Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Spoke to the Modwood rep yesterday. He said in the USA now, 50% of outdoor non-structual…

Dukekamaya

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Dukekamaya

Nov 24, 2007 6:20 pm

What is the real property value?What is the real property value?

24 November 2007

Real Estate

How do you compare 2 properties you are would like to purchase - which one is a…

1868

Nov 24, 2007 2:22 pm

Building on a difficult terrain Building on a difficult terrain

24 November 2007

Building on a difficult terrain Adjusting the house to the landscape is the first…

1085

Luxury Portable Bathrooms Luxury Portable Bathrooms

Nov 24, 2007 2:10 pm

Sydney Bathroom Hire

22 November 2007

Bathrooms and Laundry

Are you renovating your bathroom, or affraid to because you don't have any toilet…

Sydney Bathroom Hire

1250

Sydney Bathroom Hire

Nov 22, 2007 8:08 pm

royalblue

21 November 2007

Inside info... BARGAINS at Towong Shopping Centre, BRISBANE Inside info... BARGAINS at Towong Shopping Centre, BRISBANE

Interior Decorating Lounge

Brisbane dwellers.......... I have heard some inside info from restorers that have…

royalblue

769

royalblue

Nov 21, 2007 9:54 pm

MORE TIPS.....MORE TIPS.....

21 November 2007

Interior Decorating Lounge

This is a good site! http://www.hiahomeideasshow.com.au/2007/index.htm

753

Nov 21, 2007 12:26 pm

something is eating my rose leaves something is eating my rose leaves

19 November 2007

Landscape & Garden Design

Fear not this is not always of a concern. I am getting lots of questions about perfect…

899

Nov 19, 2007 10:28 pm

smart approved water mark smart approved water mark

19 November 2007

Landscape & Garden Design

Thought I would post a link to this. it is a new system in Australia designed to…

833

Nov 19, 2007 10:17 pm

They Stole My House They Stole My House

17 November 2007

Home Finance

I subscribe to a few realestate newsletters and here is one that I was never aware…

2193

Nov 17, 2007 12:13 pm

Dutton Direct Dutton Direct

15 November 2007

For the discerning buyer. http://www.duttondirect.com/directory Enjoy…

655

Nov 15, 2007 7:06 pm

WIN SOME LOSE SOME!!WIN SOME LOSE SOME!!

14 November 2007

It appears that I have attracted the attention of some UNWATED affection! I know…

851

Exterior Render & Fascia Colours, Traditional Facade Exterior Render & Fascia Colours, Traditional Facade

Nov 14, 2007 4:16 pm

Lyn

11 November 2007

Budget Blues Budget Blues

The top half of our facade will be rendered, and we are having more colour issues…

Lyn

944

Lyn

Nov 11, 2007 9:24 pm

McAngry

10 November 2007

Has anyone in Melbourne built with Zuccala homes?Has anyone in Melbourne built with Zuccala homes?

NSW

Hi All, Do I have any realistic chance of finishing a house with a facade and base…

McAngry

1167

McAngry

Nov 10, 2007 7:03 pm

cutajarp

10 November 2007

North Sydney Draftsman?North Sydney Draftsman?

VIC

I was wondering if anyone in Melbourne is building with Zuccalla homes? If you…

cutajarp

1076

cutajarp

Nov 10, 2007 3:27 pm

jparrie

8 November 2007

Multiple Forum Membership Accounts Multiple Forum Membership Accounts

Hi all I am about to start work on a large extension to my home in North Sydney…

jparrie

1028

jparrie

Nov 08, 2007 9:01 pm

homeone

7 November 2007

Ideas Box

Dear All, In the past, forum goers have created multiple memberships for the sake…

homeone

1653

homeone

Nov 07, 2007 6:37 am

3timesbuilda

25 October 2007

Useful price resource Useful price resource

Hill in middle of building envelope Hill in middle of building envelope

Just thought this site might be useful to some when trying to get an idea of pricing…

3timesbuilda

922

3timesbuilda

Oct 25, 2007 4:30 pm

The Dynamic Duo

23 October 2007

Rate My Space !Rate My Space !

VIC

We have just signed contracts on a large block which has a hill covering half the…

The Dynamic Duo

667

The Dynamic Duo

Oct 23, 2007 1:57 pm

rellie

20 October 2007

Has anyone else come across this fabbo website ? Hmmmmm think I can see where the…

rellie

878

rellie

Oct 20, 2007 10:56 am

New architects eco design tools New architects eco design tools

16 October 2007

Eco Living

Interesting article re - using CAD to eco model a house design. Ooops forgot to…

1555

Has anyone built with RPC? QLD Has anyone built with RPC? QLD

Oct 16, 2007 8:04 pm

Zozomiester

16 October 2007

Flooring & Floor Covering

QLD

Hi All, We are looking at building in Queensland on the sunshine coast and were…

962

Oct 16, 2007 6:57 pm

8 October 2007

http://www.invictacarpets.com/ http://www.feltexwoven.com/ http://www.redbookcarpets…

1028

concrete flooring inquiry concrete flooring inquiry

Oct 08, 2007 2:44 pm

DeeElle

6 October 2007

Flooring & Floor Covering

We are building a new home and are looking for a good concrete company that will…

DeeElle

777

DeeElle

Oct 06, 2007 8:38 pm

Jinster

4 October 2007

advice on red tape re changing external windows in apartment advice on red tape re changing external windows in apartment

I just bought an apartment in St Kilda a couple of months ago. I am planning to…

Jinster

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Jinster

Oct 04, 2007 5:59 am

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR UNDERSTANDING COLOUR

23 September 2007

Finishing Touch

I’ve just found the best colour website yet, for those who want to know how colour…

1484

Sep 23, 2007 12:02 pm

THE ART OF DISPLAY.THE ART OF DISPLAY.

