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Joined 20 February 2010
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12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
What is this door called? and Where can I get it?

it looks like just a normal double stacking door probably with a motorize mechanism?

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Laying turf - will it spread?

leaving a gap in between turf is a nightmare but most important issue is you have to look at it for at least 6 to 8 months before it cover…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Anyone building with MainVue Homes

some of the floorplan from Henley and Mainvue does work "very" well with a fireplace. take a second look! :D you know you want it.
i…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
New Home Heating and Cooling - Split System vs. Ducted

heating go ducted, cooling go split, melbourne like weather require heating more often. cooling can be isolated in certain room for that 5/10 days of extreme hot weather.
with the house…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Fish Tank in Perth

sorry to hijack the thread how do you guys keep the white sand at the bottom of the tank clean all the time, without removing it to wash.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Anyone building with MainVue Homes

I don't think you really get any savings because of a promotion "replacing" another promotion items. in the end it work out to be around the same.
these are the same…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
builder has taken over 34 weeks

lol... don't bother asking for penalty payment right away without understanding why the build is delay.
there is always an excuse to get by, such as weather too wet, too cold,…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Fish Tank in Perth

get an AROWANA!

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Omg wot do I do...lost n confused female lol

fibre connection has nothing to do with ethernet cables wired to every room. duh. :P
tv point to every rooms as you described, but will cost you…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Bathroom heating options? IXL Tastic the only option?

for a large ensuite, unless you are capable of finishing up all matters underneath IXL tastic, after getting out of shower it is, otherwise it is pretty much useless.…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
HELP... My floor is hot!

must be a hot lady downstair. I would knock on her door to find out.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Another what to do about the drainage problem

I would think concrete all the way to the fence limit fence work in the future, or at least make the work harder to achieve. I leave 200mm from fence,…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
carbon tax

flooring is already very expensive comparing to oversea prices. similar tile from the same region in China can be bought and installed for 4 RMB each, in China. taking into…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Concrete Driveway - Payment Breakdown

the money is in your hand now, decide what payment structure you like or dislike.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
“The Block”

who actually bid 300k more than the starting bid in the 1st bid, more like a show to me.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
normal tile upkeep - maintenance

anyone tried karcher sv 1902? can't seem to find any reviews.
generally am after a steam vacuum where it steam and remove moisture all at once.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
cleaning cleaning and more cleaning

speaking about this, i just did the whole floor again last weekend, and decided it is taking too much time and effort.
has anyone started looking at some of the steam…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
new house in Melbourne

you could pay your life saving and a kidney still get monkey in building industry, it is all down to contract reading and familiar yourself with different legal bodies prepare…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Why is this 18 year old home structurally perfect?

I think the 1st blog miss interpreting the idea that having a concrete paving around the house you will end up with no crack at all, that's not true.
I have…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
cleaning cleaning and more cleaning

some claim steam mops push the dirt into grout and it becomes hard to clean so make sure you vacuum before wetting the floor as a precaution.
so far i find…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Appliances Stolen from unfinished house

definately court case, you will win going by book, but you and your builder will not be on a relationship even after the handover and the maintenance period.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
How long after handover until you can actually live there?

handover day should be the day your builder have occupancy permit ready. never ever move into a property without occupancy permit, it voids all your insurance.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
LED Downlights and normal lights

CFL will not be available when LED come down in prices. but it is somewhat ridiculous claiming everyone should go directly with LED setup without even considering CFL as a…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
LED Downlights and normal lights

I don't think installing transformer is the ideal way to go for a new build? there is many 240V bulbs works just fine.
just get 240v setup install and get CFL…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Advice sought re plumber's invoice

oh well, even a quotation needs your signature as a proof that you actually accepted all the works to be carried out at xxx money, consumer affair will be on…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Advice sought re plumber's invoice

I tend to ask for quotation/invoice on paper prior anything to be carried out.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
Streaky floors using a steam mop!

i normally start with a strong vacumm to make sure all dust are cleaned from the surface and grouted area, then steam mop follow by dry fabric before the water…

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
swann video intercoms - anyone used them before?

looks good, wonder how DIY it is, waiting for someone to come back with some review.

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
BLUM Soft Close mechanism for cupboards

do they have clip on bluemotion thingy for corner hinges? i can only locate that soft close mechanism for standard hinge....

12 years12 yearsrojak1rojak1 posted:
wrongly invoiced multiple times

Hi, not sure if this is the correct section to ask for opinion/help.
I had received multiple invoices with item related to some task that was never carried out, upon communication…

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