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hfwangoz

23 January 2018

please advise the sequence of home renovationGeneral Discussion

Jan 23, 2018 4:49 pm

1st time renovator, we were struggling to decide if hiring a project manager or hiring tradies on step basis. since we are not touching kitchen and bathrooms, so we decide to get a clear picture and advises on the sequence than hiring tradies on step basis. (saving money and more quality control?) A...

1st time renovator, we were struggling to decide if hiring a project manager or hiring tradies on step basis. since we a...

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hfwangoz

8 January 2018

multiple items need renovated, what's the best way?General Discussion

Jan 08, 2018 4:01 pm

Hi, It's 4 bedroom house with swimming pool. Just want to seek advise on the best approach: 1. one stop solution to a renovation builder company. or 2. get job done one by one by different tradies? What's the pros and cons? time-wise and money-wise? Thanks for your help!

Hi, It's 4 bedroom house with swimming pool. Just want to seek advise on the best approach: 1. one stop solution to a re...

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hfwangoz

24 November 2013

A few FHOG questionsBuilding A New House

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Nov 24, 2013 6:34 pm

1. SECTION6/7 needs WEINESS: witness must not be an applicant or spouse/partner of an applicant and must not be related to the applicant or spouse/partner. So who can be the witness? JP/Policeman? What kind of documents should I present? 2. Two documents of Contract to build: A. a copy of your contr...

1. SECTION6/7 needs WEINESS: witness must not be an applicant or spouse/partner of an applicant and must not be related ...

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hfwangoz

24 November 2013

A few FHOG questionsBuilding A New House

Nov 24, 2013 6:33 pm

1. SECTION6/7 needs WEINESS: witness must not be an applicant or spouse/partner of an applicant and must not be related ...

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hfwangoz

11 November 2013

How to paint the block of interior wall SMOOTHLY?General Discussion

Nov 11, 2013 3:55 pm

http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment/forum/201311/11/164659xja5rdma33hvcjjd.jpg I did some gyprock work to the wall a few months ago, but there was a block looks ugly... I want to fix it smoothly. Can anyone advise the next step? Sand it firstly then use big roller to paint? Thanks a lot!...

I did some gyprock work to the wall a few months ago, but there was a block looks ugly... I want to fix it smoothly. Ca...

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hfwangoz

11 November 2013

Is it easy to lay tile on patio concrete?General Discussion

Nov 11, 2013 3:42 pm

About 10 sqm outdoor leisure needs to lay tiles, got quote above $500 just for labor cost... Is it easy to DIY? Checked some video online, seems a little hard? Thanks

About 10 sqm outdoor leisure needs to lay tiles, got quote above $500 just for labor cost... Is it easy to DIY? Checked ...

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hfwangoz

10 November 2013

What's on the brick?General Discussion

Nov 10, 2013 1:07 pm

Yesterday I got pay tv installed, I had a look at the dish and around, I found there's a brick covered by white things. Not sure what's it? Any advice? Thanks. http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment/forum/201311/10/134905ulkxw5os11pug4va.jpg

Yesterday I got pay tv installed, I had a look at the dish and around, I found there's a brick covered by white things. ...

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hfwangoz

8 November 2013

how to remove the oil-based paint from wall?General Discussion

Nov 08, 2013 4:06 pm

http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment/forum/201311/08/165353qkq9qia5z1iuv0ww.jpg I re-installed the skirting board after laying the timber floor. When painting the skirting board, I left some on the wall. Please see picture. I undercoated gyprock again but cannot cover the paint. Any advis...

I re-installed the skirting board after laying the timber floor. When painting the skirting board, I left some on the w...

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hfwangoz

24 October 2013

Can I install 180cm 6ft satellite dish without neighbour's aBuilding A New House

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Oct 24, 2013 12:51 pm

Hi, I am not sure if I can install a 180cm 6ft satellite dish to watch TV in GF? Does it need neighbor or council's approval? If I don't go through council, as long as neighbor has no issue, fine?

Hi, I am not sure if I can install a 180cm 6ft satellite dish to watch TV in GF? Does it need neighbor or council's appr...

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hfwangoz

5 October 2013

Re: Anyone building at George's Fair, Moorebank?Building A New House

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Oct 05, 2013 10:05 am

Does anyone have any images of the old boral yard? Would be interesting to see exactly what it looked like. My neighbor dig the natural ground level and installed timber sleeps rather than brick retaining wall, now Liverpool city council asked him to remove the timber sleeps and redo the retaining ...

