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Building a house Building a house

Hi there, Was wondering if anyone can give a rough estimate of how much it would…

Ldwright

Jul 27, 2024 12:09 pm

chinta

6 h

Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?

NSW

Hi Venkat, I am in the process of selecting a builder at the moment. Have been in…

chinta

Jul 27, 2024 11:37 am

zswx

24 h

Interior Design Help Interior Design Help

How to calculate provision sum and margin? We are nearing completion and have received…

119

Jul 26, 2024 5:27 pm

25 July

NSW

Hi just wondering if anyone has finalised a residential build with Zac Homes?

rterfe

121

rterfe

Jul 25, 2024 11:50 pm

lozz915

25 July

Hey, I'm working on a interior design course and I really enjoy redesigning spaces…

lozz915

101

lozz915

Jul 25, 2024 11:04 pm

Recommendation re: AC Provisionals and Ducting Recommendation re: AC Provisionals and Ducting

25 July

Hi guys, We are in the planning stage pre: final approval for our build. Now, we…

113

Side setback for sloping site Side setback for sloping site

Jul 25, 2024 10:37 am

wallace.au

24 July

Sealing window Sealing window

VIC

Hi , Hope this email finds you well. I am planning to build new house in Glen Iris…

wallace.au

164

wallace.au

Jul 24, 2024 8:11 pm

Bigdog7676

24 July

Windows & Doors

I installed a new window which was smaller than the existing so has to fill in around…

Bigdog7676

266

Bigdog7676

Jul 24, 2024 4:34 pm

summerhill22

24 July

Council rejected the RFS single dwelling kit Council rejected the RFS single dwelling kit

LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations

Hi All, I intend on building a house in bushfire prone land ( NSW) and the local…

summerhill22

234

summerhill22

Jul 24, 2024 1:52 pm

Ando81

24 July

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, I’m looking for opinions regarding a good LPG instant hot water service…

Ando81

179

Ando81

Jul 24, 2024 10:37 am

abcmeisch

24 July

Help! Hanging a swing chair from balcony Help! Hanging a swing chair from balcony

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on hanging a metal macramé style swing…

abcmeisch

158

abcmeisch

Jul 24, 2024 4:55 am

RetiringSomeday

23 July

Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?

Why is my TV picture Blurry?Why is my TV picture Blurry?

Hi all, new to this group. Been watching the site for a while to get an idea of…

RetiringSomeday

194

RetiringSomeday

Jul 23, 2024 12:08 pm

BJ88

23 July

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi All Long time not being here, hope everyone is keeping well. Lately during a…

BJ88

220

BJ88

Jul 23, 2024 6:13 am

Filthy12

22 July

Administrator Administrator

Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council

Does anyone have new info re Qarbata homes administration? Any key contacts you…

Filthy12

225

Filthy12

Jul 22, 2024 8:52 pm

abhshri

19 July

Outdoor chairs Outdoor chairs

NSW

I'm in NSW and am applying CDC for building a retaining wall. The wall only needs…

abhshri

383

abhshri

Jul 19, 2024 6:24 pm

Julie A

19 July

Outdoor Living

Anyone got any recommendations for outdoor chairs that won't rot? I don't want a…

Julie A

339

Julie A

Jul 19, 2024 2:04 pm

Long time lurker, new member!Long time lurker, new member!

19 July

Introductions

Hi all! Been following the forum for a while now. Me and the wife will be starting…

322

70’s house renovation - what is this?70’s house renovation - what is this?

Jul 19, 2024 12:41 pm

Lillyloo

19 July

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hello, We are renovating our 70’s house and wondering if anyone know what this…

Lillyloo

311

Lillyloo

Jul 19, 2024 11:22 am

Gsps

18 July

Increased energy consumption from hot water heater Increased energy consumption from hot water heater

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi So the background story. My uncle was regularly using below 10kwh per day. Doesnt…

Gsps

269

Gsps

Jul 18, 2024 3:50 pm

BrianM

18 July

New front door stain and varnish questions New front door stain and varnish questions

Pool Builder in Brisbane Pool Builder in Brisbane

I have a new Canadian Ash front door and frame. I need some advice. Can i coat Feast…

BrianM

358

BrianM

Jul 18, 2024 5:02 am

quein_

17 July

I'm looking for guidance on what I should consider for our pool. We are actively…

quein_

221

quein_

Jul 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin

17 July

Recommend me an architect / designer please Recommend me an architect / designer please

In kitchen design, want to run the full recessed LED channel under overhead cabin…

323

Jul 17, 2024 3:51 pm

17 July

Anyone have an recommendations on wall wrap insulation? My energy rating simply…

stefcep

309

stefcep

Jul 17, 2024 1:41 pm

echelon6

17 July

HYG Property Developers HYG Property Developers

NSW

I'm looking for a person or team who can design and get the DA for my KDR. I'm building…

echelon6

304

echelon6

Jul 17, 2024 9:56 am

homeonefan

17 July

Buying Land

Hi, Does anyone know or has any feedback of HYG Property developers ( https://hyg…

homeonefan

181

homeonefan

Jul 17, 2024 8:44 am

jimbob73

15 July

Creaking new shower base Creaking new shower base

Development Application for Brisbane Small Lot to construct Development Application for Brisbane Small Lot to construct

