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Micro Bubbles, the tech you need, but hardly known (in Australia)
I've recently been researching ways that would make cleaning our Boys (2 Miniature Collies) easier on my back, & Micro Bubble bathing came up. They basically infuse 5 micro sized air bubbles into the water, & it looks like milk. The extraordinary thing about it, is that the bubbles are so small, that they penetrate the…
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Tiny Housing, the ultimate DIY project
I'm a huge fan of Tiny Houses, & this YouTube vid shows what can be achieved through resourcefulness & commitment: NZ$26000 in this day & age for such a charming home, is a showcase of the benefits of shying away from consumerism. I've never seen a Tiny House vid where to owners are passe', they're proud, & beam with…
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Personal transortation
Hi all, I'm interested to hear from fellow Workshoppers what modes, & number of transport they have in their household. Just the category of transport, like hatchbach, sedan, 4WD, people-mover, RV kind of thing, with no car branding or model details. Of course it extends to bicycles, scooters, motorbikes etc. Oops, I'm…
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Convenience, at what cost?
An interesting article (to me anyway) highlighting an example of convenience, bad taste, at a cost, & environmental responsibility: The downside of convenience
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What would you like to see on the shelves of Bunnings?
There's a plumbing device that can save water, but it's not available in Australia, as far I know. It's called a "Shower Head Control Valve", which is installed between the shower wall outlet & the shower head. It's purpose is to save water while massaging shampoo through hair, or shaving while in the shower. Thing is, it…
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The way we were .....
The way we were …. Hello to all fellow Workshop Australians, regardless of whether you were born here, or are a very welcome newcomer. I'm inspired by @Gramps, to relive our grand history & for others to share. Clearly, @Gramps is the Heston Bloomfield of Workshop culinary arts, & true to my word, I followed his grilled,…
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Solar Power Back Up Batteries.
Solar Back Up Batteries, a good thing? I thought that they were, but after trying to fill out an emailed survey from AGL, I now have my doubts. I was offered a $5 incentive to fill it out, but then I questioned their motives. There was a scale of 0 to 10, to indicate interest, 10 being extremely interested, so I clicked 1.…
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The Golden Years
What are your thoughts, expectations, or experiences of retirement? I retired at 48 years of age due to health reasons, & I'm positive the I'm still alive & enjoy life, because I did. Since retirement, it's come up in conversations & there's been a very broad spectrum of opinions like, "Oh yeh, can't wait", "Haven't…
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Your hypothetical perfect build ideas
I love architecture, so I'm always flummoxing around with environmentally friendly building techniques, space efficiency ideas, & making the most of the build location buzzing through my head. What would be your points of focus if you built again, or for the first time? I'll kick it off with underground housing, moveable…
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Kitchen hygiene, your thoughts
Spurred on by the recent Salmonella outbreaks from restaurants, & bearing in mind all the red tape & regulatory standards, why is the system failing? And what could be learnt from gool ol' home kitchens? True story I volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over 5 years, & it'd operated all along without incident for over 50…
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Your DIY improvisation ideas
I was in Bunnings yesterday, got what I needed, but had time to look out for grow bags, for fellow Workshopper, Trying (I was sure I'd bought some from Bunnings ages ago). When checking aisles, I always take note of things that I can adapt/use to make what I can't find, so things that I found that had potential to make use…
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Drawer dropping outdoor style
With trends going the way that inside, is the new outside, I'm thrilled that behind the scenes, there's movement in the bowels of innovation. The Proverbial Pants Wetter, & Oresome Laid back, Plain Jane, Open & Airy The Houston (we have lift off) The Love Seat
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DIYing to happiness
I've seen plenty of evidence that Workshoppers have, or are about to embrace the fulfilling experience of making something for their family, partner or self. Along with the research, designing process, planning & sweat, come rewards in many facets of life. Whether you like it or not, you have, or will save a lot of money,…
