Settling in
The Castle – Win
Not Darryl Kerrigan’s House from the film It’s a rather splendid letter box in a suburb not that far from Melbourne Airport, the setting for the Film. For more Unusual House Photos, and Fails, have a look at: What the………………….?
6 Reasons To Have A Pool
I recently posted on 6 Reasons Why I Won’t Have a Pool and got some comments back. . . . . . so here are some Alternative Views. Heat Relief – Dive in to cool off on a sweltering day. One…
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Hydrant Letter Box – Fail
Another one of those houses where I walked up and down the street 2-3 times before I realised the owner had used a hydrant cover as a letter box. Don’t people want to get any post? . ….
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6 Reasons For Not Having A Pool
With the first month of summer some people are thinking about swimming pools . . . . . Not Me! and here’s why: Safety – Last year 43 Australians drowned in swimming pools (RLS Drowning Report) including 18 children under 5. For…
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How Adverse Possession Can Affect Buying A Block
Did you know its still possible to take over ownership of someone else’s private land? This makes it important to check the Land Title Plan dimensions against the actual site dimensions of your new house block for the following reasons:…
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Front Path Fail
Looks a bit like a Rustic Type Path . . . . So why do I think this is a Fail? Well even though I was careful, and wearing safety work boots, I nearly rolled my ankle! Just imagine a…
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Truck Driving Fail
If you are going to do your own removals……. Plan your route carefully, and get plenty of insurance! You don’t want to end up like this! This bridge in South Melbourne seems to claim at least one truck a month….
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Is Grey Water Re-Use Worthwhile?
What is Grey Water? Grey Water includes all the waste water from the house with the exception of toilet waste. (Black Water) It can includes water from; Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Sink, Wash Basin, and Shower. A basic grey water reuse scheme…
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Condensation
Condensation, a minor inconvenience, or a major problem? A little condensation on windows is easily dealt with, . . . . . . but heavy condensation in poorly ventilated corners can lead to mould damaging your walls, ceilings, or even…
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Overflow Relief Gulley
Have you ever wondered what this is in your garden? Perhaps you have seen ‘ORG’ on a drawing. Well the answer is it’s called an Overflow Relief Gully. It needs to between the house and the connection to the main…
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