Gazza - I like that idea - as long as it doesn't get you into trouble for obstructing other traffic.

I once had a very small bathroom which had white floor tiles with white grout. The white grout was a nightmare to keep clean!
Too many stark gloss white tiles can…

Each card company - and type of card - has different plusses and minuses. They are definitely not the same.
You need to ask questions about possible situations. Get them to…

Consider the exterior. Can you plant deciduous trees or vines? These will allow the sun to warm walls and paving in winter - but cool the areas in summer.
Suitable…

I prefer the Debit card - as the amount which can be run up on it is limited to the balance you have in it. Simple and self-limiting.
With a credit…

I read somewhere that a flock of Guinea Fowl will kill snakes - but Guinea Fowl are VERY noisy - and therefore not permitted in many areas.
When the temperature first…

Paranoia is good!
I think the security problem can also be caused by your bank's system - rather than your own computer. Therefore, I do…

Check what response will be made if your alarm goes off - by the company AND the police.
Also talk to your insurance company to see if they recommend anyone…

I had this problem when I once lived in a large complex of flats with limited undercover parking. I was paying a weekly rent to have an allocated space -…

There are handy calculators to help you work out what you need - under "resources" on the Bradford Insulation website at www.bradfordinsulation.com.au

If you accepted the quote - it would become a contract when you signed it. That works both ways - what is specified and the price - would be…

I had two Fujitsu's installed in 2008. They both work well in both heating and cooling modes.
Don't forget - how you use any a/c will make a difference to their…

Heated towel-rails (and heated floors) do take time to warm up. The timer (already suggested) is a great idea.
Electrical safety for the heated towel rail should be ok - if…

Heated towel-rails (and heated floors) do take time to warm up. The timer (already suggested) is a great idea.
Electrical safety for the heated towel rail should be ok - if…

Great idea! Thanks mattwalker.
The Caroma shown also saves water used for hand-washing - to be used for the next flush. I saw an ad somewhere - the Caroma…

Great idea! Thanks mattwalker.
The Caroma shown also saves water used for hand-washing - to be used for the next flush. I saw an ad somewhere - the Caroma…

Hi, I for the last seven years I cared for my late husband at home. He gradually lost his mobility - balance, co-ordination, muscle-strength due to a nasty neurological…