dew_point
Australian expat in Vietnam
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Australian
Speaks English, Russian, Vietnamese
Registration: 06 February 2019
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Getting rid of house ants by dew_point
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My experience was that I found Borax based soaps in Vietnam but never pure Borax. Maybe someone can relate where they find it, if they do.Could you please refer to some names? I鈥檇 like to present some not so radically invasive to my in-laws. Read More
Getting rid of house ants by dew_point
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Quick update on ants. I applied sugar/Borax mixture in 6 places around the house yesterday. All of them were colony locations. I spent extra time tracing their roots. Today inspection: zero activity observed. Literally zero. Works like magic. So, ... Read More
Getting rid of house ants
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Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Maybe @Ciambella can give specific input about this when she takes a break from being on a break. Just her extensive knowledge of essential oils could likely be helpful in exploring alternative cleaning "solutions"...Unfortunately I ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Quick ants update. I鈥檓 not a specialist on insects but i assume Vietnamese small ants can鈥檛 travel much of a distance. In our cafe (where everything was properly sealed and repainted) I still can鈥檛 spot any of them but at the ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
It's about time someone explained the right way to clean to the Vietnamese. Your inlaws, right? Please give us an update a year from now and let us know how that works for you... P.S.: Did you warn them about eradicating the cockroaches? ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Take a 30 day trip back to Oz and see how things are when you get back.We will leave written instructions on how to clean properly and year worth supply of traps and chemicals. I firmly believe that keeping place well cleaned will prevent insects ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Quick update on ants battle. I repainted my wife鈥檚 shop (it鈥檚 a cafe actually and they serve sweets there), cleaned everything with high pressure gun and sealed all gaps between tiles where I spotted any ants activity. Plus sprayed some ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
I currently live on the 18th floor of an about 8 year old skyscraper. The ants are everywhere. If you leave your food uncovered it will only take a few minutes and hundreds of ants will besiege the food. Only if you always clean and clear everything ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
For the work you described,nobody (except me) would pay you expensive money here.Well, like in Australia, there is a buyer for your service. I鈥檓 not a cheap guy in Australia and I earn my bread and butter working for premium households. Of ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Do you know what the number one renovation tip is......painting. A good painter is worth his weight in gold.That may be true but my comment was based on wage rates and education and training requirements. Union journeyman painters in the US make ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
I don't know about in AU but in the US, painters are at the bottom rung of the building trades ladder.It鈥檚 very sad to hear ( Australians painters (especially licensed ones) are true experts in decoration. Capable to convert a brick wall ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
I tried Dulux - rubbish.Expert judgment? I don't think millions of people buy garbage for expensive money.I鈥檝e been professional painter for 9 years. After thousands of completed jobs and working with all brands (including exclusive) ... Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Thank you! I鈥檒l visit them on the week. Read More
Paint shop in Da Nang by dew_point
My wife鈥檚 family in need for some cosmetic touch ups around the house. As a professional painter I offered my help. Went to a few local paint shops and was amazed how little tools and paints were available. Does anybody know any paint shop ...
Can I ask for exact address? I already gave up on finding tools. $600 worth parcel from Australia arrives next Friday. But I still have hope in finding decent quality paints and undercoats. I tried Dulux - rubbish. Maxilite- even worse. Still ... Read More