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Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality

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Oh ok, didnt think of the retractable idea, something i might have to look into…

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McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

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We didnt get too much, we got 5k off our A/C install by accepting it on the spot…

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ColourBond or Tile on roof?ColourBond or Tile on roof?

May 24, 2024 2:27 pm

dotty

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Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

I went through the same process - I ended up choosing colour bond. Material and…

bruce.zhou

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dotty

May 24, 2024 1:06 pm

detonator1962

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I got quoted the same wrap by my builder. still confused by the difference by thermoseal…

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detonator1962

May 24, 2024 10:33 am

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

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Someone removed the link things on the side temp fencing so we had our own private…

nina marie

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May 24, 2024 10:31 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

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Anyone have any ideas on time frame? - Our gyprock got delivered today and SS said…

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May 24, 2024 10:29 am

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

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Legit do you just create a new thread for every single little thought that pops…

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Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024 Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

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Seems reasonable for a base level build. Just depends on what you consider average…

EasyE

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How a Compressed Bag Electric Pump Saved My Closet Space (an How a Compressed Bag Electric Pump Saved My Closet Space (an

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Hey everyone, I recently had a life-changing experience that I just had to share…

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Repairs Compliance after Storm damage Repairs Compliance after Storm damage

Hi all, I have a lovely two story mid century house built 1962 with flat roof, box…

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Traditional Speaker Setup Vs Sounderbar for small Media room Traditional Speaker Setup Vs Sounderbar for small Media room

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Could I do 5.1 speaker setup in this small media room (3.4m x 3.6m x 2.7m ceiling…

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Dish washer not getting water. Defect aquastop?Dish washer not getting water. Defect aquastop?

May 23, 2024 7:33 pm

leheim

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Kitchen Appliances

I get an error message on my dishwasher (whirlpool ADG 7580) indicating that the…

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Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

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The new one based on parramata, but, I guess I was asking for GJ experience in…

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When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

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On the day liquidated damages kicked in, I texted my SS Good morning and happy Today…

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Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

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I love the Carolina but Montgomery wouldnt build on our site. We have a completed…

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insulation upgrades insulation upgrades

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Having just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation…

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Feasibility on cancelling my unethical builder's license Feasibility on cancelling my unethical builder's license

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t_lumpkins23

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Hi all, I am in the middle of a new home build in Templestowe, Victoria which has…

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Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

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No problem. Still happy to buy you a lunch if you are ever hungry

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two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

May 23, 2024 10:05 am

ponzutwo

23 May

hallway light switches outside each bedroom. Life saver.

Permit for driveway Permit for driveway

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ponzutwo

May 23, 2024 8:42 am

vivi1907

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Colour help for facade Colour help for facade

We are building with Metricon which include the driveway. We closed the existing…

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I've recently learned about Lev doors and was pretty impressed how they equalize…

HiSnowies

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Stickylee

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backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render

Hi all, I'm new here 🙂 We are going to get out tiled roof repainted and gutters…

Stickylee

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Stickylee

May 22, 2024 5:34 pm

robertye112

22 May

Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

thanks chippy! Here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet. Here…

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robertye112

May 22, 2024 5:32 pm

namz

22 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Appreciate your response.

namz

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namz

May 22, 2024 5:05 pm

Garage conversion Garage conversion

22 May

I have a 3.5m*5.5m garage, connected to the house under the same roof. I talked…

asqproperty

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Home Renovation Blogs Home Renovation Blogs

May 22, 2024 4:04 pm

Online Flooring Store

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Here's one we did recently: https://www.onlineflooringstore.com.au/ ... enovation…

jazzy_

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Online Flooring Store

May 22, 2024 12:12 pm

speaker cable speaker cable

22 May

16 gauge speaker wire

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Fixing rainwater issue Fixing rainwater issue

21 May

Good day, My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides…

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May 21, 2024 10:56 pm

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

21 May

Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit…

Dr_rock

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May 21, 2024 8:55 pm

Brick garage/shed repair Brick garage/shed repair

21 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Turning this into my DIY shed makeover. I had a brickie fix the back wall up and…

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Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

May 21, 2024 8:51 pm

chippy

21 May

No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably…

Nectre mark 2 Nectre mark 2

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chippy

May 21, 2024 8:05 pm

Chippo 52

21 May

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before…

Chippo 52

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Chippo 52

May 21, 2024 7:24 pm

aliansari

21 May

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature on Tallawong Signature on Tallawong

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Any news on how mason road project is going?

kdr123

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aliansari

May 21, 2024 2:53 pm

disgruntled56

21 May

Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build

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Pretty sure they have atleast 3 developments going now and Nelson rdis only 2 yrs…

Miaa

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May 21, 2024 2:48 pm

proudwanderer

21 May

Landscape & Garden Design

Yes, I was happy with the work, bar a few small things. Overall, communication could…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

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miteq

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Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

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Penetrative sealers are also breathable I would always seal for ease of cleaning…

Saint Mike

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miteq

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tlcasfre

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Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

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Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of…

rosehip

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tlcasfre

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Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

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Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes…

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How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati

21 May

Hi Kristen24 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Other than losing money…

Kristen24

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May 21, 2024 5:24 am

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

21 May

thank you

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May 21, 2024 5:02 am

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Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots…

sudhir

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BarbaraHenry45

May 20, 2024 11:50 pm

Splashers

20 May

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many…

Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

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Splashers

May 20, 2024 9:35 pm

SaveH2O

20 May

Any experience with Dwelcom Any experience with Dwelcom

My first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe in the sunniest…

GavinX

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SaveH2O

May 20, 2024 8:29 pm

William Noah

20 May

Deck dismantling Deck dismantling

Hey Mate, I faced the same issue that you are facing. My builder left my house incomplete…

Flacco

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William Noah

May 20, 2024 3:46 pm

mybigdeck

20 May

Outdoor Living

Oh this is only the beginning, all joists and bearers will be removed, the rot…

mybigdeck

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mybigdeck

May 20, 2024 1:14 pm

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

20 May

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

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Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

lukazi

20 May

Hi guys, We recently purchased a house and the frontyard is in an average condition…

lukazi

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lukazi

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Roller shutters or double glazing?Roller shutters or double glazing?

20 May

Double glazing

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May 20, 2024 7:59 am

20 May

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Bathrooms and Laundry

This is incorrect

newtothis25

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What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?

May 20, 2024 7:52 am

LorenClayton17

20 May