Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
Apropos of nothing - just saw the "Hidden Followers" myth on Facebook again.
Yes - it is relevant - most home builders utilise FB ... 
Saint Mike posted:Laminate flooring making "clicking" sound when walked on
Is this wood - it can make noises - especially with certain shoes.
Might also be settling. How "old" is it ?
Saint Mike posted:Glass Pool Fence Vitroglaze or EnduroShield
We have glass. Never added anything. Just give it a wash every 3-4 months.
Saint Mike posted:Cheap TEMPORARY alternative in lieu of garden path
Perhaps some cheap synthetic grass from Bunnings. One metre wide.
Need to smooth base first - but quite easy. Then use it later for other things.
Saint Mike posted:Select another builder
OK - I don't really know them so can't comment direct. Are they a big company ?
I did a Google on my lot and the numbers turned out pretty…
Saint Mike posted:Select another builder
You hear stories about all builders.
Google them + Reviews/Comments.
But remember - its often only those with a complaint who comment. How many houses do they build and what is…
Saint Mike posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
No - all good - 5 years on.
They'd given figures and I kept an eye on them. It was always understood there might be change (no pun intended). …
Saint Mike posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
Our price actually went down at the end. They'd estimated a few things (driveway etc) and they were cheaper than predicted.
Believe it or not file !
Saint Mike posted:How to connect drain hose of washing machine
I remember an old rule about looping the hose - ie not just straight to outlet.
Maybe it off-sets the pressure ?
By looping I mean first around the down pipe then…
Saint Mike posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
As a matter of interest - when you say you asked - or requested - or emphasised - etc - did you do this in writing or orally ?
Tend to…
Saint Mike posted:Dumb waiter
I've seen places with laundry shutes - which I quite like. Never a "dumb waiter".
But - not a bad idea.
Forgetting the power side - would it be…
Saint Mike posted:Bathroom renovation
Sorry - price is not always a good guide to quality or trustworthiness.
The dearest may just not know what they are doing and/or may not want the job.
Saint Mike posted:Bathroom renovation
Buying yourself will save money. No matter what they say.
BUT ... I'd ask to see previous work - and speak to the owners. The flash talkers are…
Saint Mike posted:Contractual Advice, Please
It sounds legal - but you should check with your solicitor's office.
Saint Mike posted:How many LED downlights required ?
No - sorry - but don't dismiss the use of tinting on windows - as well.
Can help with privacy, temps etc.
Saint Mike posted:Neighbours garage on property line, wants bedroom
Informed by ... Council ?
Have you spoken to Council ?
Saint Mike posted:Looking for advice / If you were installing a pool again?
Also - ours is salt chlorinated with an auto feeder. Also an auto acid feeder. BUT -you still have to check the readings. AND - do…
Saint Mike posted:Looking for advice / If you were installing a pool again?
Filters - We have dual cartridge - much better than the sand type imo. Very easy to maintain.
Lights - one good one will do - but its up…
Saint Mike posted:Sink in Butler's Pantry/WIP - Yes or No?
Can't see why not - it might be useful - if - if - you have the room ?
Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
I've had so many myths over the years that people like to re-tweet - on Facebook etc. One "friend" wanted me to delete the most important part of…
Saint Mike posted:Christmas shut down - Metricon
We were surprised how quickly our lot - not Metricon - came back after Christmas. But as said above - ask them.
Saint Mike posted:How many LED downlights required ?
Agree with Joker. Definitely need them on a gimbal (?) - where you can direct light if need be.
We do prefer real light - bright. Not the yellow…
Saint Mike posted:How many LED downlights required ?
It depends. Not as many as you may think. We have fans in Bedrooms so have a light in them. Plus one good LED mid point above…
Saint Mike posted:Council approval
Depends - do your builders have an opinion. Might have missed the cut off date first time ?
I wouldn't let 2 weeks worry you - there's more to come…
Saint Mike posted:Amplimesh secruity door quote?
Are we talking "Crim-safe" type screen doors ?
They are not cheap - for good ones. I hate those metal criss-cross ones - much prefer the open screen. But…
Saint Mike posted:Whirlybird Question
What is a whirly bird -do you mean those fan/vents on the roof ? How could you take them from one house to another ?
Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
Not sure where to put this one - but ... I'd heard of people "burning" themselves when adding their acid to the self feeder in their pools. Not sure…
Saint Mike posted:Liquid Blue Pools
No. We did a Compass pool - seems OK. They have a Net site.
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