Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Cover gap between wardrobe and wall Cover gap between wardrobe and wall

Hi everyone, newbie here! We're at least 3 years off doing anything but I'm looking…

vlac

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vlac

Dec 11, 2019 3:57 pm

khadich

Yesterday

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, There is a small gap which has appeared between wardrobe and wall as shown in…

khadich

351

khadich

Dec 11, 2019 12:31 pm

Ourhomebythehill

10 December

Grey Polytec cabinets?Grey Polytec cabinets?

Don’t build with Lifespaces Group Don’t build with Lifespaces Group

Hello! I am chasing some inspo on grey polytec cabinets - which colour did you go…

Ourhomebythehill

241

Ourhomebythehill

Dec 10, 2019 12:10 pm

Disappointed2019

9 December

Council footpath/nature strip and driveway gradient?Council footpath/nature strip and driveway gradient?

We have recently completed a build with Lifespaces Group and it has been an extremely…

Disappointed2019

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Disappointed2019

Dec 09, 2019 8:16 pm

chanam

9 December

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Is it legal to build a driveway not following the natural downward slope of land…

chanam

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chanam

Dec 09, 2019 3:28 pm

Harr

8 December

Zero Boundary Zero Boundary

Concreting the sides of the house Concreting the sides of the house

Hello, we have one of the above which runs alongside our garage wall. At the foot…

Harr

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Harr

Dec 08, 2019 6:33 pm

Herc130J

8 December

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi, We have been living in our house for just over 1 year and have had nothing but…

Herc130J

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Herc130J

Dec 08, 2019 4:01 pm

gemer73

8 December

Essa stone Kitchen bench Essa stone Kitchen bench

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, How can I repair a small chip? Is there any repair kit on the market? I…

gemer73

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gemer73

Dec 08, 2019 3:50 am

Sannyrk

7 December

Mincove Homes Mincove Homes

1 year old house, water damage on architrave 1 year old house, water damage on architrave

Hi Does anyone have any experiences with Mincove homes they can share? I am currently…

Sannyrk

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Sannyrk

Dec 07, 2019 2:22 pm

Cellaraso

7 December

frustrating build with "high end" building company frustrating build with "high end" building company

Hi, Been in our new house for 1 year now and have noticed water damage on architrave…

Cellaraso

492

Cellaraso

Dec 07, 2019 10:12 am

worker

7 December

Guidance on new Plantation homes build Guidance on new Plantation homes build

We have just finished a build with a high end building company who pride themselves…

worker

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worker

Dec 07, 2019 10:10 am

qldhome

6 December

Complete homes - Newpark Complete homes - Newpark

Hi all I'm in the contracting stage and am seeking advice and help with expectation…

qldhome

285

qldhome

Dec 06, 2019 2:53 pm

steff.fa

5 December

NSW

Hi all! I’m a first time home buyer. With lots of research I’m finally deciding…

steff.fa

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steff.fa

Dec 05, 2019 12:10 pm

Land Tax Adjustment NSW Land Tax Adjustment NSW

4 December

Buying Land

Hi guys, Looking to get some advice here about land tax adjustment in NSW. We just…

265

Dec 04, 2019 10:20 pm

Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?

4 December

Want to know if anyone who is in the process of buying land and building with Metricon…

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Where to by Ming Aralia (Polyscias Fruticose) in Sydney?Where to by Ming Aralia (Polyscias Fruticose) in Sydney?

Dec 04, 2019 9:46 pm

rogerchan3

4 December

Owner Builder Mentor / Coach Owner Builder Mentor / Coach

Hi, I am trying to buy a Ming Aralia (also known as Polyscias Fruticose) similar…

rogerchan3

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rogerchan3

Dec 04, 2019 10:45 am

eastmaitlandnewbies

4 December

Owner Builder Forum

10 years ago I owner built my current home (Maitland, NSW). I undertook this massive…

569

Dec 04, 2019 8:47 am

3 December

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

How long does it take one plasterman to square set already hung new plaster wall…

Steveg1081

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Steveg1081

Dec 03, 2019 6:51 pm

blackhat

3 December

Buying a land in Box Hill NSW Buying a land in Box Hill NSW

Buying Land

Hi, this is my first post and quite new to the market. Im looking to buy a land…

blackhat

185

blackhat

Dec 03, 2019 2:43 pm

Jmcev001

2 December

Two windows facing opposite each other in bedroom Two windows facing opposite each other in bedroom

Feng Shui

Hi we are buying a house and one of the potential children’s bedrooms has two…

Jmcev001

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Jmcev001

Dec 02, 2019 11:19 pm

chennaiite

2 December

Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place

Building on a battle axe block Building on a battle axe block

Creating this topic for updates from those purchasing land or building at Eden in…

chennaiite

261

chennaiite

Dec 02, 2019 6:00 pm

Vanquility

2 December

Buying Land

Hi We're thinking of purchasing a large (~1000sqm) battle axe block. The length…

Vanquility

225

Vanquility

Dec 02, 2019 12:41 pm

johnno29

2 December

Help identifying alsynite insert Help identifying alsynite insert

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi guys. These were damaged in a hail storm last year. Have been trying to source…

johnno29

402

johnno29

Dec 02, 2019 1:16 am

roookstar

1 December

Amending Clay Soil with Natramin Amending Clay Soil with Natramin

Building in winter vs summer Building in winter vs summer

Hey all, anyone had any experience using Natramin Cal-K or Natramin Cal-S on their…

roookstar

367

roookstar

Dec 01, 2019 7:48 pm

murtaza.sh

1 December

Building Pergola Building Pergola

VIC

What would be the disadvantages of building a home in winter instead of summer?…

murtaza.sh

228

murtaza.sh

Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm

Sido

29 November

modular homes compliance modular homes compliance

Quick question - building small pergola roughly 5 x 2 metres against a brick wall…

