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Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

22 April

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

2464

Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

22 April

Windows & Doors

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

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Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

FloorzHmm

22 April

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

FloorzHmm

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FloorzHmm

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

funnybunny

20 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed…

funnybunny

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funnybunny

Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

Shed Slab over Soakwell Shed Slab over Soakwell

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

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Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

RodC

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell…

RodC

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RodC

Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

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delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

scroggin

19 April

Attaching roofing to brick Attaching roofing to brick

Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back…

scroggin

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scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

Cedric

18 April

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something…

Cedric

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Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

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Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

Extending next to easement Extending next to easement

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract.…

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Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Noobbuild

16 April

Bathroom floor problems Bathroom floor problems

VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder…

Noobbuild

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Noobbuild

Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

costo23

16 April

Front Fence Landscaping Ideas Front Fence Landscaping Ideas

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18…

costo23

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costo23

Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm

danielgray92

16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

I recently finished my house and after landscaping, have begun to plan a fence.…

danielgray92

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danielgray92

Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm

Othello

16 April

Waterstops required in 2016?Waterstops required in 2016?

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets…

Othello

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Othello

Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm

Newhomebuildquestions

15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

Newhomebuildquestions

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Newhomebuildquestions

Apr 15, 2024 7:59 pm

kingsway

15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

1197

Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm

15 April

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece…

Sar

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Sar

Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am

lilijana

15 April

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

lilijana

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lilijana

Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am

Mofflepop

14 April

Clearance and extending Post u brackets?Clearance and extending Post u brackets?

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower…

Mofflepop

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Mofflepop

Apr 14, 2024 9:42 pm

Chippies_Kid

13 April

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow…

Chippies_Kid

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Chippies_Kid

Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm

ECOECO

12 April

7 Stars 7 Stars

Windows & Doors

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they…

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Apr 12, 2024 2:22 pm

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

12 April

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF…

1732

Gas abolishment home renovation Gas abolishment home renovation

Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am

catherinemh

9 April

Owner Builder Forum

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial…

catherinemh

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catherinemh

Apr 09, 2024 7:30 pm

gwicks56

7 April

Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as…

gwicks56

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gwicks56

Apr 07, 2024 11:20 am

on3_cool

5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot Fence boundary - New Lot

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that…

on3_cool

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on3_cool

Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm

Samuelvk.2010

4 April

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small…

Samuelvk.2010

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Samuelvk.2010

Apr 03, 2024 11:07 pm

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

3 April

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with…

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Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Apr 03, 2024 3:14 pm

blacknwhite

2 April

Extending Washing Machine Hose Extending Washing Machine Hose

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on…

blacknwhite

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blacknwhite

Apr 02, 2024 7:30 pm

IncredibleBulk

2 April

Feedback on Irrigation Design Feedback on Irrigation Design

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have…

IncredibleBulk

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IncredibleBulk

Apr 02, 2024 3:30 pm

AlexAndRachel

2 April

Unsigned variations after a new home is completed Unsigned variations after a new home is completed

Hi Brainstrust, I had a go at creating my own irrigation plan, keen to get some…

AlexAndRachel

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AlexAndRachel

Apr 02, 2024 8:55 am

0418332973

1 April

Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding

Any advice on a builder in NSW who is demanding an extra 22000k after the house…

0418332973

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0418332973

Apr 01, 2024 7:38 pm

Filipr

1 April

How to repair old pine log fence/barrier?How to repair old pine log fence/barrier?

Hi All! I have engaged a plumber to re-do the stormwater drainage system on my property…

Filipr

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Filipr

Apr 01, 2024 7:18 pm

MSSM

1 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, I have an old fence/barrier made of treated pine logs bolted to plates and these…

MSSM

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MSSM

Apr 01, 2024 4:13 pm

JeenB

31 March

KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for

Re pointing or render Re pointing or render

Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the…

JeenB

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JeenB

Mar 31, 2024 4:05 pm

Veivs

30 March

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I have a bad water leak through my window frame every time it's rains heavy. I have…

Veivs

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Veivs

Mar 30, 2024 5:08 pm

Project home builder with attached granny flat Project home builder with attached granny flat

29 March

Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached…

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Infinity built homes Infinity built homes

Mar 29, 2024 10:09 pm

Mb215i

29 March

Stonebridge New Home paint label Stonebridge New Home paint label

Has anyone built with infinity built homes?

Mb215i

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Mb215i

Mar 29, 2024 6:04 pm

andrew01

28 March

VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL

We built in 2013 and painted internally with the Taubmans colour 'Stonebridge -…

andrew01

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andrew01

Mar 28, 2024 10:28 pm

Mane

28 March

Sarking for garage roof Sarking for garage roof

Our previous builder has been refused insurance by VMIA because of his history of…

Mane

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Mane

Mar 28, 2024 6:50 am

Smeltitdeltit

27 March

Forest adjacent with stonework -Colours for our second dwell Forest adjacent with stonework -Colours for our second dwell

Hi all I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found…

Smeltitdeltit

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Smeltitdeltit

Mar 27, 2024 2:36 pm

Yols_Das

27 March

Vertical Garden Kitchen splash back design Vertical Garden Kitchen splash back design

We are building a second dwelling and are currently selecting window and door frames…

Yols_Das

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Yols_Das

Mar 27, 2024 2:16 pm

Growing Well

27 March

Fence posts in runny sand Fence posts in runny sand

Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide…

Growing Well

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Growing Well

Mar 27, 2024 11:55 am

slepax

24 March

Lyndhurst body corporate fees Lyndhurst body corporate fees

Hello, I am looking to install a fence but I tried to dig the holes with a post…

slepax

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slepax

Mar 24, 2024 10:26 pm

Eveking

24 March

Real Estate

What services do you get under these fees.

Eveking

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Eveking

Mar 24, 2024 9:46 pm

Kani9o1

24 March

Overshadowing and MCP Overshadowing and MCP

The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW

Hi All, I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing. We…

Kani9o1

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Kani9o1

Mar 24, 2024 1:20 pm

IMayBeCrasy

24 March

Owner Builder Forum

Being an owner builder is no walk in the park. It’s a challenging endeavour that…

IMayBeCrasy

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IMayBeCrasy

Mar 24, 2024 8:38 am

MrPookie

20 March

Dark line marking in hardwood floor Dark line marking in hardwood floor