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backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render

Hi all, I'm new here 🙂 We are going to get out tiled roof repainted and gutters…

Stickylee

May 22, 2024 5:34 pm

robertye112

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Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

thanks chippy! Here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet. Here…

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robertye112

May 22, 2024 5:32 pm

namz

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DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Appreciate your response.

namz

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namz

May 22, 2024 5:05 pm

Garage conversion Garage conversion

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I have a 3.5m*5.5m garage, connected to the house under the same roof. I talked…

asqproperty

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May 22, 2024 4:04 pm

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

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1, 2, 3

So this is where I mentioned earlier about the need to get independent advice and…

63047

May 22, 2024 2:19 pm

insulation upgrades insulation upgrades

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First time building two storey in Sydney. I love to do all the below insulation…

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Home Renovation Blogs Home Renovation Blogs

May 22, 2024 12:16 pm

Online Flooring Store

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Here's one we did recently: https://www.onlineflooringstore.com.au/ ... enovation…

jazzy_

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Online Flooring Store

May 22, 2024 12:12 pm

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

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Which one you guys recommend and best for a small media room (3.4m x 3.6m) and why…

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May 22, 2024 11:18 am

speaker cable speaker cable

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16 gauge speaker wire

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May 22, 2024 7:13 am

two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

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Have a designer/draftee review and advise also. Their expertise can guide you in…

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May 22, 2024 7:10 am

Fixing rainwater issue Fixing rainwater issue

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Good day, My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides…

551

May 21, 2024 10:56 pm

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

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Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit…

Dr_rock

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May 21, 2024 8:55 pm

Brick garage/shed repair Brick garage/shed repair

21 h

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Turning this into my DIY shed makeover. I had a brickie fix the back wall up and…

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Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

May 21, 2024 8:51 pm

chippy

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No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably…

Nectre mark 2 Nectre mark 2

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chippy

May 21, 2024 8:05 pm

Chippo 52

22 h

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before…

Chippo 52

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Chippo 52

May 21, 2024 7:24 pm

aliansari

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Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature on Tallawong Signature on Tallawong

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Any news on how mason road project is going?

kdr123

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aliansari

May 21, 2024 2:53 pm

disgruntled56

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Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build

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Pretty sure they have atleast 3 developments going now and Nelson rdis only 2 yrs…

Miaa

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disgruntled56

May 21, 2024 2:48 pm

proudwanderer

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Landscape & Garden Design

Yes, I was happy with the work, bar a few small things. Overall, communication could…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

May 21, 2024 10:58 am

miteq

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Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

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Penetrative sealers are also breathable I would always seal for ease of cleaning…

Saint Mike

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miteq

May 21, 2024 9:28 am

tlcasfre

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Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

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Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of…

rosehip

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tlcasfre

May 21, 2024 8:28 am

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

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Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes…

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366885

May 21, 2024 6:23 am

How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati

21 May

Hi Kristen24 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Other than losing money…

Kristen24

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May 21, 2024 5:24 am

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

21 May

thank you

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May 21, 2024 5:02 am

20 May

Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots…

sudhir

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BarbaraHenry45

May 20, 2024 11:50 pm

Splashers

20 May

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many…

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

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Splashers

May 20, 2024 9:35 pm

kenthenorth

20 May

Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

We are just signing up with Montgomery homes for another Carolina. Glad to see more…

BrigidFrancis

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kenthenorth

May 20, 2024 9:17 pm

SaveH2O

20 May

Any experience with Dwelcom Any experience with Dwelcom

My first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe in the sunniest…

GavinX

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SaveH2O

May 20, 2024 8:29 pm

William Noah

20 May

Deck dismantling Deck dismantling

Hey Mate, I faced the same issue that you are facing. My builder left my house incomplete…

Flacco

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William Noah

May 20, 2024 3:46 pm

mybigdeck

20 May

Outdoor Living

Oh this is only the beginning, all joists and bearers will be removed, the rot…

mybigdeck

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mybigdeck

May 20, 2024 1:14 pm

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

20 May

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

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Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

lukazi

20 May

Hi guys, We recently purchased a house and the frontyard is in an average condition…

lukazi

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lukazi

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

20 May

It is a code requirement to have a wall wrap over the stud frame

2573

May 20, 2024 8:06 am

Roller shutters or double glazing?Roller shutters or double glazing?

20 May

Double glazing

1956

May 20, 2024 7:59 am

20 May

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Bathrooms and Laundry

This is incorrect

newtothis25

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What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?

May 20, 2024 7:52 am

LorenClayton17

20 May

When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

Hoping someone can help. It's a 30 year old brick veneer house with a negative slope…

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LorenClayton17

May 20, 2024 4:17 am

ianandjake

19 May

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

NSW

Hi, is anyone familiar the timing to inform builder, we are claiming for liquidated…

ianandjake

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ianandjake

May 19, 2024 5:21 pm

MatchaHome

19 May

NSW

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Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

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MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

19 May

1, 2, 3

Sure DM me with your details and I will get Beacon to send it to you cheers Simeon…

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Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

May 19, 2024 7:56 am

BuildingandLegal

19 May

Mimosa homes Mimosa homes

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt…

sarahpark

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BuildingandLegal

May 19, 2024 4:05 am

FHBfhb

19 May

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading…

FHBfhb

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FHBfhb

May 19, 2024 12:42 am

Pulse

18 May

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to…

JCTang

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Pulse

May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

18 May

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

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Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

Perseverance_7

18 May

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Hello optimist, Our team is in Melbourne now, they can assist you with choosing…

Optimist

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Perseverance_7

May 18, 2024 1:24 am

kakaciii

18 May

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up.…

Cee_elle

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kakaciii

May 18, 2024 12:37 am

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

17 May

My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

670

May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor

17 May

bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate…

933

May 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Brick Uprades Brick Uprades

17 May

Thanks Simeon, I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders…

1146

May 17, 2024 5:50 pm

Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

17 May

Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

615

May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

17 May

You need to locate those 2 manholes ( the black circles) and run a string line…

firsthome_2020

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May 17, 2024 6:33 am

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

17 May