LCD tv's use a fair bit, I also saw a big jump when I left the computer on alot, I changed the setting and it now hibernates after 2 minutes,…

I'm in WA too, and it made my eye's pop also !!!! my mum is in Victoria and her power bills are very expensive..
Ours is a little more than yours…

whoooo hooo thats great kek !!!!
well done !!

My son has a bad snuffles/asthma when he is anywhere near gas heaters. His eyes get soooo huge and ichy !, best thing we did was get rid of our…

+ 1 for me too...It's the cleaning that would drive me bonkers with the other one..
The other one may have better extraction tho, but it's going to get grotty very…

Blankets ???
What, he doesn't like doona's ???? What doesn't he like about them? Is it the covers he doesn't like?

hehe, great you found out the name !! Great !!
I thought I'd have a shot at it, I was close...lol

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I like the double sided ones as I hate dirty dishes on my bench top, true, you do loose alot of bench space and if it was stone it is…

Chinese Star Jasmines are the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very hardy - not an invasive climber, doesn't get all woody. Stunning flowers...
I'll have to figure this photo thing out and post a pic…

Hi ya ! and welcome,
Nice block btw, it's huge !!
For this job paint will be your best friend ! lol. It does need some warmth and structure to the front…

Love your area onc. It is a special spot. Gosh I had to look twice too see what that sink it was- wow it's made out of timber !! First…

Melaluca's are paperbarks !! lol
The name Melaluca means black and white, which is meant to represent the colour of the bark ...black bark/white bark.
They are a lovely street tree, they…

I'm thinking it's a Melaluca Nessnaphila (sp). These are pretty common in Perth.
does it have purple flowers ?
It's defiantly a Melaluca of some sort. If it is a Nessnaphila,…

Hi GH,
New curtains are a must !! lol Those are hideous...I would defiantly rip off the maroon section up the top as soon as you move in, if you…

TIMBER.......
If it does get used alot, then it will be easier to clean...much easier. Heaps of people hate cleaning grout.
timber, timber, timber...

I'm not this biggest fan of carpet, in fact I only like it in bedrooms.
I'd tile the hallway for cleaning purposes. It will look so much cleaner long…

I voted and now the votes are EVEN.........
Pro and cons with both, I'd prolly wait until the floor coverings are in and check again then.
The wood will hide the 'marks'…

A friend of mine is an architect, I'm pretty sure he uses CAD.

Hi
First time poster. Long time lurker . Just wondering if anyone would be able to give…

I like the dark door too !

Melly,
Pools can be built right on the fence line, well within a foot of it...building wise it is possible, BUT it all has to do with your own local Council…

Thanks for that Joles xx
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Would it be worth the admins having a chat about Hels n gregs idea about the common questions asked area ? Maybe there could be a…

We have an acrylic bath, and it's been good. Mind you I have only had a bath in it about 6 times in 8 years - ripping it out in…

Good idea Hels n greg. I really like your suggestion.
I did a search for grass tree's. You can just imagine how many listings came up.....arhhhhh. Every post and thread tittle…

Like Petal, we have leather lounges that are a whitish colour, They are fantastic !!!!! No problem keeping them clean, we don't have pets, but have kids, who we taught…

Thanks so much for that advice Fu, much appreciated xxxxx (hugs! )
I always avoided those "Lawn boost ferts" as I'm aware of the nitrogen…

Sanda, my couch grass suffers the same fate - The mancozeb works a treat, but I seem to have this problem every year !!! grrrrr.
If it's not rust/fungal problems, it's…

Thanks for that FU - I love reading your posts, your such an asset to this site.