We had ducted/central heat-ac installed about 7 years or so ago.  At least once every freaking year, it has some sort of malfunction. This wasn't an issue when it was still under warranty, or the parts that needed replacement were under that warranty ( Read more... )

We had some nasty storms a few weeks ago, with strong winds, and driving rain. It overloaded the gutters, shorted out two lights, fried a fuse on the electrical panel, and caused some gyp-board damage. We have never made a claim before ( Read more... )

The on suite cistern wasn't filling fast enough. So, being my fussbudgety self, I took apart the cistern valve assembly.. again. I checked the large silicon gasket and made sure it was flush (no pun intended) on the intake. Then I checked the gasket that fit onto the pressure lever. I took off my glasses so I could get a close look, and there was ( Read more... )

When Wing got home, we headed to Bunnings and picked up a 1981-2000 Coroma cistern valve gasket set. Don't get me wrong, my rigging worked perfectly, but it probably wouldn't have lasted as long as a proper set of gaskets/washers ( Read more... )

The cistern of our on suite toilet kept running ( Read more... )

Went for bike ride today. Wing seemed a bit surprised, but I prefer to do it before it gets too hot, or the traffic too heavy ( Read more... )

Mark brought a helper today, and work progressed exponentially!


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We had reverse cycle (aka Central Heat/Air) installed. We were hoping for at least same amount of heating bill, but with more rooms being warmed instead of using those small portable electric heaters ( Read more... )

Had a deluge first thing this morning. I went out to bring the birds under the pergola only to see water pouring over the bedroom window. Turns out it was on the inside of the window. I toss a box of books onto the bed, preventing them from getting soaked. Just the bottom of the box was wet, books fine. I tell Wing to bring me a towel. He brings ( Read more... )

Artwork for the show is ready. I still thank last years GOH's for his advice, and follow it ( Read more... )