Garage Door FINALLY on :)

Is there any way of posting this little guy :: but going double time, just to encourage things along?
It probably feels worse than it is…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
1990's Kitchen re-model / re-face project

Looking forward to following this thread. Very interesting to see the cutting machine, thanks for posting that pic. I think for your door you need a storm seal rather than…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
The task ahead!

Sorry, I wasn't questioning it. It sounds quite feasible I suppose for a house of that vintage. :th: I've heard of horse hair sofas.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
The task ahead!

Hi g_man and welcome! Horse hair plaster ceilings? :shock:

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Hi from Canberra

Another hello from Canberra. Welcome namtrak!

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Matt's house is sold...for a third time!

I'm sorry, I think I missed that the second sale had fallen through. :o What a roller coaster for you. :( Hope…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
We are Moved In and unpacked: Almost in a month!

So sorry about the last minute hassles. Hope all goes well and you'll enjoy next weekend in your new home! :)

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Damage to neighbours tree roots on my property - liability?

Mindboggling. It really would be ridiculous if an inappropriately planted tree on an adjoining property can interfere with what you do on yours? :shock: Btw any…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
The transformation is done!

Beautiful!

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Asbestos in Eaves

The asbestos website put up by our local government says asbestos is likely in houses built prior to 1985.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Branching out into espalier

I love what you're doing. Please do post updates. :)

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
What colour to paint the fence???

I'm not sure I'd bother if you're planting in front anyway. Is it a standard paling fence or lap and cap? Do the neighbours have gardens yet? I know people…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
How do I kill a eucalyptus tree discretely?

When they released land near us a few years ago they inspected the trees and kept a lot of them. We might have been interested in building again, if fact…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
General questions re water tanks...

(Copy and paste from your duplicate query so I hope it's the same. Just as well I've been copying my replies because of computer problems, don't know if I could…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Is it safe to have a meter box on a bedroom external wall?

When PubMed (which comprises citations of articles from various medical journals) has hundreds of results for a search on electromagnetic fields and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
How To Rid Of Neighbour's Cat Pooing In My Organic Garden

That's absolutely true, that's exactly what happens, that's what I've always understood... except the cats aren't behaving that way any more. :? It's really weird.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Garage on side of house

Our situation was similar. The fence needed to be fixed after a vehicle backed into it. No way was I going to let the kids play outside. The neighbour's out…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Garage on side of house

I don't mind garages, in fact I've seen some great contemporary homes where the garage is the most prominent feature or even the only visible feature because of the landscaping.…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Feedback on a house plan....

I agree about the laundry.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
How do I kill a eucalyptus tree discretely?

I saw this on the news just last night. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/n ... 5838463185 I love trees but I'm not a fan of the tree protection regulations. I…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
How To Rid Of Neighbour's Cat Pooing In My Organic Garden

Regarding the chilli powder suggestion, I've seen that one before but I've also seen advice not to do that as it can cause a lot of pain if the cat…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Is Ribbon plant ok for garden?

Ah! Also known as spider plant.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Bath/Shower shelf..

We have a shower shelf and it looks fine, it even looks straight... but it isn't straight cos the drainage hole is at one end and the water pools at…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
1.2m raised garden bed!

Not sure I follow your post? I thought you were going to use the green non-arsenic stuff? But anyway "arsenate" in copper chrome arsenate refers to the arsenic.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
1.2m raised garden bed!

Good to know that type is becoming more common. I first heard of it a few years ago when my parents had a wall built and was very pleased that…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
1.2m raised garden bed!

Treated pine/veggies. Some people wouldn't do it. Just sayin'.

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Inquiries: why no insulation in ground floor

It appears it's not between the floors. I don't know about rules but it doesn't sound right to me to ignore that avenue of escape for heat.
Sorry, I don't know…

14 years14 yearsMacyMacy posted:
Polished Porcelain, difference between factory Seal and Nano

So is nano finish just a marketing term (like "magnetic" photo albums, which actually had nothing to do with magnetism) or does it refer to nanoparticles in the coating?

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