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1970s construction methods 1970s construction methods

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

bqngo1

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bqngo1

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

Ugly frangipani Ugly frangipani

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

Rwastall

564

Rwastall

Nov 26, 2024 10:12 pm

Alexyeo

23 November

Landscape & Garden Design

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

Alexyeo

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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

704

ramu97

Nov 21, 2024 12:42 pm

StevenJia

20 November

Install a window into solid brick wall?Install a window into solid brick wall?

Imagine Kit Homes Imagine Kit Homes

Hi guys, I am designing my new house which is double brick and want to have a window…

StevenJia

811

StevenJia

Nov 20, 2024 3:18 pm

kate78

20 November

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

VIC

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

1362

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

1994

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

1904

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

1858

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

1812

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

5855

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

6120

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

2167

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

1697

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

3501

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

4627

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

1994

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

2426

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

7301

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

2007

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

3353

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

8154

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

4601

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

11171

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

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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…

6367

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

8359

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

9357

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

7056

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

29811

RaZr

Oct 21, 2024 8:02 pm

SamMac

21 October

Cement patch Cement patch

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

SamMac

14934

SamMac

Oct 21, 2024 6:43 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

6890

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…

9565

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

7448

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

6229

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

7154

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

7700

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

26949

zosie

Oct 18, 2024 3:31 pm

Footermo

18 October

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

25038

Oct 18, 2024 3:27 pm

18 October

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

Bye

Vanessa Knowles

5344

Vanessa Knowles

Oct 17, 2024 11:22 pm

17 October

24153

Oct 17, 2024 10:53 pm

Pigeonpair

17 October