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Restoring outdoor wooden table - options Restoring outdoor wooden table - options

Hi, Our builder is giving us only Everyday range , but I like The Avenue range especially…

Ronny

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Ronny

Oct 23, 2019 9:44 pm

arodc

19 h

Another Lawn Care Help Request Another Lawn Care Help Request

I bought a second hand outdoor wooden table and just interested in how people would…

arodc

Oct 23, 2019 8:29 pm

theshiggidy

Yesterday

Window Covered and Painted Without Removal - Remediation?Window Covered and Painted Without Removal - Remediation?

I have let the lawn go a bit over the last 12 months unfortunately but i plan to…

theshiggidy

375

theshiggidy

Oct 23, 2019 1:40 pm

mothbox

Yesterday

Windows & Doors

Our property has a window which instead of being removed was covered and painted…

mothbox

417

mothbox

Oct 23, 2019 10:33 am

Bebbsy

Yesterday

Common trench for services Common trench for services

Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances

Hi, can anyone advise how it worked on their own new build with trenching from the…

Bebbsy

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Bebbsy

Oct 23, 2019 9:28 am

circaten

Yesterday

NBN Connection Process NBN Connection Process

Hi guys, hope someone might be able to help me out here! We have just been told…

circaten

283

circaten

Oct 23, 2019 7:59 am

jm_928

Yesterday

Any buyers of an apartment at 888 Woodville Rd Villawood?Any buyers of an apartment at 888 Woodville Rd Villawood?

I have recently built a house in an area with FTTP NBN and have been having challenges…

jm_928

227

jm_928

Oct 23, 2019 7:58 am

Jahmandee

22 October

Real Estate

Hi! Looking to get in touch with anyone else who bought an apartment at 888 Woodville…

Jahmandee

682

Jahmandee

Oct 22, 2019 10:34 am

jimbo73

21 October

termite inspection?how often?termite inspection?how often?

House and land package in Bardia House and land package in Bardia

I l live in western Victoria near the coast, on a few acres of land with some gum…

jimbo73

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jimbo73

Oct 21, 2019 5:21 pm

Rolomolo619

21 October

Sherridon Mandalay 25 vs Porter Davis Midland 21 Sherridon Mandalay 25 vs Porter Davis Midland 21

Hi everyone, Can some one please provide me some advice. I bought house and land…

Rolomolo619

299

Rolomolo619

Oct 20, 2019 11:23 pm

janz

20 October

Stage 7 Albright facing train line Stage 7 Albright facing train line

Hi Everyone, How are are we? Me and my wife have been house hunting and we’ve…

janz

248

janz

Oct 20, 2019 10:03 pm

Mia1990

19 October

Buying Land

Hi Looking for recommendations on getting getting a house facing Truganina train…

Mia1990

254

Mia1990

Oct 19, 2019 10:22 pm

jbarber

19 October

Builder Recommendations Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Builder Recommendations Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Coloured pipes on foundation Coloured pipes on foundation

VIC

Hi Everyone After some recommendations for small builders that service the eastern…

jbarber

204

jbarber

Oct 19, 2019 4:19 pm

quinny

19 October

Help needed -How to stop Colorbond gate twisting and flexing Help needed -How to stop Colorbond gate twisting and flexing

VIC

Can anyone tell me what is the coloured code on pipes stand for (before the builder…

quinny

223

quinny

Oct 19, 2019 12:11 pm

jaff067

19 October

Renovation + Home Improvement

I have two 2 metre wide x 1.5m high colorbond gates that were installed by fencing…

jaff067

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jaff067

Oct 19, 2019 10:39 am

19 October

Room doors Room doors

My builder advise in sydney only white door for all bedrooms and all internal rooms…

233

Clarendon Half Alfresco? What does it look like?Clarendon Half Alfresco? What does it look like?

Oct 19, 2019 10:11 am

JennyH

19 October

NSW

Hi guys, We are currently getting a Tender for a Clarendon Boston 36 hamptons facade…

JennyH

183

JennyH

Oct 19, 2019 10:11 am

19 October

Intercom Intercom

can you please advise good intercom and good reliable brand

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Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder

Oct 19, 2019 10:09 am

LOLZ

18 October

Stage 14 Greenvale Stage 14 Greenvale

Looking for some advice as we are currently doing KDR with a project builder. Has…

LOLZ

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LOLZ

Oct 18, 2019 8:38 am

Snow1

18 October

We are told it is titling late oct 2019 but there is no news on SOC. Anyone having…

Snow1

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Snow1

Oct 18, 2019 8:27 am

Project builder Vs Independent builder Project builder Vs Independent builder

17 October

NSW

We're building our first home, have secured our block of land and now trying to…

225

Finished level for pool and alfresco Finished level for pool and alfresco

Oct 17, 2019 4:02 pm

MrChelseaFC

17 October

Pools & Spas

I have a finished level of RL50.3 for my alfresco and RL50.1 for my pool which is…

MrChelseaFC

283

MrChelseaFC

Oct 17, 2019 8:30 am

Natsky123

17 October

Building in Rathdowne Wollert Building in Rathdowne Wollert

Underground gas pipes, what does it mean for a build?Underground gas pipes, what does it mean for a build?

