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Thought I'd ask here in the hope someone has a better more up to date idea than myself on all these new style tv's. Gonna buy a new telly for the back lounge Room. Have seen 85 inch Samsung for just under 3 grand. That's about my budget. Want a bigger screen to watch sports and the odd movie...

In case you haven't come across these on YouTube before, quite interesting to watch! https://youtu.be/Upybjfh2qGc

What would be the best detector to locate underground power cables about 600mm down be ? At a guess I'd say at least a 4500. If that's even possible? Any thoughts?

Noticed several houses around here lately have been getting only 6 solar panels installed. Is there some sort of rebate or discount I'm missing out on anyone know about? I'm in country NSW if that makes any difference? Cheers!

https://youtu.be/R4qJbqsTGoY

I am starting to think ovens are a waste of electricity these days. Reason being we now have these air fryers , and air ovens. So let's say for example you want to cook some frozen chips. A normal kitchen oven has approximately 1 square metre of space inside to heat whereas these new air...

An entertaining idea. https://youtu.be/flIvhWw6tJw

Was just saying on another thread how much I really would love to live on the NSW central coast of Australia. Truly great place, lovely towns and cities. If you could chose a place you would rather be, or perhaps you're already there, Where is the nicest spot to call home in Australia?

Ever been to one?...or an auction. My best was 2 oil bar heaters $2.50 each, approximately 300 vinyl records for $5, which included a copy of Beatles Abbey Road. I'm happy with that. Anyone found any better deals at auctions?

What the hecks a rai?? So I was talking to a Thai person today, and in Thailand they use rai, ngan and wah to measure land size. Here's the conversion.... 1 acre = 2.471 rai or 43,560 sq. ft. 1 ngan = 100 wah (or 400 sq. m.). What amazed my Thai friend is that Australias biggest farm is...

By April 30, 2021, NSW government is phasing out the opera house style of yabby nets. The department of primary industries is offering 5000 free open top nets to assist with the transition. They can be contacted on 02 6051 7760 Monday to Friday to organise your free replacement. :perfect:

I'm not gonna mention their name, they specialize in outdoors and camping mainly. I'd guess nearly all here know who I'm talking about. Bit of a warning! About 3 weeks ago now I purchased from them online because we live in a country town, 3 yabby box nets. They turned up quickly, but 2 out...

My dear old mum , rip, only taught my wife this soup recipe. Now I'm sharing it with all you as the night's start to get colder. Mum's pumpkin soup. Full pumpkin, cut into roasting sizes 1 or 2 white onions, cut into half. Quarter or 3 cloves garlic. Roast in the oven the lot until tender...

Ok, rules are NO GOOGLE! Question is, in mm, how high is a 44 gallon drum? (Ok, inches and feet is fine for those still using that system). Have a guess, but please guess, NO GOOGLE!!. I've been looking at tapemeasures my whole working life and I thought I'd have a clue. Anyhow , guess...

Out here in central NSW there's a bloody mouse issue. Some would call it a plague, little bastids are everywhere. I'm 100km from Dubbo. Any mice plagues where you are now, or is it just us?? :/ :/

So I'm starting this thread hoping to get some good input from the panel here! My question is - can city folk adjust to country life, and can country folk adjust to city life? I'm talking a permanent relocation. .. Up and sell, move ,and new work, new schools for the kids, etc etc. From a...

Just wondering if anyone else here takes the art of bbqing seriously like I do? Even thoughts and ideas on building bbq's. Offset smokers, ceramic smokers, charcoal grills etc etc. I've pretty much got all of the above, wife would kill me if I bought another. I'm always up for sharing ideas...

G'day all. Any recommendations for a good car 12v fridge please? Seems there's a pretty big price difference between the well known brands versus the little known brands. What to look for, what to stay clear of. I've never owned 1 before so any advice much appreciated thanks! :Y: