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Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water

Hi, I'm at slab stage with a volume builder in NSW. I'd appreciate some expertise…

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Lisa06

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Write reply... But the tank can't be any higher because the pipe from the gutter…

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Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.

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I've searched high and low and it appears they are not commonly available. I'm wondering…

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URBAN MYTHS .... ?URBAN MYTHS .... ?

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Apparently the numbers Telstra is blocking over the phone is mind boggling. I guess…

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Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO

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Pool Drama - Weep Holes Pool Drama - Weep Holes

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Sorry to resurrect this thread: I have a somewhat related question. I am planning…

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arrogant_menace

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apatel2408

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Pools & Spas

Did you put a drain in between wall and pavers? I understood you kept 65mm gap…

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Pulse

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

Bathrooms and Laundry

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

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Pulse

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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.

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Davos

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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…

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

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build-new-home-canterbury

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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

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Winnieshome

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Paving & Concreting

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

iipau

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Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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Lana25

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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

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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?

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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

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ashi

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