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Plants to Compliment Teddy Bear Magnolias Plants to Compliment Teddy Bear Magnolias

Hi I am installing zone air-conditioning and want to know if the below will be good…

kaball

Nov 09, 2024 8:19 am

nemisis

9 h

Landscape & Garden Design

We have some Teddy Bear Magnolias and would like to plant some smaller Australian…

nemisis

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nemisis

Nov 08, 2024 11:34 pm

lormarg

12 h

Slope volume builder Slope volume builder

Rain harvesting troubleshooting Rain harvesting troubleshooting

Hi, We are looking to Knock-down rebuild on a sloped block. Can't afford a custom…

lormarg

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lormarg

Nov 08, 2024 8:12 pm

SaveH2O

13 h

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

There is discussion about fitting a low restriction inlet in many Homeone threads…

CoreyTroy

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SaveH2O

Nov 08, 2024 7:31 pm

redfox

15 h

Site Drainage, responsibility?Site Drainage, responsibility?

NSW

1, 2

You have terrible soil and site conditions. Waffle pods are used due to costings…

Marmalade

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redfox

Nov 08, 2024 5:35 pm

Variation Days Variation Days

16 h

Normally days are business days but include saturdays if your approval allows work…

Wishwehadnt

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Longevity of external powder-coated "wood appearance" cladding?Longevity of external powder-coated "wood appearance" cladding?

Nov 08, 2024 4:50 pm

gommeqld

20 h

I'd be very wary of such a product. Aluminium can be prone to corrosion, powder…

El Forgo

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gommeqld

Nov 08, 2024 12:06 pm

Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows

22 h

Windows & Doors

measure your windows and I will give you a ball park figure... new windows will…

Mondas

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Beware of Champion Homes Beware of Champion Homes

Nov 08, 2024 10:59 am

El Forgo

22 h

How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling

None! And I totally agree, it seems over the top, probably 4x what we paid, adjusted…

DizzyDaz

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El Forgo

Nov 08, 2024 10:52 am

yz606

22 h

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi everyone, Could you help me with some advice? I’m renovating my home and have…

yz606

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yz606

Nov 08, 2024 10:03 am

Window sizes and placement in the family room Window sizes and placement in the family room

23 h

Windows & Doors

show me your energy report...

Pigeonpair

2095

House slab questions House slab questions

Nov 08, 2024 9:32 am

Newhomeaus

7 November

Thank you Simeon

1724

Nov 07, 2024 5:12 pm

7 November

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

NSW

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hello, I’m hoping to also get your trade referral code ? Thank you Amelia

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

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Ameliajane1407

Nov 07, 2024 5:11 pm

bowidwinen

7 November

House plan on irregular block of land House plan on irregular block of land

If you’re thinking about going bigger and need cash fast for the Sydney home,…

adcomprise

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bowidwinen

Nov 07, 2024 1:16 am

imranhassan

7 November

is this tree a problem?is this tree a problem?

can anyone the basic House plan on irregular block of land ... main gate must be…

tracenitin

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imranhassan

Nov 07, 2024 12:53 am

groundzero

6 November

Brickwork questions Brickwork questions

Will depend if your footings are on piers or not and the soil profile

lahori

6510

groundzero

Nov 06, 2024 7:46 pm

cgu

6 November

owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time owner builder application in Victoria (VBA) - waiting time

Building with a major volume builder in Sydney Brick veneer 2-storey home Noticed…

cgu

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cgu

Nov 06, 2024 7:30 pm

J+D+4

6 November

Owner Builder Forum

HI Mate, im looking to also become an owner builder, how long did it take in the…

Jack75

14393

J+D+4

Nov 06, 2024 5:32 pm

rachelclayton123

6 November

Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?

I'm from ABC News looking into this and wondering if anyone has been able to do…

rachelclayton123

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rachelclayton123

Nov 06, 2024 1:48 pm

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

6 November

NSW

1, 2

No problem. When you are ready give me a shout

31559

Bathroom waterstop requirements Bathroom waterstop requirements

Nov 06, 2024 10:56 am

Celicam

6 November

Oven touchscreen issue Oven touchscreen issue

Hi all. I've recently had my bathroom, laundry and WC renovated by a builder. The…

