Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

renovate or knock down and rebuild?renovate or knock down and rebuild?

Hi guys, recently asked few questions here and all got good advice. Thank you. Can…

JW001

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JW001

Aug 19, 2019 12:30 am

kendra530

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Renovation + Home Improvement

We are thinking of whether to renovate this house or knock down and rebuild. Initially…

kendra530

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kendra530

Aug 18, 2019 10:13 pm

Faruge

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Cost of building in Tasmania Cost of building in Tasmania

Looking for best Painting service provider in Sydney!!!Looking for best Painting service provider in Sydney!!!

Hi all Just trying to find some information on average building costs in Tasmania…

Faruge

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Faruge

Aug 18, 2019 9:50 pm

lvcnkl2

14 h

Renovation + Home Improvement

I have recently moved to my new home in Sydney. The home needs a renovation especially…

lvcnkl2

Aug 18, 2019 6:15 pm

R9917099

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Timber fence - Gledswood Hills NSW 2557 Timber fence - Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

Home exterior door get peeled what type of filling ?Home exterior door get peeled what type of filling ?

Anyone with contacts of company/ people who do timber fence? House is in Gledswood…

R9917099

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R9917099

Aug 18, 2019 4:38 pm

zillah

17 h

Windows & Doors

Dear Expert The exterior home back door got peeled as in the attached pictures in…

zillah

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zillah

Aug 18, 2019 3:41 pm

Jaredg

21 h

First home build advise!First home build advise!

Home Owner Insurance Home Owner Insurance

Hi guys, Me and my partner are looking at building a Double Storey 29-33 sq home…

Jaredg

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Jaredg

Aug 18, 2019 11:05 am

kumar2015

22 h

Do I pay stamp duty on vacant land as a first home buyer?Do I pay stamp duty on vacant land as a first home buyer?

If I own a house near QLD coastal area, which home insurance would cover natural…

kumar2015

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kumar2015

Aug 18, 2019 10:01 am

annack

Yesterday

Buying Land

I am a first home owner looking at buying a piece of land in Victoria to build on…

annack

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annack

Aug 17, 2019 8:54 pm

Chaldz

16 August

An old bar in our first family home An old bar in our first family home

Interior Decorating Lounge

We finally managed to get our first family home..just moved in and all very exciting…

Chaldz

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Chaldz

Aug 16, 2019 7:12 pm

jbarber

15 August

Melbourne Water Permit Condition Change?Melbourne Water Permit Condition Change?

Coral Homes No Caesarstone Coral Homes No Caesarstone

VIC

Hoping someone here can assist My partner and i are looking to purchase a block…

jbarber

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jbarber

Aug 15, 2019 9:53 pm

Brayton

15 August

Renovation options. Which adds more value?Renovation options. Which adds more value?

Has anyone built with coral homes and chosen not to have caesarstone benches and…

Brayton

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Brayton

Aug 15, 2019 7:06 pm

DustyBlue

15 August

Increasing Home Value

After opinions... Home with 3 bedroom plus study, 3 living (1 living area quite…

DustyBlue

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DustyBlue

Aug 15, 2019 6:12 pm

supa007

14 August

Non-standard (acrylic) "breathable" paints Non-standard (acrylic) "breathable" paints

Owner Builder Forum

Hi all, Trying to build a high performance house where product of choice for wall…

supa007

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supa007

Aug 14, 2019 9:56 pm

yonesmorade

14 August

what is sandewich panel what is sandewich panel

Temp power installation cost Temp power installation cost

hi guys do you know about sandewich panel ?? i think no one know about sandewich…

yonesmorade

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yonesmorade

Aug 14, 2019 3:07 pm

stumped

14 August

Owner Builder Forum

Hey guys, just after some advice on the cost of installing power from power pole…

stumped

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stumped

Aug 14, 2019 7:11 am

clath

13 August

Capiphon/alternative to aggi Capiphon/alternative to aggi

Refurbishing a wooden table top Refurbishing a wooden table top

Hi I have been having drainage issues and was on the net finding alternatives to…

clath

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clath

Aug 13, 2019 6:56 pm

JonnyRottan

13 August

Outdoor Living

Hi, I have a wooden table that is situated on a covered deck. It does get some sun…

