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Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

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SaveH2O

Jun 04, 2024 11:23 pm

Pulse

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Bathrooms and Laundry

We planned a similar shower and ended up with a simple single shower with one glass…

firsthyme

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Pulse

Jun 04, 2024 9:00 pm

moodyblue1977

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Building with Madison Homes??Building with Madison Homes??

Noob and double build Noob and double build

Hi Wendy I sincerely hope you didn’t build with Madison Homes..

HWendy

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moodyblue1977

Jun 04, 2024 7:22 pm

arrogant_menace

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Incomplete Building Project Incomplete Building Project

Hi all, Its great to have found this forum full of great resources. I am subdividing…

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arrogant_menace

Jun 04, 2024 6:59 pm

andrewtye

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Hello, I recently encountered a setback as my previous builder went into liquidation…

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andrewtye

Jun 04, 2024 4:16 pm

EOT and Rainy Days EOT and Rainy Days

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Hi Guys, Is it normal to not include any rainy days in the Master Builders Contract…

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Allura Estate Allura Estate

Jun 04, 2024 2:16 pm

CDL1968

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framing issue framing issue

VIC

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I enquired about the hotel on the corner of Leakes and Palmers roads. This is the…

crr

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CDL1968

Jun 04, 2024 1:48 pm

building-expert

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Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Missing triple grips to hold truss down to top plate and holding down straps are…

dv9201

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Hi Rhonda Can you please PM me your phone and or email and I will get the code…

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Jun 04, 2024 7:53 am

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

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B, You and I know each other well outside of the forum, and I really like you.…

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Is a swimming pool worth it?Is a swimming pool worth it?

Jun 04, 2024 7:30 am

michaelyoni64

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Increasing Home Value

Sorry, cannot agree with taking the blanket off an on again is a pain. It's a 2…

MJ51

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Louise92

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Tree Removal on easement - help Tree Removal on easement - help

Wall unit for apartment Wall unit for apartment

Hey Beth In a similar situation and also in Kingston council. May I ask how you…

Nacho1

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Louise92

Jun 03, 2024 10:32 pm

pbrowne

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Renovation + Home Improvement

Just bought a new 80 sq m apartment under construction in Perth. There is not a…

pbrowne

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pbrowne

Jun 03, 2024 7:31 pm

Eng. B A

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Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?

Fitting new window Fitting new window

QLD

You need to get back to your contract terms of termination. Generally you have the…

jazzajones

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Eng. B A

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Bigdog7676

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Pool area defect floor level raised too high Pool area defect floor level raised too high

I am currently doing a bathroom renovation and want to put in a window that is narrow…

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Bigdog7676

Jun 03, 2024 6:14 pm

LouLou86

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clean outdoor porcelain tiles clean outdoor porcelain tiles

NSW

Thank you for your reply

LouLou86

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LouLou86

Jun 03, 2024 4:25 pm

trentdi

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Outdoor Living

I’ve just had some outdoor textured porcelain tiles installed, and they’re already…

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trentdi

Jun 03, 2024 2:46 pm

LeWidget

2 June

Sourcing cheaper priced paint?Sourcing cheaper priced paint?

Hi guys, I'm trying to fix the window sill in the bathroom but upon pricing for…

LeWidget

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LeWidget

Jun 02, 2024 11:37 pm

Carma

2 June

Subdividing Subdividing

Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring

We built our duplex with Metricon which was finished earlier this year however I…

Carma

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Carma

Jun 02, 2024 10:26 pm

Maclin

2 June

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi SouthiMonk, can I please ask if you have had Terramater Coastal blackbutt hybrid…

SouthiMonk

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Maclin

Jun 02, 2024 9:26 pm

Build101.1

2 June

Rain damaged concrete causing dusting Rain damaged concrete causing dusting

Paving & Concreting

Thanks, we are headed in the direction of grinding, but unsure of what to do on…

Build101.1

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Build101.1

Jun 02, 2024 9:03 pm

Jibbah24

2 June

Can I use plans purchased online....?Can I use plans purchased online....?

The plan (excuse the pun) ideally is to do just that and take the basic floor plans…

Jibbah24

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Jibbah24

Jun 02, 2024 7:28 pm

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

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I'm on that journey. I had to demolish a single story brick veneer on concrete raft…

EasyE

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House and land package Guidance House and land package Guidance

Jun 02, 2024 11:33 am

Letisha

2 June

Hi everyone, I'm very new to the housing market and would appreciate any guidance…

Letisha

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Letisha

Jun 02, 2024 9:46 am

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

1 June

My neighbour started with Metricon in November 2023. Its nearly done, with painting…

Optimist

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Jun 01, 2024 7:59 pm

Water connection for New Build Water connection for New Build

1 June

I had to do this 2 weeks ago. I'm in Melbourne. The water company was Ok if moved…

