Shacky posted:Projector in Bulkhead or Ceiling Mount
I have just installed my old Mitsubishi HC900 projector on a ceiling mount bracket literally right above where i'll be sitting on a raised platform. Even though the projector is…
Shacky posted:The sarking debate
consider this when making your decision guys'n'gals...
We received handover of our new house a month ago and last night noticed water running down on of the interior walls. I got…
Shacky posted:no gas to stove top
found out the gas fitter installed the gas regulater backwards!!! *FACE PALM*
Took 5 minutes to fix, but meant that we couldn't cook anything over the entire Easter break >=|
Shacky posted:no gas to stove top
Hi all, I have just moved into my new house (yesterday) only to find tonight while about to cook dinner, that we have no gas at the stovetop.
There is gas…
Shacky posted:Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
Well we got the keys on monday 
but some p***k knocked off my hot water service…
Shacky posted:Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
No Keys 
The bank didn't transfer the final payment in time for the funds to clear…
Shacky posted:Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
WE GET THE KEYS TOMORROW!!! ***HAPPY DANCE***
Shacky posted:is there a 1080P 3D projector in Australia?
does anyone know if there is actually a full HD 3D projector available in Australia? preferably under the 5K mark, and ones that actually come with glasses and signal emitter?
Shacky posted:Group buy - **UPDATED** Benq w1000+ projectors - 1080P DLP
yeah i'm keen, dependant on the price of course.
Shacky posted:fair price to charge neighbour for labour
I ended up meeting you half way Casa and went with $30 a metre, but that also included a 150mm high concrete plinth at the bottom of the fence... by…
Shacky posted:Change house locks after handover
No we don't... go on with what you were saying 
Shacky posted:Is this correct?
donnam, no I don't believe the phone port will cause a problem (judging by paulw11's post above).
Let me try and simplify the network connections for you (i've just gone through…
Shacky posted:fair price to charge neighbour for labour
I am about to start installing a fence at my new house, and would like to know what everyone thinks is a reasonable charge for labour that I can give…
Shacky posted:Paying for Substandard Work?
I think you'll find that most contractors would pursue this further, as you had made a verbal agreement to allow the contractor to rectify the work. Some may just choose…
Shacky posted:who pays for a retaining wall
Hi all,
I am just about ready to install the fences around my new house, and I have agreed with my neigbour, who has just finished building his house, that I…
Shacky posted:Raised rear platform in Theatre Room
the reason I am opting for a 300mm platform is that when you are at the movies, there is nothing worse than having someone sitting in front of you and…
Shacky posted:subwoofer placement
Hi all,
I currently have a 5.1 system, but am looking to upgrade to a 7.2 and purchase another active woofer for my new house. I realise that bass soundwaves are…
Shacky posted:Advice on placement/layout - cheap system
with you sitting so far away from the front speakers, I don't believe it will make a huge difference at what height you have the fronts mounted. So it really…
Shacky posted:Raised rear platform in Theatre Room
I have leather theatre recliners and when they are fully reclined with the head rest just about touching the wall, my feet are 1900 from the wall, so unless I…
Shacky posted:Do you have a hot water controller?
The hot water controller units are great; you can set each controller to whatever temperature you want, so in the kids bathroom we can ensure they won't burn themselves if…
Shacky posted:Raised rear platform in Theatre Room
Hi All,
just wondering if anyone has put in a raised platform in their theatre room for the back row of seats. If so, what height did you make it (i'm…
Shacky posted:3 phase power to new home
Yes, I did ask for 3 phase as we have a 4.4hp A/C unit being installed, and after talking to ETSA they said that there will always be an additional…
Shacky posted:3 phase power to new home
Hello all,
I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advise in regards to a charge we have received from ETSA for the 'connection of supply with more than…
Shacky posted:getting your deposit back because you change your mind
Just wondering what chance I have of getting a deposit back that i've already paid.
I'm in the process of building a house, and about 3 months ago, I paid a…
Shacky posted:Help- my media room is a blank canvas!
There were 5 aspects to the wiring of my theatre room I had to consider;
1) lighting
2) data cabling
3) speaker wiring
4) HDMI cabling
5) power supply
For the lighting I opted to just…
Shacky posted:Home Theatre lighting ... anyone want to share?
There were 5 aspects to the wiring of my theatre room I had to consider;
1) lighting
2) data cabling
3) speaker wiring
4) HDMI cabling
5) power supply
For the lighting I opted to just…
Shacky posted:Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
Yeah, and that includes a 3 week shutdown over Christmas. My guess is they want to get it done before the end of March as it is a general rule…
Shacky posted:Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
One thing I have to say about our construction process is how professional and accommodating my SS has been (Tony). He's dealt with all sorts of stupid questions from us,…
