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Waterstops required in 2016?Waterstops required in 2016?

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets…

Othello

Apr 16, 2024 8:07 pm

Newhomebuildquestions

23 h

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

Newhomebuildquestions

711

Newhomebuildquestions

Apr 15, 2024 8:59 pm

kingsway

Yesterday

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

511

Apr 15, 2024 5:20 pm

Yesterday

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece…

Sar

806

Sar

Apr 15, 2024 8:48 am

lilijana

15 April

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

lilijana

597

lilijana

Apr 15, 2024 2:51 am

RudeCrudeBrute

14 April

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Can I be Rude Crude n Brute abt double brick houses... 1.Its my money ..my house…

RudeCrudeBrute

606

RudeCrudeBrute

Apr 14, 2024 10:46 pm

Mofflepop

14 April

1980s house reno ideas 1980s house reno ideas

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower…

Mofflepop

727

Mofflepop

Apr 14, 2024 10:42 pm

CrackersC

13 April

Clearance and extending Post u brackets?Clearance and extending Post u brackets?

Hi everyone, we are struggling to find inspiration for our house renovations. We…

CrackersC

918

CrackersC

Apr 13, 2024 5:21 pm

Chippies_Kid

13 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow…

Chippies_Kid

1828

Chippies_Kid

Apr 13, 2024 1:40 pm

Allira.cronin

12 April

Site costs Site costs

Buying Land

Just wondering if anyone has a rough calculation of site costs for a 18 x 32 block…

1491

Apr 12, 2024 9:05 pm

12 April

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they…

ECOECO

2478

ECOECO

Apr 12, 2024 3:22 pm

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

12 April

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF…

1125

Gas abolishment home renovation Gas abolishment home renovation

Apr 12, 2024 1:13 am

catherinemh

9 April

Owner Builder Forum

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial…

catherinemh

2433

catherinemh

Apr 09, 2024 8:30 pm

gwicks56

7 April

Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as…

gwicks56

11720

gwicks56

Apr 07, 2024 12:20 pm

on3_cool

5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot Fence boundary - New Lot

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that…

on3_cool

17193

on3_cool

Apr 05, 2024 10:59 pm

Samuelvk.2010

4 April

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small…

Samuelvk.2010

22646

Samuelvk.2010

Apr 04, 2024 12:07 am

Optimist

3 April

Hey guys, I have just purchased a block of land in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.…

Optimist

24122

Optimist

Apr 03, 2024 10:53 pm

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

3 April

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with…

24907

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Apr 03, 2024 4:14 pm

blacknwhite

2 April

Extending Washing Machine Hose Extending Washing Machine Hose

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on…

blacknwhite

22898

blacknwhite

Apr 02, 2024 8:30 pm

IncredibleBulk

2 April

Feedback on Irrigation Design Feedback on Irrigation Design

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have…

IncredibleBulk

17485

IncredibleBulk

Apr 02, 2024 4:30 pm

AlexAndRachel

2 April

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Brainstrust, I had a go at creating my own irrigation plan, keen to get some…

AlexAndRachel

21871

AlexAndRachel

Apr 02, 2024 9:55 am

0418332973

1 April

Unsigned variations after a new home is completed Unsigned variations after a new home is completed

Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding

Any advice on a builder in NSW who is demanding an extra 22000k after the house…

0418332973

20479

0418332973

Apr 01, 2024 8:38 pm

Filipr

1 April

How to repair old pine log fence/barrier?How to repair old pine log fence/barrier?

Hi All! I have engaged a plumber to re-do the stormwater drainage system on my property…

Filipr

18653

Filipr

Apr 01, 2024 8:18 pm

MSSM

1 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, I have an old fence/barrier made of treated pine logs bolted to plates and these…

MSSM

15104

MSSM

Apr 01, 2024 5:13 pm

JeenB

31 March

KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for

Re pointing or render Re pointing or render

Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the…

JeenB

21034

JeenB

Mar 31, 2024 5:05 pm

Veivs

30 March

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I have a bad water leak through my window frame every time it's rains heavy. I have…

Veivs

13210

Veivs

Mar 30, 2024 6:08 pm

kai1020

29 March

Project home builder with attached granny flat Project home builder with attached granny flat

Infinity built homes Infinity built homes

Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached…

kai1020

18230

kai1020

Mar 29, 2024 11:09 pm

Mb215i

29 March

Stonebridge New Home paint label Stonebridge New Home paint label

Has anyone built with infinity built homes?

