phippsy posted:Gazebo, Shade Sail etc over the pool
I fitted the large square bunnings shade sail over my father in laws pool. It is retained by 4 steel posts (100 x 100 x 5mm) that are all cemented…
phippsy posted:How do I connect ice maker to capped cold water point?
Depends whether you want to do it yourself or not...
I hooked up our neighbours fridge the other day, it didn't have a cap but.
Turn off water at mains. Remove cap.…
phippsy posted:Using shed wall as retaining wall
Blackjack sounds like a waterproofing membrane product. Years ago I helped a mate do exactly what you are talking about, I don't remember what the stuff we used was called,…
phippsy posted:Lead Paint Saftey- HELP!
If it were only a few switches/not much work done then I woudn't worry about it. There is probably more pollution in the atmosphere than what the tradies generated, but…
phippsy posted:Electrician's materials costs to you. How much mark-up?
Did you get a written quote first?
phippsy posted:How to shave an aluminium security door?
I think storm means that once you pull it up, there might be a washer or packer that you can remove that will drop the plate down.
phippsy posted:How to shave an aluminium security door?
An 80 grit flap wheel on a grinder will work better than a grinding disc. It won't be as fast, but will give you a much larger margin of error.…
phippsy posted:Broken builder's water tank
What sort of tank is it? One of those 1000L with a frame jobbies? or larger?
phippsy posted:Best way to build a quick stand/pedestal
50 x 50 is an enormous top for a projector. Thinking about the projectors people I know have, you would be able to get away with a plate not much…
phippsy posted:Telstra conduit unsuitable for > 60 metre length?
I can't help other than to ask, if Telstra/Servicestream have told you it'll be fine, and the builder is telling you it is a Telstra requirment, then I would be…
phippsy posted:benchtop quality - using for study
No reason 3mtrs would be a problem on roof racks. So long as the bench doesn't hang more than 1mtr past the rear of the vehicle. I regularly carried 6.5mtr…
phippsy posted:benchtop quality - using for study
Have you tried any kitchen places in Newy? Surely there would have to be someone local that could do this, or ring the e-bay seller, they may well build benchtops…
phippsy posted:Would you hire an Interior Decorator?
Nope... Personally I'd rather find things, colours etc and do it myself with an amount of trial and error. The missus and I spent a lot of time in the…
phippsy posted:Did you leave your builders a gift?
We didn't give our 'builder' anything but we used a volumn builder. We did however look after our tradies by taking up tasty treats the missus would cook, or a…
phippsy posted:Looking for a thread adapter to connect hand shower to tap
Looking at the picture now, I agree with JB1. It would be easier to do under the sink where fittings are used with normal threads and will be easily available.
Thinking…
phippsy posted:Looking for a thread adapter to connect hand shower to tap
I can't see you picture on my work pc, but you might want to try somewhere like Industrial Fitting Supplies (although they are in Brisbane) or Pirtek, somewhere like that…
phippsy posted:Good Neighbour fence - bottom rung full of dirt
Be careful though, if you go drilling holes it will expose bare metal that will give the rust a place to start...
phippsy posted:Telstra Pit (Landscape Solution)
While this is true, in reality how often does any tech need to get in there? Our previous house had underground power as well, 7 years there, had tech out…
phippsy posted:Compensation from another property wishing to access mine?
Ring Brisbane CIty Council, the 3803 8888, the person who answers probably won't be able to help you, but in my exerpience, I have lways had a prompt reply from…
phippsy posted:Hebel / AAC
Can you make the wall 1mtr at the highest point to get away from needing approvals and make the garden bed take up the 200mm?
phippsy posted:Retaining Walls
Hey there, there are heaps of threads on retaining walls in various sections.
I built mine with sandstone roughs, 25tonne of rock cost $1300 cash and had access to a…
phippsy posted:Anyone heard of EnviroPest ?
Would you'd be happy to pay $185 for someone to do a half hour inspection and give you nothing, the OP doesn't mention she is due to get a report…
phippsy posted:Local Government & OH&S Requirements (Charges)
Off the top of my head, the only things I can think of that price being for might be...
scaffolding,
safety barriers/fences around site
scissor lift/cherry picker
fall arrest system on the roof
traffic…
phippsy posted:show me your retaining wall
Probably not 100% happy with it, maybe 80%, but for the price and by the time I get it planted it out it will be fine.
phippsy posted:Need to replace 2 retaining walls.... options?
Are you able to get a bobcat or small excavator up there? I would be using rock and make it a 2 step same as is there. But that is…
phippsy posted:What would you do with this?
Feng shui... pffft
Do the best you can with the space you have and that you are happy with. The issue I can think of with fridge next to stove would…
phippsy posted:Fencing Contractor Reccomendations Brisbane?
What Jaans said, The Fencing Pom is in Moggill, I haven't used him personally, but a friend has and is very happy with the work, and other work around here…
phippsy posted:BCC - Siting variation on corner block
When we built our place at Moggill, a corner of the gargage was about 5mtrs from the front boundary instead of the required 6 mtrs. We had to get a…
