Hi Scribe, we applied tinted film to both our north and south facing double-glazed windows mid-summer (last year) and thus far no problems! I asked the installer re considerations for…

Ok, now I understand; of course our electricity bill includes ALL our electrical appliances (most of which are relatively new and energy efficient) as well as our CFL's. But given…

@Mika75, I am not sure were I stated I only had 12 downlights nor I am sure of what point you are trying to make re my post?

Casa2, just saw the thread - we have the Megaman GU10 CFL 11W with spacing very similar to yours. We have been in for almost 18 months and are very…

Several years ago some friends of mine were in a similar position to you ie. they had a property that they were preparing to sell (but had not listed) when…

Don't forget to add about $70 per cut-out (eg powerpoints,phone,etc) - BTW we got glass and we love it!

Our system is set up exactly as described by room4acubby; our toilets flush from the tank until it is empty; at this point, a switch (at the top of the…

+1 here as well - $2.5K - also agree with others - a little bit of insurance re your final streetscape and a nice bonus for you when you (probably)…

Well, I can't speak for everyone but we certainly did (as standard); I think it would seriously compromise the insulation's effectiveness if they didn't.
As it is, if someone leaves just…

Ok, I only have my own experience to draw on which is 30 CFL downlights (mix of warm+cool) for 11 months now and no replacements required! Ours are Megaman which…

Yep, any increase in the equity you have in your land (whether by repayments and/or land value appreciation) should be taken into account when the doing the final valuation for…

FYI, about a year ago we had sound insulation installed between floors at a cost of $750 (includes builders margin) for approximately 70sqm - I don't know the rating of…

I did consider solar but had only heard negative reports till I read your post. Do you know what the required flow rate is for your water feature and/or how…

Thanks Fu for the additional info.
I was really hoping to avoid the extra cost/hassle of a 240v run if possible but don't want an inferior solution either. Our backyard is…

Thanks kek, I was hoping it was feasible to run the conduit (with 12v) round the fence.
The 600mm trench (plus tagging) is a requirement for 240v I believe and not…

Hi all, looking for some urgent advice re the power supply for our proposed water feature (pump and lights).
ATM we only have one external GPO on the back wall of…

Another option would be to go with taller cupboards and a small bulkhead - say 150mm. This was done by another member about 12 months ago - details and photos…

Must be! All the ones I've seen here in Canberra have been inserted in the walls.
I agree with Southies; I think your only issue will be access for cleaning (maybe…

Still waiting here, too!
I only submitted my tax return earlier this year so I expected mine to be one of the late ones. However my DW, who submitted her return…

Hi all, we are currently looking for some stools for our breakfast bar. We have just found some that we liked; the Tubeworks S5 swivel. However I am little concerned…

Yep, 5% deposit for us plus we paid our LMI upfront as well as the stamp duty, etc. The only silver lining in having to wait for land registration for…

Ditto to everyone else - as Joles said I had to go back to the original post to see what the issue was. BTW both the kitchen and bathroom cabinets…

Lucky you, we have handover in a week and we still have no key! Although, I must admit, we have become quite adept at peering through windows at many different…

Lol, not yet - just dropped by this afternoon and again no answer; maybe they're avoiding the gnome killers !

Loving all these gnome stories - although now, considering all the alternatives, feel that just leaving a note was a little lame! Ah well, there's always next time.

Thanx Fu, I knew someone wouldn't be able to resist- just didn't gnome whom,

While I was doing our walk-thru today my DS (2.5) wandered next door and knocked over and broke a garden gnome! (ok, stop laughing, lol).
Anyway I left a note…

Hi Kate, sounds like you've selected a builder so congrats on making it to the next stage! From memory your land should be registered soon too - exciting times ahead…