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How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling

Hi, We are looking to Knock-down rebuild on a sloped block. Can't afford a custom…

lormarg

548

lormarg

Nov 08, 2024 8:12 pm

yz606

Yesterday

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi everyone, Could you help me with some advice? I’m renovating my home and have…

yz606

548

yz606

Nov 08, 2024 10:03 am

cgu

6 November

Brickwork questions Brickwork questions

Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?Has anyone appointed their own surveyor for their build?

Building with a major volume builder in Sydney Brick veneer 2-storey home Noticed…

cgu

1088

cgu

Nov 06, 2024 7:30 pm

rachelclayton123

6 November

Bathroom waterstop requirements Bathroom waterstop requirements

I'm from ABC News looking into this and wondering if anyone has been able to do…

rachelclayton123

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rachelclayton123

Nov 06, 2024 1:48 pm

Celicam

6 November

QLD Internal Stairway Handrail QLD Internal Stairway Handrail

Hi all. I've recently had my bathroom, laundry and WC renovated by a builder. The…

Celicam

914

Celicam

Nov 06, 2024 10:36 am

rocky910

5 November

Renovation + Home Improvement

Can anyone explain the what and why this continuous handrail was designed, built…

rocky910

895

rocky910

Nov 05, 2024 9:29 pm

pengruijun

5 November

50% Permeable Material for Driveway 50% Permeable Material for Driveway

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I am in SA. The council requires Driveway to be Constructed with 50% Permeable…

pengruijun

1171

pengruijun

Nov 05, 2024 9:00 pm

foxhound

5 November

Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame

Kitchen counter - timber Kitchen counter - timber

Hi there, We have recently built a double storey house by Coral Homes, it is a steel…

foxhound

1781

foxhound

Nov 05, 2024 11:08 am

Flip_Fandangle

4 November

Kitchen Corner

So I installed a raw timber countertop, waterfall ends, looks great. Sanded it and…

Flip_Fandangle

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Flip_Fandangle

Nov 04, 2024 12:58 pm

Prellie

4 November

Help with front fascade colours Help with front fascade colours

Deposit before Quote??Deposit before Quote??

Brought this home recently near the coast, need ideas on colours. Not sure whether…

Prellie

1038

Prellie

Nov 03, 2024 11:17 pm

tassiebound

3 November

Facia repair Facia repair

Hi all I'm trying to get a shed built in Tasmania (painful experience!). We've gone…

tassiebound

2597

tassiebound

Nov 03, 2024 4:31 pm

MrSteel

3 November

Thermal insulation in neighbouring wall?Thermal insulation in neighbouring wall?

G'day, Looking to repair this damage to the corner of the house, any advice is appreciated…

MrSteel

752

MrSteel

Nov 03, 2024 11:17 am

romain1609

2 November

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi there, I’m after some advice about thermal insulation. My garage is connected…

romain1609

1567

romain1609

Nov 02, 2024 9:44 pm

ngk

30 October

Prefab builders Prefab builders

Can anyone help me out with this? I'm looking to renovate my house Can anyone help me out with this? I'm looking to renovate my house

Hi all Can anyone recomend a affortable prefab / transportable home builders in…

ngk

3808

ngk

Oct 30, 2024 10:08 am

smithsgb

29 October

Interior Decorating Lounge

Can anyone help me out with this? I'm looking to renovate my house and came across…

smithsgb

2621

smithsgb

Oct 29, 2024 9:44 pm

Du131

29 October

Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost

Sandstock bricks Sandstock bricks

QLD

Hi I’m thinking start a knock down rebuild with Metricon in QLD. I know there…

Du131

6328

Du131

Oct 29, 2024 8:51 am

janakw

28 October

Hi We're looking to build a double brick home and was looking at face bricks. Sandstock…

janakw

7362

janakw

Oct 28, 2024 6:50 pm

Inspectors in Brisbane for building process.Inspectors in Brisbane for building process.

26 October

Hi, do you guys have recommendations for an inspector that can provide a service…

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How to prevent ground water by install Agi drian?How to prevent ground water by install Agi drian?

Oct 26, 2024 7:00 pm

gwu2

25 October

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi, we're building a tennis court in our backyard but noticed some areas are still…

gwu2

6220

gwu2

Oct 25, 2024 9:53 am

Vincent49

24 October

Pitched roof skylights roof re-do Pitched roof skylights roof re-do

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

I have a pitched roof with 2 skylights in the middle- evenly spaced apart surrounded…

Vincent49

7555

Vincent49

Oct 24, 2024 12:22 pm

Mrs.Dempsey

22 October

Pool Deck Pool Deck

Rose Design with Hudson Homes Rose Design with Hudson Homes

Our builder is just about to replace our pool deck with spotted gum. I really want…

Mrs.Dempsey

5681

Mrs.Dempsey

Oct 22, 2024 6:58 pm

RaZr

21 October

Ceiling Curtain track bend/Sloped Ceiling Ceiling Curtain track bend/Sloped Ceiling

NSW

Anyone built this plan before? Would be great to chat about it. Thank you.

