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Best electric hot water system in 2024?Best electric hot water system in 2024?

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Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I’d go heat pump, efficient and you can have a large storage tank so you don’…

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Apr 25, 2024 9:46 pm

Pivot door vs. hinged door?Pivot door vs. hinged door?

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Windows & Doors

I personally think pivot door are over the top, as you said a bit impractical having…

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Owner Builder : Need some help Owner Builder : Need some help

Apr 25, 2024 6:11 pm

strangerr

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Owner Builder Forum

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with…

Vaisakh VK

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strangerr

Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm

Basher

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Potential Water buildup under slab Potential Water buildup under slab

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole…

Basher

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Basher

Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm

NARIA

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Buying Land

1, 2, 3

I bought a land from Qartaba homes at riverstone in 2012 which was supposed to…

AAAnewbuyer

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NARIA

Apr 25, 2024 1:30 pm

acrgebuildnsw

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Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

NSW

Hi, I am looking to build a home (30m by 20m) on an acerage block. I would like…

acrgebuildnsw

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acrgebuildnsw

Apr 25, 2024 12:05 pm

Hello_world

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Renovation + Home Improvement

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

Hello_world

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Hello_world

Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

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NSW

1, 2

Montu, did you manage to find the inspector. Cheers mate

Montu12

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Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

Apr 25, 2024 11:05 am

rssanre

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VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023 AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

17 h

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

lilijana

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Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am

750mm wide joinery - drawers?750mm wide joinery - drawers?

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Like pulse said, you can fit drawers however because of the placement of the sink…

Sara thy

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Apr 25, 2024 2:38 am

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

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Kitchen Corner

That's a bit of a vague question. Either cupboard size is fine. With no real advantage…

Sara thy

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Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Apr 25, 2024 2:34 am

EvryThingIsNormal

Yesterday

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the…

kumar2015

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EvryThingIsNormal

Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

Yesterday

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

Yesterday

Hi All Hoping someone can help me with this worry. I'm in the process of an new…

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Building With AllCastle Homes Building With AllCastle Homes

Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm

lilijana

Yesterday

NSW

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi I would like to get in touch with you. I’m a first time builder we just signed…

sodapop

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lilijana

Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

24 April

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

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

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

koffeetime

24 April

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

12 months since the construction began or since you signed the contract? Richard…

koffeetime

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koffeetime

Apr 24, 2024 11:27 am

Footermo

24 April

Windows & Doors

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand…

Footermo

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Footermo

Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am

Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

24 April

Carlisle use to include a water resistant Performance Solution in lieu of waterproofing…

josh12

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Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

24 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

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Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

23 April

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is Informative but if you get water ingress…

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Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm

Getting a construction lawyer Getting a construction lawyer

23 April

QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building Legal is a partnership between…

Mofflepop

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Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm

What is an allowable amount of movement?What is an allowable amount of movement?

23 April

Ok be good to see how all goes

Newhomebuildquestions

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Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Apr 23, 2024 6:54 pm

Donna-M

23 April

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

VIC

I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising…

urk697

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Donna-M

Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm

Dan Mil

23 April

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and…

Dan Mil

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Dan Mil

Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm

Bro

23 April

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

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Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

1980s house reno ideas 1980s house reno ideas

23 April

your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to…

CrackersC

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Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

Apr 23, 2024 11:46 am

Leeanne

23 April

Bathrooms and Laundry

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

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Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

awratten

23 April

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes…

Tiling over slate Tiling over slate

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awratten

Apr 23, 2024 11:06 am

ponzutwo

23 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

just pull up the slate. If you go over the top, your tiles would not have an even…

Vincent49

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ponzutwo

Apr 23, 2024 11:02 am

BarbaraHenry45

23 April

Two storey house construction cost Two storey house construction cost

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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BarbaraHenry45

Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

23 April

Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment…

eanyoo4

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Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

Floor plan renovation help Floor plan renovation help

22 April

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed…

wake_tonight

558

Apr 22, 2024 11:34 pm

Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

22 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

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Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

22 April

Windows & Doors

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

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Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

sun_kdr

22 April

Dean Homes Dean Homes

VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did…

stillwaters

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sun_kdr

Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?

22 April

NSW

Anyone knows which builders in NSW that uses Fair Trading contract...?

thehuntbegins

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Floating floor boards over slate tiles Floating floor boards over slate tiles

Apr 22, 2024 9:18 pm

Splashers

22 April

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire…

wake_tonight

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Splashers

Apr 22, 2024 8:18 pm

Gaps/spaces between floor boards and skirting boards Gaps/spaces between floor boards and skirting boards

22 April

Apparently, it should be that way. They can’t put any silicone as floating boards…

Lea Santos

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Apr 22, 2024 7:27 pm

Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

22 April

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

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Can anyone please identify what this thing is?Can anyone please identify what this thing is?

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

Ashington Homes

22 April

it's identified as an open drain

aj960

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Ashington Homes

Apr 22, 2024 2:07 pm

21 April

Pool cover Pool cover

There are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool…

Phonan

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Question about motorised roller blinds Question about motorised roller blinds

Apr 21, 2024 10:12 pm

craigrads

21 April

Window Furnishings

I have motorised roller blinds in my house. I motorised all the blinds I use a…

proudwanderer

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craigrads

Apr 21, 2024 9:49 pm

Mkamal

21 April

Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Title: Expert Tips for Painting Your Own House: Insights from Brisbane Painting…

Mkamal

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Mkamal

Apr 21, 2024 9:34 pm

cath_land17

21 April

Hey there, I have just secured an unregistered block in Radcliffe recently and…

gcnicho

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cath_land17

Apr 21, 2024 7:26 pm

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

21 April

Double brick homes are the worst type of building conventions for the australian…

RudeCrudeBrute

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Apr 21, 2024 12:41 pm

smart or normal switches smart or normal switches

21 April

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which…

Sara thy

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Apr 21, 2024 12:38 pm

Are window films accepted as privacy screens?Are window films accepted as privacy screens?

21 April

yes

blacknwhite

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