Celicam

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Celicam

Nov 06, 2024 10:36 am

happydappy

6 November

Kitchen Appliances

happydappy

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happydappy

Nov 06, 2024 10:01 am

rocky910

5 November

QLD Internal Stairway Handrail QLD Internal Stairway Handrail

Renovation + Home Improvement

Can anyone explain the what and why this continuous handrail was designed, built…

rocky910

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rocky910

Nov 05, 2024 9:29 pm

pengruijun

5 November

50% Permeable Material for Driveway 50% Permeable Material for Driveway

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I am in SA. The council requires Driveway to be Constructed with 50% Permeable…

pengruijun

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pengruijun

Nov 05, 2024 9:00 pm

michealnoah

5 November

To sell or not to sell To sell or not to sell

Real Estate

ITotally understand the tough decision you’re facing. I was in a similar situation…

basicbeans

33432

michealnoah

Nov 05, 2024 3:10 pm

A new build we are starting - North Ryde A new build we are starting - North Ryde

5 November

Thanks Mark. Yes our new designer is amazing! I will post some updates as it progresses…

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Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame

Nov 05, 2024 12:11 pm

foxhound

5 November

Very noisy steel frame house Very noisy steel frame house

Hi there, We have recently built a double storey house by Coral Homes, it is a steel…

foxhound

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foxhound

Nov 05, 2024 11:08 am

usman.hafeez2000

5 November

I recently built a double storey steel frame house, and having exactly same issues…

Krushull

24909

usman.hafeez2000

Nov 05, 2024 10:55 am

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

4 November

NSW

1 ... 721, 722, 723

typo..$800,000

Bizzie Mummy

14458

3411474

Nov 04, 2024 8:32 pm

Building with MJH Building with MJH

4 November

NSW

Thank you Simeon! Hope it works out well. Finger-crossed.

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Facade Parapet Moulding Facade Parapet Moulding

Nov 04, 2024 8:09 pm

Sam_Se

4 November

Kitchen counter - timber Kitchen counter - timber

NSW

Hi paul, I am planning to do a similar changes to my facade, if you don’t mind…

paul_di

10664

Sam_Se

Nov 04, 2024 7:38 pm

Flip_Fandangle

4 November

Kitchen Corner

So I installed a raw timber countertop, waterfall ends, looks great. Sanded it and…

Flip_Fandangle

777

Flip_Fandangle

Nov 04, 2024 12:58 pm

Dr_rock

4 November

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

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra

1, 2

Thanks so much! The cladding is Nuline plus by BGC. I added this in as the options…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Nov 04, 2024 12:28 pm

suku18

4 November

Help with front fascade colours Help with front fascade colours

Hello And Thanks for your wishes. We were able to achieve 7.1 stars without much…

suku18

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suku18

Nov 04, 2024 8:15 am

Prellie

4 November

Brought this home recently near the coast, need ideas on colours. Not sure whether…

Prellie

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Prellie

Nov 03, 2024 11:17 pm

Building with Montgomery Homes Building with Montgomery Homes

3 November

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Yes we do! We are currently doing one at the moment but rather then bearers and…

jga

63176

Nov 03, 2024 7:57 pm

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

3 November

NSW

1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Everyone Time for an update: It has been a good few weeks with the weather being…

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Nov 03, 2024 7:53 pm

2025 Rebuild Ideas for North-Facing Block with Wide Frontage Tapering to Rear 2025 Rebuild Ideas for North-Facing Block with Wide Frontage Tapering to Rear

3 November

Hi Jason, We have designed a couple of these on Pizza shaped lots with north to…

Jason S

3465

Deposit before Quote??Deposit before Quote??

Nov 03, 2024 5:24 pm

tassiebound

3 November

Facia repair Facia repair

Hi all I'm trying to get a shed built in Tasmania (painful experience!). We've gone…

tassiebound

2554

tassiebound

Nov 03, 2024 4:31 pm

MrSteel

3 November

Suspend work of non payment of variation Suspend work of non payment of variation

G'day, Looking to repair this damage to the corner of the house, any advice is appreciated…

MrSteel

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MrSteel

Nov 03, 2024 11:17 am

Huynhm3

3 November

Thermal insulation in neighbouring wall?Thermal insulation in neighbouring wall?

My building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that…

Huynhm3

14338

Huynhm3

Nov 03, 2024 6:43 am

romain1609

2 November

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi there, I’m after some advice about thermal insulation. My garage is connected…

romain1609

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romain1609

Nov 02, 2024 9:44 pm

Nigeljones

2 November

First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

Spirit level Spirit level

1, 2

Not sure I see your point ponzutwo. I didn't join to like and follow - it's not…

H0488M4105

59050

Nigeljones

Nov 02, 2024 9:37 pm

EvryThingIsNormal

2 November