Hi l had a new shower base and screen installed 2 months ago due to minor water…

jimbob73

319

jimbob73

Jul 15, 2024 3:09 pm

ankittanna

15 July

Crackling sound from bath Crackling sound from bath

Hello All, I have a small lot in one of the suburbs in Brisbane. It is 402 sqm.…

ankittanna

310

ankittanna

Jul 15, 2024 1:25 pm

fcrombie

14 July

Bathrooms and Laundry

I had my bath installed incorrectly, on foam instead of mortar even though the instructions…

fcrombie

497

fcrombie

Jul 14, 2024 5:15 pm

slepax

14 July

Soakwell geofabric and roots Soakwell geofabric and roots

Enclose laundry or leave as walk through Enclose laundry or leave as walk through

I have a few polypropylene soakwells and they are brilliant, however they are all…

slepax

436

slepax

Jul 14, 2024 1:52 pm

Harrili

12 July

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi, after some advice on our floor plans. We are a family of 5 and currently have…

Harrili

594

Harrili

Jul 12, 2024 10:09 am

guess5atm

11 July

Stairs Renovation Stairs Renovation

Slow Building rate Slow Building rate

Hi All, I have a relatively narrow stair case. I would like to renovate on a budget…

guess5atm

713

guess5atm

Jul 11, 2024 10:00 am

lormarg

10 July

Building with Meridian homes Building with Meridian homes

Hi, I am building 2 x 2 story town houses in Melbourne. The sub floor and frame…

lormarg

670

lormarg

Jul 10, 2024 2:34 pm

narrowblock07

10 July

Round Diffuser Replacement Round Diffuser Replacement

NSW

Hi , We liked meridian homes plan and they are custom builder. Any advice or experience…

narrowblock07

734

narrowblock07

Jul 10, 2024 2:03 pm

Ex-Hasbeen

10 July

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I have round diffusers throughout my house for the ducted A/C. They are 12 years…

Ex-Hasbeen

527

Ex-Hasbeen

Jul 10, 2024 1:05 pm

Vincent49

10 July

Tile leveling Tile leveling

Flooring & Floor Covering

New tiler here cos I'm broke. Anyway, I've been looking online for tile leveling…

Vincent49

634

Vincent49

Jul 10, 2024 11:22 am

Ashington Homes

10 July

Flooring Installer Sydney - Engineered, Hybrid & Carpet Flooring Installer Sydney - Engineered, Hybrid & Carpet

Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse

Hi Everyone One of my pet peeves about the construction industry is the quality…

Ashington Homes

869

Ashington Homes

Jul 10, 2024 6:35 am

Kim87

9 July

What towns/estates were built in brisbane the early to mid 2 What towns/estates were built in brisbane the early to mid 2

VIC

Hi, we are in whitehorse council have issues with TPZ. Although we only have fruits…

Kim87

630

Kim87

Jul 09, 2024 9:19 am

Lset

8 July

Such as Mt cotton Morayfield Upper kedron Upper Coomera North Lakes Any more though…

Lset

780

Lset

Jul 08, 2024 1:16 pm

How to utilise a looong living room?How to utilise a looong living room?

7 July

1st time built home, on paper map looked great, reality was far different, I now…

670

HIA Contract ‘execution’ date HIA Contract ‘execution’ date

Jul 07, 2024 10:17 am

Mofflepop

5 July

Fowler Homes Fowler Homes

QLD

Hi all, I’ll be querying this with my building broker and my solicitor, but just…

Mofflepop

763

Mofflepop

Jul 05, 2024 8:57 am

Lucky544

4 July

Hi, can some one please share your recent experience with fowler homes. Planning…

Lucky544

770

Lucky544

Jul 04, 2024 9:38 pm

How to utilize long living room?How to utilize long living room?

3 July

1st time built home, on paper map looked great, reality was far different, I now…

1198

Experiences with Rivergum Homes.Experiences with Rivergum Homes.

Jul 03, 2024 9:40 pm

Kayne

3 July

Ask Thomas! Mortgage Questions Ask Thomas! Mortgage Questions

Does anyone else have any reviews, good or bad to share with Rivergum Homes? Our…

Kayne

1071

Kayne

Jul 03, 2024 4:52 pm

thomas.richard.halford

3 July

Home Finance

Hi everyone, My name is Thomas Richard Halford, I am a semi-retired mortgage broker…

thomas.richard.halford

885

thomas.richard.halford

Jul 03, 2024 1:15 pm

chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver

2 July

Struggling to find a chandelier with LED globe replaceable without any LED diver…

1051

significant variation in room levels significant variation in room levels

Jul 02, 2024 11:56 pm

Mox80

2 July

Flooring & Floor Covering

Would you consider this typ. of workmanship to be a defect? Level variance is covered…

Mox80

1510

Mox80

Jul 02, 2024 11:29 pm

arrogant_menace

2 July

Subdivision process length?Subdivision process length?

Patio Strip Heaters Patio Strip Heaters

Hi all, we're at the start of the process. Trying to get a response from the downstream…

arrogant_menace

1100

arrogant_menace

Jul 02, 2024 4:44 pm

Canbguy

1 July

Outdoor Living

Hi, We are redoing our backyard and as part of that will be doing a 50m2 flyover…

Canbguy

2024

Canbguy

Jul 01, 2024 8:31 pm

RaghavRaj

1 July

Custom Builder or Builder with Project Management Fees Custom Builder or Builder with Project Management Fees

Hello Team, I'm a new builder and I would like to apologise upfront if this question…

RaghavRaj

1036

RaghavRaj

Jul 01, 2024 1:47 pm

Eyespy

30 June

What to do What to do