studio

kindergarten

about this hanging bed

fixing up a kid's room on the cheap, nice philosophy too


a how-to for sticking up pictures



butterfly mobile (etsy)
colour and light in a community built school in bangladesh

everything/nothing but the kitchen sink

recently on the inhabitat site they featured a structure made entirely of kitchen sinks
i'm not sure if there's much point to us, other than precocious reycling and making something that looks like a cross between a suit of armour and a fort

i especially like this interior view

here's another take on kitchen sinks and recycling,

essentially a sink-shaped bucket

good insulation resources

A & AD Discount insulation
knowledgeable, professional and passionate about insulation

insulate with paint

environmental assessment outcome #2
apparently, you can add insulating products to paint resulting in additional insulation
it's called thermalite
says the website
it's available at home hardware, mitre 10, and the Environment Shop - 594 High Rd Thornbury

Colorbond roofing material includes insulating properties, and now includes Thermatech
using light colours reflects even more heat, Colorbond colour chart
the best, with a "very light" rating seems to be surfmist

things are heating up

environmental assessment of the house #1
a lot of the heat from our gas wall heater travels straight to the top of the room - it was recommended we update to a modern gas heater, where the heat eminates from the bottom of the unit
rinnai energysaver

• Efficiency rating between 4.2 - 4.3 Stars - amongst the highest available for flued space heaters, reducing your heating costs
• Superior indoor air quality with zero emissions into the room - perfect for those who may be susceptible to allergies or respiratory problems
• Power Flued allowing flexibility with multiple installation options
• Full Electronic Thermostatic Control. Select a desired temperature which is then maintained by the heater
• Dual Digital Timers allow for on and off programming for both mornings and evenings
• Pre-heat Mode ensures your room is pre-heated by the time programmed
• Economy Mode allows the heater to modulate down after 1 hour when set temperature is reached. Reduces running costs with no noticeable change in temperature
• Inbuilt Humidifier Tray, easy way to humidify indoor air for greater comfort
• Child Lock prevents unwanted access

• Remote Control for simple on/off and temperature control for added convenience

Energysaver® 308FTR [white] Heats up to 27 m2(very cold), 49m2 (mild)
Energysaver® 557FTR [silver] Heats up to m2 (very cold), m2 (mild)

mike's party

ANZAC Day weekend
where to stay

avoca lodge motel, randwick

double room, $99, $89 24 & 25th april

hotel 59, king's cross/rushcutter bay

reviews on travel adviser, rates for a double $110 incl. breakfast
(apparently the breakfast is big and very good)

Metro Inn Edgecliff

i'm wondering whether we can add a little beach holiday to the beginning of this trip. hire a car and drive down from sydney, to manyana perhaps? and then come back on sunday afternoon, and head on to the party from there.

hire from europcar, they have a) a king's cross office to drop off the car, and b) a green-fleet offer - discount code, 50206263 ...

this beach house in manyana,

$475 per week in september