NELSTU

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GIFTED LAND/FHB HOME LOAN GIFTED LAND/FHB HOME LOAN

Jun 01, 2024 7:51 pm

alwaysanxious

1 June

South facing garden - growing grass South facing garden - growing grass

Hi there, I hope someone can give me some insight into a (very lucky) situation…

alwaysanxious

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alwaysanxious

Jun 01, 2024 4:36 pm

ashv

1 June

Landscape & Garden Design

Help!! I’m meant to start building soon and have only really just learnt about…

ashv

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ashv

Jun 01, 2024 4:19 pm

Train-lhdm

1 June

Need your opinion about a retaining wall Need your opinion about a retaining wall

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, a contractor build a retaining wall for me and after 3 months there…

Train-lhdm

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Train-lhdm

Jun 01, 2024 10:03 am

BarbaraHenry45

1 June

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

Bathrooms and Laundry

No, you don't need a laundry sink if your washing machine is in the kitchen. You…

newtothis25

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BarbaraHenry45

Jun 01, 2024 12:01 am

jagberg

31 May

Shower screen exploded Shower screen exploded

Bathrooms and Laundry

For replacements, I'd definitely go with an Australian-made product for quality…

rssluca

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jagberg

May 31, 2024 11:56 pm

feroz watan

31 May

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

Which road is your lot ? Boundary road Box hill

AAAnewbuyer

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feroz watan

May 31, 2024 8:38 pm

Kessy

31 May

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

1, 2

Yes, the worst builder I ever experienced,3 years to build our property, workmanship…

koffeetime

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Kessy

May 31, 2024 6:13 pm

DelmarDimay

31 May

Custom Build, Pool Update pics 31/5/2024 Custom Build, Pool Update pics 31/5/2024

Hi Sillysausage1900, Hope all is well. I came across this forum as Im somewhat same…

sillysausage1900

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DelmarDimay

May 31, 2024 2:29 pm

KnockItDown

31 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Been a busy time of late with plenty happening in the backyard. The pavers (Atlantic…

KnockItDown

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KnockItDown

May 31, 2024 9:33 am

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

31 May

1, 2, 3, 4

Settlement day today

71223

May 31, 2024 4:21 am

Sewage and Stormwater Pumps Sewage and Stormwater Pumps

31 May

Can you post your Architectural and Hydraulic plans so we can see how the system…

1193

May 31, 2024 4:18 am

Fence issues with neighbour Fence issues with neighbour

31 May

Rule of thumb the sides and rear fences are required for privacy and exclusive use…

vinodkrishnanr

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May 31, 2024 12:46 am

Structafloor/subfloor laying question 3600x800 sheets.Structafloor/subfloor laying question 3600x800 sheets.

31 May

As above, you will need to trim your sheet to land on the joist, also make sure…

ryanmagic

1800

May 31, 2024 12:40 am

Concrete query!Concrete query!

31 May

You might want someone to check your vinyl, the red of the floor and the way the…

emellixk

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

May 31, 2024 12:37 am

gommeqld

30 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

Surely your designer has answers to all your questions? If so, it would be nice…

bruce.zhou

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gommeqld

May 30, 2024 8:24 pm

nickmaj

30 May

Kitchen joinery color suggestion Kitchen joinery color suggestion

Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks

Thanks Chippy, that makes me feel relieved with our Poly cabinets. All the best…

Sara thy

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nickmaj

May 30, 2024 5:29 pm

iipau

30 May

Paving & Concreting

iipau

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iipau

May 30, 2024 4:46 pm

justanotherrandomperson

30 May

Widening of front entrance doorway Widening of front entrance doorway

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, new to this forum. I need some advice on what is the process and how much…

justanotherrandomperson

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justanotherrandomperson

May 30, 2024 4:28 pm

Roof Colour - Northern Beaches Council Roof Colour - Northern Beaches Council

30 May

NSW

We had a DA approved last year and here is the condition that was imposed by Northern…

blueman

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I need the forum's help to find a new designer I need the forum's help to find a new designer

May 30, 2024 3:19 pm

alexp79

30 May

I also notice that most the builds in Australia are really simplistic when it gets…

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

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alexp79

May 30, 2024 1:31 pm

Dr_rock

30 May

Kitchen Layout Help Kitchen Layout Help

Soak wells and electrical run in happening this week! Summit has told me they will…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

May 30, 2024 1:12 pm

chippy

29 May

Kitchen Corner

This thread is over 6 months old. I'd say the OP has long since decided on their…

cobey61

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chippy

May 29, 2024 6:38 pm

Michael Mao

29 May

KDR - non-inclusions from Overseas KDR - non-inclusions from Overseas