A simple DIY tip to determine a 90 degree angle when setting out your building site is the 3,4,5 method. Basically if you mark out a triangle that has sides measuring 3 feet, 4 feet and 5 feet (or metres) you will end up with a right angle triangle. This is a very simple solution […]
Home Renovation Cost Guide
Setting budgets and sticking to them isn’t that easy when it comes to spending your hard earned money on “adding value” to your home by renovating. Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has produced a Cost Guide to help out with budgeting for renovations to your home. Click here […]
Oz DIY Handy Women – DIY Woman website
Here is a site for the Oz DIY Handy woman around your home. The site specializes in tools designed for women: diywoman® is an innovative range of hardware & garden tools and accessories especially for women. Created for today’s woman who wants to Do-It-Herself, the range is shaped, sized and weighted to fit a woman’s […]
Skylight plus Roof Ventilation Together
Here is a new take on the classic wind powered roof ventilator. The “TurboBeam” incorporates a clear acrylic turbine head that allows light into your attic space. Why use just a standard ventilator when “TurboBeam” does 2 jobs at the same time. This product has been developed by Edmonds. Click here for more info on […]
Solar Hot Water System for Free
Here is an interesting offer by an Australian company called “Earth Utility”. Earth Utility will install a Solar Hot Water system, and all you pay is a quarterly Service Fee. Here is an excerpt from the site: With Earth Utility, switching to solar hot water doesn’t cost the Earth!’ Switch to solar and save up […]
Correct Pressure on Domestic Water Pump
I was recently having a problems with the water pressure on our house. We live on 10 acres and have tank water only. The pump seemed to be cutting in and out quite rapidly, and also the sound of water hammer could be heard in our pipes. The pump we have is a Lowara with […]
Free Tools for Apprentices
The Australian Government has an initiative in place to help apprentices with their tool needs by providing tool kits worth up to $800. Also this dollar amount in no way effects any tool allowance that an apprentice is entitled to under their award. I wish this was available when I was an apprentice carpenter. How […]
Must Have Tool Tip – The Water Level
One of the cheapest and accurate tools that a handyman will own. A water level is simply a length of clear, flexible tubing filled with water. The one I have is 10 metres (32′) long with a 10mm (3/8″) diameter. This type of level works simply with gravity. You will find that water (due to […]
Rapidrench – Adjustable Ratchet Socket Spanner
There have been many new tools released that promise to replace multiple tools in your workshop, but this one – the Crescent Rapidrench – looks like it can do just that. This one tool can (to a certain extent) replace a complete socket set. Here are some spec’s: 22mm (7/8″) adjustable jaw opening to accommodate […]
Oz Logs – I Can’t Believe Its Not Timber
Thinking about a DIY backyard renovation. Here is an alternative to timber sleepers and posts when you are after that natural look to your landscaping. These Australian made “Ozlogs” are made from concrete reinforced with steel, and yet have that natural timber sleeper look about them. No more having to replace your posts or retaining […]