Posts by CarolineJ • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Show me your kitchen...Show me your kitchen...

Will the demolishing company remove the trees stumps as well or do we need to get…

Bagheera

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tmsani

Apr 08, 2024 1:44 pm

AJW

27 June 2022

Why are alfresco's always on the side of the building?Why are alfresco's always on the side of the building?

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

Leona33

2 September 2021

General Discussion

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Our original floor plan was a long skinny house with 8.5 meters wide. On the back…

JB82

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Leona33

Sep 02, 2021 8:18 pm

domwild

5 January 2021

Anyone sell their own property (no agent)?Anyone sell their own property (no agent)?

Real Estate

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There is a site called RENTBETTER, which charges around $500 to list on realestate…

grace_slick

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domwild

Jan 05, 2021 8:36 am

Magpie

22 September 2020

Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you?Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you?

Anyone used Endless Dusk/Natural White/Sufmist for External?Anyone used Endless Dusk/Natural White/Sufmist for External?

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Hi - have you considered window tinting? We have white plantation shutters along…

gettingThere

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Magpie

Sep 22, 2020 7:57 am

heidpatto

1 May 2019

What's for dinner?What's for dinner?

What colour are the windows it all work really well

ozzybird

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heidpatto

May 01, 2019 2:38 pm

robbert

31 March 2019

Recipes

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Tonight we are having chili from the freezer---love those prepare ahead meals, although…

kek

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robbert

Mar 31, 2019 7:09 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

23 July 2018

Fencing dilemma Fencing dilemma

General Discussion

@CarolineJ There is no substitute for Quality Materials and Rendered brickwork Ranks…

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StructuralBIMGuy

Jul 23, 2018 12:47 pm

Pool insurance during build Pool insurance during build

14 December 2017

Pools & Spas

Hi All I am building a house but have put the pool in first, and need insurance…

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Land. How much did you pay?Land. How much did you pay?

Dec 14, 2017 10:21 am

scubabe

22 May 2017

Buying Land

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$190k for 377m2, 41km north of Brisbane GPO

dreamz

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scubabe

May 22, 2017 1:50 pm

twin_dad

17 May 2016

Any Dulux Beige Royal & Hog Bristle pics pls Any Dulux Beige Royal & Hog Bristle pics pls

Dulux Beige Royal for an external render? calling D@N!!! :)Dulux Beige Royal for an external render? calling D@N!!! :)

Ours is beige Royal. (although this thread is 7 years old)? Using my LG-G4 to bring…

Roz

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twin_dad

May 17, 2016 10:07 pm

ItalianGal

17 May 2016

'Retreat'-ing to our Pl@ntation-A fence and a deck. pics 7/8 'Retreat'-ing to our Pl@ntation-A fence and a deck. pics 7/8

Anyone???

Jess09

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ItalianGal

May 17, 2016 5:40 pm

jeeman

22 January 2016

I'm stuck on external colours..which facade? (see last post)I'm stuck on external colours..which facade? (see last post)

QLD

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Awesome floors seast.. we might go for the spotted gum as well..

seast

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jeeman

Jan 22, 2016 3:47 pm

Lara83

9 July 2015

The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*

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Hi mate, was wondering if you could tell me what colour you painted your facade…

jbdave

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Lara83

Jul 09, 2015 8:39 am

Stormy

19 September 2014

Who got custom/built in desks made?Who got custom/built in desks made?

VIC

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...not so dreamy at the moment, it resembles a pig sty! Hopefully, I'll get time…

Stormy

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Stormy

Sep 19, 2014 5:12 pm

joannek

28 August 2014

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They look great stormy.

How much is your House & Land?How much is your House & Land?

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joannek

Aug 28, 2014 3:51 pm

kittyranch

5 November 2013

Please show me your colorbond Dune/Shale Grey/Surfmist roof!Please show me your colorbond Dune/Shale Grey/Surfmist roof!

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Ummmm....... land was $360k six years ago. House is about $470k. I don't know how…

bothered

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kittyranch

Nov 05, 2013 8:16 pm

April30

14 August 2013

Did you use an independant Building Inspector?Did you use an independant Building Inspector?

