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selina2106

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3 years3 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Raising house and building under

Hi, I'm looking to hear some experiences of people who have raised an old home and built under. I've looked at some builder's websites but I'd love to hear actual…

7 years7 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Renovation floor plan help needed, where to add another bedr

Thanks for your reply.
We thought about that, the ceiling is high enough but it's not properly lined and doesn't have a decent floor. It's also way to small as is…

7 years7 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Renovation floor plan help needed, where to add another bedr

I should also add that I found this floorplan from when it last sold 6 yrs ago. The back section of the house (kitchen/dining) is now different and the sunroom…

7 years7 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Renovation floor plan help needed, where to add another bedr

Fell in love with a house to buy but we need 4 bedrooms. Been looking at the floor plan for ages but can't see how it can be done without…

10 years10 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Moving bath in hob

Yep JazzyJess I mean coming away from the tiles. Comes away more every time I clean it. Maybe I could scrape the silicon out and redo it lower so it…

10 years10 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Moving bath in hob

Is it possible to move the position of a bath after it’s installed in a hob? The builder put it hard up against the wall and siliconed it to the…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Feast Watson Wet Look Deck Finish

Just wondering if anyone's used the Feast Watson wet look deck finish?
It's a fairly new product I think. Got a sample and I think I like it but wondering…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

That sounds like a great product.. My only concern is the 'stripping' product, bit nervous I might accidentally splash it on my timber doors...

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

Thanks for the replies they're really helpful.
I'm quite anxious to get it finished sooner rather than later so all the advice is really appreciated!
Can you get the flood system…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

Are you hosing it everyday?

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

And what oil did you use?

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

Thanks Robbie, so you didn't get any staining or water marks after rain?

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How long does Merbau decking need to bleed before oiling?

If a merbau deck is hosed down every day, how soon can it be oiled? (Thinking Aquadeck?)
Does it have to stop bleeding completely?
Deck is under cover.
Thanks in advance …

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Dying cucumbers... Help!

So I'm VERY new to vege gardening and a few weeks ago my cucumber plant looked great. It's now slowly dying but I'm hoping I can still save it as…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Waterfalls ends 20mm

Sorry it took so long but here's some pics of my kitchen. We didn't pick the 20mm because it's cheaper, we actually prefer the slim look of it, looks classy…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Waterfalls ends 20mm

We have 20mm waterfall ends I'll take a pic later, I think it looks great :)

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
What paint for retaining wall?

Thanks Rusty Cheese, that's great info. I've been sold unsuitable paint in the past so it's great to have an idea before I go in, cheers :)

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Where to connect drainage pipes?

We are on clay, I read soakwells are no good on clay? What about a length of ag pipe run down the back to let it drain out slowly? Or…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Where to connect drainage pipes?

Hi all, we've just had a guy install a timber retaining wall out the front of our house, he's put in drainage pipes in the wall and also a pit…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Just thought I'd let you know we ended up getting a 7kw Panasonic, got it for a great price from Harvey Norman. It's getting installed next week, thanks for all…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
What paint for retaining wall?

We're currently getting a timber retaining wall built and we'd like to paint it woodland grey to match our gutters and facia.
What's the best paint to use for the…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
Mosquitoes through fly screens

Not in my experience.

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

So I've just read some terrible reviews about Kelvinator which is a shame as they've got a 7kw for $1299. Everything else seems to be over $1700. Didn't want to…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Thanks, that's what I wasn't sure of. Looks like I'll need at least 7kw.
How do I find out how far it'll blow the air?
How much is installation usually?
I'm…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Thanks grumblebum, yeah I know it won't cool the whole house, I'm not too fussed about the other end as out house doesn't really get too hot anyway. I'm just…

How to choose a split system air conditioner?
11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Thanks, that's good to hear.
Still a little confused about what size to get. We have a 300m2 house but its not completely open plan so I'm not sure.
Thinking about…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Thanks for the advice guys!
Re the positioning of the outside unit, south is not possible (or at least it's a big distance away), north is the only option as that's…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Hi all, looking at purchasing a split system air conditioner in the next few weeks but not sure what to look for.
Will probably just go to Harvey Norman or somewhere…

11 years11 yearsselina2106selina2106 posted:
How to choose a split system?

Hi all, looking at purchasing a split system air conditioner in the next few weeks but not sure what to look for.
Will probably just go to Harvey Norman or somewhere…

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