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1 & 3/4 Sink - Waste disposal (Insinkerator)under which bowl 1 & 3/4 Sink - Waste disposal (Insinkerator)under which bowl

VIC

Our townhouse is near completion in Mint Living with the latest estimate being for…

Murphy11

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Murphy11

Jun 19, 2012 8:49 pm

Jaans

19 June 2012

Kitchen Corner

We have an Abey 1 and 3/4 sink (one bowl is full size the other is 3/4). If you…

Jaans

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Jaans

Jun 19, 2012 7:58 pm

sugarfree

19 June 2012

Repair damage to underside of slab on 1st floor townhouse Repair damage to underside of slab on 1st floor townhouse

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi All, A plumber is renovation my townhouse and has repositioned the toilet and…

sugarfree

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sugarfree

Jun 19, 2012 2:34 pm

smart1

19 June 2012

Onley home Onley home

Footing price in relation to trees.Footing price in relation to trees.

VIC

We have just moved in to our new Onley home and would just like to say that we couldn…

smart1

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smart1

Jun 19, 2012 1:32 pm

claypot

19 June 2012

Hi All, Any one have any knowledge on the extra price incurred on footings when…

claypot

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claypot

Jun 19, 2012 1:12 pm

Pool ph, alkalinity digital tester?Pool ph, alkalinity digital tester?

18 June 2012

Pools & Spas

Hi there does one know a good brand item that does both? Wanna give up on strips…

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Display villages in Adelaide with big blocks?Display villages in Adelaide with big blocks?

Jun 18, 2012 12:59 am

Ms_Teapot

17 June 2012

RE: Guidance with next step RE: Guidance with next step

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows where (or which builders) have some large family…

Ms_Teapot

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Ms_Teapot

Jun 17, 2012 9:50 pm

kdg

17 June 2012

SDN Carpet: Beaulieu or Quest?SDN Carpet: Beaulieu or Quest?

Hi, Recently completed my advanced diploma in Building design and tech. I have roughly…

kdg

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kdg

Jun 17, 2012 5:22 pm

astrob38

17 June 2012

Renovation + Home Improvement

I'm looking at new carpet for my house. Originally, i was interested in the SDN…

astrob38

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astrob38

Jun 17, 2012 12:59 pm

Camcam

17 June 2012

Anyone built the Luxor?Anyone built the Luxor?

Ozplaza towel rails Ozplaza towel rails

VIC

Hi All, I've been trolling the net trying to find anyone who has built the Luxor…

Camcam

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Camcam

Jun 17, 2012 11:22 am

Titch101

17 June 2012

Bathrooms and Laundry

Has anyone got any feedback on the towel rails sold on eBay by Ozplaza? They look…

Titch101

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Titch101

Jun 17, 2012 7:38 am

steveandmary

16 June 2012

Dulux smokey glass render Dulux smokey glass render

Finishing Touch

Hi, Has anyone used smokey glass as a external render colour? What did you put it…

steveandmary

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steveandmary

Jun 16, 2012 8:22 pm

Decking - Pine,Jarrah or Composite with Salt Pool.Decking - Pine,Jarrah or Composite with Salt Pool.

15 June 2012

Pools & Spas

Hi All, Have finally got to the decking stage now with my pool a bit above ground…

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Jun 15, 2012 11:12 am

Building designers and contract administration Building designers and contract administration

15 June 2012

I'm posting this again under a different topic heading to see if it can generate…

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Jun 15, 2012 7:55 am

Frame inspection is more than just about the frame Frame inspection is more than just about the frame

14 June 2012

Building stage inspections are designed for checking critical stages of construction…

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Extension Builders in Perth Extension Builders in Perth

Jun 14, 2012 7:18 am

becost

13 June 2012

Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone has any builders that they can recommend for my…

becost

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becost

Jun 13, 2012 8:54 pm

Is there a 'Show me your Front Door' thread on here?Is there a 'Show me your Front Door' thread on here?

13 June 2012

Windows & Doors

Can anyone point me in the right direction if there is, and if there's not, show…

959

Any recent First home buyers with Henley? Need advice.Any recent First home buyers with Henley? Need advice.

Jun 13, 2012 4:31 pm

boosho

13 June 2012

VIC

Hi I'm kinda new here, well I say new coz this is my very first post but I've been…

boosho

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boosho

Jun 13, 2012 12:00 pm

Quick help needed on Entrance Door handles Quick help needed on Entrance Door handles

13 June 2012

Windows & Doors

My front door is being installed today and I need to rush out and buy handles and…

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Raking Ceiling Raking Ceiling

Jun 13, 2012 8:55 am

murphywei

12 June 2012

I am going to add the raking ceiling through my living area. However I also want…

murphywei

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murphywei

Jun 12, 2012 9:33 pm

Building dispute mediation. This is how it's done!Building dispute mediation. This is how it's done!

12 June 2012

The problem with building disputes is that they can escalate very quickly and get…

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Thrust boring Thrust boring

Jun 12, 2012 12:20 pm

buildnewbie

11 June 2012

Recommend a structural engineer for a house design in Melb Recommend a structural engineer for a house design in Melb

I'm currently trying to subdivide and build a house at the back of my block and…

buildnewbie

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buildnewbie

Jun 11, 2012 9:39 pm

mornpenbuild

11 June 2012

Northern Melbourne Draftie recommendations?Northern Melbourne Draftie recommendations?