Doghouse what bricks did you use on your house? Pics look fantastic

karakarakara

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April30

Aug 14, 2013 10:33 am

Ca6leguy

15 April 2013

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Any recommendation for one in Sydney North, North West area?

listing of exterior colour combinations.listing of exterior colour combinations.

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Ca6leguy

Apr 15, 2013 12:52 pm

1rocky

22 December 2012

Finishing Touch

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going through the forum saw this thread this is my colors for my house being built…

themax

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1rocky

Dec 22, 2012 4:32 pm

Rudolf1980

11 December 2012

timber veneer splashback timber veneer splashback

Facade Render Colour - Please post a photo with colour name Facade Render Colour - Please post a photo with colour name

So what did you end up going with? Just recently been toying with the idea to use…

norah

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Rudolf1980

Dec 11, 2012 5:55 am

donna61

5 October 2012

Took our builder to VCAT.... and we won!!!!Took our builder to VCAT.... and we won!!!!

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ooh just down the road! Thanks Jaelee

TamDaz

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donna61

Oct 05, 2012 7:00 pm

BusinessConnected

24 July 2012

stipple seal, latte caeserstone and nicks nook go together?stipple seal, latte caeserstone and nicks nook go together?

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Just letting everyone know that this Builder hasn't changed his stripes. We're 12…

anthea

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BusinessConnected

Jul 24, 2012 8:00 pm

tania simpson

12 April 2012

Removing glass splashback Removing glass splashback

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Hi From what I can gather the splashback is stipple seal and the benchtop is latte…

Sahana

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tania simpson

Apr 12, 2012 3:08 pm

Kitchenpro

27 January 2012

Which shade of white goes best with hogbristle half strength Which shade of white goes best with hogbristle half strength

Most glass companies will use double sided tape to stick the glass to the wall and…

LeighW

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Kitchenpro

Jan 27, 2012 10:25 am

EthosDesign

21 October 2011

Our Custom build with Rossdale - 6 months later Our Custom build with Rossdale - 6 months later

If you want a brighter colour to contrast with the walls what about Natural White…

Ang

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EthosDesign

Oct 21, 2011 8:40 pm

coolm

14 October 2011

Ikea Karlstad Sofa Ikea Karlstad Sofa

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Congratulations on your new home. We are about to embark in this journey ourselves…

woodvillesouth

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coolm

Oct 14, 2011 2:27 pm

First_Timer_Ray

24 August 2011

Longridge Madison - lalala Longridge Madison - lalala

Just bumping this - any feedback? We are 99% sure we will purchase one of the 3…

Ceebs

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First_Timer_Ray

Aug 24, 2011 5:11 pm

Deemaree

23 August 2011

Opinion. 450x450 OR 300x600 floor tiles Opinion. 450x450 OR 300x600 floor tiles

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We'll be thinking of you!

somewoman

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Deemaree

Aug 23, 2011 9:37 pm

cattycatcat

18 June 2011

Flooring & Floor Covering

So glad you are going with brick bond. Il looks amazing and it give the room a little…

dadandsue

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cattycatcat

Jun 18, 2011 10:10 am

dsa39

27 April 2011

buildingadreamhome - PICS!!!!buildingadreamhome - PICS!!!!

My new place - P7 It's mine!My new place - P7 It's mine!

NSW

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Hi! It looks like you built the tempo elite???? Did you did you did you??? Sorry…

buildingadreamhome

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dsa39

Apr 27, 2011 9:50 pm

yellowdieselgolf

18 February 2011

Solid blackbutt flooring Solid blackbutt flooring

NSW

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hmmmmmmmmm well that is a bit dodgey! i guess we're not as important once they have…

yellowdieselgolf

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yellowdieselgolf

Feb 18, 2011 9:50 pm

blueblueblue

13 February 2011

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Love it!!!