Anyone here building in Rathdowne, Wollert? Who is your builder and how much is…

Natsky123

196

Natsky123

Oct 17, 2019 7:15 am

biuldthedream

17 October

Importd entrance door regulations Importd entrance door regulations

Hi There My wife are considering purchasing a block and knocking down a house and…

biuldthedream

209

biuldthedream

Oct 17, 2019 7:01 am

ryno

17 October

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hello, I am looking to bring an entrance door with us when we relocate from Europe…

ryno

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ryno

Oct 17, 2019 1:24 am

Kayal

17 October

Clarendon Homes Tender Process Clarendon Homes Tender Process

Whittlesea council land title approval time frame Whittlesea council land title approval time frame

Hi everyone, I've been reading through a few posts on this site and other sites…

Kayal

412

Kayal

Oct 16, 2019 11:27 pm

chop

16 October

Buying Land

We are waiting on the land title from the Whittlesea council. The application was…

chop

206

chop

Oct 16, 2019 7:11 pm

pauljew

15 October

Hanging chair on ceiling joists Hanging chair on ceiling joists

Outdoor Living

Hi I have purchased a hanging chair to hang on our porch but needed advise on weight…

pauljew

500

pauljew

Oct 15, 2019 9:59 pm

Sovereign Hills - Port Macquarie Sovereign Hills - Port Macquarie

15 October

NSW

Is anyone building in Sovereign Hills in Port Mac? We are about to start our first…

203

Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia

Oct 15, 2019 3:26 pm

mk1234

15 October

Clarendon Hawthorne 33 - Brisbane metro Clarendon Hawthorne 33 - Brisbane metro

Hi guys I have a provision to build studio on top of garage but due to financial…

mk1234

157

mk1234

Oct 15, 2019 1:57 pm

SH_1517

15 October

What tree to plant What tree to plant

Hi all, first time builder here and we've selected Clarendon with a modified version…

SH_1517

176

SH_1517

Oct 15, 2019 1:16 pm

Boro

15 October

HOME DEMO RECOMMENDATIONS HOME DEMO RECOMMENDATIONS

Hello everyone. The council has provided me the approval to remove a tree on my…

Boro

422

Boro

Oct 15, 2019 10:27 am

olibgoli

14 October

Acreage Landscape Designer Brisbane Acreage Landscape Designer Brisbane

Hi we are looking to demolish a house in Dianella for a re-build. Any recommendations…

olibgoli

204

olibgoli

Oct 14, 2019 1:09 pm

Katri

12 October

Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney

Hi everybody. We have purchased a one yr old home on just over 2 acres. While there…

Katri

393

Katri

Oct 12, 2019 2:37 pm

faykis

12 October

Move-in ready house Move-in ready house

NSW

Which project builders build in flames on areas of Sydney? Specially when one wall…

279

Oct 12, 2019 1:32 pm

11 October

What size should the eaves on a Georgian / Provincial style home be? I understand…

builditup

385

builditup

Oct 11, 2019 10:56 pm

Nick18

11 October

Actron or Daikin? Can’t decide.Actron or Daikin? Can’t decide.

Hello, I am new here but had been following various posts for months. We are buying…

Nick18

528

Nick18

Oct 11, 2019 10:02 pm

Joejoemetoo

11 October

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi, I’m trying to decide which ducted system to choose for our new house being…

Joejoemetoo

1337

Joejoemetoo

Oct 11, 2019 11:01 am

tobigap

10 October

Retrofitting Insulation to Brick Veneer?Retrofitting Insulation to Brick Veneer?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hello I'm looking to retrofit our 15 year old brick veneer house with very good…

tobigap

393

tobigap

Oct 10, 2019 3:46 pm

chippy

10 October

Noobie Mistake - Fake Turf Sand Help!!!!Noobie Mistake - Fake Turf Sand Help!!!!

Pest Control recommendations for our townhouse Pest Control recommendations for our townhouse

Vacuum it out with an industrial vac.

chippy

756

chippy

Oct 10, 2019 3:39 pm

rajan_g4

10 October

NOW who's building with Bellriver?NOW who's building with Bellriver?

Hi guys With summer around, we have started to see little spiders around the house…

rajan_g4

348

rajan_g4

Oct 10, 2019 1:13 pm

apiper

10 October

First home build, WA, Smart Homes For Living First home build, WA, Smart Homes For Living

NSW

Hi all, we are doing a KDRB and about to receive tenders from both Clarendon and…

apiper

206

apiper

Oct 10, 2019 9:46 am

Deacon91

10 October

Hardieboard on external Block Hardieboard on external Block

Hey everyone, We have just put deposits down on our house and our block and are…

Deacon91

303

Deacon91

Oct 10, 2019 7:07 am

cpsjayr

9 October

Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019 Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019

QLD

Is it possible to use hardieboard over hollow block ? if it is, what prep is needed…

cpsjayr

257

cpsjayr

Oct 09, 2019 7:57 pm

brianbuilds

9 October

20A Nelson road Box Hill 20A Nelson road Box Hill

Hi All, Long-time viewer, first-time poster We are looking to build in Rosental…

brianbuilds

236

brianbuilds

Oct 09, 2019 9:33 am

sunny0109

9 October

Building on a pool that is at least 2 meters away from the m Building on a pool that is at least 2 meters away from the m

Hi Amit, I am thinking to buy one there but hasn't visited the site yet. have you…

sunny0109

1102

sunny0109

Oct 09, 2019 7:25 am

Melbournevic

9 October

Pools & Spas

Hi there, Is a slab protection required if an inground pool to be installed is 2…

Melbournevic

1617

Melbournevic

Oct 08, 2019 11:39 pm

Rd9995

8 October

Window double glazing retrofit Window double glazing retrofit

Windows & Doors

Hi folks After some advice We have bought a heritage listed house in Sydney on a…

Rd9995

275

Rd9995

Oct 08, 2019 8:00 pm

Celena

8 October

I want to ask you about my problems I want to ask you about my problems

Lawn Feed - Sapphire/Kikuyu Lawn Feed - Sapphire/Kikuyu

Hi, has anyone used Austral brick Brampton from the Whitsundays range on their new…

Celena

326

Celena

Oct 08, 2019 2:38 pm

BradS

8 October