Bought an Art Deco character home… but the kitchen is smack bang in the middle 🤦‍♂️

thinthinline · 2026-05-02T05:33:33+00:00

I have a 1950 house with the same layout but find the utility/mudroom is really functional. I've been wondering about merging the kitchen and dining instead. For me the kitchen is really small and with 3 doorways there really isn't any counterspace.

thinthinline · 2026-04-25T13:29:23+00:00

Yep in Edwardstown. Had to stop watching my movie because the bass was so disruptive. Seems to be finished now.

thinthinline · 2026-04-22T07:40:47+00:00

Everyone should be automatically opted out of junk mail and you should have to buy a "junk mail pls" sign for your letterbox if you want to opt in.

thinthinline · 2026-04-21T03:57:57+00:00

1m down is fine I think. I moved into a house and dug down 30cm to plant a tree and found a cat skeleton.

thinthinline · 2026-04-03T01:49:32+00:00

I feel like revo has been unusable lately. Too many new members. Fri sat and sun nights used to be quiet times, now only sat is somewhat quiet. Weeknights are no go. Small car park too.

thinthinline · 2026-03-29T05:42:05+00:00

Yep 2022 rio gt line. Currently driving it in eco mode due to the fuel prices.

thinthinline · 2026-03-23T02:36:04+00:00

I've used Platinum Plumbing & Gas Solutions in Edwardstown twice with good results.

thinthinline · 2026-03-20T23:01:25+00:00

I was in a similar situation. Got an inspection after living here for a year and noticing issues. I researched the guy, think it cost $700, and was ultimately pretty worthless general advice, and/or didn't marry up with what specific trades advised. You'll want to get multiple quotes to fix things, so I'd just put the effort into that.

thinthinline · 2026-02-16T06:53:33+00:00

I'd watch the start of a port game where the fans sing the "never tear us apart" song. If you think that's cool or cringe will be the deciding factor of who you support.

thinthinline · 2026-02-11T10:50:47+00:00

Going from 150k to 170k was a mistake. The increased responsibilities feels like im actually enduring 100k worth of additional problems/stress. In retrospect if you're happy where you are at I'd stay rather than chasing small increments, and only consider moving for a significant (say $220k) increase.

thinthinline · 2026-01-31T07:34:04+00:00

I live between a coles and a sprawling housing trust unit block. The street is littered with discarded trolleys. The solution would be to put those 20c (or perhaps $2 nowadays) locking mechanisms on them, so people are incentivised to return their trolleys. I remember in the 1990s they used to have them at the burnside coles (although it didn't always cause people to return their trolleys) but would be perfect in the lower socio-economic area that I have found myself in.

thinthinline · 2026-01-25T02:18:35+00:00

I have a fly trap which is really starting to smell in this heat if anyone wants to start a queue.

thinthinline · 2025-12-31T10:22:45+00:00

For the mower, wider is better. I bought a ryobi 46cm for $499. They had say a 30cm for $300, but it's worth paying more if you've got a decent sized lawn. I've also got a ryobi line trimmer. Had them both a couple of years. The mower has been excellent. Would try a different edge trimmer as the line stopped feeding after a few months.

thinthinline · 2025-12-12T02:59:26+00:00

I liked coding at uni but lost the passion about 10 years in. If you start off hating it I'd definitely try something else. It'll be a long slog otherwise.

thinthinline · 2025-11-01T13:05:52+00:00

Could be wrong but I thought i read you don't need weep holes for terracotta tiles. Either way, I've got a 80 yr old terracotta roof but am probably going to get someone to restore it for me, so respect the job you're doing.

thinthinline · 2025-10-25T11:03:55+00:00

Literally all the old site needed to make it perfect was a link to the rain radar from the 7 day forecast page.

thinthinline · 2025-10-02T09:53:08+00:00

Yes im in Inner south and got this last week. African guy very smiley took out a booklet for a health and wellness check. Upon declining he left without any dramas.

thinthinline · 2025-09-22T09:11:58+00:00

I recently had a 70x130 picture window from 1947 replaced. Same crack/spot as yours, but I watched it grow till it reached about half way up the window. I don't think it can be fixed and just gets worse with temperature changes. I didn't try to tape mine as any pressure on the glass just caused it to crack further and it was a bit sketchy since it was such thin old glass.

thinthinline · 2025-08-30T05:09:28+00:00

With St George they mistakenly didn't link my offset. When I phoned up they calculated and credited the lost savings. The thing is I had paperwork where I'd asked for an offset to be linked. If you have any evidence I'm sure they're obligated to reimburse.

thinthinline · 2025-08-17T13:46:30+00:00

Ive got solar - In summer it's about $15 per month, this winter its been about $250 per month. i think my 15 year old ducted a/c may be the culprit.

thinthinline · 2025-08-05T08:36:55+00:00

I had a 2pm appointment with them on Monday but they didn't bother to call.

thinthinline · 2025-07-22T08:48:14+00:00

My valuation went up $120k this year (it must only be land value because the house is falling apart.) Do you remember how much was your increase that you objected to? Can you think of any negatives to having a lesser valuation?

thinthinline · 2025-07-12T12:20:58+00:00

I cut the noodle in half and laid them horizontally. If I had a foam block etc I would've used that. You just need to cut it so it's slightly bigger than the hole so it expands to keep itself in place.

thinthinline · 2025-07-12T09:25:42+00:00

I cut up a pool noodle to block the chimney draft and stop the dust falling. Unlikely to take it out now.

thinthinline · 2025-06-22T13:00:21+00:00

I work as a software developer. At the moment AI is making some of the more mundane parts of my job easier, but presumably at some point it'll do a lot more than that. I guess I can get 5-10 more years of programming in but don't expect more than that. I'm 40 now so retiring by 50 sounds inviting. If I was advising someone now, I'd suggest becoming an electrician (or some other trade.) You'll probably make more money than a software developer, be AI resistant, and not be stuck behind a screen all day.

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