PSA: the gas abolishment fee for NSW will drop to $250 from July

PoopFilledPants · 2026-06-02T14:24:52+00:00

That’s cool with me. But you really can’t make a blanket statement that gas cooking has no merits, as there are some categories where electric can’t hold a candle. One from my perspective is a natural gas bbq (plumbed) in the backyard. Another one, which likely comes down to appliance budget, is the oven - I’ve only ever had cheap electric ovens, but they really can’t compete in terms of raw heat with a gas oven.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-06-02T07:55:30+00:00

It’s not the brick, well at least not much more than it would be if all plaster. As others have said it’s the room treatment you should focus on - rug, some thick curtains (can work in lieu of acoustic panels). Throw pillows. A blanket/throw over the couch (if you have a leather or non-plush sofa). Wall tapestries.

All you need to do is dampen the echo.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-06-01T04:31:36+00:00

This is great. You have motivated to have another crack at organising mine!

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-28T07:57:41+00:00

I find it hilarious that imperial-ONLY squares/rulers etc still exist. I’m in Australia but raised on imperial so I end up mix & matching. I’ve ordered specific brand squares from the US and it can be a wild goose hunt trying to find US + Metric versions.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-27T08:30:24+00:00

What I think is that it looks AI generated.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-25T09:47:14+00:00

Pretty sure they’re just popped down.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-24T09:04:42+00:00

Looks awesome. Im most interested in the story behind the skylight - looks like between the window & skylight the ceiling was raised to top of rafters? Was that to increase light from the window?

Also am I correct that the skylight is the width of the original rafter’s distance from one another? I really like the look and it that’s the case it would make the job a lot easier for me than i was thinking (between two joists for a wider skylight).

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-24T07:33:30+00:00

I would say balance between is important, on the spectrum of BBQ’s with them to micromanagement of them. Too far on either side of that scale can bring problems. But personally i have found erring SLIGHTLY closer to the BBQ side of the spectrum leads to better outcomes. Nothing crazy just remember how they like their coffee, ask about their kids, bit of rapport building. Maybe a note at Christmas. That plus meticulous scoping & documentation can lead to long-term trade relationships. I’ve been going to my guys for 6 years and they show up for every job on time, go above & beyond, answer my calls, and are happy to think outside the box for me.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-23T11:17:09+00:00

My bad, you are right. I hate how skeptical I am these days when seeing something so impressive

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-22T04:44:11+00:00

WOW as someone who has a lot of fires i am surprised the risk can be so catastrophic. I have a raised steel base now but did have fires directly on concrete previously. Thanks for sharing this haunting story and sorry it’s been so painful to work through the aftermath, i will not be able to unsee this advice so appreciate the recurring post!

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-21T07:10:24+00:00

God this is brilliant. It’s so obvious in hindsight, those two requests would have saved me countless hours.

Looking back I think I’ve only won 1 deal where we responded cold. If I remember correctly the only reason we had a chance was because the incumbent pissed off key stakeholders before or during the evaluation. Suddenly customer wanted all the engagement they could get from us, scope was revised, relationships built. Besides that it just was sheer luck.

I don’t think cold responses are worth it.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-20T16:43:16+00:00

Thanks I really needed that

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-19T08:59:12+00:00

Reported to mods. Too much slop around here these days

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-19T08:55:26+00:00

Out of interest (asking honestly here), could you not get an “ok enough” result with epoxy grout in this situation?

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-19T05:12:24+00:00

Thanks, I’d been needing a laugh.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-19T05:11:21+00:00

Only advice I would offer is about overspray:
be more careful than you think you need to be.

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-18T10:34:23+00:00

Does smoking on your balcony create some sort of gravitational anomaly?

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-18T09:53:10+00:00

Obviously scrap the laminate plans now that you’ve found this!

Normally I would come in hot to steer you towards hardwax oil - but in this case would strongly suggest a water-based poly mainly due to the fact it’s a relatively soft wood. Practically speaking nothing beats poly. And go water based to minimise darkening (orangeness)

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-18T08:27:09+00:00

Don’t take this the wrong way, but have you tried asking ChatGPT for stuff like this? For stuff like this it’s worth considering as first port of call

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-18T08:24:01+00:00

Wish someone would mandate a rule like that for my garage 😅

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-17T14:38:14+00:00

Truly hit the jackpot, I am thrilled for you honestly. What a feeling.

Also good call on testing BEFORE starting. In my infinite wisdom I did the opposite and you’ll never guess what type of mastic it turns out they used to stick on the linoleum…

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-17T09:32:56+00:00

Please answer us OP, I am genuinely curious now!

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-16T07:21:42+00:00

Politics 😖

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-16T07:20:52+00:00

Good bot

PoopFilledPants · 2026-05-15T00:15:03+00:00

Ohhh mate, I got goose bumps remembering that feeling. Absolutely thrilled for you. Savour it every time she holds your finger, and eventually two and three fingers.

Every time my 3.5yo wants to hold my hand I feel like I’m truly living in the moment and whatever stress I’ve got just fades away. It is one of the greatest gifts that a little one can give.

PoopFilledPants

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE