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spacing between trench mesh and top of footing spacing between trench mesh and top of footing

12 h

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm in the process of making a footing with two pieces of trench mesh (4L12TM…

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Royal beige and Royal beige quarter Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

May 06, 2024 8:09 pm

kimmybee

12 h

Hi has anyone done Royal beige and royal beige quarter together on their walls?…

kimmybee

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kimmybee

May 06, 2024 7:13 pm

Which 90cm rangehood is better Which 90cm rangehood is better

13 h

Looking for 90cm rangehood for 90cm gas cooktop - Which rangehood is better and…

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May 06, 2024 6:16 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a

14 h

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

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May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Price for stone column Price for stone column

18 h

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation…

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Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

May 06, 2024 1:54 pm

dachopper

Yesterday

Asking for Render colours suggestions Asking for Render colours suggestions

Hi, I have a block that I am planning on building on soon to both side boundaries…

dachopper

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dachopper

May 06, 2024 12:49 am

Arni

5 May

Hi everyone, I am building my dream home and I am confused regarding the render…

Arni

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Arni

May 05, 2024 1:10 pm

open shelf pantry open shelf pantry

5 May

My U shaped open shelf small pantry with 1.2 meter walkway will be similar to below…

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Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor

May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Patchworklizzie

4 May

Flooring & Floor Covering

Has anyone had experience with using this surfacing? I have read it can stain easily…

Patchworklizzie

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Patchworklizzie

May 04, 2024 1:16 pm

BrigidFrancis

4 May

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Garage conversion Garage conversion

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult…

BrigidFrancis

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BrigidFrancis

May 04, 2024 8:33 am

asqproperty

3 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

I have an early 90’s built home where the garage is connected to the house under…

asqproperty

1345

asqproperty

May 03, 2024 9:23 pm

ajaypatil

3 May

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from…

ajaypatil

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ajaypatil

May 03, 2024 7:36 pm

Gas line through a footing Gas line through a footing

3 May

Hi all, I'm excavating a footing to build a front wall next to the footpath. I've…

515

Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice

May 03, 2024 10:13 am

dare

3 May

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi guys, I'm planning on reorganizing my bedroom completely so any kind of advice…

dare

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dare

May 03, 2024 2:45 am

miteq

2 May

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others…

miteq

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miteq

May 02, 2024 10:01 pm

bullborts

2 May

Caveat Removal in Victoria Caveat Removal in Victoria

Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH ) over…

bullborts

347

bullborts

May 02, 2024 7:42 pm

Terryiom

2 May

Real Estate

Hi, I need a caveat removal that I placed on a property in Melbourne during a separation…

Terryiom

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Terryiom

May 02, 2024 6:16 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

1 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

650

May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

1 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi there, Looking for any advice or feedback on what is a recommended size for double…

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Black tile grout become a chalky colour.Black tile grout become a chalky colour.

May 01, 2024 12:20 am

Vincent49

29 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Have some black tiles in our bathroom on one feature wall laid on top of the waterproofing…

Vincent49

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Vincent49

Apr 29, 2024 10:42 pm

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

29 April

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

694

Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Mattms

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

Need some front yard ideas!Need some front yard ideas!

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

Mattms

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Mattms

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

JTLavs

28 April

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Need some ideas for my east facing front yard. There are a few elements…

JTLavs

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JTLavs

Apr 28, 2024 12:34 pm

k77driver

28 April

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Building contracts Building contracts

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

693

k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Waterproofing Waterproofing

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

RenoBel

27 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

3208

RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

Mofflepop

26 April

Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

Mofflepop

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Mofflepop

Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

607

ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

898

rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

renovator_me

24 April

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

renovator_me

872

renovator_me

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

24 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

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NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Bro

23 April

Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

959

Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

Leeanne

23 April

Bathrooms and Laundry

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

2519

Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

22 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

2105

Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

22 April

Windows & Doors

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

896

Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

FloorzHmm

22 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

FloorzHmm

390

FloorzHmm

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

funnybunny

20 April

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed…

funnybunny

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funnybunny

Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

Is my land not elevated enough?Is my land not elevated enough?

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

862

Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

ck14

20 April

Shed Slab over Soakwell Shed Slab over Soakwell

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left…

ck14

803

ck14

Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm

RodC

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell…

RodC

873

RodC

Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

629

delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

scroggin

19 April

Attaching roofing to brick Attaching roofing to brick

Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back…

scroggin

1037

scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

Cedric

18 April

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something…

Cedric

2736

Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes

Extending next to easement Extending next to easement

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

1069

Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

kai1020

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract.…

kai1020

900

kai1020

Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Noobbuild

16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus