Hi Yak_Chat
Is the distance between the collector and tank issue due to any other reasons apart from cost of copper pipe and loss of water temperature as it goes through…

Thank you, thank you. It all sounds like if you can afford them, evacuated tube systems are better. Where would we be without the internet, eh? Research…

We are thinking about Endless Solar. Aussie owned and made, evacuated tube technology. Any comments? Suggestions? Endorsements?

My external electric hot water service has failed after an 11 year life (I've heard that's all you get from them in the Adelaide hills) and we don't deem it…

For years I used to drink London water and, although it's recycled, tastes far better than Adelaide water. As for Adelaide water, it contains all the farming runoff from…

We have just removed wall tiles in our 17 yo kitchen to prepare for the rennovation and there was no sign of water damage to the plasterboard. The tiles…

Just backtracking through this thread to where you were discussing corner cupboard solutions.
I have just finished designing my kitchen (on paper) and would have to contend with three corners in…

OK, the mist is clearing somewhat with the help of all your answers.
We are putting down tiles that are going to cost about $26 per sq. meter. My husband…

I really appreciate all the advice I can get, as I am no expert, hence my original posting. I've merely reitterated the advice of salesmen and pest inspectors.
I feel…

My sister has one of those houses in Artarmon and has just put down some timber floors in her new extension.
But I'm the poor little sister who's lower in the…

Solid timber floors? When I had this house inspected by the termite man with his sniffer dog, it had two rooms with…

Thanks cutting edge. The floating floors can swell up if they get wet and insurance companies hate them! We have put floating floors in the lounge and all…

I lived with cork floors once and it was my job to clean and seal them every few months with a big heavy machine and lots of special products. …

We have recently installed a split system air conditioner in our brick veneer house and no longer need the old wall unit. Removing it will leave a hole in…

Thanks Ash, but why not tiles? We have been advised against floating flooring in the kitchen and we don't really like vinyl. I've seen many tiled kitchens and…

We are doing a complete replace of our kitchen, including the flooring to the kitchen/diner/hallway. The flooring will be DIY tiles, and the kitchen will be a DIY flatpack…

I agree with Perthgirl. Wait and see. You could always go a cheaper option and do some feature lighting there set behind coloured perspex (oh gosh, I'm giving…

Thanks Steve. Great site you have led me to there. Does this company have all the kosha products that adhere to Australian Standards? I've just been reading…

Thought hubby & I should pop in and take a look ourselves as we are in the market for a new kitchen for a house we are rennovating to sell…