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@taniwharugby we have a really basic one (single vent/return in the main hallway). Are they overly expensive to run? I've always been skeptical about the 5c day or whatever guff they say in the ads.
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@Paekakboyz nah they are cheap, the 5c or whatever is right, don't even notice any spikes or increases in comsumption.
Our HRV has a vent in every room (Garage, 2 in lounge/dining) one in each bedroom and one in our wardrobe.
We have 2 fan units and you get the filter changed about every other year.
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@dogmeat Interesting post there. I remember a few years ago, chatting to my Mum about house purchasing, and saying that I would be much happier with middle of the road property and then be able to spend whatever is left over on things that would genuinely make me happy - travel, toys, the kids etc etc.
And then when I started looking with my wife, I realised that was bullshit. I've been bullshitting myself about this - yes it's true, I enjoy travelling/toys but reality is that i LOVE being at home. If I want to make myself happy, needed to buy a place that I just loved being at. Hence, the 4 bed, 2 reception, 2.5 bathroom place, is currently being converted to a 5 bed, 3.5 bathroom , 2 reception plus dining. And I can't wait for it.
It's funny what you don't actually realise about yourself, until it's staring you right in the face.
Caveat ... I reserve the right to change my opinion when it comes to maintaining the fucker.
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@Paekakboyz maybe something like this is an answer? http://www.mobilesurgical.co.nz/Procedures/procedures.html
I'm guessing places like Masterton which has a decent amount of infrastructure in place already would be first choice until their property prices start to become unaffordable and then the smaller outlying towns would look more attractive. -
@MajorRage that's me too. New house has a big kitchen, stacked outdoor kitchen, and big patio (with projector). I love being at home, i love entertaining at home, I'm building a place that allows me to do that well
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@mariner4life that's one of the things killing the live sport audience. We've all spent so much on homes and pimped out entertainment, why would we go out!!
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@Paekakboyz i am eagerly anticipating watching rugby from the pool...
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you two comedians do realise the first part of the build is just pushing dirt around right?
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@mariner4life said in Housing hornets' nest:
you two comedians do realise the first part of the build is just pushing dirt around right?
You would know.....
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@mariner4life said in Housing hornets' nest:
@Hooroo is that a really tenuous euphemism?
Yes, yes it is.
Sadly I was proud of that wee comment too.
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have a sympathy like
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@mariner4life are you going for a timber or concrete floor?
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@jegga tiles bro. Timber floor is fucking expensive, and in the Tropics, a bit of a risk given the heat and moisture. Carpet is unnecessary, so ceramic tiles right the way through the house, including around the pool. Big fuckers, 600x600.
There are some amazing timber-look tiles you can get, but jesus they cost the earth, and even more to lay.
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@mariner4life so tiles on concrete? I did floor over there and we had to spray some sort of termite repellant on the ground before the concrete is poured otherwise the little fuckers bore up through the concrete. seriously what is wrong with the wildlife in that country?
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