Monthly Archives: January 2012

January 31, 2012
5:59 am
by: Marcus

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#170dayHouse day50 we are one man down due to the arrival of an 8lb baby (trainee carpenter?) Lachlan. Congrats Rhys

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January 31, 2012
5:57 am
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 98

#170dayHouse day50 my site office. Closer direct supervision should lead to excellent building. No SNAFU? Dream on http://t.co/PzKlfRO2

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January 30, 2012
2:08 am
by: Marcus

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#170dayHouse day49 windows done. Site shed arrives, must arrange elec and plumbing rough ins and talk with plasterer http://t.co/wxZ5JKse

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January 27, 2012
12:14 pm
by: Marcus

Run away success!

I can hear my mother saying “You’ll put an eye out with that!” Technorati Token M52NJGXSTAVV

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January 25, 2012
10:05 am
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 96

#170dayHouse day48 window fitting has started. Aluminium frames are screwed into place, plumb and square. #naturally

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January 25, 2012
10:04 am
by: Marcus

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#170dayHouse day48 Eve of a long weekend. Work life balance triumps over productivity. Will you want one more work day on your death bed?

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January 24, 2012
10:39 am
by: Marcus

Ten signs that your builder is shonky

Danger Danger Will Robinson   These are the sure signs your builder is dodgy.  Collected from my builder and architect friends on the web. We really have too much time on our hands……… … his favorite saying is  ”She’ll be … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2012
3:56 am
by: Marcus

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#170dayHouse day47 preparing the skylights openings prior to roof flashing. Site meeting today, progress good. http://t.co/CEDiFAYX

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January 23, 2012
12:04 am
by: Marcus

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#170dayHouse day46 preparing sub sills. Windows are set into the floor so that the sills on doors are a flush finish. http://t.co/ylWDtrj0

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January 20, 2012
1:07 pm
by: Marcus

The Very Best Tools

I always get attracted by the pretty packaging and attractive entry price of cheap tools.  With so many cheap alternatives available to us why is it important to buy the very best? I was recently reminded of the importance of using … Continue reading →

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