toadstool posted:Magnesium overdose
I have decided to use magnesium salt in my pool instead of normal sodium chloride. I wrongly thought that I just replace the normal salt with magnesium salt and because…
toadstool posted:Building in Googong
Hi all, we are attracted to the community lifestyle at Googong and would like some feedback on a few builders; DJ homes, Achieve, Shaw Living, Today's Homes, Ideal. Would love…
toadstool posted:Site costs on a sloping block
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for the info. Does that mean the slab is part of the site costs rather than the building cost?
toadstool posted:Site costs on a sloping block
We are thinking of buying a block at Googong and like some of the blocks on the edge of the estate overlooking the creek, however all these blocks are sloping;…
toadstool posted:Pool pump replacement
I need to replace a Waterco Supatuf 150 pool pump. The old pump used to service the spa which we have decommissioned so we do not require such a powerful…
toadstool posted:Removing stickers from merbau screen
I'm building a merbau screen and every slat has a barcode sticker on it that won't peel off without leaving most of the sticker and residue behind. I have 30…
toadstool posted:Small extension costs
Access is not difficult - you could drive a car right up to the back of the proposed extension and it is relatively flat although we are looking at a…
toadstool posted:Small extension costs
I'm not sure if this is covered elsewhere in the forum. Most topics of this nature appear to relate to the cost of building a house not extending one.
We want…
toadstool posted:Home Extension Advice ACT
We are looking at some modifications to our existing house in the ACT. Primarily creating an entrance, extension of master bedroom (including expanded/remodelled WIR and ensuite) and enclosing existing pergola…
toadstool posted:New Home Prices across Australia
Are the costs for extensions the same as building new homes? I'm getting the impression they are way more. Is it realistic for a 35 sqm sunroom extension to cost…
toadstool posted:Water getting underhouse
Well, we've just had over 100mm of rain over the weekend which is great and not usual for Canberra, however under our house is now a muddy swamp. Our house…
toadstool posted:Powerpoint requirement for gas cooktop
Hi all. Thanks for the advice and insight. I've now booked a cheaper electrician who is charging $70/hour plus parts. A word of advice to Canberra viewers - don't book…
toadstool posted:Powerpoint requirement for gas cooktop
We are getting a gas cooktop installed. It has a standard 3 pin plug for the spark ignition. I'm told that it needs a special type of powerpoint I…
