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Hello I have a rendered house which was finished in Uni-Trowel Décor™ 333, which…

afpo23

Sep 13, 2024 6:50 am

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

2 h

NSW

I would give it a 4/10 I tell my clients, when they come to site, if it looks wrong…

allIwantisahome

264

Sep 13, 2024 5:38 am

BarbaraHenry45

10 h

Roof repair Roof repair

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

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

WEsW

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BarbaraHenry45

Sep 12, 2024 10:30 pm

emeardon

11 h

Kitchen Appliances

I don't have the model number handy (I can get it when I get back from holiday)…

emeardon

190

emeardon

Sep 12, 2024 9:24 pm

BBJB

11 h

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

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

BBJB

494

BBJB

Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm

Boutique builders -Perth Boutique builders -Perth

11 h

1, 2

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

lazandjohn

7567

Sep 12, 2024 8:50 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Yesterday

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…

99578

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

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pram1403

Sep 11, 2024 5:10 pm

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

11 September

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

259

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

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…

95841

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

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Adam H

Sep 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Building a blockwall Building a blockwall

10 September

No I don't sorry

641

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

2779

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…

408

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

505

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

396

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

226

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

177

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

2338

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…

319

Sep 09, 2024 2:15 pm

Landscape & Garden Design

9 September

Hi guys, please help by recommending any diligent and reliable landscaping company…

225

Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops

Sep 09, 2024 12:34 pm

Bc23

9 September

It seems to me like there just trying to cash in. Because my bench was 3500mm long…

Bc23

723

Bc23

Sep 09, 2024 7:50 am

Builder refusing complete handover Builder refusing complete handover

9 September

1, 2, 3

Anyone knows if a bi-fold door is not fully closing, and it leaves around 3-4mm…

6226

Retaining wall/concrete paths/landscaping query Retaining wall/concrete paths/landscaping query

Sep 09, 2024 6:30 am

Eng. B A

9 September

This is currently a wrong situation created by your neighbour garage builder who…

littlered

312

Eng. B A

Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am

Landscape planning suggestion Landscape planning suggestion

8 September

Planning to do landscaping as below: any suggestions and comments for improvement…

288

Sep 08, 2024 10:03 pm

Garden bed in backyard backside Garden bed in backyard backside

8 September

Regarding adding Garden bed in backyard backside, the backside neighbour project…

253

Sep 08, 2024 5:38 pm

Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction

8 September

Hi El Forgo From what you are describing, I would be budgeting at least $6,000-…

El Forgo

634

Sliding gate motor troubleshooting Sliding gate motor troubleshooting

Sep 08, 2024 8:43 am

colebatchd

8 September

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi Team, I have an electric gate opener which has been misbehaving. It is about…

colebatchd

293

colebatchd

Sep 08, 2024 7:51 am

switchboard

7 September

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

Thanks for your reply. 3 phase output is called AC isolator? The AC isolator is…

7332

switchboard

Sep 07, 2024 11:26 pm

Suggestions on Eaves Height Suggestions on Eaves Height

7 September

Correct. External the eaves will sit on top of the window frames, internally there…

S Kumar

475

Qartaba homes Qartaba homes

Sep 07, 2024 9:18 pm

Riaz

7 September

Looking for gutter ends - large Looking for gutter ends - large

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

276

Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

pedro777

7 September

Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block

The ends don't look suitable. Stratco were very prompt in replying and stated it…

pedro777

481

pedro777

Sep 07, 2024 11:20 am

Althom

7 September

Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls

The local Council will have rules in regards living in a caravan on a vacant block…

Sal3

360

Althom

Sep 07, 2024 10:32 am

rantapawan

6 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

If you don't prefer to use nails/screws, you can rely on polyurethane based construction…

Ainsmeister

2042

rantapawan

Sep 06, 2024 7:10 pm

Façade window gaps Façade window gaps

6 September

Windows & Doors

Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have. The weep holes which…

2214

Sep 06, 2024 5:40 pm

Sealing window Sealing window

6 September

Windows & Doors

Thanks for the reply. Just curious about what to do with the flashing at the bottom…

Bigdog7676

2588

Sep 06, 2024 5:21 pm

Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?

6 September

NSW

Thanks Simeon, really appreciate your communication and thoughts on this. Thanks…

PhanT

3825

Sep 06, 2024 12:43 pm

Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level

6 September

Windows & Doors

@chippy what will be best solution for this please advise

341

448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West 448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

Sep 06, 2024 11:22 am

ProXimO

6 September

Hi All I booked a lot in Melbourne's west back in 2022 which as an estimated delivery…

ProXimO

248

ProXimO

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work

6 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

Have you considered fixing a 50x50 galv angle along the bottom of the bearer to…

snoz

1022

Watertightness around fiber cement panels Watertightness around fiber cement panels

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

BJCC

6 September

Thanks - our wall is built right next to the boundary brick wall meaning there is…

BJCC

382

BJCC

Sep 06, 2024 9:09 am

Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.

6 September

Eco Living

1, 2

Why has Southern Australia been experiencing weeks of unusually strong winds? These…

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

Sep 06, 2024 8:35 am

rt99

6 September