Hi all, I recently put a concrete slab in backyard for patio. Previously it was lawn. While cutting the lawn and putting slab the gap between the slab and lawn is too much and odd. I have attached pictures for reference to understand what i am talking about. Any ideas to fill the gap nicely? https:/...

Hi, My neighbour has Zero lot and next to garage wall he has left 200mm setback. But in the front garage he has poured concrete till the boundry. Is this even allowed ? The reason i am asking is it is less than a meter from my main door and he is going to put garbage bin there. This is so annoying. ...

No, insulation is batts or similar installed between the floor joists. Stewie No, as per builder there is no insulation batts above garage and the bedroom flooring. Builder said its not mandatory. I would prefer to put insulation but not sure how much it would cost and builder is not supporting it....

Get some decent insulation into your floor joists of the bedroom. That way it doesn't matter how cold your garage gets - door open /door closed, your bedroom should be noticeably warmer. What's in the ceiling of your bedroom? Stewie When you say insulation are you referring Rug or Carpet?. Ceiling ...

I know that our garage is quite cold because there is a gap around the garage door when the wind comes in. Have a look at putting some expanding foam into the gap and this would make the garage warmer and less cold air coming through your bedroom floor. Thanks. I have now put embaseals on garage si...

South facing rooms do not get any Sunlight and are cool. There's not much you could do post construction now. Suggest , getting a split system installed for the room, get thick curtains installed, add some rugs to keep the room losing the heat. Thanks

Take the Gyprock ceiling off in the garage and install insulation in the cavity. Learn how to plaster gyprock and resheet it yourself to save your money. Thanks

Hi, We moved into our new home and found that our master bedroom is very very cold. The bedroom is just above garage. As per my builder there is no insulation between ground floor first floor. The balcony doors are pretty standard. The floor and room is cold always. I am happy to spend little bit mo...

Hi, Is there any tool or app where I can upload facade design , change the colour , brick colour etc. Thanks

Hi, Curious to know on condensation in glass windows. How does some glass windows in some display homes or office building's or some shops does not have condensation or due drops during winter? Is it because the air condition inside the building keeps running or they use special glass material? Thanks

Hi, I am exploring designs to build a two story home in Schofields, Blacktown council. The lot is 10*30 size. The design I am looking to go for is providing width of 8.1m Am I utilising the space effectively? What is the minimum setback for zero lot for a two story house? Thanks

Double-glazing will help with keeping the house cool/warm. Will allow a lot of natural light in and great potential for water feature, etc. You didn't mention which direction this faces so this will impact on how much heat loss in winter (south facing) or heat gain in summer (north facing) this wil...

Hi, I am tight on budget while building a two story home. I was thinking of having Linen and cloak cupboards(600 mm wide) The builder is charging me $650 per cupboard For few melamine shelves in garage they are charging $520(200 mm in length) If I buy it outside like IKEA or somewhere will t cost me...

Hi, In one of the design I am looking there is a feature glass from ground to ceiling(Double Story). I think the look will be good for the house, but I am more concerned about temperature inside the house during winter. Is it ok to have a part of the home structure in glass? Should I consider anythi...

Thank you very much. is it we can't use it at all. Like , if we want to grow some plants etc. This Lotis north facing backyard(south facing house). Since the Lot is small should I consider this easement and instead go for south facing backyard(north facing house) as those lots are not having the sew...

Hi, [color=#223399]https://imgur.com/VIJaU5b [/color] I was looking for north facing lot, but there is a sewer line going with in the lot backyard. Not sure if it is an issue. Is this considered to be easement ? what are the cons of having this within lot ? Thanks https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/839...

Go for the block with the living areas facing north (is that block B?) Thanks, i have posted the new picture with North indicator.

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HI , Need some help in choosing the lot which will receive more sun light in morning Living and kitchen will be in the back of the house BLOCK A or BLOCK B https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/83998_1526549648.jpg