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    Lake Macquarie - anyone

    I have a property in Valentine, for about 5 years now. Not breaking any records, but I'm holding long term. Don't hold your breath. Pud
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    Yes!! We got unconditional approval! 4 villa development in Gwelup WA

    The strip grate waste is, as you say, the only way to go when using large tiles. They are very expensive in comparison to the 'garden variety' grate though. On appliances etc being stolen - you may have heard that 4 of the major builders in WA, BGC, ABN, JWH and Summit have formed an alliance...
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    Your Favourite Resturant

    The Istanbul, Essex Street, Fremantle. Great Turkish food 91% on Urbanspoon from 272 replies Pud
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    How do I become a registered builder?

    Then you have to prove you are working in the industry, and have done so for quite a few years - it's not easy or quick. My opinion is you would be better to register a building business and employ a 'building practitioner' to be your 'nominated supervisor'. Beware though as it is illegal for...
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    Cement tiles vs Terracotta

    Be careful when removing a tile roof cover and replacing with colorbond or zincalume lightweight steel sheet. Consideration has to be given to the wind rating (N1, N2, N3 etc) for the site, and appropriate hold down provisions installed for the lighter weight roof. Example - N2 rated site...
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    Perth move - where to rent

    Near Perth City - Leederville, Mt Lawley, Highgate Fremantle, South Fremantle, Beaconsfield, Whitegum Valley
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    WA - construction techniques will have to change.

    Check out a SIPS panel project for the DOH in Vermont Street Nollamara and one in Bates Road Innaloo. Panels are being erected as we speak in Vermont Street with Bates Road to follow very soon. Pud
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    why is it that i'm not satisfied?

    Happy but not satisfied deejay, I see where you are coming from but for me I am very happy in my skin, the financial place I'm at right now and my professional career. But, I'm not satisfied to sit on my laurals and let life mark time whilst I'm happy. I believe most people by nature...
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    where do you think costs to build a house are heading?

    The answer to this can be seen by tilting your head back and looking up with eyes focussed halfway to infinity!! I'm with Bluecard. Pud
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    WAIP Weds 16th Sept - Perth Meeting

    I might even show up for my 1st WAIP if he does;) Pud
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    Petrol Heads - turbos

    You're a big guy, how about the big Chrysler? They go!!
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    An insiders view of Perth

    How about one of these guys.... Joe Ferrante , Craig Shields, Colin Willis, Mike Averling Huh, huh? Come on Snort, open up!!
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    An insiders view of Perth

    Hey Snort, Are your initials PS? Pud
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    Building on sand (Fern Bay)

    Had a meeting a couple of months ago with Structerre engineers who were flogging the concept of 75mm ground floor slabs using fibre instead of steel reo. We researched the idea with concrete suppliers etc and decided against the idea.
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    WAIP Weds 16th Sept - Perth Meeting

    I'm still at Bunnings trying to decide on the ladder:) So anybody would be good value for me. Pud
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    Anyone else looking in Perth at the moment?

    Merredin??? Merredin??? Boom town??? Yeh right!!! What does he base that on? Pud
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    Personalised Number Plates

    Yeh..... a very small bank balance. The boat is on a lease arrangement where the monthly payment is as little as possible because that is the only way to affrord the monstrosity. But, we have to give the appearance of being prosperous and doing well - just another form of 'lookatme'. Pud
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    What is it you are after?

    Choices! With out a doubt its choices for me and my family that I am after. Choices to occupy my time as I want, choices to have my health (medical procedures) taken care of when and where I want as I get older (no public health for me), choices to travel where and when I want within...
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    Where has the water pressure gone?

    Think about what was there before and what has been renewed. Obviously it will be one or a combination of the new things that cause the problem. I agree with checking all fixtures - taps, shower roses, tempering valve etc for filters, also check the pipe work where visible for crimping...
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    Look what I woke up to this morning

    Wylie, You should try strapping on a hangglider until you get the hang of it, or take up flying ultralights as I do.... What a buzz!! Rockstar, $250 each for about 45 minutes and a champaigne breakfast after. The black rectangle in the centre of the photo is the basket we were in; there...
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