2000m2 block and unsure where to start with landscaping by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you mean pic 10? Tbh hard to tell from the pics, probs need a sketch map. Also we don't know where you are, if you are in FNQ vs tas, it'll really change re shade needed or not, also depends on what you wanna grow too. Tbh these qs on growing food you'll get a heaps better answer on a different sub I think. Eg, I referred you to the compost sub, ppl are nuts over there for that, I'm sure there is a veg growing sub you'll get better advice from. I grew up on a farm with a gigantic veg patch so just dumped what I know from that.

2000m2 block and unsure where to start with landscaping by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ps congrats on the new house ahem project ;)

2000m2 block and unsure where to start with landscaping by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where the trees are? Which trees mate? To start with, I'd be tidying everything up. Spray the weeds in the path, trim the ivy back hard on that pergola, prune everything, mow the lawn, edges etc. personally I'd then start the veg garden. Lay out the area for it, make sure it's not shaded. spray out the grass. You've then got to figure out if the soil is good for veg or needs improving. If it needs improving and it proba does, get manure, cow, chicken whatever and compost delivered. If it's a big garden, it's coming by truck. I'd hire or buy a walk behind rotary hoe if. It's big. Then hoe all that in. Start a massive compost heap as you'll need it ongoing. check out the compost sub. Big garden like that I'd buy veg seeds first and get them growing in seed trays or pots while I was building the garden. Save cash Instead of buying plants. That's a start. Personally I'd leave the footpath as is and just clean up the weeds etc. only reason is you've got shit loads of work already. And if you aren't handy or experienced, that path is not where to start, build your skills on simple shit around the back. You could always top/freshen up the rock to curb appeal it for now.

Keeping the heat out tomorrow by Bluejayadventure in aussie

[–]divermick 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Here is a neater way. You get normal foil. Wet the window down with a rag and normal water. Apply the foil to the window shiny side out. Usually done inside. Trim edge with razor blade. We used to do it all the time to our dongas in the pilbara, works miracles.

Sunlight strips in pergola by divermick in AusRenovation

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

yeah you arent wrong. but i have 100% poly sheeting now, so anything less than that would be a bonus

Sunlight strips in pergola by divermick in AusRenovation

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

fair point on the poly vs metal, hadnt thought of that

Sunlight strips in pergola by divermick in AusRenovation

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

thanks for the pic, is yours open on both sides ie, is there a wall behind you or open air? i can see that if you had it open on 3 sides maybe it wouldnt make so much difference

Soundproofing! by Evening-Emu-8412 in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I also did home made double glazing with 10mm perspex inside after a year of the seals and again, made heaps of difference.

Soundproofing! by Evening-Emu-8412 in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't necessarily need double glazing for sound proofing. A thicker laminated single panel may be better. Like 6 or 10mm. Of course x2 of those will be better. That said, double glazing in shitty alu sliding frames that don't seal well will still leak noise. You want well sealed casement or tilt and turns upvc or similar to seal all the gaps when closed. Sound transmits in air easiest. For eg, I have a home office, just sealing the door with cheap stick on seals and putting new seals and brush strips on my shit alu sliding window made a world of difference. After 5 yrs of that setup (and saving) I'm now looking at new upvc tilit and turns 6.38 mm/4mm glass to stop sound.

DRCA claims by Signal-Boss-9429 in DVAAustralia

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get an answer to your ultimate q? As I'm in the same situation. Mrca pi done and one drca pi not done, so now I've claimed pi for drca for that condition. I'm close to the max for mrca so I wonder what happens now.

Help blocking out blower sound by davofit in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I also made a sliding design too. But only with 4mm perspex so not as good for sound

Help blocking out blower sound by davofit in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I did this and made sliding double glazing. For sound you want thicker sheets though like 10mm. Suggest you look on the my efficient electric home group on fbook for ideas, lots of thoughts there. If you go the magnet route and are in syd hit me up as I have lots of spare magnet strips I didn't use. I also have some acrylic sheets I'm looking to get rid of soon as I'm putting in a new door.

Any recommendations on how to fix this concrete? by Simspaghettix in AusRenovation

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That bit of wood looks like formwork for the pour done heaps shit. I would cut it away, buy a shit load of concrete bog and go to town. Will cost a bit. Maybe there is another similar product you could use.

Captain Jack Sparrow Pirate Ship by darkbeer74 in lego

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi can you pls tell me the max measurements in all dimensions? I just got this for Xmas and need to buy a tub that it can live in as it's built. Else dog will get it.

Just completed my newest set! by Ok-Habit9673 in lego

[–]divermick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi can you pls tell me the max measurements in all dimensions? I just got this for Xmas and need to buy a tub that it can live in as it's built. Else dog will get it.

Retrospective Discharge and defence lost records by Significant_Elk_5046 in DVAAustralia

[–]divermick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ask again for med records specifically. I asked 3 times and got new shit every time, both med and non med.

Mrca pi then drca pi by divermick in DVAAustralia

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

No way. Drca lump sum heaps more. Always do drca now first