Unfortunately council requirements state that all boundary retaining walls must be masonry. I have built the timber sle...

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hfwangoz

23 September 2013

Council rejected my neighbor's timber sleeps, what can I do?Building A New House

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Sep 23, 2013 11:10 pm

My neighbor dig the natural ground level and installed timber sleeps rather than brick retaining wall, now Liverpool city council asked him to remove the timber sleeps and redo the retaining wall. My neighbor is still arguing with council about it but seems little chance. The issue is, I'm going to ...

My neighbor dig the natural ground level and installed timber sleeps rather than brick retaining wall, now Liverpool cit...

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hfwangoz

11 September 2013

Re: I can only get 5 Free to Air channels, any advise?Building A New House

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Sep 11, 2013 2:27 pm

I got new TV and bought an indoor antenna, however I can only get SBS, SBS HD, SBS2, SBS3, TVS and NITV, I can't seems to get channel 7, 9, 10, etc. The TV is the latest model and we don't have outdoor antenna. Any idea would be greatly appreciated. you need an outdoor antenna. your pretty lucky if...

you need an outdoor antenna. your pretty lucky if you can tune into those other channels. All TV's require outdoor ante...

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hfwangoz

11 September 2013

Is it easy to replace/fix this chipped brick?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Sep 11, 2013 2:11 pm

I built a new home a few months ago and just found there is a chipped brick near door of garage. I suspect it was damaged when building the driveway. Builder told me they would not fix it for me as who caused it is unknown. Not sure if it's easy to replace this chipped brick? I'll do landscape soon,...

I built a new home a few months ago and just found there is a chipped brick near door of garage. I suspect it was damage...

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hfwangoz

11 September 2013

I can only get 5 Free to Air channels, any advise?Building A New House

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Sep 11, 2013 1:57 pm

I got new TV and bought an indoor antenna, however I can only get SBS, SBS HD, SBS2, SBS3, TVS and NITV, I can't seems t...

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hfwangoz

20 August 2013

New starter's questiones, please help.Landscape & Garden Design

Aug 20, 2013 4:29 pm

http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment/forum/201308/19/230636bkbnn8mdaidhkdko.jpg Backyard is around 80 sqm , we have removed all the rocks and rubbish. What’s the next step? Lay soil and turf directly? How much does it cost for 80 sqm roughly? http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment...

Backyard is around 80 sqm , we have removed all the rocks and rubbish. What’s the next step? Lay soil and turf directly...

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hfwangoz

14 July 2013

apply for installing a satellite dish?Building A New House

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Jul 14, 2013 10:36 pm

Hi guys, we are looking for installing a satellite dish. Council told me an application form should be lodged. At http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/council/policies-and-forms/forms-publications-and-policies, there are heaps of forms. Anyone please advise which form is used to do that? Thanks.

Hi guys, we are looking for installing a satellite dish. Council told me an application form should be lodged. At http:/...

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hfwangoz

14 July 2013

Re: DIY lawn from this stage, any advise?Landscape & Garden Design

Jul 14, 2013 10:30 pm

Thanks heap guys:)

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hfwangoz

23 June 2013

DIY lawn from this stage, any advise?Landscape & Garden Design

Jun 23, 2013 2:13 pm

http://www.oursteps.com.au/bbs/data/attachment/forum/201306/23/132615bkoa94pqju4kqpaq.jpg Our house has been handed over for more than one month. We haven't started landscaping yet. The back yard looks flat, can I know some key steps from this stage to lawn?　Ｍａｎｙ　ｔｈａｎｋｓ．　

Our house has been handed over for more than one month. We haven't started landscaping yet. The back yard looks flat, c...

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hfwangoz

7 June 2013

Re:I need to re-do my skirting board, any advise?Building A New House

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Jun 07, 2013 10:12 pm

We installed timber floor after settlement, the original tacked skirting board was removed and re-tacked, it looks bad. So we decide to re-install it, got a quote from builder's carpenter, $600 for around 40m, is it too expensive or any carpenter can be recommended in the area? Thanks.

We installed timber floor after settlement, the original tacked skirting board was removed and re-tacked, it looks bad. ...

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hfwangoz

3 June 2013

Re: Anyone building at George's Fair, Moorebank?Building A New House

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Jun 03, 2013 10:51 am

It would not be 1 year from construction certificate because your house construction takes up a big portion of that. To be honest, there are lots of homes in GF which have not landscaped and they have been in for over 2-3 years. As for extra costs. I wouldn't know. We did our own landscaping and it...

Thanks a lot. Now we will try to do slowing and DIY:)