When I replaced a fence where the adjoining land was council, they said suck it when I asked them to pay for half.
It doesn’t matter what kind of property…

1m high retaining wall is very high and trying to avoid engineering is bad, but everyone tries to do that because of cost. I say build it right from the…

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What strip lights, what spot lights, which Robus 100w driver?? All these lights are in series?

Did you compact it? How thick?

The pump you need depends greatly on what type of sprinkler heads, how many you’ll want to run at the same time, how far away they are from the pump,…

In that case, give Todd at Living Edge Landscapes a call. 0419 418 166

Am in Ryde area also. You need a licenced plumber to certify the work of whoever builds the pipes/tank part of it and I’m reasonably sure you need a licenced…

I didn't think pavers were meant to have grout at all? Why not just use grout?

My guess is a leak in water supply somewhere. Maybe your place, maybe neighbours.

I wouldn't do anything on the side at all. You only need the one set of steps towards the back. If you are worried about people going over the edge…

https://youtu.be/EoevQuleHk4

Yeah, 4cabling is a great resource for IT infrastructure gear at pretty good prices.
Here's My Hikvision cameras, they have the best standalone software IMHO and can still be used…

You can move the post if you put in the right size beam(s) to hold the roof up.

I'd say installer mistakes on all those cables not testing correctly. I've also run into bad cable installs from my builders electrician, though mostly not fully seated. it also…

We had big dead patches like that one summer where it didn't get enough water. 1.5 years later mostly grown back in with a lot of care. Adding soil, watering,…

Yep, that side looks dead to me.

My council requires them above 600. Just sayin.

Plus engineer cost as it's very likely you'll need it for a wall that high so check with your council to see at what height they require engineering.

Just move in, no one but you and local are going to know you don't have an IOC. We did exactly that (in Ryde area), the council is not interested.…

No experience but it doesnt do 3d so that's a no for me.

These are really good, I have one.
They will ship to Australia.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/contro ... ku=1255549

Maybe http://www.grasscel.com.au/grass-driveways-solutions/

You didn’t mention any sort of budget but if it were me I would think about attaching something to the front of the house on the right side. It would…

If you want it in the ground you have to call them and arrange. Don't wait till they show up at your door.

I hate wireless speakers for home audio. Much prefer a wired system. Can get 7.2/11.2 receivers now with great apps to do 3-4 zones all controllable over wifi. I have…

Very nice work. Did you buy those patch cables or make them?
One of my best friends swears by Ubiquity, good choice

7, Not using any "security system" software as such. Have a Bosch home security system which is connected to my network but I use a…

Nothing too fancy:)
Just a couple of HP procurve gigabit switches, a Linksys POE switch (wouldn't do that again that sucker sounds like a 747!) and a few hubs to do…

1) Hikvision
2) Never enough:):):)
3) All of the above
4) Front door, second story right, first story left
5) During build, 80-100 per point is the going rate
6) I would have bought more…

CCNA long expired, didn't need to do CCIE due to Mgmt career progression:)