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25th March 2024, 10:35 PM
Thread: Norway - An idiosyncratic country.
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it was moonshine. to be honest it was a long...
it was moonshine.
to be honest it was a long time ago and the diaries are long gone.
but the 1st place was not far out of Oslo, Honefoss rings a bell.
I never got as far north as Tromsø.
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23rd March 2024, 06:11 PM
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fwiw when I did gabions I recycled free...
fwiw when I did gabions I recycled free bricks/pavers where they weren't on show - the regular shapes made packing them in easy.
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19th March 2024, 08:54 PM
Thread: Norway - An idiosyncratic country.
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spent some time there many decades ago. had...
spent some time there many decades ago.
had friends there so got to see quite a bit and stay in some local homes in different areas.
fantastic scenery.
found there were plenty of dry areas - no... -
6th March 2024, 10:42 AM
Thread: The old hut
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flash behind the weatherboard vertical edge and...
flash behind the weatherboard vertical edge and put in a vertical bead that the boards butt into.
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5th March 2024, 09:33 AM
Thread: The old hut
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the heritage red corro seems to fit the scene ok....
the heritage red corro seems to fit the scene ok.
the green trimdeck style cladding has to go.
if you are redoing the walls think about windows and doors now.
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4th March 2024, 11:27 AM
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yes, good idea. also, if you can, have a wood...
yes, good idea.
also, if you can, have a wood heater with a built in fan, this helps a lot too.
some, tho without a fan, are double skinned in parts so as to draw cooler room air in from the... -
3rd March 2024, 09:45 PM
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I think I prefer the 2nd red square, more...
I think I prefer the 2nd red square, more internal for better heat radiation.
the other thing to consider is the height of the flue.
Is it a typical roof line?
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22nd February 2024, 11:13 AM
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lucky they found plenty to eat in that partition...
lucky they found plenty to eat in that partition wall as they would have been into those pine roof trusses.
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21st February 2024, 10:49 AM
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thanks Ray, that's a very good point as the...
thanks Ray, that's a very good point as the middle window stile will be removed.
The plan is to leave the window head/top rail in place, but I don't know what is above that.
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20th February 2024, 02:44 PM
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locating French doors in an existing window frame.
I am wanting to remove the middle fixed windows and put in these French Doors.
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So, remove the glass, cut out the wall (probably double brick, but could be stone, house dates to 1904).... -
10th December 2023, 08:15 PM
Thread: GOOD NEWS for Reno Forums 2024
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ADVANCE NOTICE thanks Neil, sounds like a win for the Renos......
thanks Neil, sounds like a win for the Renos...
1st you invite them in out of the cold, then they take over your space, then you have to give them their own place :) -
4th December 2023, 08:56 PM
Thread: Runoff from driveway
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I can see a downpipe on the front of the house....
I can see a downpipe on the front of the house.
presumably there are others at the back of the house?
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3rd December 2023, 07:43 PM
Thread: Runoff from driveway
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where does the water that runs off from the steps...
where does the water that runs off from the steps area go now?
cause the steps look like they step down the block so there must be water run off solutions down there?
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14th November 2023, 04:40 PM
Thread: Replacing large sliding windows
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from what I recall when building brick veneer the...
from what I recall when building brick veneer the timber frame is done first, then the window installed with its flashing, then the brick veneer is done.
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9th November 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: How to lift studs
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length of timber under the top plate with an...
length of timber under the top plate with an acrow on each end?
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9th November 2023, 10:07 AM
Thread: paving advice needed - WA
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nvm. for some reason I didn't see the latest...
nvm.
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7th November 2023, 09:16 AM
Thread: Fire resistance
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nope, but neighbours built a new shed and they...
nope, but neighbours built a new shed and they had to follow council regs and the used Fyrchek.
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5th November 2023, 07:49 PM
Thread: ceiling fan stalling
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couldn't see anything. it isn't one of those old...
couldn't see anything.
it isn't one of those old large ones - I quite liked them, 5 speed settings and slow was nice and slow, like slapping the air :)
it is one that has Off-Hi-Med-Lo
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5th November 2023, 02:01 PM
Thread: ceiling fan stalling
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it's the controller :) so, easy fix well, apart...
it's the controller :)
so, easy fix
well, apart from the wall plates being different and mounted different etc etc
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5th November 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: ceiling fan stalling
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now, why didn't I think of that! :doh:
now, why didn't I think of that!
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5th November 2023, 08:51 AM
Thread: ceiling fan stalling
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parts seem readily available: Deta Fan...
parts seem readily available:
Deta Fan Controller Module With Capacitor - Bunnings Australia
prefer to repair than replace - not into the throw away mentality. -
4th November 2023, 07:07 PM
Thread: ceiling fan stalling
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ceiling fan stalling
thought I would try under electrical rather than cooling ...
have 2 three speed fans in an open plan area - both about 10 years old I would say and those basic old style white with a 3 speed wall... -
4th November 2023, 06:59 PM
Thread: where to put new lights in bedroom?
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late to thread but I would put 1 or 2 downlights...
late to thread
but I would put 1 or 2 downlights at the wardrobe cause that is where you need light - positioned so there is no strobe from the fan.
then each bed to have a bedside light (wall, or... -
15th October 2023, 10:27 AM
Thread: Sure Is Quiet In Here.......
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oh ok. should have looked a bit closer,...
oh ok. should have looked a bit closer, (obviously) don't use it.
yes, that's what I used to do, click:
New Posts
open in a new tab any I am interested in
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13th October 2023, 11:34 AM
Thread: Sure Is Quiet In Here.......
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just popped in rarely do these days. just...
just popped in
rarely do these days.
just thought I'd say why, not complaining, just pointing out why.
On the old forum used to click New Posts and see what was of interest since last visit.
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1st June 2023, 06:24 PM
Thread: Old time Renovate Forum Roll call
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present & correct.
present & correct.
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23rd May 2023, 04:55 PM
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what type of structure is the actual floor?...
what type of structure is the actual floor? concrete slab? timber?
I mean, was the original carpet over a timber floor and they replaced just the carpet?
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23rd May 2023, 04:46 PM
Thread: Sure Is Quiet In Here.......
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are we there yet?
are we there yet?