VIC

Hi everyone, I am looking for an geo/structural engineer to work with in designing…

mornpenbuild

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mornpenbuild

Jun 11, 2012 8:24 pm

bradley14

11 June 2012

concreting concreting

Paving & Concreting

I am after a concretor around the Newcastle/hunter area anyone used or no one. for…

bradley14

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bradley14

Jun 11, 2012 2:27 pm

ahavegimite

11 June 2012

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hello, Can anyone recommend any reliable, professional draftie? We'd like to start…

ahavegimite

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ahavegimite

Jun 11, 2012 1:43 pm

moji

9 June 2012

color selection for the brickwall color selection for the brickwall

Kitchen Corner

I my ordering an offwhite kitchen cabinet with charcoal benchtop but my husband…

moji

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moji

Jun 09, 2012 7:49 pm

fmbarleymow

9 June 2012

QLD Building Boost Application Documents QLD Building Boost Application Documents

How to fill a 'hole' close to a clad wall?How to fill a 'hole' close to a clad wall?

QLD

Hi, In applying for the QLD Building Boost, can anyone who has done it already,…

fmbarleymow

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fmbarleymow

Jun 09, 2012 10:42 am

devank

8 June 2012

What to put against our kitchen window bline/venetian/etc What to put against our kitchen window bline/venetian/etc

Hi, This a clad granny flat I'm building now. One side of the building, where the…

devank

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devank

Jun 08, 2012 10:27 pm

mia100

8 June 2012

Kitchen Corner

We have just had our kitchen renovated. We would like to know what to put on our…

mia100

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mia100

Jun 08, 2012 10:09 am

DestinationTranmere

7 June 2012

HELP! 3m External Glass Sliding cavity door, do they exist?HELP! 3m External Glass Sliding cavity door, do they exist?

Windows & Doors

HELP!!!! Does anyone have any suggestions? I can't find information on external…

DestinationTranmere

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DestinationTranmere

Jun 07, 2012 8:11 pm

enixus_ii

6 June 2012

Does this quote sound good ?Does this quote sound good ?

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi everyone, I live in Brisbane an im planning to extend my brick house. I am going…

enixus_ii

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enixus_ii

Jun 06, 2012 8:32 pm

mgg

6 June 2012

Drainage problems in yard Drainage problems in yard

Hi H1 Team! We've got a few issues with drainage in our backyard. Back story is…

mgg

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mgg

Jun 06, 2012 9:58 am

Project Management to save money?Project Management to save money?

6 June 2012

Yes it can happen but also it can go horribly wrong. Check out my latest experience…

508

Jun 06, 2012 9:12 am

Twinside/Concrete Sleepers - Cheapest in Perth ?Twinside/Concrete Sleepers - Cheapest in Perth ?

6 June 2012

Hi guys We are building a garden retaining wall for quite a large amount of dirt…

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Jun 06, 2012 9:00 am

Cheapest place to buy twinside in Perth ?Cheapest place to buy twinside in Perth ?

6 June 2012

Outdoor Living

Hi guys We are building a garden retaining wall for quite a large amount of dirt…

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Outdoor speakers Outdoor speakers

Jun 06, 2012 8:16 am

tengals

5 June 2012

Outdoor Living

thanks steve from audio solutions.....

tengals

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tengals

Jun 05, 2012 3:59 pm

Elizabeth

4 June 2012

Recommendations for paving services - Melbourne Recommendations for paving services - Melbourne

Okay, so technically this probably belongs in paving and concreting, but I figure…

Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

Jun 04, 2012 9:23 pm

Building dispute, expert evidence. This is how it's done.Building dispute, expert evidence. This is how it's done.

4 June 2012

Most of the time I can help diffuse dispute between owner and the builder but sometimes…

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two windows, one set of curtains?two windows, one set of curtains?

Jun 04, 2012 5:59 am

Lee75

3 June 2012

Window Furnishings

Hi, we have two windows which are about 90cm wide each and 150cm long each, and…

Lee75

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Lee75

Jun 03, 2012 9:59 pm

Forg

3 June 2012

Need to dissipate heat from solar hydronic in summer?Need to dissipate heat from solar hydronic in summer?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

A (sales)guy who sounded like he knew what he was talking-about at the home-show…

Forg

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Forg

Jun 03, 2012 9:03 pm

casadelsuenos

3 June 2012

Bathroom lighting Bathroom lighting

Bathrooms and Laundry

I have asked my electrician to put a light fitting over my bathtub and above the…

casadelsuenos

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casadelsuenos

Jun 03, 2012 10:12 am

hurryupandbuy

2 June 2012

Surf View Estate Torquay Surf View Estate Torquay

TV Antenna for The Ponds TV Antenna for The Ponds

VIC

Hey All, Wondering if anyone else out there is getting the run around with their…

hurryupandbuy

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hurryupandbuy

Jun 02, 2012 9:32 pm

Servicelocator

1 June 2012

Hi All, Please recommend me a good TV antenna installer for a house in The Ponds…

Servicelocator

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Servicelocator

Jun 01, 2012 3:39 pm

Timber gates western suburbs of Melbourne Timber gates western suburbs of Melbourne

31 May 2012

VIC

We need to put in some gates next to our house and I was hoping to have some kind…

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laying laminate yourself?laying laminate yourself?

May 31, 2012 6:20 pm

turando

31 May 2012

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi, Just wondering how difficult it is to lay laminate yourself? Our house has laminate…

784

May 31, 2012 1:42 am

30 May 2012

Talavera tiles Talavera tiles

I think I will get some Kwik Kerb done around the yard to get the ball rolling for…

SpunkyPrincess

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SpunkyPrincess

May 30, 2012 2:23 pm

Wanderer

30 May 2012

Painter Perth Painter Perth

Does anyone know who sells Talavera tiles in NSW? Cheers Wanderer

Wanderer

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Wanderer

May 30, 2012 9:29 am

off2theburbs

29 May 2012

Paving - Adelaide Paving - Adelaide

Has anyone who has built or building in perth had quotes for internal painting.…

off2theburbs

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off2theburbs

May 29, 2012 4:23 pm

Stage#2

29 May 2012