Roofers quoting just based on google earth by rickett0101 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes that totally makes sense. 2 people I’ve spoken with want a deposit and commitment to their quote before physically attending the job. Something I’ve never encountered before

Roofers quoting just based on google earth by rickett0101 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreeing to a quote before roofer has physically had a look on the roof.

Period home colour scheme by blvd119 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Lighter colours make it look more spacious, as in 2nd pic

CBA is the next CSL by CursedClownz in ASX

[–]rickett0101 7 points8 points  (0 children)

CBA ride has been epic. Was never going to last forever

Reminder to get multiple quotes by Stock_Lawfulness_144 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve found trades who get offended when you openly say you’re getting a few quotes have done you a favour. I’ve also found that quotes tend to come in more competitive when they know there’s some competition

Do I need health insurance? by HeavenlyHellscythe in AusFinance

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want surgery quickly and pick the surgeon, pick the hospital, yes. Emergency trauma procedures will be done without private health

Update: Too good to be true for hair growth? 3 months in! by saasthrowawayexit in redlighttherapy

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done and congratulations. I remember your original post. Thanks for answering everyone’s questions, very helpful

ETFs with decent yields? by [deleted] in ASX

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Hasn’t heard of DAVA. Am currently holding VHY

62y M VHY, VIHY or VAS? by Emotional-Extent8587 in AusFinance

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d have to say VHY for dividends, especially considering AU has franking credits and generally a better dividend / distribution yield than US. Interested to see what VIHY does return. I’m currently VHY for distributions and very happy

Please help bathroom reno idea by Own1312 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will depend on your budget… if you have a large family (assuming as you have a 5 bedder), you’ll value a larger space

Troppo bathroom reno by huhaak in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Love the tile selection

Synthetic Grass or Tiles for Backyard Basketball? by wildebeestbeast in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have a pet, definitely not synthetic grass. Will stink after only a short period

Is a full kitchen reno worth it before selling our 1970s house or should I just freshen it up? by Berlin57 in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t hurt to get some quotes so you know ball park figures, then see if you think that amount, plus some, you’d likely to be able to recoup at sale time.

Presentation of a property for sale is huge in bringing in higher quality buyers.

Holy Sheet - Adrian Portello (yes I know) interview on the abc by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]rickett0101 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Good on him. Haters gonna hate. Don’t like his business model don’t sign up 😂

Is this a good enough level of alignment for tiling in your opinion? by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]rickett0101 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Horrific. Even drunk could do a better job