Evetsllub

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blueblueblue

Feb 13, 2011 9:37 am

the_milesy

14 January 2011

Selling your own home Selling your own home

Real Estate

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I sold a house in the burbs of Melbourne last year. The agent fee ended up being…

supasquirrel

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the_milesy

Jan 14, 2011 1:53 pm

shonzilla

10 January 2011

Show me your Master Bedroom - hello half done room - pics Show me your Master Bedroom - hello half done room - pics

Piper's House - Handover done!! Now the real work begins!!Piper's House - Handover done!! Now the real work begins!!

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Are you sure its not from a magazine!!?? its sooo nice!

shonzilla

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shonzilla

Jan 10, 2011 1:27 pm

CKR

16 December 2010

So I'm thinking about artificial turf!!!!!So I'm thinking about artificial turf!!!!!

VIC

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Hello Piper+1 Your house looks fabluous!!! Congratulations. We are also contemplating…

Piper+1

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CKR

Dec 16, 2010 10:25 pm

TheGardenWhisperer

13 December 2010

Landscape & Garden Design

Every time I read on this topic my blood pressure goes through the roof! I'm not…

Elzbeth

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TheGardenWhisperer

Dec 12, 2010 11:47 pm

Hillcrest

1 December 2010

"upside down" house "upside down" house

Anyone have good experience with any WA 2 storey builder?Anyone have good experience with any WA 2 storey builder?

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Hi, I just found your thread. We are considering the same issue, upstairs living…

wce1293

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Hillcrest

Dec 01, 2010 1:47 pm

Myrtle

10 October 2010

What are you sick of seeing?What are you sick of seeing?

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I am currently in process with Lorimer if you want to pm me for feedback.

mikeptl

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Myrtle

Oct 10, 2010 6:28 pm

tinkster

6 October 2010

General Discussion

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That annoys me too, especially when the plan beside from 130K is the fully spec'…

EKT

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tinkster

Oct 06, 2010 11:45 am

LeanneR

5 October 2010

Doona Covers for king sinlgle beds Doona Covers for king sinlgle beds

Do you think these handle positions look okay?Do you think these handle positions look okay?

I got my sons doona cover set from US website - Land of Nod http://www.landofnod…

Belle

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LeanneR

Oct 05, 2010 12:13 pm

vivica7604

20 August 2010

wallpaper supply and labor quotation wallpaper supply and labor quotation

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So Caroline are all your drawers and cabinet Horizontal? At the momment I have…

jspitz

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vivica7604

Aug 20, 2010 12:19 am

wizard

17 August 2010

Had your carpets cleaned lately?Had your carpets cleaned lately?

Just some advice about buying wallpaper from online rather than from a shop, if…

playhouse

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wizard

Aug 17, 2010 2:58 pm

royalblue

28 July 2010

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Hi Caro, I don't do dying myself, and although I know many techs around the place…

royalblue

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royalblue

Jul 28, 2010 7:00 pm

kyton

23 July 2010

Pot draws or no pot draws?Pot draws or no pot draws?

Wasting our food Wasting our food

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There are no recommended AFAIK due to the difference in everyone's needs and constraints…

King willy

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kyton

Jul 23, 2010 9:16 am

Redman

9 July 2010

Eco Living

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I know it sounds crazy but if you can try and create a zone or space where plants…

kristofw

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Redman

Jul 09, 2010 6:48 am

mpcj

29 June 2010

Cabinet door & benchtop colours - anyone else done these?Cabinet door & benchtop colours - anyone else done these?

Recommendations for paint colors internal...Recommendations for paint colors internal...

We are at framing stage, but we've gone for a similar theme in the rooms - but used…

sunshinexxx

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mpcj

Jun 29, 2010 12:26 pm

Kelly_girl

10 June 2010

Which laminate for kickboard? help please!!!Which laminate for kickboard? help please!!!

Kel, What did you end up going with? And are you happy with choice? I am about…

Kelly_girl

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Kelly_girl

Jun 10, 2010 2:01 pm

shellb78

12 May 2010

New kitchen Colour scheme UPDATE: Finished product!!!New kitchen Colour scheme UPDATE: Finished product!!!

No not real stainless!! Ours is Formica- Brushed Pewter which is the same as the…

Rizzo

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shellb78

May 12, 2010 4:04 pm

laurend

6 May 2010