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Timber frame window - Upgrade Timber frame window - Upgrade

Good evening, I.was trying to fix a leaking bath tap yesterday. I initially thought…

dogyi

Jun 18, 2018 10:05 pm

san_riri

1 h

HOG BRISTLE render colour!!!!HOG BRISTLE render colour!!!!

Hi All, We're building the Lincoln 35 MKII with Eden Brae. Anyone know the upgrade…

san_riri

Jun 18, 2018 9:52 pm

novaqu

5 h

Where can I get these tiles?Where can I get these tiles?

Hi Can someone please show me pics of their house with Hog Bristle render colour…

novaqu

Jun 18, 2018 6:21 pm

Peter Bell

10 h

Is square set cornice more prone to cracking?Is square set cornice more prone to cracking?

Hi Keen on these tiles from Beaumonts but they are 150 wide i need 200mm Has anybody…

Peter Bell

Jun 18, 2018 1:37 pm

volmix

10 h

Finding a tradesmen to build or do maintenance Finding a tradesmen to build or do maintenance

Just a quick question. We have had our new place built . We used square set cornice…

volmix

Jun 18, 2018 12:58 pm

pjdcreative

16 June

Building with Wisdom homes - Di Lorenzo Building with Wisdom homes - Di Lorenzo

Hi there, I'm doing a survey on how customers connect with tradesmen and what research…

pjdcreative

Jun 16, 2018 7:33 pm

KatDS

15 June

No reason for new homes to include gas No reason for new homes to include gas

Hi, has anyone used the stone inspired scheme of di lorenzo with wisdom homes? Main…

KatDS

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KatDS

Jun 15, 2018 6:15 pm

Liliana

15 June

Eco Living

Anyone who is on this forum probably already knows of this report but just in case…

Liliana

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Liliana

Jun 15, 2018 7:22 am

wentoby

14 June

Hullo!! Fixer upper on a small block in Brunswick VIC :)Hullo!! Fixer upper on a small block in Brunswick VIC :)

Building with sterling homes adelaide Building with sterling homes adelaide

VIC

Hi all! We just bought our house late last year. It's our first ever time buying…

wentoby

Jun 14, 2018 7:13 pm

Rajvin

13 June

Paint colours Paint colours

Hi I am looking at signing a contract with Sterling Homes for a custom design large…

Rajvin

Jun 13, 2018 8:59 pm

Sarah28

13 June

Double Glazing in Canberra Double Glazing in Canberra

Hi everyone. We have our colour selections coming up next week for our new build…

Sarah28

Jun 13, 2018 4:39 pm

Amber1234

13 June

Security screens installers Security screens installers

Looking to Double Glaze my old windows as I have heard they are maintenance free…

Amber1234

Jun 13, 2018 11:02 am

Xervish

13 June

Kaduna Park Officer South Land Release Kaduna Park Officer South Land Release

Hi all, I'm looking at getting some security screens installed for the new place…

Xervish

Jun 13, 2018 8:47 am

jaybang23

12 June

Buying Land

Looking for any advice or information on the new Kaduna Park land releases. I'm…

jaybang23

Jun 12, 2018 10:12 pm

Mukesh

12 June

Looking for tile floor photos..Looking for tile floor photos..

Blackbutt Flooring Recommendations Perth Blackbutt Flooring Recommendations Perth

Please send me photos if any one has Phase mementos porcelain tile 600x600 Beaumont…

Mukesh

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Mukesh

Jun 12, 2018 5:59 pm

Sethor

12 June

Exterior Colour scheme Exterior Colour scheme

Does anyone have recommendations for solid Blackbutt flooring in Perth?

Sethor

Jun 12, 2018 5:57 pm

Ivy1

12 June

Changing plans to an issued Complying Development Certificat Changing plans to an issued Complying Development Certificat

Hi everyone! So I’ve made the mistake of looking at too many colors for our exterior…

Ivy1

Jun 12, 2018 4:08 pm

Dbell

12 June

Labour Hire Sydney Labour Hire Sydney

Hi everyone, first time poster. We recently had a complying development certificate…

Dbell

Jun 12, 2018 1:58 pm

perfecthire

12 June

Owner Builder Forum

If you work in the construction and building industry, then you know that your equipment…

perfecthire

Jun 12, 2018 1:25 pm

shc

12 June

Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes

Building retaining wall Building retaining wall

Hi all, Just wondering anyone has built with Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes?…

shc

Jun 12, 2018 8:05 am

indu.singh0602

11 June

Landscape & Garden Design

Need reliable and affordable landscaper recommendations for building retaining wall…

indu.singh0602

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indu.singh0602

Jun 11, 2018 5:20 pm

Ramesh1669

10 June

Henley electra Henley electra

Solar system Solar system

Hi everyone Any one building electra series In Eastern suburbs

Ramesh1669

Jun 10, 2018 11:25 pm

DaniB

10 June

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Just wondering Solar panel for water heating provided by Metricon is enough? Also…

DaniB

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DaniB

Jun 10, 2018 9:47 pm

jamesn

10 June

Metricon vs Stylemaster Metricon vs Stylemaster

Corinthian RIM RIMP Translucent Doors Corinthian RIM RIMP Translucent Doors

Hi all, Not sure if I can ask this questions but selecting down to either of their…

jamesn

Jun 10, 2018 7:43 pm

Tips

9 June

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon

Hello folks Am planning to get few of these doors. These doors are glass panel surrounded…

