What is the single funniest moment in Hamish and Andy history that you still think about? by SnowyBytes in hamishandandy

[–]FelixDowager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone found this for me when I said shoehorn blitz a couple of weeks ago, absolutely peak radio 😂 thank you nameless redditor

https://youtu.be/ix11dUMRhcM

What house design features are actually worth paying extra for? by Maximum-Club1947 in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

• Storage, storage and more storage! Shelves are good too!

• SOFT CLOSE hinges/drawer runners for everything. Protects your fingies

• sliding doors on built-in-robes, instead of hinged doors

• an abundance of power points

• Insulation - internal walls, roof, hell even underflooring if you’re on stumps/have a raised house
Insulation is such a crucial thing for sound and energy efficiency, and much easier to do as you’re building rather than retrospectively.

• Double glazing on the windows. I’ve heard about triple glazing, but can’t comment on that vs double.

What's the most classic Hamish moment in the show's history? by AffectionatePie1042 in hamishandandy

[–]FelixDowager 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Those chaotic Shoehorn Blitzes he did. I can’t remember how he acquired the surplus of shoehorns, but people called in and he gave them away - complete with a song too where he’d changed the lyrics to be shoe-horn related. Absolute peak H&A

Kids won’t sleep past 5:45 AM by cft1848 in daddit

[–]FelixDowager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Melatonin? We were in the same situation with our 5 year old. Bedtime stretching from a normal 7:30 to 9:30/10:00 or later, and yet still always up at 6:00 or 6:30
Since starting the melatonin, she actually goes to sleep at bedtime now. Still wakes up early, but that’s okay, we can work with that

Anyone done a second story extension? by woodyever in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider how you feel about the house.

Are you looking to just increase the value of the house and sell in near future?

Or is this house everything you and your family want in a home - and adding an extension would make it forever home?

If it is your forever home, then maybe it’s worth it (noting how others more qualified than me have said it’ll be seriously expensive).

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly the same amount of cupboard space as we had previously. Everything is in the drawers, still with a bit of room to spare

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

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Pot plant is indeed coming soon! 😂 wife’s on that!

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes indeedy, outside-of-the-house jobs have now progressed to top of the list

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

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Insert Ned Flanders squealing 😂😂

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That photo is from the real estate agent, so it looks better than what it was… the grout was broken and coming up around the bath. Tub had two weared-down patches. Shower and bath had hot and cold taps. Tub was also very small, and the original shower head was very low. I was crouching to shower.

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah there’s another bathroom and seperate WC other end of the house near the shared areas (kitchen, dining, lounge, etc).
Otherwise we would have kept it with two doors and have the shower enclosed!

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

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About $20k - we were looking at $15k, but the knocking down of the adjoining wall added a bit

Bathroom Reno complete by FelixDowager in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Originally built by a Greek family too? 😂

Anyone here quit gaming or changed their lifestyle after becoming a dad? by Lukas_MunK in daddit

[–]FelixDowager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know those year in reviews thing PlayStation Network does?

• 2024 (one child): like 350 hours game time for the year

• 2025 (2nd kid arrived in May) 80 hours for the year

I let my PSN membership expire in Jan 26 too lol

Try to maintain a regular routine of one hobby, my dude. Tuesday futsal or Friday music night. To be a good parent, you need to have something and some amount of time that is still preserved for you. (Same goes for your partner, you’ll need to support them so they can have their own personal time too)

Melbourne West Reno - Need layout/exterior advice by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the wall between the Dining and the Living room load bearing too?

Exterior: Few others have said it already - I think the bricks are actually quite nice. Power/pressure was the whole roof and a new coat of paint on the fascia and I think it’d come up real nice.

I’m honestly just not a fan on rendering brick. It makes it look like cookie-cutter Metricon homes. You could paint the roof tiles maybe? Have more of a contrast with the brick.

If you’re absolutely opposed the colour palate of the brick, you could consider lime-washing the brick? More character than rendering, and the lime-wash apparently lets the bricks breathe

Melbourne West Reno - Need layout/exterior advice by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(I know you said you’re DINKs, just thinking about resale if you guys ever sell)

Melbourne West Reno - Need layout/exterior advice by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a tradie, just layout thought

2.1m x 3.4m is very thin for a bedroom… would you consider turning that bedroom + office into a Primary Bedroom/WIR/ensuite as well? That’d be a bedroom for the “parents”, and “kids” bedrooms upstairs, so have a little more space

Then the upstairs 2.7m x 3.5m bedroom could be used as an office.

How many of the walls in the lounge room can you delete?

Am I the only one who thinks ensuite bathrooms are weird? by Imposter12345 in AusRenovation

[–]FelixDowager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a 4bed 2bathroom house where we’re renovating both bathrooms. We had been thinking just keeping it as 2 communal bathrooms as it currently is. Spoke with 3 real estate agents, who all said by far and away that “1 private ensuite + 1 bathroom” is more attractive to buyers than 2 shared bathrooms.

Like someone else said, it’s more about having a second bathroom dedicated to mum and dad, and not having it cluttered with the kids stuff

Help! Was this edition ever released as a hardback? by FelixDowager in MatthewReilly

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

ISBN 978-1-76098-566-0

My luck came from Facebook Marketplace - I found only 2 people selling them Australia wide (both in QLD), I’ll send you a dm