JonnyRottan

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JonnyRottan

Aug 13, 2019 10:11 am

eirrac

12 August

Best pool size with children Best pool size with children

Pools & Spas

Hi We are thinking of putting in a concrete pool but are unsure of the best width…

eirrac

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eirrac

Aug 12, 2019 9:03 pm

Randwick24.2016

12 August

Carpet replacement Carpet replacement

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi all, We built our Porter Davis home in 2016 and had Cat 3 Lenton Brae carpet…

Randwick24.2016

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Randwick24.2016

Aug 12, 2019 8:21 pm

Shortttee

12 August

1st home, building with Emjay 2019 1st home, building with Emjay 2019

Hi everyone, 1st time builder, 1st time owning a home. It took 10 long weeks to…

Shortttee

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Shortttee

Aug 12, 2019 8:18 pm

Good brand of door handle, Novas vs Nidus Good brand of door handle, Novas vs Nidus

12 August

Windows & Doors

Anyone know if this is a good quality handle? Link VS Link Would also love to know…

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Building with Montgomery homes Building with Montgomery homes

Aug 12, 2019 5:56 pm

IanJ

12 August

NSW

Anyone using them on the central coast?

IanJ

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IanJ

Aug 12, 2019 5:42 pm

Replacing doors and painting architraves Replacing doors and painting architraves

12 August

Windows & Doors

I am going to replace my doors, new door, hinges and handles. I am going to re-paint…

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What builder is best for the Illawarra What builder is best for the Illawarra

Aug 12, 2019 5:18 pm

BiancaA

12 August

Repainting Bathroom Ceiling and Wall Repainting Bathroom Ceiling and Wall

NSW

We're looking at building a new house in the Illawarra/Shellharbour region in NSW…

BiancaA

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BiancaA

Aug 12, 2019 4:55 pm

Tumi

12 August

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi. There was mould all over the bathroom ceiling and wall and I took it upon myself…

Tumi

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Tumi

Aug 12, 2019 4:46 pm

tom4ever

12 August

Building with bentragerhomes Building with bentragerhomes

Caesarstone Georgian Bluffs Caesarstone Georgian Bluffs

We are building two story home with Bentrager. We are looking forward to our Prestart…

tom4ever

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tom4ever

Aug 12, 2019 2:27 pm

Holliemilgate

12 August

Kitchen Corner

Has anyone used the Caesarstone colour Georgian Bluffs in their Kitchen? Would love…

Holliemilgate

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Holliemilgate

Aug 12, 2019 2:27 pm

Laura0205

12 August

Custom builder in Brisbane - any suggestion?Custom builder in Brisbane - any suggestion?

Plush snuggle chair Plush snuggle chair

We are thinking is building a new house on our block in Brisbane, it’s a slope…

Laura0205

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Laura0205

Aug 12, 2019 12:31 pm

donna79

11 August

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi We have a large family room and need to buy new lounge chairs Which lounges would…

donna79

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donna79

Aug 11, 2019 9:40 pm

russellcook

11 August

Sorting out Shower Tiling Sorting out Shower Tiling

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi everyone, The tiling in my shower is looking in poor condition and I'm keen to…

russellcook

2005

russellcook

Aug 11, 2019 6:41 pm

syam562

10 August

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

Query with plans / power box Query with plans / power box

Hi All, I am looking for some recommendation and a cost-effective solution to increase…

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Aug 10, 2019 8:48 pm

10 August

Has anyone got any feedback on Artusi appliances particularly the refrigerators?…

