A lot of us have homes we spend some time in. Discussions can be about any topic that may be of interest that you can think of... renovations, purchases, expenses, etc, etc
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BruceS »
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From today I'm disabling any NEW REGISTRATIONS from any one.
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Best for the future, Wayne...
Both mechanically and emotionally!
As for Forum-joiners, I reckon I can work out two of the questions.
But the one...
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Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:23 pm
outside rubber mat
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Keith Morris »
Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:55 am
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tanks here---
Can anybody tell me where I can buy a rubber (car tyre type) door mat.
I had one years ago made from recycled car tyres, and searching...
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tanks here---
Thanks for the postings.
Keith.
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Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:09 am
Look, Mum, No Hands!!
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Greynomad »
Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:29 pm
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Here's my latest achievement... the Mantlepiece!
House didn't have one... so where were we going to put all those nick-nacks?!
Only took me 5yrs...
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Well done mate. Looks spot on.
Jim
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Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:37 am
As time goes by
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by 2foot6 » Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:00 am
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I'm taking this advise. :D ..The car option sounds good........................................Peter.
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:P :lol: :D :roll:
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Tue Oct 08, 2019 11:29 pm
A new jigsaw!!
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BruceS »
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:21 pm
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I had a jigsaw to solve today.
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That one looks very good Peter.
Can it be pulled to pieces so it can be put in a small car's boot?
We have a small Suzuki Vitara..... not the Grand...
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Last post by T1 Terry
Sun Sep 01, 2019 12:18 pm
Don't plant trees near adjoining property fence
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Newcastle George »
Tue May 21, 2019 7:36 pm
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After frequent requests the Liquidamber which was just 500mm from the fenceline on the neighbour's side has been removed. The last five days have...
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George, did those tree roots have anything to do with the cause of your recent water leak? Not at all David, opposite side of the block and I'm still...
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Mon May 27, 2019 8:23 pm
New Solar PVs
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Greynomad »
Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:15 pm
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As a result of the Vic Govt adding a further subsidy to the Federal one, installing solar PV panels finally makes financial sense for us.
Payback...
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The one thing that always had me wondering was
You take 6 to 8 years to offset the initial cost ( prepaying for the power and loss of earning on...
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Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:57 pm
New Rose Garden
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Greynomad »
Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:46 pm
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SWMBO has, since we moved to Rutherglen 5 years ago, coveted an open space in the front yard between the driveway and the trees around the 'feature'...
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What a shame ……..
Vic
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Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:02 pm
Latest Project: Vertical Garden
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Greynomad »
Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:18 pm
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To complement our new Rose Garden in the front yard, I have been working for over three months on a Vertical Garden to be used as a privacy screen in...
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:oops: :oops: :oops:
OK, folks... Guilty as charged.
I was so koncerned about the korrect spelling of the K alangadoo thing that I threw kaution to...
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Last post by Greynomad
Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:37 pm
Veges
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Macca »
Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:08 am
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At last have got myself a couple of above ground gardens and full of veges and herbs. Figured seeing home for a while now until after knee done mid...
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Carol been busy i see Bernie ;)
Bob
I wish Bob .
Bernie .
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Last post by BernieQ2
Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:25 am
Cleaning up dog hair.
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supersparky »
Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:07 pm
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Our little Suzuki is the toad, grocery getter and dog hauler. So after our last trip along a few dusty roads it was decided to give it a proper...
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Good to hear Ray, stem cell therapy is certainly a big step forward. Lots of youngsters who would have perished a decade or so ago, now have good...
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:12 am
Squeaky dunny seat - at home.
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Chuck »
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
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For the past couple of months the seat in the house toilet has developed a squeak, not when you sit on it but when us males lift the seat to express...
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Thanks Terry, will try that first, if no good will do trip to the green shed.
Thanks Peter.
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Last post by Chuck
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:37 am
'Downsizing' from the Family Home
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Lance »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:47 pm
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As we all get a bit slower and medical issues seem to knock us about more I guess most of us put serious thought into 'downsizing.
We've been in our...
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Lookin at a humpy today ... :D :D :D
Sea change...???
vik... :o :shock: :?
