Category Archives: Home

ALDI: Ceramic Fan Heater $19.99

Posted on 26/05/2011 by AlanM52

Last winter we purchased a ceramic fan heater from Sam’s Warehouse that looked similar to the one below: Older kid was over one evening and spotted the heater, turned it on and checked it out. Nice heater…so she took it … Continue reading →

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Another printer purchase

Posted on 20/05/2011 by AlanM52

Had to purchase another printer! The Canon MP640 which is not even 12 months old has a blocked print head. Tried all the usual things even used an ultrasonic cleaner – no go. So off to the market and purchased … Continue reading →

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Sign for the front door

Posted on 20/05/2011 by AlanM52

Made up a little sign to place near the front door.

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ALDI: Telescopic Tree Pruner $26.99

Posted on 12/05/2011 by AlanM52

SK5 steel, non stick coated cutting blade Includes saw attachment Telescopic aluminium pole Ideal for sawing or lopping hard to reach places Extendable up to 255cm This should be nice addition to the garden tools, got home from shopping and … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Digital Caliper $19.99

Posted on 11/04/2011 by AlanM52

Measuring capacity: 0-150mm Large 6 digit LCD display Sliding wheel for precise adjustment Includes storage case Although I have had a good quality vernier caliper for many years decided to get one as the eyes even with close-up glasses have … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Indoor Remote Control Sockets $24.99

Posted on 27/03/2011 by AlanM52

Set consists of 4 x remote sockets (2 with dimmer function) and 1 x remote control Batteries included Indoor use only Setup three of them around the lounge and dining areas to control table and floor lamps – works well. … Continue reading →

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Collapsed roller shutter blind

Posted on 21/03/2011 by AlanM52

   

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Up on the roof

Posted on 13/02/2011 by AlanM52

Back around Christmas I did some roof maintenance, the ridge cap tiles (in particular) were letting water in and badly needed re-pointing. So off to Bunnings to purchase a bucket of Selleys Point Works Gen II. and then up on … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Corner Sander 105W

Posted on 20/01/2011 by AlanM52

No load speed: 11,000 OPM Durable Double insulated Impact resistant housing Pad size: 140 x 140 x 80mm Includes 5 x sanding pads

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Mini Greenhouse 4-Tier

Posted on 07/01/2011 by AlanM52

Hey…it works!

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