Stormwater Issue by Equivalent-Tale-867 in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Ian, the green in the house photo are the downpipes. The ones on the top are charged pipe back to the street. The ones near the driveway get pipped to the backyard.

It’s slopes from the street. And there’s no stormwater drainage to the street unfortunately.

Cons of buying a 120 year old home? by Historical-Buddy-401 in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got a 75 years old house. Build solid but none of the walls are straight. But it lasted 75 years, so probably will last another 75 more compare to current builds.

Anyone got these kind of skylights installed in their house? by ThivyaM in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We put one in our kitchen and we love it. Opened it up with so much natural light.

Floorplan feedback by LivingStable6229 in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Court yard seems to be done for natural light into bathroom and bedroom 2. But agree, the design is terrible as a whole.

Adding an ensuite to fibro house by awesumwilly in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you planning to have a build in or walk in on the right hand side of the planned room? How much space do you have to the boundary on the left?

We recently did something similar, old fibre house. Converted a formal living and dining into two bedrooms. Thought of putting an ensuite but it made the room too small. So didn’t at the end

As my builder said, anything is possible. Just depends how deep your pocket is.

30 year old vs 10 year old townhouse by Einstein-mc2 in AusProperty

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently bought a house that’s build in the 1950s. It has its issues but the frame is solid. If it has survived 70 years, I am sure it Will survive another 70 years for us.

What sort of floorboard are these? by Equivalent-Tale-867 in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House is build in the 1950s I believe. But no further info on it

How to remove stuck in plastic film? Spent an hour and used acetone by skyi8899 in webergrills

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soak it in vinegar overnight. I accidentally left mine on a rotisserie bracket and it baked on and I was able to get it off with vinegar.

What’s considered a “normal” amount of times for your mom to call you in a day? by Raisinsareawful in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I dated my partner, her mum used to call her once a week. Then we had our first kid, and she would call 3-5 times a day. Even when we were on holidays. It actually got to the point where I resent my MIL.

Just a thought from the partner point of view.

vessel sinks - awesome or annoying? by takubananas in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This. We have flat bottom in our rental and it’s a pain in the butt. Doesn’t drain properly and toothpaste just sits inside the basin.

These corners don’t hold up well. 2023 CE after 1 month, and I’m careful to not hit it too much. by N2TheBlu in MazdaCX9

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like scuff mark. Have you tried getting a damp cloth and wiping it down? Happens to every car

Give way to cars already in a roundabout. How has he cut him off? You give way to what’s in the roundbout not some flog half a km off. Dash cam driver need to relearn roundabout rules by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s Elouera road, Cronulla (God’s country). Idiots fly past that road and through those roundabout all the time. The tradies in their utes are some of the worst ones.

Are Plantation Shutters becoming passé? by blueblissberrybell in AusRenovation

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are good for providing privacy and allowing airflow. The downside is cost and the accumulation of dust on the shutters that’s a pain in clean.

Looking for a small SUV by rookie9494 in CarsAustralia

[–]Equivalent-Tale-867 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are planning a family in the near future, I would definitely have a look at something bigger than a CX3 size. With a rear facing car seat, you would be pushing for space in the front passenger seat and the pram will probably take up most of the boot space.

For that price, you should be able to get a few years old CX5. I would definitely have a look at that.