Tips

Jun 09, 2018 12:46 pm

Huma

9 June

Florist From Slacks Creek Florist From Slacks Creek

Anyone building or has already built Salamanca... please share your journey!!! Thanks…

Huma

Jun 09, 2018 9:04 am

achristensen

8 June

Introductions

Greetings to all. I am Allan from QLD, working as a florist at online flower auction…

achristensen

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achristensen

Jun 08, 2018 10:52 pm

Eric_Melb

8 June

Anybody with experience or knowledge of Mega Homes?Anybody with experience or knowledge of Mega Homes?

double storey builders - anyone replaced cladding/weatherboa double storey builders - anyone replaced cladding/weatherboa

VIC

Hi All We're looking for a (custom) builder to build us a 4 bed single story home…

Eric_Melb

Jun 08, 2018 9:30 pm

Flint1080p

8 June

Decking to the Boundary Line (NSW)Decking to the Boundary Line (NSW)

NSW

Hi Guys, I'm building the Windermere 32 with Rawson homes and looking at getting…

Flint1080p

120

Flint1080p

Jun 08, 2018 11:08 am

winter_tactics

8 June

Outdoor Living

Gday folks, Hoping to get some guidance from those who may be familiar with the…

winter_tactics

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winter_tactics

Jun 08, 2018 9:09 am

DegreesProperty

7 June

360 Degrees Property Inspections 360 Degrees Property Inspections

360 Degrees Property Inspections carry out building and pest inspections to both…

DegreesProperty

Jun 07, 2018 6:58 pm

Plywood floor to tile over?Plywood floor to tile over?

7 June

QLD

I need a Plywood floor to tile over. Bunnings have a 21 and 17mm. Do I need to use…

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Everyday Homes Everyday Homes

Jun 07, 2018 1:35 pm

Dee2310

7 June

Urbanedge Homes Urbanedge Homes

Hi, Does anyone have experience building with Everyday Homes builder in Sydney.…

Dee2310

Jun 07, 2018 9:39 am

baronx

6 June

VIC

There doesn’t seem to be much on building with Urbanedge Homes, so I thought I…

baronx

117

baronx

Jun 06, 2018 2:25 pm

Laminate version of real timber Laminate version of real timber

5 June

Hi, We visited a flooring warehouse on the weekend and found the perfect colour…

152

Laminex Diamond Gloss Benchtops Anyone?Laminex Diamond Gloss Benchtops Anyone?

Jun 05, 2018 7:09 pm

SallyKat

5 June

Kitchen Corner

Has anyone had White Valencia / Pure Mineralstone / Carra Blanco / Grigio Grafite…

SallyKat

Jun 05, 2018 4:35 pm

Investment property Investment property

5 June

Real Estate

I am planning to buy a investment property.Is it advisable to buy in Sydney or in…

447

Jun 05, 2018 1:49 pm

Removing rock to lay turf Removing rock to lay turf

5 June

Landscape & Garden Design

I have an old rock retaining wall in the middle of my lawn that now needs to have…

Jun 05, 2018 12:20 pm

House to Live in House to Live in

5 June

Real Estate

I bought a townhouse(off the plan) in 2017 in toongabbie and this property is still…

Jun 05, 2018 11:22 am

Greenearth Bordeaux 2.2 laminate flooring Greenearth Bordeaux 2.2 laminate flooring

5 June

Hi, We were thinking of getting Greenearth laminate flooring, Bordeaux 2.2 line.…

101

Jun 05, 2018 7:04 am

Fencing help Fencing help

5 June

VIC

Hey guys, asking dumb question, does anyone know decent contractor for timber fencing…

101

Jun 05, 2018 12:27 am

Fencing help Fencing help

5 June

Outdoor Living

Hey guys, asking dumb question, does anyone know decent contractor for timber fencing…

124

Potting & soil mix Potting & soil mix

Jun 05, 2018 12:27 am

Suewoodroffe1

4 June

Landscape & Garden Design

I have a potting mix recipe that calls for sharp sand. Can't find it anywhere. Could…

Suewoodroffe1

Jun 04, 2018 2:57 pm

Cyberminusie

4 June

My little DIY irrigation system My little DIY irrigation system

Passage to Entry Lock Handle Passage to Entry Lock Handle

After lot of time I publish a post. In this video I install my first DIY irrigation…

Cyberminusie

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Cyberminusie

Jun 04, 2018 5:39 am

tifmono

3 June

Windows & Doors

Homeowner here trying to DIY change a door handle, and need some locksmith advice…

tifmono

Jun 03, 2018 3:48 pm

william2009

2 June

Any skip bin hire companies to recommend?Any skip bin hire companies to recommend?

Vaulted ceilings - costs?Vaulted ceilings - costs?

We need around 15 6m3 Skips over the course of 6 months in Clovelly. Anyone have…

william2009

133

william2009

Jun 02, 2018 6:52 pm

pandibabi

2 June

Wet Area Slab recess for Bathroom and Shower Wet Area Slab recess for Bathroom and Shower

Instead of asking for higher ceilings, has anyone requested for vaulted ceilings…

pandibabi

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pandibabi

Jun 02, 2018 7:17 am

alexp79

1 June

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi Everyone, I am trying to get my head around what is the best way to efficiently…

alexp79

163

alexp79

Jun 01, 2018 6:58 pm

steph73

31 May

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

Aquarevo Lyndhurst Aquarevo Lyndhurst

Hi I’m building with Arden and really want polished concrete floors in my hallway…

steph73

114

steph73

May 31, 2018 6:06 pm

Banyan27

29 May