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

pritchard.david.john

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pritchard.david.john

May 23, 2024 8:25 pm

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…

leheim

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leheim

May 23, 2024 7:13 pm

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

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1 ... 35, 36, 37

My experience is the padlock code is either the post code youre building in or…

nina marie

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May 23, 2024 4:47 pm

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…

abc1231

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May 23, 2024 2:47 pm

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

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NSW

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

ianandjake

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May 23, 2024 1:15 pm

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…

BrigidFrancis

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May 23, 2024 1:12 pm

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

May 23, 2024 1:09 pm

t_lumpkins23

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

t_lumpkins23

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t_lumpkins23

May 23, 2024 11:45 am

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

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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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May 23, 2024 7:02 am

Yesterday

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

HiSnowies

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HiSnowies

May 23, 2024 12:04 am

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

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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…

robertye112

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robertye112

May 22, 2024 5:32 pm

namz

Yesterday

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Appreciate your response.

namz

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namz

May 22, 2024 5:05 pm

Garage conversion Garage conversion

Yesterday

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

22 May

1, 2, 3

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

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

22 May

Which one you guys recommend and best for a small media room (3.4m x 3.6m) and why…

467

May 22, 2024 11:18 am

speaker cable speaker cable

22 May

16 gauge speaker wire

1231

May 22, 2024 7:13 am

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…

560

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Any news on how mason road project is going?

kdr123

225959

aliansari

May 21, 2024 2:53 pm

disgruntled56

21 May

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

1, 2, 3

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

Miaa

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disgruntled56

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

May 21, 2024 10:58 am

miteq

21 May

Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

Pools & Spas

1, 2, 3

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

Saint Mike

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miteq

May 21, 2024 9:28 am

tlcasfre

21 May

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

QLD

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

rosehip

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tlcasfre

May 21, 2024 8:28 am

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

21 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

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

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May 21, 2024 6:23 am

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

20 May

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

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

20 May

It is a code requirement to have a wall wrap over the stud frame

detonator1962

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May 20, 2024 8:06 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

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

Hoping someone can help. It's a 30 year old brick veneer house with a negative slope…

LorenClayton17

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LorenClayton17

May 20, 2024 4:17 am

MatchaHome

19 May

NSW

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Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

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MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

19 May

1, 2, 3

Sure DM me with your details and I will get Beacon to send it to you cheers Simeon…

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Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

May 19, 2024 7:56 am

BuildingandLegal

19 May

Mimosa homes Mimosa homes

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt…

sarahpark

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BuildingandLegal

May 19, 2024 4:05 am

FHBfhb

19 May

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading…

FHBfhb

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FHBfhb

May 19, 2024 12:42 am

Pulse

18 May

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to…

JCTang

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Pulse

May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

18 May

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

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