Sido

415

Sido

Nov 29, 2019 7:21 pm

tourier

29 November

WAFFLE POD SLAB / RAFT SLAB / Conventional Slab WAFFLE POD SLAB / RAFT SLAB / Conventional Slab

Affordable modular homes and planning compliance Tasmania. Does anyone know of affordable…

tourier

368

tourier

Nov 29, 2019 6:40 pm

Ronnal

29 November

Wall tiling after handover Wall tiling after handover

Hi all, Australia has been in drought for over a decade. Hence the business of Waffle…

Ronnal

350

Ronnal

Nov 29, 2019 1:59 pm

Metricon_Vantage48

28 November

Established Area Surcharge Established Area Surcharge

Can wall tiling be done after handover? Does it look good or is it very obvious…

Metricon_Vantage48

430

Metricon_Vantage48

Nov 28, 2019 11:07 pm

Freedom19

28 November

Lily homes Zinnia 36 Lily homes Zinnia 36

Hi all, new to all this and after 12 months with Mornington Peninsula council have…

Freedom19

288

Freedom19

Nov 28, 2019 5:12 pm

ricci95

28 November

Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde

NSW

Hi guys, I’m currently looking at building the zinnia 36 but because I can’t…

ricci95

230

ricci95

Nov 28, 2019 4:52 pm

Phoenix77

28 November

Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders

Hi everyone, We plan to build Liberty 38 with the provincial facade in Ryde. M has…

Phoenix77

302

Phoenix77

Nov 28, 2019 1:23 pm

janz

28 November

Couch lawn height too high?Couch lawn height too high?

VIC

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone knows any builders that can do split or…

janz

239

janz

Nov 28, 2019 8:54 am

nulled

27 November

Does anyone know QOVE Homes Does anyone know QOVE Homes

Over the last few years I think I've been mowing my couch lawn too high. It's currently…

nulled

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nulled

Nov 27, 2019 11:29 pm

Ratna Gleeson

27 November

Cutting and refilling exposed aggregate footpath?Cutting and refilling exposed aggregate footpath?

Does anyone know QOVE Homes and have experience building house with them? I would…

Ratna Gleeson

297

Ratna Gleeson

Nov 27, 2019 10:51 pm

regularusername

27 November

Paving & Concreting

We have an exposed aggregate footpath we need to get a conduit under. It’s approx…

regularusername

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regularusername

Nov 27, 2019 9:47 pm

katieo49

27 November

Building Contract Help Building Contract Help

Dryrod - any good ??Dryrod - any good ??

Hi, I have recently decided to build a land and home package with Oracle Platinum…

katieo49

242

katieo49

Nov 27, 2019 11:57 am

brokenstick

25 November

Laminate vs Engineered Timber Flooring Laminate vs Engineered Timber Flooring

I have an old Edwardian brick semi-detached house, that has has ongoing rising damp…

brokenstick

302

brokenstick

Nov 25, 2019 10:43 am

newbie1234

25 November

Flooring & Floor Covering

I was initially looking for a light oak type of engineered timber flooring for a…

newbie1234

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newbie1234

Nov 25, 2019 7:57 am

neutronwrangler

24 November

Brick rendered planter box Brick rendered planter box

Balmore Rise (Rutherford Avenue) KellyVille Balmore Rise (Rutherford Avenue) KellyVille

Hi All, I am looking at getting brick rendered planter boxes in my front landscaping…

neutronwrangler

881

neutronwrangler

Nov 24, 2019 9:24 pm

Homebuy

24 November

Real Estate

Hi , Just want to know if any one has booked in Balmoral Rise by Clarendon homes…

1828

Nov 24, 2019 8:17 pm

24 November

deleted

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Nov 24, 2019 9:38 am

23 November

Building with Statesmen homes Building with Statesmen homes

Built in robe fit outs after handover Built in robe fit outs after handover

Hello all. Looking to finance thru homestart and wondering how the repayments work…

Patricko

239

Patricko

Nov 23, 2019 8:59 am

indo26slate

22 November

MCDONALD JONES MONTEREY MCDONALD JONES MONTEREY

Hi all, I am choosing a project builder in Brisbane. The builder offers an upgrade…

indo26slate

273

indo26slate

Nov 22, 2019 10:51 am

iregeo19

22 November

Dulux Rottnest Island Dulux Rottnest Island

Hi All We will buiding our new home with MJH in 2020 the Monterey4. Has anyone built…

iregeo19

260

iregeo19

Nov 22, 2019 7:56 am

TashaB

21 November