The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[SAguy]

So gas never seen those before

 

[Lupus]

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I'd have to check but pretty sure it's not that common? Maybe it's a Gauteng thing to not have them?

 

[Off-The-Chart]

I'd have to check but pretty sure it's not that common? Maybe it's a Gauteng thing to not have them?

newer houses should just have some PVC stubby somewhere

 

[Tinuva]

I'd have to check but pretty sure it's not that common? Maybe it's a Gauteng thing to not have them?

I am in WC and the current house have them short, like far below the roof level

 

[Lupus]

I am in WC and the current house have them short, like far below the roof level

Don't know would need to check might've just missed them

 

[WAslayer]

I'd have to check but pretty sure it's not that common? Maybe it's a Gauteng thing to not have them?

You guys up there don't do stinky poops..??

I'd be surprised if there are no vents..

 

[BadBoyGP]

Where did that door lead to that you closed up?

Outside.
We opened up a door to the right of that door now

 

[Quey_Quick]

Looks fscking fantastic dude...

Whoever gets to rent that little gem is going to be seriously spoilt.

Was about to say that's one lucky granny.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Was about to say thats one lucky granny.

I must say, in comparison to the monumental horseshyte that most people try and rent out in DBN, its a bloody palace.

 

[Quey_Quick]

I must say, in comparison to the monumental horseshyte that most people try and rent out in DBN, its a bloody palace.

And you had to quote me before I fixed my grammar .

 

[ElixirCoder]

Going to start replacing my windows with aluminium soon. I have 18 in total. These are all old French style wooden ones. I looked at uPVC and received quotes north of half a bar :’(

 

[SAguy]

I must say, in comparison to the monumental horseshyte that most people try and rent out in DBN, its a bloody palace.

Well I say granny flat but it's more a bachelor pad, so it's not big. Really just a tandem garage converted.
Enough for a double bed, couch and tv. This is the view from the other end.

That door on the left goes into our braai room.

 

[Off-The-Chart]

Well I say granny flat but it's more a bachelor pad, so it's not big. Really just a tandem garage converted.
Enough for a double bed, couch and tv. This is the view from the other end.

That door on the left goes into our braai room.
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and the door on the right?

 

[PhireSide]

Stunning little flatlet @SAguy! Looks really good, and are those skylights in the ceiling?

Quick Q for those who might know, our neighbours are absolute tits when it comes to taking care of their animals and we are forever having to collect their dogs from the street and take them back to their homes. We've done this probably seven or eight times since we moved in in March.

We have a sliding gate that we have meshed up, but it seems like their dogs keep on antagonising ours by trying to bite ours near the bottom of the gate where there is a small gap for the wheels to run along.

I'm thinking of buying some 50mm aluminium profile and installing it along the length of the gate, sommer just with some self-drilling screws. Is there another easier solution or is my idea sound? I first thought of buying some of those weather strips that you get for doors, but alu profile would work out cheaper.

 

[SAguy]

Stunning little flatlet @SAguy! Looks really good, and are those skylights in the ceiling?

Quick Q for those who might know, our neighbours are absolute tits when it comes to taking care of their animals and we are forever having to collect their dogs from the street and take them back to their homes. We've done this probably seven or eight times since we moved in in March.

We have a sliding gate that we have meshed up, but it seems like their dogs keep on antagonising ours by trying to bite ours near the bottom of the gate where there is a small gap for the wheels to run along.

I'm thinking of buying some 50mm aluminium profile and installing it along the length of the gate, sommer just with some self-drilling screws. Is there another easier solution or is my idea sound? I first thought of buying some of those weather strips that you get for doors, but alu profile would work out cheaper.

Yeah, I put two skylights in. Definitely over invested in this little flat but I want it to be nice for if parents need a place as they get older.

I like the idea of aluminium profile, I have the same problem with opposite neighbours dogs. Those lazy fscks couldn't be arsed about anyone.

I have gates with shade cloth weaved through it. Opposite neighbours dog bit a hole in the shade cloth and fought through the fence, biting my dogs nose.

 

[SAguy]

Any recommendations for someone who can fit a new gate motor for me? I have the new D5 smart to be fitted.

Need the installer to be comfortable with Cat6 crimping as I need cameras and intercom connected at the same time.

Edit: In CPT

 

[WAslayer]

Any recommendations for someone who can fit a new gate motor for me? I have the new D5 smart to be fitted.

Need the installer to be comfortable with Cat6 crimping as I need cameras and intercom connected at the same time.

Edit: In CPT

Can recommend an installer but, you'd have to crimp the network cable yourself.. he is not familiar with that.. crimping is easy peasy though..

 

[PhireSide]

Yeah, I put two skylights in. Definitely over invested in this little flat but I want it to be nice for if parents need a place as they get older.

I like the idea of aluminium profile, I have the same problem with opposite neighbours dogs. Those lazy fscks couldn't be arsed about anyone.

I have gates with shade cloth weaved through it. Opposite neighbours dog bit a hole in the shade cloth and fought through the fence, biting my dogs nose.

You are a good son

Yes, it's not even one particular one. The house diagonally opposite us has an old Jack Russell that keeps on getting loose. Their next-door neighbours have a labrador and a worsie that escapes from time to time. And their neighbour has a pitbull and a ridgeback that also roams around from time to time. And our street has a blind rise and a sharp bend in as well, so it's only a matter of time until one of them gets hit by a car.

With the rabies outbreak in PE, we are a little worried so we would rather take some extra precautions to keep our pups safe. I'm going to check if I can get some profile tomorrow and make a plan. Sounds like you also have some trouble with brakke your side - is your dog OK?

 

[SAguy]

Can recommend an installer but, you'd have to crimp the network cable yourself.. he is not familiar with that.. crimping is easy peasy though..

Waiting on one place to get back to me, they seem to do data cables and everything. I can do the crimping but looking for a one stop shop for a change, I give myself too much work.

 

[SAguy]

You are a good son

Yes, it's not even one particular one. The house diagonally opposite us has an old Jack Russell that keeps on getting loose. Their next-door neighbours have a labrador and a worsie that escapes from time to time. And their neighbour has a pitbull and a ridgeback that also roams around from time to time. And our street has a blind rise and a sharp bend in as well, so it's only a matter of time until one of them gets hit by a car.

With the rabies outbreak in PE, we are a little worried so we would rather take some extra precautions to keep our pups safe. I'm going to check if I can get some profile tomorrow and make a plan. Sounds like you also have some trouble with brakke your side - is your dog OK?

I don't understand how people so easily let their dogs out. I can understand an accident, but some couldn't be bothered. In 3 years of having our ridgeback she hasn't once slipped out.

She's ok, healing nicely - but annoying that whenever I hear the nieghbours hooting for someone to open the gate for them I need to run to bring my dog in to prevent a fight.