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How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?

I'll comment briefly on the lunacy of the plumber's suggestion. A limited amount…

Lisa06

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SaveH2O

Mar 16, 2025 12:54 am

Pulse

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Bathrooms and Laundry

The question is how much skill and time do you have? Bathrooms are complex and if…

Auroracbp

Pulse

Mar 15, 2025 6:40 pm

Davos

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Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW

VIC

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Definitely direct stick. Unless you like the hollow sound when you walk on it.

SJT76

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Davos

Mar 15, 2025 5:36 pm

ECOECO

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Hello Simeon, I can help you. Send me a window schedule and your energy report...…

Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge

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ECOECO

Mar 15, 2025 3:43 pm

Lissa001

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Renovation + Home Improvement

We have a bathtub with a raised edge, where would you position a frameless glass…

Lissa001

Mar 15, 2025 11:33 am

Dr_rock

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

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So still waiting for that ever elusive PCI... Paving has arrived, but not quite…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Mar 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW

Yesterday

build-new-home-canterbury

NSW

That is an amazing offer!! I wonder who they use for demolition? I haven't managed…

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Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour

Mar 14, 2025 5:12 pm

Winnieshome

Yesterday

Landscape & Garden Design

Hey Visresh We didn’t run any electrical before concreting as we’d already…

Winnieshome

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Winnieshome

Mar 14, 2025 2:22 pm

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

14 March

NSW

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Thanks for your question. I genuinely don't know the market out there. When I get…

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When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract

Mar 14, 2025 11:31 am

Celicam

14 March

Renovation + Home Improvement

Question about the above contract, if anyone has some insight - When is the contract…

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Celicam

Mar 14, 2025 9:09 am

El Forgo

14 March

Ducted air con question Ducted air con question

Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?

Appreciate the info @ponzutwo ... I'd just have assumed we'd have the same end-result…

SGT

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El Forgo

Mar 14, 2025 8:22 am

Infinite-Justice

13 March

NSW

If it feels too good to be true, it's too good to be true.

Paul Smith 1947

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Infinite-Justice

Mar 13, 2025 11:30 am

Toilet Plumbing Change Toilet Plumbing Change

13 March

Hi Jonathan Assuming you are at slab stage with framing the process is pretty simple…

jonathanbi

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Mar 13, 2025 3:39 am

Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks

12 March

Paving & Concreting

This has nothing to do with retardant, seems like an improper acid wash or possibly…

iipau

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Mar 12, 2025 7:31 pm

Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate

12 March

Paving & Concreting

Hi, Sorry to hear you had a rough experience with your concreter. Can I start off…

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Hidden costs in building Hidden costs in building

Mar 12, 2025 7:29 pm

Liz Douglass

12 March

Thanks Simeon, that's a useful rule of thumb. Thanks again

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Liz Douglass

Mar 12, 2025 6:53 pm

What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?

12 March

looks like copper phone wire. If you have telecoms at home, just forget about it…

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Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks

Mar 12, 2025 3:42 pm

dan_walls

12 March

Eco Living

Hello, I'm looking at getting some underground concrete tanks on a rural property…

dan_walls

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dan_walls

Mar 12, 2025 1:39 pm

What's included in the 3 month defect period?What's included in the 3 month defect period?

12 March

VIC

defects are defects. All structural defects are defects, not all defects are structural…

jstew20

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Fascia sleeves Fascia sleeves

Mar 12, 2025 10:32 am

Maxpayne

12 March

Hi, I am currently getting my gutters repaired and have existing metal fascia. The…

Maxpayne

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Maxpayne

Mar 12, 2025 10:12 am

Where can I find Fibre Cement flooring and Cladding Deals?Where can I find Fibre Cement flooring and Cladding Deals?

12 March

If you get yourself a bunnings account and account manager you will get much cheaper…

pay-your-trades

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Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin

Mar 12, 2025 8:56 am

Lana25

11 March

Flooring on brick piers Flooring on brick piers

This is our current facade. Brick - Austral Urban One Silver Roof - Colourbond…

Lana25

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Lana25

Mar 11, 2025 9:28 pm

fcmasterau

11 March

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

Those are styrofoam for insulation

Handol

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fcmasterau

Mar 11, 2025 5:55 pm

Rosepark renos

11 March

Vj wall removal, load bearing. tips and advice needed.Vj wall removal, load bearing. tips and advice needed.

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I'm working on my old farm house and would like to open up as much of this wall (…

Rosepark renos

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Rosepark renos

Mar 11, 2025 2:43 pm

Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?

11 March

Greetings, I have just taken over a Melbourne townhouse built in ~2010-2011. It…

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Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House

Mar 11, 2025 10:43 am

ashi

10 March

Tile Removal and re waterproof shower Tile Removal and re waterproof shower

NSW

Hi everyone, I am currently house hunting and lately found one that is half of a…

ashi

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ashi

Mar 10, 2025 4:05 pm

Crisis

10 March

Bathrooms and Laundry

I need to rewaterproof my shower. The house is double brick so I couldn’t just…

Crisis

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Crisis

Mar 10, 2025 8:56 am

pay-your-trades

9 March

owner builder owner builder

Owner Builder Forum

looking for a good supplier of building products with good prices in sydney

mmsa

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pay-your-trades

Mar 09, 2025 3:15 pm

ownerinproblem

9 March

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?