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Howdy all,

Planning my next project to build some timber screens for between new patio and the garage. (yes I am running out of projects)

The pic I have will give you an idea of what I am after...

Hi All,

i'm looking for about 6 x Exterior 12v up down wall lights in Silver or Stainless Steel. Can anyone suggest any online store web sites other than ebay that sells these or other light...

Hi All, thanks for your replies so far. I have been reading elsewhere on the net and some say that LED's do not work on Electronic transformers?? Why would that be the case?...DC

Hi All,

Was searching for some threads on 12v LED lights and people's comments on their experiences so far.

I currently have 10 x 12v Electronic transformer MR16 Halogen gimbal downlights...

Thanks All for your suggestions,

I had the slab made with 150-200mm clearance on two edges, the back 6m side is just about flush with the slab. I think the flashing idea will work. I was also...

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I have just put up a 6x3x2.3 prefab shed which is on top of a slab. The slab's pretty flat and level, but with my first round of rain this week, I have seepage under the walls.
...

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I am about 90% through my engineered wood floor with just a kitchen area to go. I am running close to using absolutely everything good I have. I went back to my supplier (Embelton's in...

Hello all,

I'm thinking ahead a little to when my 12 x 3.8 gable patio is installed in the next week to what lighting I am going to install. I'm thinking 2 x 12 volt outdoor spotlights in each...

Hi Everyone,

Carpet guys are coming in 2 weeks to lay nice new carpet and we have 70m2 of the nice old 80's beige carpet to get rid of.

Does anyone know of any recycling use that you can get...

Howdy Greg,

We had the spotlight ones for nearly 4 years I think and they served their purpose, great at catching dust. I took the battens out of the string holding them, lined them up in a...

Hi All Perthites,

I have my new pre finished Engineered floor about 3/4 down and it is looking fantastic. The board are good quality german made and I want to make sure I can preserve them for...

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Am 1/3 the way through laying floating engineered veneer boards in house and v happy so far, except for where the wife has dragged a piece of heavy furniture back into place and has...

Damn and blast Nev - Forgot I posted this one late night. If anyone else has bits to offload for a MK3, please let me know.

Thanks..Damon

Howdy all,

My FIL has a small gerni, cost him a few $ but operates really well. An advisor in Bunnings of all places said I should buy a portable Bosch (so I did) and it's great. Why - they...

Greetings Perthites reading this post.

I too in Perth and in the same boat as you John, but have just acquired a Mk3 for nix - bit rusty, but can fix that. I'm looking for bits that bolt onto...

Howdy Folks,

I bought 2 of them at Kmart for $80 each (when on special) for our bathroom renos in main and ensuite 2 x heat and 1 x light with fan. Does a ripper job, but noisy because the fan is...

Hi Ian,

Having been through this very exercise, I had a false start with #1 supplier and ended up with Spic and Span Sales (Your Aussie Mate) who were most accomodating.
...

Thanks Mick, that has answered one of my questions about how to form up the arch over the top and cement it in place - Use heavy sand or even a dry mix of tilers float cement and then dig it out...

Forget bunnies, check http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Products/Fire-Bricks for Refactory suppliers. Suggest going for larger volume suppliers as they might be receptive to odd lot cash deals for bricks...

I've been reading this topic for a year or so. I did read that to save some money the Whiter Solid house bricks as opposed to red ones will do the job up to 1000deg. Suggest that you use firebricks...

Hi Makka,

I've got access to a wholesale line of plumbing products that I can provide you some more informaiton on (>50% off retail), I used them throughout my renovation and have supplied 3...

Hey Mike, I'll leave the rotten sods unnamed, but starts with T&....

My buddy next door also had a poor rap for Shedco which was disappointing as they look good, but believe thin on metal and...

Hi All Shed Lovers,

I thought I would share with you a tall story from a Perth Kit supplier- I have been doing the investigations around the suppliers and selected a pre fabricated 6 x 3 x 2.4...

Yes Sybarite, good comments. I am onto my 3rd of 4 jobs with Laminex, On the whole I think they have been pretty good so far, the kits are good and have improved sine my first adventure, Laminate...

