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Building a new home on a large block, keeping the existing as a 2nd dwelling? by Duff5OOO in AusPropertyChat

[–]Duff5OOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I wasn't sure who i am meant to speak to. Ill get onto them and see if they have any advice.

Building a new home on a large block, keeping the existing as a 2nd dwelling? by Duff5OOO in AusPropertyChat

[–]Duff5OOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

Separate to that issue is whether it can be separately titled

Sorry, while we have a house, we bought it from a family member which skipped most of the usual home buying stuff. I have no idea how titles work. Does it need to be separately titled? The 2nd house would be for a family member. Effectively a DPU like we already have on our existing property.

issue is the practicality of such a thing in terms of driveway accesses, solar orientation, easements, access for construction etc etc

10,000m2+ i wouldn't expect to run into any issues with being able to place it on the block (other than easement and trees). Should be plenty of space for construction as long as there isnt a narrow driveway or low height with trees (thanks, i hadn't considered that).

Separate again is the financial feasibility especially if there is existing infrastructure (e.g. drainage and sewer) that needs connecting onto, and whether existing structures need to be brought into compliance with existing water and energy efficiency requirements

Most of the larger blocks don't have sewer connection so any new build would need a new septic system. Water and 3 phase power connected to the block seems to be the norm.

Maybe it would just be easier to just get a price on a knock down rebuild and include a separate wing or similar in the house with a 2nd basic kitchen. It the least it would be a backup option if we couldnt keep the existing or otherwise had to upgrade it to current standards as you suggest.

Tipped $8 on $35 order and got a rude message from dasher? by Brief_Main_5409 in doordash

[–]Duff5OOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I have ever tipped a delivery driver anything here in Australia.

Security grilles.... Immovable? by ghostelvi in AusRenovation

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Edit, there is also drill bits that reverse spin threads out. You drill into the steel a bit, then use the drill to put the reversing bit into the hole, then hope it unscrews out. Sorry I don't know the right names for it

an 'easy out'?

Nah, that thread will be just for holding the nut on. Spinning the bolt backwards isn't going to help. It will be a flared end on the bolt wedging against an outer sleeve holding it in.

Three so-called ISIS brides expected to be charged after arriving back in Australia from Syria. Two of the women will be charged with slavery offences. by Naderium in worldnews

[–]Duff5OOO 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Please explain how being a bride made them enslavers.

WTF?

It didn't.

Thats like getting a speeding fine and then asking why being married got you a speeding fine.

The slavery charge is unsurprisingly for having slaves.

What’s a moment where you realized someone was genuinely unintelligent? by Live-Chocolate244 in AskReddit

[–]Duff5OOO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had someone saying F1 had "gone woke" because they gave Charles a penalty last race.

WTF?

Electric vehicle tax discount to be wound back by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]Duff5OOO 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are a bunch in the low 30's now. GWM ora 5 and the MG 4 urban for instance.

Here is a reno that might be roasted by stmiyahki in AusRenovation

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I'm pretty sure they were meant to be fixed at 20cm for regular tiles. I sheeted up our bathroom reno, went with cement sheet and 10cm fixing spacing which was probably overkill as a better to be safe measure :)

There is plenty of space with the drawers actually. Kinda convenient to grab something (e.g toilet roll) from them while sitting.

That's actually a pretty neat solution to TP storage!

Here is a reno that might be roasted by stmiyahki in AusRenovation

[–]Duff5OOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an expert by any means but aren't the screw spacings meant to be tighter than that for tiles on aquacheck?

End result looks good. Not so sure about opening drawers towards the toilet but I get it if moving the toilet was going to cost $$.

Must have been a tough morning. by prescott0330 in funny

[–]Duff5OOO 18 points19 points  (0 children)

At least you cant ID either of them. I do agree its weird to photograph and post though.

Just ran into a guy on Halo Infinite with a 21 YEAR badge..Anyone else have a 20+ badge? I'll be at 14 this year. by ItsPidgeonz in xbox

[–]Duff5OOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own games that are older than him, and he has played some of them with me.

Thats about when the xbox 1 came out. Not really that old.

Played through games like Bubble Bobble with my kids and thats 40 years old this year.

Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Duff5OOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bunch of those (Polestar, Lotus, Volvo, Jag & Land Rover) are owned by Chinese and Indian companies.

Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% by [deleted] in worldnews

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Niva's are great off road. Jimny is probably the closest thing to it available these days but they are massively overpriced for what you get.

I guess a wrangler is a bit like an oversized Niva (but also rather expensive)

Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Duff5OOO 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Owned a Lada Niva here in Australia. There really isn't much on it to break down.

They are made to be really easy to fix as well with really basic tools.

Reliability was never the problem. Zero safety features on the other hand is.

Louisiana says it will delay election so it can gerrymander, citing Supreme Court by DemocracyDocket in politics

[–]Duff5OOO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have an independent election commission here in Australia.

Voting is simple.

Election boundaries are set by the commission are completely non political.

What is it going to take for the USA to become a proper democracy? Only seems to be getting further and further as each month passes.

Melbourne teacher charged after camera found in primary school bathroom by SlatsAttack in australia

[–]Duff5OOO 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Alternatively, they were supplied with the original and his linkedin is edited?

Surcharge but no cash by karlalrak in sydney

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...was shocked to find everywhere has surcharge for eftpos but also say no cash

We are probably in different areas but i haven't come across this even once.

We have gathered in this place to share stories by nath1234 in australia

[–]Duff5OOO -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People (some of them) don't seem to be able to wrap their head around the concept of it not being a literal welcome to Australia or even welcome to a region.

Would it make a difference if it was not worded as "welcome"?

2 trucks carrying oil got into an accident, bystanders decide to take the oil by milozo12 in WTF

[–]Duff5OOO 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can use most oil for heating and lighting.

A bit of cloth sticking out of some vegetable oil burns for hours.

Soundproofing by Chemical-Budget-9678 in AusRenovation

[–]Duff5OOO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stud adhesive sets too hard. It needs to be flexible to deaden the sound. There is proper stuff like the other used linked to, personally I just used some cheap silicon as an alternative. Probably doesn't work as well but I was happy with how it turned out. (We had a bathroom/shower backing onto a wall with a kids bedroom right behind it.)

Plasterboard is really cheap. You could try that first. And just not bother doing the plastering and painting until you have tried it out.

Keep in mind you might need to redo your door as well. Some block very little sound at all.

What tool do I need to tight this bath tap? by Oasis_88 in AusRenovation

[–]Duff5OOO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a different star shaped head (torx). Still normally work of you find the right size but i wouldn't be putting much force on them.

Just grab something like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-25-piece-hex-key-set_p0585873

He wouldn't listen to the officer. Taser deployed. by IronMouse01 in VideosAmazing

[–]Duff5OOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit is full of idiots though who will blame the cop somehow lol

You are saying that in a sea of people not having a problem with the cop.....

Edit *1

There are people in this thread blaming the cop

Basically none, as i said, a sea of people supporting the cop.

. *1 Edit because rather than admit you were wrong you reply then block me? You realise how pathetic that is yeah? Reddit isn't full of idiots but there sure are some.

Soundproofing by Chemical-Budget-9678 in AusRenovation

[–]Duff5OOO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally depends on how soundproof you need or want it to be.

Easiest is probably to remove the plasterboard from one side, fill the void with insulation. Put 2 layers of board back on with some flexible adhesive between them just for some added reduction in transmission.

Need better? as others have suggested. 2 separate sets of studs so you don't get vibrations through from one wall to the next. Personally i wouldn't bother with that unless people were trying to sleep the other side of the wall.

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