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Last post by Vik351
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:32 am
What would you have now if you rebuilt?
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Dot »
Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 pm
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If you were to build a new house these days what things would you have different? I am thinking
Solar with one of those tesla? battery storage...
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Well we spent Sunday looking at land and have come to a decision not to buy. We have sliced off 3000 sqm at he front of our present abode so have...
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Last post by Busman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:00 am
New Laundry
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mottleemob »
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:08 am
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Almost finished fitting new laundry. What an experience have never done any tiling before was surprised how easy it was. Only grouting to do today...
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Almost finished fitting new laundry. What an experience have never done any tiling before was surprised how easy it was. Only grouting to do today...
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Last post by Dot
Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:56 pm
Weed Problem
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mottleemob »
Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:06 pm
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My front yard has become infested in nut weed does anyone know of a solution to get rid of it
cheers Phil
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Solved the problem sold the house :D
cheers Phil
:mrgreen:
Thought you were starting to have Prostate worries :lol: You little weed of no faith
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Last post by Dot
Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:52 pm
Regarding renovations ...
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Chuck »
Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:21 am
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Tools Explained.
DRILL PRESS : A tall, upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you...
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Yep know them all personally.
Bob
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Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:03 pm
Words...
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Greynomad »
Sun May 07, 2017 2:48 pm
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Spotted this in a local bookshop, and just had to buy it! The title was inspired by Tony Abbott's mangling of a common saying... :P (I think he meant...
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Was cogitating while on the ride-on this morning...
If you can’t PREvent something going wrong, but can fix it afterwards, do you POSTvent it? 😝
And...
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Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
"tanks" BUNKER ACTIVITY
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Keith Morris »
Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:58 am
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It is all go at Dysart and the materials for the Bunker ramps and landings are due to be delivered on Thursday. The construction will start as soon...
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Yup! Yer can’t fault Tanks’ hospitality!
Next time we head in a Northerly direction, Dysart will be on the route plan!
Hope your Christmas was a good...
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Last post by Greynomad
Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:56 pm
Back deck
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Mrcoolabah1au »
Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:06 pm
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Will give you before and after when I figure out how
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Try that will put photos of what’s left
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Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:21 am
Winter or permanent escape in DYSART Qld
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Keith Morris »
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:24 am
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tanks here--
Check out this 3 bedroom house for sale in Dysart Qld, asking price $55,000.
Come up and join me in this great little town.
7 ARMSTRONG...
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I don't think that my 5'er would fit under the carport. :D :D :D
PeterH
tanks here---
PeterH--- Simple solution---build another carport.
I can...
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Last post by Keith Morris
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:13 am
Pallet Timber as Firewood
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Barboots »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:10 pm
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I was at a party recently and they were burning pallet timber in a chimenea. It was a pale timber... and I thought that type would always be treated...
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Great link thanks Lance.
Cheers,
Steve
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Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:57 pm
Sundeck now complete!
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Greynomad »
Sun May 07, 2017 2:39 pm
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A year or so ago, we had a derelict garden the previous owners left us converted into a sundeck by ripping out all the overgrown mass & laying a...
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How you feeling today Ray xxxx
Sent from my SM-G360G using Tapatalk
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Last post by Helen Grose
Thu May 11, 2017 6:44 am
New roof...
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Chuck »
Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:48 am
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Well... the time has come the walrus said...
Woke up yesterday morning to a wet patch... umm, no Dot not that sorta wet patch... on the floor in the...
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Got an allergy to a pussy like my Brian?
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Last post by Dot
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:48 pm
Domestic Air/Con - Evaporative or Refrigerated
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Lance »
Wed Dec 28, 2016 6:47 pm
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This time of the year air conditioning becomes a rather hot topic. :)
Can we discuss the fores a,d againsts for the various types.
We have a roof...
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Refrigerated by miles.
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Last post by native pepper
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:45 pm
New model
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Mrcoolabah1au »
Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:11 pm
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Around the house :lol:
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Uh. What does it use for buoyancy?
Might need to review the bona-fides of the supplier. ;)
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Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:33 am
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