Hi Everyone, thanks for the advice - Laminex didn't give me the option. I did ask for them to be drilled to match the Readikits, however they said they could not do the drill holes - something to do...

Hello all,

I have just got a delivery of Colourtech Doors (the 2 pack painted ones) from Laminex - they look unreal!!

They told me that they do not drill the hinge holes in these doors...

Hi Everyone,

yes this is an old thread, but a goodie.

I'm looking for the name of / informaiton about soak wells that are HDPE (I think) blue in colour, come in two flat pieces and bend with...

Here's a tip I have worked out after the nice ladies at Laminex sent me their Wholsale trade price book with so much good stuff in it. Laminex Contour doors are the cheapest and if you pick a...

Oh and I forgot to mention, because I was going on about doors, that the flatpack kits from Laminex as well.

http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/tradeessentials/index.asp

There's a PDF of all...

Hi All,

Flat pack doors - If you know your dimensions, get them straight from Laminex. Depending on your choice, they can be a low as $30 per door. Call 132136 or order from your local...

Hi Dan,

Tried your suggestion and on full throttle was much better - almost as I would expect it to be at a trickle or quarter flow. Is this the valve then and Can I change it for a quieter...

Hello everyone,

While of the topic of cork, I'm looking for approx 15m2 of cork tiles 6mm that I can lay on concrete and over the top will go my wood floating floor so I have a consistent cound...

Hello R,

You can hire an Undercut doorframe saw from VCS products in U1,7 O'malley Street Osborne park 08 9347 0222. It's like an angle grinder with a plate and levelling device. Cost $72 a...

Hi all,

We recently reno'd our bathrooms and kitchen - completely new and have purchased the tapware from a wholesale distributor in QLD ex China. Fantastic pricing 40% below shops.

Pictured...

Hey Shane and gang,

I just jumped on to ask this very question, can anyone tell me who makes this system installed on BHG on Friday.

We are about to knock out existing Alu Window and 3m of...

Perhaps post a photo so we can see it....

Hi Bomb and Forum,

Neighbour and I are going to rebuild our fence with combination of limestone blocks in piers and timber, maybe merabu as the slats in the same size as decking boards.

Has...

Hey Joe (that sounds like a song...)

I have the same situation, however knocking out 4 brick courses. Question for the forum, how would I secure an aluframe double doors to the existing double...

Thanks Celeste....any more folks - keep them coming.

Hello Chaps,

I'll post this one here and see how goes...

To complement the wood floating floor going down shortly, I am recarpeting the main bedrooms and lounge dining areas. 67m2 in total...

Yes the Laguna was reccommended to me by the chap at Creative. At >200 a bit expensive, however gets a good review. I'll have to save up....Current pump is a Watermaster 3000. Have shortened the...

Yes thanks, well that might explain why the Solver brand is not as good as the cans are light in weight and fairly thin to apply compared to others that I have used.

Cheers Fellows...DC

Does anyone care?? :(

Howdy Chaps.

This one sure to get some fired up responses (I hope). Just coming to a close on internal renos with kitchens, bathrooms, painting next.

3 years ago when we first moved in to...

Well chaps, it's always great putting a question out there to the forum and see what comes back.

I have a 2000l rectangular pond with about 2 doz gold fish all living pretty happily, however I...

Hello Chaps,

Planning on building my DIY Pizza oven as part of backyard renos over the xmas hols and have been reading alot about it on the net.

Question - does anyone know where I can source...

Thanks chaps, my largish Brivis unit is faily new and dumps the water regularly during the really hot weather, beleived to be for health reasons and efficiency of the aircond inside the house.
...

Hi Everyone,

My crafty neighbour suggested that I rig up some system to catch the water from my Evaporative Air cond unit that is dumped every hour or so and trickle feed it to my trees in the...

Thanks Chaps,

Looking at 5x3m - 15m2 so if that is any indication, I might be OK. Will check with CoJoondalup to see what they say.

My neighbour (who is very handy chap) said his BIL...

Howdy chaps,

The good wife says to me why don't you get yourself a biger shed - I just about fell off my chair. I know it will cost me an eternity ring or something, but hey it's going to be...