Atkinsoj

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Atkinsoj

Aug 10, 2019 6:42 pm

simonsss

10 August

Hi, a query I have with the power box location and what can be done? Thanks in advance…

simonsss

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simonsss

Aug 10, 2019 3:20 pm

Breaking clay down with Powerfeed Breaking clay down with Powerfeed

10 August

Hi I am about to apply powerfeed and seasol tommy lawn. I hope am hoping it breaks…

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Terms and Conditions - Elara Marsden park land Terms and Conditions - Elara Marsden park land

Aug 10, 2019 1:01 pm

Raiyan

10 August

Buying Land

Mates 2 conditions in my contract are worrying me - --- 1. The vendor is entitled…

Raiyan

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Raiyan

Aug 10, 2019 9:30 am

My fav recipe using rice cooker My fav recipe using rice cooker

9 August

Recipes

A rice cooker can cook more than rice lol Here is my favorite recipe using rice…

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Aug 09, 2019 10:15 pm

9 August

rice cooker rice cooker

Kitchen Corner

Hi, so now I'm obsessed with Asian food. Are there any Koreans on this forum, I…

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Aug 09, 2019 9:46 pm

Which order to paint in and how to tackle this?Which order to paint in and how to tackle this?

8 August

Hi all, is it best to pain skirting and door frames first? If I can't do this does…

315

Aug 08, 2019 4:08 pm

Best way forward with a hotch potch lawn Best way forward with a hotch potch lawn

8 August

Hi 22 months ago we moved into our new home. My family and I live at Grafton on…

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Painting over waterproofing Painting over waterproofing

Aug 08, 2019 1:36 pm

Heath20

8 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi, I am considering building a double brick home and I really like the look of…

Heath20

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Heath20

Aug 08, 2019 9:35 am

yjadhav

8 August

U Homes or any custom builder for multigeneration dual house U Homes or any custom builder for multigeneration dual house

Real Estate

Hi All, This is my first post here, I was almost decided to build my regular design…

2634

Aug 08, 2019 9:01 am

7 August

Anybody built the Vibe23? Can’t decide on colours for Kitchen and Bathroom, would…

Sue1

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Sue1

Aug 07, 2019 11:37 pm

ali84

7 August

Affordable options to close off deck with high'ish drop Affordable options to close off deck with high'ish drop

Outdoor Living

We just had a new deck pergola built and at the end and right side of the deck there…

ali84

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ali84

Aug 07, 2019 1:06 pm

Jonz

7 August

Building with Brolen homes Building with Brolen homes

Speed deck roofing vs Klip Lok Speed deck roofing vs Klip Lok

Hello everyone, just wanted to seek opinion on 'Brolen homes' in Bardia. Has anyone…

Jonz

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Jonz

Aug 07, 2019 8:49 am

Joejoemetoo

6 August

Endell st, Bridgeman downs Endell st, Bridgeman downs

What’s the difference between Speed Deck roofing and Klip Lok? I’ve been quoted…

Joejoemetoo

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Joejoemetoo

Aug 06, 2019 5:39 pm

Hkhome

6 August

Looking for Landscaping company in South West Sydney - Denha Looking for Landscaping company in South West Sydney - Denha

Hi anyone building on the Endell st development by fairland group?

Hkhome

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Hkhome

Aug 06, 2019 1:39 pm

Juni

5 August

Checking Room Dimensions (XYZ Coordinates) with Bosch Lasers Checking Room Dimensions (XYZ Coordinates) with Bosch Lasers

Hi Guys, Any recommendations for landscaping company that reliable and reasonable…

Juni

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Juni

Aug 05, 2019 8:34 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

5 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Here is an accurate, easy and quick way to measure, survey and check room dimensions…

StructuralBIMGuy

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StructuralBIMGuy

Aug 05, 2019 10:07 am

Fizzy

4 August

Big bannaby 33 allcastle homes Big bannaby 33 allcastle homes