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  1. michaelg

    Paint stripping

    Hi, I live in an old federation home with double brick walls and wood window frames. Both walls and window frames have at least +3 coats of paint on each (I think as I scratch down through the layers I saw dinosaur bones in some layers). Anyways...could you guys comment of your various...
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    Underpinning

    Hi, A question about underpinning... Who here has had to underpin a house? What type of underpinning did you use? Has anyone here use http://www.uretek.com.au/ ? I live in a federation house on sandy soil (100m from beach). I wish to know about different underpinning...
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    Need info

    Hi, I need some help tracking down details of an owner of a property. Could anyone with access to RPData please PM me please. Regards Michael
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    Ponds and landscaping

    Hi, I'm interested in having a Koi pond in my backyard, I'm interested to hear peoples experience in making a pond. Also can anyone recommend any landscaping planning software? Regards Michael Gruber
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    Removing & adding walls

    Hi, I have a house where I'm considering removing a couple of walls and creating some new ones in a double brick home. I'm interested to hear people's experiences with such a venture, things like... - unexpected issues that cropped up, and how you dealt with them. - the costs...
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    Interesting forum

    This is a well written thread... here
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    Free tickets to CeBIT - offer expires 01/03

    Go here to register for free tickets to Cebit. Offer expires 1st March. Regards Michael
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    iPhone - comments?

    Hi, Was in Taiwan recently and I had a chance to play with the iPhone and this is what I liked... - responsive - speedy display (between switching applications) - can set individual ring tones for each person so that when they ring it displays their pic (probably a common feature with...
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    DIY Kitchens

    Hi, I stumbled across www.smartpackkit.com.au and found their assembly instructions. Looks interesting. Who here has assembled flatpack kitchens and what mistakes have you had that I could learn from? What are the cheapest flatpack kitchens around? Regards Michael Gruber
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    Replace carpet on stairs with timber

    Hi, I have a carpet covered stairway which I would be interested in changing to timber to match a timber floor which I am also considering. So the purpose of this thread is to; a) Ask for links/URLs for DIY tread suppliers b) Ask for links/URLs/tutorials on DIY tread fitting c) Ask...
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    Dealing with Developers

    Hi, This is how some in China settle with developers... ...the rest of the story can be found here Regards Michael G
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    Global Conspiricy

    Hi, It's a we'll known point of view that older people feel the cold more. Consider this... the baby boomers represent the most powerful people on Earth controlling Governments and businesses alike. They are also going to be the largest old age group in the near future. They all cannot...
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    Consumer Alert: USB memory sticks

    Hi, Just a general warning about buying cheap imported USB memory sticks - always ensure they work before purchasing. Please refer to the link before for tips on what you should look for. faulty memory stick Regards Michael G ** This has been a free community announcement **
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    Two Items on Ebay

    Hi, Below are links to two items I'm selling on eBay. These items were designed by myself. What I would like to invite you to do is comment about the selling techinque i.e. description of object, colour, background image etc. I know some here run a business and would be interested in...
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    Travel Agents

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a good travel agent? Yuch and I wish to go to Japan and are keen to find referrals for accomodation etc. Regards MichaelG
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    Need professional help - no I'm not crazy!

    Hi, If anyone knows of a good finance broker who deals with car leasing and novated leases - please let me know via a private message or they can contact me via my website below. While I'm here, also an insurance broker, a handyman and landscaper that works in the north west of Sydney...
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    Where the bloody Hell are you?

    Hi, And to think, if only Saddam had said to the CIA, "Where the bloody hell are you?" - he could have offended enough Americans from "visiting" the shores of Iraq and avoided war. Ironic isn't it, since Bush and his mates, when looking for WMDs kept asking themselves, "Where the bloody hell...
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    British resolve

    A friend sent this to me... A fine example of the British "stiff upper lip" in times of adversity. These are some reactions to the London bombings. When the news reporter said "Shopkeepers are opening their doors bringing out blankets and cups of tea" I just smiled. It's like yes...
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    Reusable Michelle B

    Hi, I was reading www.wired.com and came across a story talking about a resuable Michelle B - WHAT THE? here's the link... http://www.tgv-rockets.com/frm_prod.htm Michelle seems to have put on a bit more weight after xmas... Empty Weight 17,635 lbs. Take-off Weight 61,327lbs...
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    Are occupiers obligated to pay to stay on location

    Hi, I thought I'd run a poll on a topic close to my heart and as I have seen on the forum, I'm sure many others. In a situation that involves... (a) Tenant in rental property who has been evicted because they have failed to pay rent; or (b) Wrappee in process of contract termination...
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