Active Topics • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Landscape Plan help Landscape Plan help

Hi everyone, I have been inside my new build house now for approximately 8 months…

Footermo

Sep 16, 2024 9:15 am

Zevsaretyn

13 h

Need Help Understanding Site Fall Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Trying to figure out what will work best for your space can be a bit overwhelming…

Emma12

6178

Zevsaretyn

Sep 15, 2024 11:15 pm

worldofmud

18 h

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

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight…

slats

297

worldofmud

Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm

RetiringSomeday

19 h

Gutter replacement cost Gutter replacement cost

NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they…

Sara thy

7736

RetiringSomeday

Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm

Gce

23 h

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter…

Gce

153

Gce

Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm

To repair an oven handle...To repair an oven handle...

Yesterday

Kitchen Appliances

Any money spent on the excess could be claimed as a deduction against rental income…

emeardon

483

Sep 15, 2024 10:25 am

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

Yesterday

This may not be quite the right part of the forum to ask this question ... however…

173

Sep 15, 2024 10:02 am

Show us your facade...Show us your facade...

Yesterday

1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we…

JenBarber

139

336397

Drop edge beam filling agains Drop edge beam filling agains

Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am

MG1981

14 September

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front…

MG1981

224

MG1981

Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm

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

14 September

1, 2

They are moving at a decent pace. Just goes to show that builders with good processes…

Dr_rock

45857

KDRB legal point of discharge options KDRB legal point of discharge options

Sep 14, 2024 8:22 pm

EasyE

14 September

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our block is gently sloped to the…

EasyE

238

EasyE

Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm

front fence and gate installation before handover?front fence and gate installation before handover?

14 September

NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

westbourne

2180

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

Sep 14, 2024 5:16 pm

ML24WA

14 September

NSW

Roof plans below.

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

4485

ML24WA

Sep 14, 2024 11:06 am

Workingonit

14 September

1, 2

The blobs of silicon may not work as I do not think it is the gutter vibrating…

Zxath

25888

Workingonit

Sep 14, 2024 12:41 am

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

13 September

The key aspect is often how the copyright clause is written in your contract. If…

Rvbjbmavb

2582

Sep 13, 2024 10:32 pm

Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA

13 September

I think I gave you details last week about window heights, ceiling heights and…

S Kumar

279

Painting over Unitex rendered wall Painting over Unitex rendered wall

Sep 13, 2024 6:37 pm

Pedro4137

13 September

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little…

afpo23

278

Pedro4137

Sep 13, 2024 5:21 pm

dj3000au

13 September

NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me…

614

Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm

13 September

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the…

jpalmer

235

jpalmer

Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm

clean outdoor porcelain tiles clean outdoor porcelain tiles

13 September

Outdoor Living

For the gum tree stains you'll need to use a chlorine based cleaner to remove them…

trentdi

4200

Sep 13, 2024 9:33 am

Landscape & Garden Design

13 September

I used a compny called Alchemy Landscaping. Amazing guys!! Highly recommended.

chars0974

404

Sep 13, 2024 9:25 am

12 September

Roof repair Roof repair

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive…

WEsW

2590

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Sep 12, 2024 10:30 pm

BBJB

12 September

Boutique builders -Perth Boutique builders -Perth

Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder…

BBJB

654

BBJB

Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm

SaveH2O

12 September

1, 2

Hahaha. Good one chippy. Just another US ethically bankrupt SEO leech. personalized…

lazandjohn

7753

SaveH2O

Sep 12, 2024 8:50 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

12 September

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Good for you - glad you a winning from this too! I just sent you a pm for the promo…

99955

Carpet is your next rug?Carpet is your next rug?

Sep 12, 2024 4:25 am

pram1403

11 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

I’ve tried this myself and found that it can really elevate the look of a room…

Michelle

8408

pram1403

Sep 11, 2024 5:10 pm

ownerinproblem

11 September

Anyone with timber frame structural experience?Anyone with timber frame structural experience?

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

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting…

ownerinproblem

358

ownerinproblem

Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

Budapest

11 September

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Did they say why they can't bend/roll them? These guys do up to 380PFC according…

96293

Sep 11, 2024 2:34 pm

10 September

Hi there, It's likely that the BASIX created in 2022 was done so on the old BASIX…

traceyb20

648

Adam H

Sep 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Building a blockwall Building a blockwall

10 September

No I don't sorry

783

Sep 10, 2024 7:02 pm

10 September

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

I’d probably lean towards holding onto the unit, especially since it's fully paid…

adcomprise

2874

kindashell

Sep 10, 2024 7:00 pm

corner stacker door bottom frame height issue corner stacker door bottom frame height issue

10 September

Slab needed a rebate. Better planning during design stage. Nothing can be done now…

Sara thy

498

Sep 10, 2024 6:55 pm

Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification

10 September

Alex I don't think these programs that do the calculations are as smart as you:-…

RetiringSomeday

637

Sep 10, 2024 4:35 pm

Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?

10 September

NSW

You can move in without an OC. I was literally having this discussion/debate with…

esnave

533

Interior Wall removal Interior Wall removal

Sep 10, 2024 4:12 pm

Syros

10 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi Everyone, We recently bought a house and we want to remove a bedroom wall, now…

Syros

384

Syros

Sep 10, 2024 11:24 am

kumar2015

9 September

Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I’m looking at a property with a sewer line, easement, boundary trap, and IPMF…

kumar2015

255

kumar2015

Sep 09, 2024 8:07 pm

jsal

9 September

Building with Henley Homes Building with Henley Homes

VIC

Our house started in VIC south east in January 24... We just reached lock up stage…

Jo31

2451

jsal

Sep 09, 2024 7:53 pm

TV unit - fixed or adjustable open shelf TV unit - fixed or adjustable open shelf

9 September

That would be your choice. I have no idea what you plan on putting in the spaces…

Sara thy

415