23 September 2007

Interior Decorating Lounge

Probably totally unrelated to this forum, but I just found it while I was updating…

1188

Perth Plantation Shutters Perth Plantation Shutters

Sep 23, 2007 10:31 am

HappyHome

17 September 2007

Windows & Doors

Has anyone used them for their plantation shutters? We are having issues with this…

HappyHome

1272

HappyHome

Sep 17, 2007 12:34 pm

14 September 2007

Commercial Renovations Commercial Renovations

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know anything about Commerical Renovations, if so just…

748

Sep 14, 2007 1:53 pm

Your rights & responsibilities Your rights & responsibilities

12 September 2007

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/ww ... lities.asp http://www.minterellison…

783

Getting ready for our brickies Getting ready for our brickies

Sep 12, 2007 1:46 pm

MaylandsManor

9 September 2007

rates on vacant land rates on vacant land

Hi Everyone, just thought I wouls share some progress with you all. yesterday we…

MaylandsManor

705

MaylandsManor

Sep 09, 2007 5:16 pm

clath

29 August 2007

cardina shire council has just sent me my rates notice on my vacant block of land…

clath

948

clath

Aug 29, 2007 12:12 am

Screen/Security Doors Built on site Screen/Security Doors Built on site

24 August 2007

Windows & Doors

Can anyone help me out - I have seen a van/truck driving around Adelaide that fits…

1154

PD Site costs PD Site costs

Aug 24, 2007 4:30 pm

perryr

24 August 2007

Water Tank for garden Water Tank for garden

VIC

Thought I's share some good news for a change, as I've been pretty vocal with the…

perryr

890

perryr

Aug 24, 2007 7:55 am

eimaj

23 August 2007

Landscape & Garden Design

Does anyone have any tips or advice about getting a water tank for the garden only…

eimaj

1038

eimaj

Aug 23, 2007 3:32 pm

bel&simon

15 August 2007

Section 27 help!!!Section 27 help!!!

Home Finance

I'm really hoping someone might be able to help me with this one! sorry, this is…

bel&simon

1909

bel&simon

Aug 15, 2007 6:46 pm

ahuang

13 August 2007

Sharp 42" LCD television recall Sharp 42" LCD television recall

Home Theatre & Automation

This is from http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php…

ahuang

1128

ahuang

Aug 13, 2007 12:15 pm

avs_home

8 August 2007

H Slab - Screw Piles H Slab - Screw Piles

Hi, Just before the contract our builder has advised us that Screw Piles would be…

avs_home

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avs_home

Aug 08, 2007 10:28 pm

Carport Pillars to be replaced Carport Pillars to be replaced

7 August 2007

The house we have just purchased has an American style carport that is attached…

926

Our building and how the time flies Our building and how the time flies

Aug 07, 2007 2:39 pm

shooey

5 August 2007

Home & Contents insurance during reno & extensions Home & Contents insurance during reno & extensions

I was looking at my own Blog today and realised I hadnt updated it since the slab…

shooey

1083

shooey

Aug 05, 2007 5:53 pm

Mumma

3 August 2007

Hello. Our current home contents insurance with AAMI does not cover us (and they…

Mumma

961

Mumma

Aug 03, 2007 9:50 am

asbestos corregated roof asbestos corregated roof

28 July 2007

Hi, Any advice on a good paint product to revitalise an asbestos roof. I believe…

1074

Jul 28, 2007 12:15 am

timber panelling timber panelling

27 July 2007

Hi, We have just purchased a 50's house, but it's had a number of additions renovation…

1019

jacman builders jacman builders

Jul 27, 2007 11:46 pm

stevec

27 July 2007

Handcrafted Homes (kit home company)Handcrafted Homes (kit home company)

VIC

Has anyone ever had any experience with Jacman builders. Are they any good. Some…

stevec

904

stevec

Jul 27, 2007 1:56 pm

greenfaery

27 July 2007

NSW

Hi... Just wondering if anyone had anything good or bad to say about this company…

greenfaery

1209

greenfaery

Jul 27, 2007 8:36 am

Painting tips from Dulux Painting tips from Dulux

26 July 2007

Finishing Touch

This should answer a lot of painting questions. http://www.dulux.com.au/html/textureint…

1466

Colex Homes?????Colex Homes?????

Jul 26, 2007 7:21 pm

Loz105

26 July 2007

Building Product Specifications Building Product Specifications

VIC

Hey there, Just wondering if anyone in Melbourne has built / is building with Colex…

Loz105

969

Loz105

Jul 26, 2007 11:01 am

concept22

25 July 2007

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

We have found a website that is fantastic, it gives you all the MSDS and Technical…

concept22

2543

concept22

Jul 25, 2007 8:54 am

Open Fireplace Designs Open Fireplace Designs

23 July 2007

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

If you’re not interested in the heaters have a look at the designs of the walls…

1572

Cost difference between double and single storey homes Cost difference between double and single storey homes

Jul 23, 2007 7:11 pm

samantha

21 July 2007

Richards Homes - Qld Richards Homes - Qld

Can anyone tell us how much extra it costs to build a double storey home and what…

samantha

1156

samantha

Jul 21, 2007 3:37 pm

dai-kichi

21 July 2007