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Cutting Blue Board Sheets Cutting Blue Board Sheets

Hi all, Seeking advice regarding demolition for a KDRB. Are both sewer capping and…

Fishbone

Dec 11, 2024 10:56 pm

DIYHacker

11 h

Hi All, I need to cut some blue board sheets, don't want to spend a fortune on a…

DIYHacker

Dec 11, 2024 11:57 am

Remove telecom line when demolish house Remove telecom line when demolish house

Yesterday

Hi everyone, Does anyone demolish the house recently as we are going to demolish…

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Chevron Oak Flooring Melbourne – Your Guide to Stylish Interiors Chevron Oak Flooring Melbourne – Your Guide to Stylish Interiors

Dec 10, 2024 8:23 pm

woodenfloorsmelbourne

9 December

New windows but windows wont lift up and out New windows but windows wont lift up and out

Hey everyone, I’m currently renovating my living room and have been researching…

woodenfloorsmelbourne

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woodenfloorsmelbourne

Dec 09, 2024 7:40 pm

connorkeira

8 December

Windows & Doors

Hello We have had new windows installed, and two windows out of the 11 installed…

connorkeira

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connorkeira

Dec 08, 2024 6:26 pm

sligh

8 December

Water Leak under inset bathtub Water Leak under inset bathtub

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi All! First time posting here. I was just inspecting the return air of the ducted…

sligh

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sligh

Dec 08, 2024 3:47 pm

jillyphomeone

7 December

Max floor level step Max floor level step

Home owner occupier construction loan Home owner occupier construction loan

I have just had my bathroom renovated and have a 60 mm step onto the tiles. I find…

jillyphomeone

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jillyphomeone

Dec 07, 2024 3:08 pm

Nj3

7 December

Home Finance

Can someone pls help with advice. My husband and I live in NSW and own a land in…

Nj3

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Nj3

Dec 07, 2024 12:55 pm

oldchippy

7 December

External staircase stringer length External staircase stringer length

Height restriction WA Height restriction WA

Can anyone advise of where I can find the span table for stair stringers. I have…

oldchippy

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oldchippy

Dec 07, 2024 6:32 am

Stuckinthemud

6 December

Resiplank hybrid flooring review Resiplank hybrid flooring review

Does the height restrictions listed here Refer to the natural lie of the land, or…

Stuckinthemud

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Stuckinthemud

Dec 06, 2024 6:05 pm

Maclin

6 December

Need some feedback on the Land Lot. Any help appreciated.Need some feedback on the Land Lot. Any help appreciated.

Hi, has anyone installed Resiplank Corsica hybrid flooring, and if so, your review…

Maclin

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Maclin

Dec 06, 2024 11:40 am

valexan

6 December

Buying Land

Hi Guys and Girls, I am new to this forum. I am also looking to venture into building…

valexan

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valexan

Dec 06, 2024 8:53 am

Europeanut

6 December

Roof tiles and flashings Roof tiles and flashings

New hose spigot New hose spigot

I've got a new build and a skylight was installed as per the build however the way…

Europeanut

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Europeanut

Dec 06, 2024 8:13 am

Dylandoogies

3 December

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am looking to install a new garden hose external to a blockwork house. There is…

Dylandoogies

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Dylandoogies

Dec 03, 2024 5:31 pm

Redirect telecommunication line from street (overhead)to home Redirect telecommunication line from street (overhead)to home

28 November

Hi everyone, would like to know who to contact or company to redirect the telecommunication…

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1970s construction methods 1970s construction methods

Nov 28, 2024 8:56 pm

Old_eye

27 November

Liability Electrian Liability Electrian

Hi all Were excavators with augers for boring piers for homes commonplace in the…

Old_eye

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Old_eye

Nov 27, 2024 8:58 pm

Rwastall

26 November

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Just wanted people's opinion on this scenario. Electrian hired to install new kitchen…

Rwastall

763

Rwastall

Nov 26, 2024 10:12 pm

Alexyeo

23 November

Ugly frangipani Ugly frangipani

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, I have a young frangipani that was left to grow too wild last year, and…