RaZr

25099

RaZr

Oct 21, 2024 8:02 pm

SamMac

21 October

New built in Austral 2179 New built in Austral 2179

Curtain Ceiling Track Installation Advice? With the last 20cm of the ceiling track…

SamMac

12741

SamMac

Oct 21, 2024 6:43 pm

Aus_settler

21 October

Cement patch Cement patch

NSW

Hi I am in process of buying land in Austral at sixth avenue and built a two story…

Aus_settler

23157

Aus_settler

Oct 21, 2024 5:24 pm

louieee102

21 October

Paving & Concreting

I need to skim coat some brick steps I cut away when I built a new deck. The brick…

louieee102

5912

louieee102

Oct 21, 2024 2:16 pm

Metricon QLD Studio M Pricing Metricon QLD Studio M Pricing

21 October

Hi guys, Does anyone have a pricing list please? Looking for electrical, cabinetry…

8026

Electricity POA for block of 4 Villa Units Electricity POA for block of 4 Villa Units

Oct 21, 2024 11:56 am

jimbass

21 October

Cinema Chairs Cinema Chairs

Hi guys, Currently having discussion with other residents in our 4 unit villa complex…

jimbass

5995

jimbass

Oct 21, 2024 10:54 am

Our House Build

20 October

Home Theatre & Automation

Hey guys, we are based in Sydney and need to buy some home theatre chairs. 4 in…

Our House Build

4590

Our House Build

Oct 20, 2024 3:01 pm

Russell22

19 October

Allworth homes - Wyndham four guest 27 Allworth homes - Wyndham four guest 27

Gaps in windows Gaps in windows

Starting the process to build with Allworth Homes on the central coast. Anyone else…

Russell22

5780

Russell22

Oct 19, 2024 8:08 pm

sydneysider2024

19 October

Windows & Doors

I have replaced the old window with a new double glazed window, previously occupying…

sydneysider2024

5938

sydneysider2024

Oct 19, 2024 6:57 am

zosie

18 October

Knock down and rebuild Knock down and rebuild

Council Bond Council Bond

Hi, we are knocking down to rebuild. Has anyone had any experience with Stylemaster…

zosie

22716

zosie

Oct 18, 2024 3:31 pm

Footermo

18 October

Does anyone have experience getting a bond back from council after a home construction…

20976

Oct 18, 2024 3:27 pm

18 October

Help! Alfresco stacker sliding doors Help! Alfresco stacker sliding doors

Bye

Vanessa Knowles

4084

Vanessa Knowles

Oct 17, 2024 11:22 pm

17 October

20605

Oct 17, 2024 10:53 pm

Pigeonpair

17 October

5.1 channel speaker system 5.1 channel speaker system

Hi all, I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction. We…

Pigeonpair

24928

Pigeonpair

Oct 17, 2024 10:45 pm

Sara thy

16 October

Home Theatre & Automation

I am looking for 5.1 channel speaker system. Anyone have tried the below speakers…

Sara thy

3227

Sara thy

Oct 16, 2024 11:23 am

radlebb

15 October

Spa repairable?Spa repairable?

Bathrooms and Laundry

I have an old spa in my bathroom which I was once told was a Lanark Rose 1810. The…

radlebb

5597

radlebb

Oct 15, 2024 6:54 pm

summithunter1

15 October

Recessed Skill - Internal Flooring to Alfresco Tiling Recessed Skill - Internal Flooring to Alfresco Tiling

VIC

Hi All, We have opted for a recessed sill to our sliding doors which connects our…

summithunter1

23292

summithunter1

Oct 15, 2024 10:38 am

Best Heat Pump Best Heat Pump

14 October

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi There, Can you please share the feedback on heat pump hot water system. We have…

5380

Oct 14, 2024 10:39 pm

Electrical Wiring undercoft Electrical Wiring undercoft

14 October

QLD

Hi There, Just looking for some advice on electrical standards/qbcc std for running…

23140

Ezy Jamb from Ezconcept Ezy Jamb from Ezconcept

Oct 14, 2024 9:35 pm

Tana

14 October

Do I need to insure my appliances if I supply them?Do I need to insure my appliances if I supply them?

Hi guys. We are having a few issues with one of our suppliers called EZ Concept.…

Tana

3928

Tana

Oct 14, 2024 2:23 pm

Bc23

14 October

New South Homes New South Homes

I'm currently building a new house and have arranged with the builder to supply…

Bc23

7850

Bc23

Oct 14, 2024 8:44 am

SGT

14 October

Garage carport - enclose and extend Garage carport - enclose and extend

For the people building with New South Homes, how is it going?

SGT

27094

SGT

Oct 14, 2024 7:20 am

Purnta2825

13 October

Renovation + Home Improvement

I would like to fully enclose my freestanding garage which is partially open. I…

Purnta2825

4742

Purnta2825

Oct 13, 2024 2:42 pm

Big Woofa

13 October

Options for noisy patio Options for noisy patio

Outdoor Living

G'day! I'm looking for options to try and cut noise down in my patio. I'd like to…

Big Woofa

5459

Big Woofa

Oct 13, 2024 12:28 pm

Ollie724

12 October

Recessed sliding door Recessed sliding door

floor levelling technique floor levelling technique

Hi everyone, We’re currently building our home, and during a recent walkthrough…

Ollie724

22171

Ollie724

Oct 12, 2024 8:25 pm

awit

12 October

Help please pest English box hedge Help please pest English box hedge

I thought floor levelling in a 1960's timber home with brick piers would probably…

awit

4362

awit

Oct 12, 2024 2:50 pm

Misbeth

10 October

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi does anyone know what this is on my English box hedge .

Misbeth

6652

Misbeth

Oct 10, 2024 6:39 pm

Sadaf

10 October

I m buying a land and I have no mortgage pre approval or broker I m buying a land and I have no mortgage pre approval or broker

Buying Land

What should I do. I m in Nsw and trying to buy a land but no clue what I am doing…

Sadaf

22146

Sadaf

Oct 10, 2024 12:53 am

Samsmith2000

9 October

Termite barrier.Termite barrier.