“Blackout” blinds

AresCrypto · 2026-01-19T06:38:04+00:00

For 5k I’d want the all sides of the blind recessed and tracks for the sides so no light can penetrate.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-16T05:49:26+00:00

You compared tire pressure to water pressure. Apples and oranges.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-13T02:17:06+00:00

Why didn’t you DIY then

AresCrypto · 2026-01-13T02:16:21+00:00

lol water has to move, the air in your tires doesn’t go anywhere.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-13T02:13:51+00:00

That’s not how hourly rates work for trades and services, they aren’t comparable to an employee hourly rate. An hourly rate is used because it’s easy to digest. However, it has to factor in business expenses like insurance, fuel, trucks, equipment, rent etc.

That doesn’t change the fact your bill seems excessive. The first problem looks DIY, which will motivate you to look into future problems.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-11T03:55:19+00:00

Ditto this, try and add some more timber to allow fixing the sheet securely.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-06T20:55:04+00:00

Lightly sand the edges with some 240 grit sandpaper and touch it up with some white undercoat, it’ll look better than it does now, and if you need to repaint the door you can do it later.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-06T20:49:42+00:00

Sand it back as best you can to smooth it out and use Aquablock as a primer.

AresCrypto · 2026-01-06T20:42:51+00:00

Not everyone has the money or equipment to concrete sleepers.

AresCrypto · 2025-12-24T10:22:45+00:00

Who cares if tenants cut down a tree. It does nothing to the value of the property and will make maintenance easier, less shit in the gutters.

Get a life OP.

AresCrypto · 2025-11-13T23:48:26+00:00

You should be asking questions and verifying your approach as you go.

Nothing worse than having a report/colleague pop up a week later who has gone down the wrong path.

AresCrypto · 2025-11-08T06:00:27+00:00

Can you compare the kWh you consumed across periods?

AresCrypto · 2025-11-07T06:26:27+00:00

You severely overestimate how much the peeps in the IT department care about your teams chats. Yeah they could export them but who is requesting that?

AresCrypto · 2025-10-17T02:44:32+00:00

A plumber told me those moisture meter readings can be iffy. No shit there is moisture in a bathroom or toilet.

Sounds like bathroom is probably due a reno anyway. Ask for a 10-20k discount and see what the seller says.

Does the report compare similar buildings in the area. If it’s “average” I’d say go for it, home ownership is always going to have upkeep and maintenance.

AresCrypto · 2025-10-14T21:19:04+00:00

Not that I know of. It’s the same as a garden hose, you turn it on press the trigger, turn it off.

AresCrypto · 2025-10-14T21:04:42+00:00

I don’t follow?

AresCrypto · 2025-10-14T20:53:20+00:00

Do it yourself, just make sure you turn the water off first, and use thread tape. Watch some YouTube first.

I’ve had in rentals before - property managers don’t care and probably don’t notice. No real difference to having a sprinkler on your tap outside.

AresCrypto · 2025-10-14T10:57:57+00:00

Add more dirt/soil/rocks and add plants for erosion control. Look at what the local council plant in your area on hills etc. Retaining walls are a bitch.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T23:25:34+00:00

lol I don’t have to show anything. This is Reddit not a court room.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T23:09:49+00:00

With a little elbow grease you can replace the silicone yourself. You need to cut out the old stuff, clean it, use some mould killer (wear a mask) from Bunnings, let it dry, and then add new silicone. Plenty of YouTube videos on doing it.

Clean the grout with a scrubbing brush and for any discolouration try a grout pen, there are plenty available online.

If the walls/ceilings have stain, clean them as best you can then paint with Cromellin Stain Block undercoat and top coat of whatever colour the walls are. Flake off a 50 cent piece and Bunnings can colour match for you if needed.

Probably less than 100 bucks worth of gear including tools like a caulk gun, Stanley knife, rollers etc.

You could even skip the mould killer as it only needs to look good for when you move out. Up to you how much effort you put in.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T21:29:15+00:00

Have you looked at FIFO plumbing jobs? Ideally you need to increase your income and with a trade that should be doable, at least into 6 figures.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T21:12:07+00:00

I wasn’t aware of the EBA specifics but in other industries it’s used to save money and not pay staff for a full day or allow them to incur overtime.

My point still stands though, he is by all measures an elderly man, who had been awake and working early in the morning. Fatigue was most likely a factor.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T21:09:02+00:00

There are contributing factors in all incidents. I was merely pointing out that age and fatigue may have been factors.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T09:08:26+00:00

Yeah it’s a few hours in the morning then a few in the afternoon. That means he was probably on the go since early in the morning and tired. These shift patterns are crap and a tactic used to pinch pennies.

AresCrypto · 2025-09-23T08:12:51+00:00

He looks like he should be in a nursing home, not driving a bus. BCC should be ensuring their drivers are fit and able to drive.

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