
Doors during flood event
Doors during a flood event
Hello All. I have been googling but can't find any relevant info.
When there is a flooding event, they recommend sand bagging the bottom of doors to…

New lawn - trying to follow fu
There's a secret to growing thriving buffalo. Go around regularly with a garden fork to aerate the soil. Also, with your preparation sprinkle blood and bone. Soil conditioner as well…

New lawn - trying to follow fu
You can basically use any faecal matter to break down the soil. Yod have a large area to cover so the costs in improving the soil has to be considered.…

VCAT mediation vs VBA mediation
Hello Liliana. No, but I have heard the experiences of others (building, planning, owners corporation). My experience is under residential tenancies (repair issues).

VCAT mediation vs VBA mediation
Been to VCAT many of times but not for mediation. Just for proceedings. If you want justice, don't go to VCAT. It is riddled with corruption. If you are up…

Plumbing query
Thanks Chippy. Will see if further posts are made here on this subject.

Granvue homes
Sloppy work with the levels and plumbness all round. The floor covering, is that slip resistant? They should have dressed the vinyl up a bit to the wall. That silicone…

Zero Boundary
If I understand this correctly, the boundary between your garage and your neighbours side is unfenced? I'd have a look at your building plan to determine who's property the drain…

Buffalo Lawn dying!
Very unusual for buffalo to look like that. You may have burnt it with the fertiliser. Agree with the previous post. It will recover but might take a bit of…

Plumbing query
Hello, I hope some one can help me understand the following a bit better.
I have heard a reflux valve and a non return valve have the same purpose (to prevent…

lead in conduit issue with Carlisle
The terms of the building contract might cover this.

lead in conduit issue with Carlisle
Hello, I feel that the builder should have constructed the paving with due diligence. It would have apparent that there was a defect before pouring the concrete mix (or earlier…

Anyone build with icon homes
Don't know if I could accept just walking away without fighting for a refund. You have a good case. Think about going to your State's consumer authority (they have building…

Australian Bush Fire Current Hotspots.
Why are my posts going in three times?

When to inform the current landlord/ estate agent
Just give your notice to vacate at the correct time. This will be better for you if you have to extend your rental stay. When you give your notice,…

Australian Bush Fire Current Hotspots.
Very sad what's happening up there. Houses and structures can be lost but replaced. Loss of human life is another story. Wonder if there will be a telefon. Read…

Australian Bush Fire Current Hotspots.
Very sad what's happening up there. Houses and structures can be lost but replaced. Loss of human life is another story. Wonder if there will be a telefon. Read…

Australian Bush Fire Current Hotspots.
Very sad what's happening up there. Houses and structures can be lost but replaced. Loss I of human life is another story. Wonder if there will be a telefon.…

Sofa colour selection advice
Hello, a lighter colour will always blend in more than a darker colour. On the other hand, a darker colour will stand out more. Adding a few dark ornaments etc…

Colour help
Hello, whatever colour select, go for the lightest shade available. It will keep your home cooler during Summer conditions and there will be less fading. Pity about your roof being…

Kitchen bin drawer
Hi. I don't like the idea of having any rubbish bin facility being stored inside any cupboard or drawer. Smells can spread and hard to get rid of.

Kitchen bin drawer
Hi. I don't like the idea of having any rubbish bin facility being stored inside any cupboard or drawer. Smells can spread and hard to get rid of.

Kitchen bin drawer
Hi. I don't like the idea of having any rubbish bin facility being stored inside any cupboard or drawer. Smells can spread and hard to get rid of.

Advice needed - builder touching up powder coated windows.
My window frames and glass panes were very scratched. Glass was replaced. Scratched Frames were repaired.
The spray painting guy who specialized in these kinds of job, did a…

No laundry sink?
I'd expect requirements would be covered in an edition of an Australian Standard.
Check AS/NZS 1229.

Roof questions in lock up stage
Have you checked the building plan? Perhaps it's to provide for better stormwater drainage / run off.

Help our little grass tree please
If you suspect a rot problem you need to investigate what's causing it. Perhaps a blocked drain hole? You need to take it out of the pot & carry out…