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If it is simple web browsing and Youtube, consider a Chromebook instead of a Windows PC. It is faster and requires far less power than…

As you are resident overseas your loan will be an investment loan which will be more expensive than an owner occupier loan. You cannot do…

As a DIY painter I suggest the following advice. Preparation is everything. You can do it yourself for a lot less if you have time.…

I am surprised that plumbers are unable to locate it. They can put a vision device down the toilet (Seesnake is one brand I know of…

Leaks can be very hard to fix - believe me I have quite a few war stories. You need to get 2 opinions from different roof plumbers. In…

Xiaomi tablets. https://www.mi.com/au/product/redmi-pad-se-8-7-inch/ for $199. Better quality than Lenovo fo rthe same price. And…

A bit of a rough statement. From their website "Wise Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL) number 513764…

Banks (this includes Wise) always require updated KYC id. I have had problems with one where my passport expired and I did not renew it. So…

Dubai was very much a cash society. I think for a lot of the smaller shops it still is. The airport would accept cards and the larger shops…

There are leaks and the other owners are not going to spend money to replace it. it is a fight that is continuing.

I knew that it would recommend replacement. I already had several roofers that provided quotes for replacement as that is what they…

I have just had a roof inspection in Melbourne so I know something. It cost $250. I looked for a roof plumber and called him. I said I did…

Daikin was the best AC. A number of AC experts have told me that. However they are not now. MHI is the best these days so go MHI.

I was in the Middle East for many years and here are a few of my thoughts. Check on your residency status in Australia. It is complex but…

Yes, that is the state that does that. The Commonwealth cannot do that unless they get more staff to police it.

Look at the practicality of it. Due to the fact that it is an excise it must be done by the Commonwealth, not the states. You will have to…

Taubmans is a better paint - no doubt. However.... this is not the best Taubmans paint. Taubmans Endure is a better paint. It is…

What is your question? I have a number of investments in property (houses and units). Any property investment is a long term strategy, over…

I have a similar problem now that Skype is gone. You can use VOIP. As a poster suggested use Viber Out but there are similar services. Try…

This bike tools box looks a little expensive. The following Aldi Special Buy was $50 for more tools https://archivana.com/en/au/aldi/pjfcb/

I have accounts with HSBC in Australia and overseas. It is the most bureaucratic bank I know. I would not recommend going the HSBC route to…

No, I had to lift the carpet. After getting several opinions I had it relayed. It cost me a bit of money but I am glad I now know the…

I have just looked at hard flooring for my property and found it cannot be done because of levelling. Before you consider any flooring to…

I go to one that has Seniors discounts.

I have found that it is cheaper to carry cash (AUD) and exchange it at a money changer in the airport. Some cards are better than others…

If they are currently using an external mouse on another surface then a larger laptop that is placed on the lap is a good idea. the larger…

Have you thought about using a Chromebook? A lot cheaper and better price performance ratio. Not as many applications are available for…

They may be called smart meters but they are not very smart. I had a meter that was faulty. The electricity consumed over a period did not…

Unless you intend to use the US dollars for a US investment or other purpose, the best investment you can make is a mortgage offset…

Heat pump heaters are lower energy but you have rejected them. Panel heaters are good at heating up a room but depending on the environment…