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Typically, you'd start with buying the smaller sized Bettix bottle, then refill from a gallon. However, over time the smaller bottle will degrade, so you'd be back to square one. So, you either buy the empty version like I've done, or end up having to get another small bottle of product and...

This is one of those things I didn't know how to search for because I didn't know its name. When I finally landed on it through a vague chain of Google searches, I discovered others didn't know the name either. The product in question is called a Bettix 'Bettamix' — a twin-chambered chemical...

Oooooo, be careful where you say that, a certain group of people get REALLY annoyed when you question the usability of overpriced pickup trucks made in Thailand. Useless as tits on a bull. Nah, I was in drag for the photoshoot.

Picked up a new garden client at the end of May. No mowing, just general gardening work. It's a large sweeping garden that backs onto bushland and the river, which I worry about come spring and summer as the snake population wakes up. There is also a large flowing creek bed and pond, of which...

I don't know the exact moment, but since I was a kid, I've been obsessed with small engines. Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, grass trimmers, chainsaws — if it's got a small engine, I'm in. Pinpointing my Stihl obsession is easier: I used to watch in awe as our neighbour cut firewood with his Stihl...

That's the thing with Nourish, you don't get the massive before and after look that many might be accustomed to. That's especially so if you are coming from an old-fashioned leather balm or creme from the usual auto-store suspects. Clean leather should have a very slight sheen, but certainly...

Over the last few days, I've been attempting to revive a selection of towels that had become increasingly hydrophobic. I started by soaking overnight in hot water with Rags to Riches, then cycled through the washing machine with an extra rinse and spin, followed by drying on low heat. For now...

With all of the rain we've had over the last week, the Wildtrak was in desperate need of a wash. Mud, road grime, tar, bugs and debris.............all hitching a free ride. Before I did anything, I mixed up a 1.5% dilution of Bilt Hamber Touch-less, foamed it on and left to dwell while I...

It's not that they suck, they just kinda suck. Krohler, Breaks & Scrap'em, Stihlch Scrub Cadet, Hon.duh, Snap-off, Huskymerna, Tecumish, John Doe, Troy-Broke, Simple-city, Turd, Crapsman.

I bought this chipper shredder from one of my gardening clients today. I don't always have a need for one, but the price was too good to pass on. I've used this machine many times over the years, so I know the service and usage history. I actually changed the oil, spark plug and cleaned the air...

A couple of months ago, I decided to try a different microfiber detergent. My go-to had been P&S Rags to Riches, but it commands a significant price premium in Australia, and I'd often read people say R2R is just hype — not worth the premium over competitor products. So I switched to 3D Towel...

The final piece of the puzzle arrived for my new buckets today.................. Most buckets come with a standard plastic sleeve handle — functional, but not much else. The Snappy Grip handles are a significant step up. Larger, contoured and noticeably more comfortable when you're lifting a...

Silver can hide effort, but I can see the amount that went into that car. That's why I've cooled on ceramic coatings, they can be super finicky, and it doesn't take much to end up with a problem on your hands.

I washed the Jaaaag today, which was the first time using my new buckets. The tyres got scrubbed with ADS Clean, the rotors treated with Atom Mac. In the foam cannon and both buckets today, Koch Chemie GSF. I didn't expect an extra 5 litres to make much difference — but it does. On the...

I can take dry heat, but I'd take the cold over humidity. Last two days have been clear blue skies, but the previous week had been grey, overcast and foggy. Below was from Tuesday, thick fog until after 1pm, while the predicted temp was highly optimistic and that sunshine never eventuated...

The only winter blues I enjoy..........................

Wash Bucket Update - Part 2 To recap, I bought some larger 20-litre buckets, swapping from white to black in the process. I also got new red and blue gamma seal lids, colour matched to the carry over bucket dollies and grit guards. From here, I wanted to mix things up. If Obsessed Garage...

I planted two Crepe Myrtle "Zuni" in the front garden about 17-years ago. Planted diagonally from each other, they were intended to create a bit of height without growing into a mammoth down the track. The main drawcards being the mauve summer flowers and orange-red autumn foliage. I also love...

Mr. Olly in his element chasing birds and balls.

I'd caution that. Tarminator is a solvent capable of removing adhesive.