Mb215i

15673

Mb215i

Mar 29, 2024 7:04 pm

andrew01

28 March

VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL

We built in 2013 and painted internally with the Taubmans colour 'Stonebridge -…

andrew01

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andrew01

Mar 28, 2024 11:28 pm

Mane

28 March

Sarking for garage roof Sarking for garage roof

Our previous builder has been refused insurance by VMIA because of his history of…

Mane

14458

Mane

Mar 28, 2024 7:50 am

Smeltitdeltit

27 March

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi all I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found…

Smeltitdeltit

11678

Smeltitdeltit

Mar 27, 2024 3:36 pm

Yols_Das

27 March

Forest adjacent with stonework -Colours for our second dwell Forest adjacent with stonework -Colours for our second dwell

Vertical Garden Kitchen splash back design Vertical Garden Kitchen splash back design

We are building a second dwelling and are currently selecting window and door frames…

Yols_Das

15858

Yols_Das

Mar 27, 2024 3:16 pm

Growing Well

27 March

Fence posts in runny sand Fence posts in runny sand

Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide…

Growing Well

15230

Growing Well

Mar 27, 2024 12:55 pm

slepax

24 March

Landscape & Garden Design

Hello, I am looking to install a fence but I tried to dig the holes with a post…

slepax

11193

slepax

Mar 24, 2024 11:26 pm

Eveking

24 March

Lyndhurst body corporate fees Lyndhurst body corporate fees

Real Estate

What services do you get under these fees.

Eveking

16550

Eveking

Mar 24, 2024 10:46 pm

Kani9o1

24 March

Overshadowing and MCP Overshadowing and MCP

The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW The Reality of Being an Owner Builder in NSW

Hi All, I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing. We…

Kani9o1

14306

Kani9o1

Mar 24, 2024 2:20 pm

IMayBeCrasy

24 March

Owner Builder Forum

Being an owner builder is no walk in the park. It’s a challenging endeavour that…

IMayBeCrasy

9939

IMayBeCrasy

Mar 24, 2024 9:38 am

MrPookie

20 March

Dark line marking in hardwood floor Dark line marking in hardwood floor

DIY Decorative Wall Panels DIY Decorative Wall Panels

Hi All. I'm currently resurfacing the hardwood floors and when removing the old…

MrPookie

12753

MrPookie

Mar 20, 2024 12:38 pm

AUDSG

18 March

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hey everyone, Jumping on the forum to see if anyone has experience with installing…

AUDSG

10916

AUDSG

Mar 18, 2024 8:56 am

annakoh

17 March

Large open plan living room layout options Large open plan living room layout options

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hello! We have a very large open plan living room and wanted to get layout options…

annakoh

9293

annakoh

Mar 17, 2024 9:22 am

Bk3064

15 March

Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

First time poster long story short we are planning knocking down rebuilding a house…

Bk3064

16221

Bk3064

Mar 15, 2024 10:25 pm

MacRock

15 March

Junk left behind in an old house Junk left behind in an old house

We don’t live in VIC so want to know the exterior colours of Lumiere display so…

MacRock

17281

MacRock

Mar 15, 2024 9:44 pm

Handol

14 March

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

Hi, just discovered all these junks left behind under the floor. Could any of these…

Handol

8046

Handol

Mar 14, 2024 9:22 am

meiyeng2003

14 March

Soundproofing shared wall Soundproofing shared wall

Replacing broken tile on floor Replacing broken tile on floor

Hi, I live in a single storey semi-detached house with a shared wall. All is well…

meiyeng2003

12866

meiyeng2003

Mar 14, 2024 12:34 am

mansawant

13 March

Brick garage/shed repair Brick garage/shed repair

I have an investment property and tenants moved out recently. However the Property…

mansawant

12854

mansawant

Mar 13, 2024 6:40 pm

ML24WA

12 March

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi all I've got a brick garage/shed at the back of my house. It's been hit at some…

ML24WA

8729

ML24WA

Mar 12, 2024 11:14 pm

Jtx

12 March

Window coverings Window coverings

Window Furnishings

Hi there I'm looking for a independent company for a expert report on my blinds ,…

Jtx

9211

Jtx

Mar 12, 2024 8:11 pm

NKVA24

10 March

New Homes - Arli Homes New Homes - Arli Homes

Fittting Lower Ground entry door/landing in 2200mm of FFL Fittting Lower Ground entry door/landing in 2200mm of FFL

Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with…

NKVA24

23186

NKVA24

Mar 10, 2024 6:58 pm

sydney_kings

10 March

Renovation + Home Improvement

I am looking to design an entry door to a lower ground basement that has 2200mm…

sydney_kings

11345

sydney_kings

Mar 10, 2024 11:23 am

Hera Bathware Mel 3 Shops

7 March

Discover Elegance with Hera Bathware's Bathroom Vanity Colle Discover Elegance with Hera Bathware's Bathroom Vanity Colle