Category: Around the House

Stop Mac OS from searching for a Keyboard and Mouse

by John

My current computer setup uses Synergy to move between my Ubuntu and Mac OS boxes. This allows me to seamlessly use them both as if they are one computer with only one mouse and keyboard.The mac is a mac mini and I don't really have space to leave a keyb… more »

Pay TV without the installation fees

by John

Want pay TV but don't want to pay for installation? Usually Pay TV companies in Australia charge about $100 to basically bring a set top box to your house and plug it in. Its crazy. If your house already has cable or satellite installed then you may be… more »

Gate for less than $100.

by John

This isn't a tutorial on building a gate. Its just my experience. A few months ago I had a roller door installed. I thought about options for a gate because, its a bit weird having a roller door then next to it a big open area. I thought it would pr… more »

$100k per year is apparently hard to live on..

by John

I was recently having an on-line discussion with some people that were complaining about how AU$100,000 per year is a very hard amount of money to live off. Considering this amount is almost double the average salary in Australia and well above the p… more »

Gazebo from Ebay

by John

Recently I had a party at my house. I don't have any form of shelter so I went looking for gazebos for hire. I was shocked at the prices. It seemed like you have to pay about $200 for a 3x3mtr gazebo with no sides. One place wanted $500 for a 3x6 gazeb… more »

House Update

by John

I have been at work all week and haven't had time after to go and work on the house so not much has been done since the last update. But there have been a couple major milestones.. All the new walls are in! The toilet is in!! :>> Its been a long t… more »

Its been how long??

by John

Its been about a month now since settlement on the house. It seems like it was so long ago. We have spent so much time at the house and it still feels like there is so much to do. 3 weeks off work, every day spent at the house. I go back to work on Mo… more »