Alexyeo

1163

Alexyeo

Nov 23, 2024 8:29 pm

jpshona

21 November

Staircase lights Staircase lights

Asbetstos and bathroom walls Asbetstos and bathroom walls

Hi, we have a double storey home. We do not have staircase lights now. I wanted…

jpshona

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jpshona

Nov 21, 2024 5:57 pm

ramu97

21 November

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hello, I live in a brick veneer house built in the late 1960's/early 1970's so I…

ramu97

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ramu97

Nov 21, 2024 12:42 pm

kate78

20 November

Imagine Kit Homes Imagine Kit Homes

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

VIC

Just wondering if anyone has experience with these kit homes? I’m in Melbourne

1707

Nov 20, 2024 9:35 am

14 November

Hi guys, we are adding 9mm VJ board to one wall in our bedroom as a feature. Just…

Darren821

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Darren821

Nov 14, 2024 6:55 pm

Cimcorp848484

14 November

New Paslode fixing nails New Paslode fixing nails

Sheer curtains on large windows Sheer curtains on large windows

Hey guys I'm a carpenter and mainly do fix outs on steel frame homes I generally…

Cimcorp848484

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Cimcorp848484

Nov 14, 2024 6:23 pm

2504

14 November

Window Furnishings

Hi all! We’re building a house in Canberra and have some large windows in the…

2504

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2504

Nov 14, 2024 7:20 am

LorenClayton17

13 November

Are above ground drain pipes acceptable to Councils?Are above ground drain pipes acceptable to Councils?

Fastlane Pools: B2B Partners needed - All Regions Fastlane Pools: B2B Partners needed - All Regions

I bought my Clontarf house a month ago. My house has a slight negative grade from…

LorenClayton17

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LorenClayton17

Nov 13, 2024 2:25 pm

FastlanePools

13 November

Pools & Spas

I am looking to connect with potential installers, resellers, dealer, etc. to better…

FastlanePools

2030

FastlanePools

Nov 13, 2024 6:12 am

noktuts16

12 November

WIR/ENSUITE Layout suggestions WIR/ENSUITE Layout suggestions

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hey everyone, First-time builder here and we just signed a PPA contract. The land…

noktuts16

2013

noktuts16

Nov 12, 2024 10:06 pm

mptch

10 November

Post Contract Variation for Site Works Post Contract Variation for Site Works

New Build Ducted Aircon Installation Question New Build Ducted Aircon Installation Question

Hi all! Building in metro Victoria, with a non-volume builder apologies in advance…

mptch

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mptch

Nov 10, 2024 9:06 am

Missdior

10 November

Retrospective footing inspection of uncoded building Retrospective footing inspection of uncoded building

Hi All We're at the end of our build and they have just installed the Fujitsu Reverse…

Missdior

6449

Missdior

Nov 10, 2024 7:55 am

Allanhill01

9 November

Laying Timber Flooring Laying Timber Flooring

Greetings from Darwin all, I have a verandah attached to my house. There is no record…

Allanhill01

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Allanhill01

Nov 09, 2024 7:43 pm

Mikeann

9 November

Flooring & Floor Covering

We’re looking at changing the carpet on our first floor to solid timber (spotted…

Mikeann

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Mikeann

Nov 09, 2024 1:48 pm

yz606

8 November

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

Renovation + Home Improvement

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

yz606

2358

yz606

Nov 08, 2024 10:03 am

rachelclayton123

6 November

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

QLD Internal Stairway Handrail QLD Internal Stairway Handrail

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

rocky910

5 November

Renovation + Home Improvement

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

rocky910

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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

3852

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

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

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

foxhound

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foxhound

Nov 05, 2024 11:08 am

Flip_Fandangle

4 November

Kitchen counter - timber Kitchen counter - timber

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

2669

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

7598

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

2251

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

3542

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

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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

4785

smithsgb

Oct 29, 2024 9:44 pm

janakw

28 October

Sandstock bricks Sandstock bricks

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

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

janakw

11937

janakw

Oct 28, 2024 6:50 pm

arrogant_menace

26 October

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

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

arrogant_menace

6581

arrogant_menace

Oct 26, 2024 7:00 pm

gwu2

25 October

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

Landscape & Garden Design

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

gwu2

8577

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

9600

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

7310

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

29978

RaZr

Oct 21, 2024 8:02 pm

SamMac

21 October