Posts by take2 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

How did you find out about Homeone?How did you find out about Homeone?

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Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you…

jewel47

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obiwon

Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am

Alexa houl

3 July 2022

Introductions

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I searched for forums on home decorating and design topics. Stumbled upon this forum…

TheGardenWhisperer

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Alexa houl

Jul 03, 2022 2:12 am

AJW

27 June 2022

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

Kitchen Corner

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

TrickyRickyDoo

17 May 2022

Home Building Blogs Home Building Blogs

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mattwalker

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TrickyRickyDoo

May 17, 2022 5:34 pm

usman.hafeez2000

15 October 2021

Noisy steel?Noisy steel?

Good old values and design Good old values and design

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Thanks for your help. For me the issue doesn’t seem to be the thermal contraction…

mek

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usman.hafeez2000

Oct 15, 2021 10:00 pm

TeniBear

5 March 2021

Builders putting their rubbish on my empty block!VENT!Builders putting their rubbish on my empty block!VENT!

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I wonder how everyone in this thread feels about their choices now, ten and a half…

xanthrope

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TeniBear

Mar 05, 2021 7:30 pm

domwild

5 March 2020

Timber or Steel Frame?Timber or Steel Frame?

VIC

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Found two small concrete segments so far from an old leach drain on this new building…

chickad23

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domwild

Mar 05, 2020 9:06 am

indo26slate

15 October 2019

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

Did you end up following through with the steel frame? Was this a single story…

take2

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indo26slate

Oct 15, 2019 9:43 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

John Pierpoint

16 January 2019

Building post and beam house Building post and beam house

Show Us Your Splashback Show Us Your Splashback

QLD

The above photos are 4 houses being built on an undulating block using screw piles…

xanthrope

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John Pierpoint

Jan 16, 2019 12:47 pm

Ynnie

15 October 2018

Kitchen Splashbacks

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Hi, is your splashback on clear or starfire (low iron)?

kyton

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Ynnie

Oct 15, 2018 9:54 am

Huggies

15 August 2018

Montgomery Homes - Upslope Block Montgomery Homes - Upslope Block

Have you found builders whom you can recommend to friends ?Have you found builders whom you can recommend to friends ?

NSW

Hi, I guess you have finished your build with Montgomery. How do you find them?…

scottnsarah

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Huggies

Aug 15, 2018 12:23 am

Zedman69

7 February 2018

Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

Yes I have to agree with all of you who have written negative reviews for NRK Builders…

dishipro

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Zedman69

Feb 07, 2018 1:26 pm

Hillsbuilds

7 December 2017

Do you regret getting a ceramic cooktop?Do you regret getting a ceramic cooktop?

QLD

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@jsmi, could you leave everything as is except reduce the length of the shower,…

nathanbudde

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Hillsbuilds

Dec 07, 2017 1:15 pm

Joker

17 August 2017

Kitchen Corner

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Ceramic or induction. Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk

blueblueblue

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Joker

Aug 17, 2017 1:42 pm

voz

30 May 2017

Internal door height - 2040 or 2340?Internal door height - 2040 or 2340?

Selecting Cladding - Matrix, NRG, Colourbond, Alucabond....Selecting Cladding - Matrix, NRG, Colourbond, Alucabond....

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Thanks @pickylady, I settled with the same now - 2590 ceilings and standard doors…

hiccup

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voz

May 30, 2017 1:54 pm

Berek

1 March 2017

The Facade Thread!!!The Facade Thread!!!

Not sure but last time he posted was 4 years ago... interesting blog so thanks anyway…

janepeck

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Berek

Mar 01, 2017 9:32 pm

kylie_89

3 February 2017

Finishing Touch

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Forgot to mention pillars are tiled with Digi Marble Black Lappato Sent from my…

nathanbudde

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kylie_89

Feb 03, 2017 9:16 pm

FelixJohns

6 October 2016

Tree Removal in Brisbane Tree Removal in Brisbane

Landscape & Garden Design

We used these assurance trees (http://www.assurancetrees.com.au)…

joybells

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FelixJohns

Oct 06, 2016 12:30 pm

SteveMc

28 September 2016

SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol

Lighting + Lighting Design

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Would you mind sharing the ebay id. I'd really appreciate it. Great idea!

Rudolf1980

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SteveMc

Sep 28, 2016 10:22 pm

shazba1

5 January 2016

Crimsafe vs Clearshield Crimsafe vs Clearshield

Safer Living

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I have bought Clearsheild I had to call them back to fix the front Security Screen…

Loulabelle

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shazba1

Jan 05, 2016 1:21 pm

MrBee

4 June 2015

Temporary Window Coverings Megathread Temporary Window Coverings Megathread

Windows & Doors

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http://Www.betterthansheets.com.au Ship in 24hrs and 100% buyer satisfaction! Come…

Vundaful!

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MrBee

Jun 04, 2015 6:23 pm

ring09

5 March 2015

A & E's House! Pg 85 - a year or 2 worth of updates 11/12/14 A & E's House! Pg 85 - a year or 2 worth of updates 11/12/14

VIC

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Hey Erin Just saw this post too, wondered how you were going, house is looking great…

just Erin

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ring09

Mar 05, 2015 9:54 am

Plucka's Build- Complete Plucka's Build- Complete

17 February 2015

QLD

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Hey SaveH20 Palms are golden cane, I think they get to about 10m eventually. Should…

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Bedrock!!!...6 months later + pics!Bedrock!!!...6 months later + pics!

Feb 17, 2015 4:02 pm

bpratt

8 February 2015

QLD

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Hi Rk - How much is the solar power and who are you going through? We're seriously…

Pebbles

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bpratt

Feb 08, 2015 10:02 am

Removing flyscreens - whats the secret?Removing flyscreens - whats the secret?

3 September 2014

Windows & Doors

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Black. As Ed said, white stands out and gets dirty, so then it would become grey…

Ben01

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Cairns Build - Better Homes Queensland - 1st builders clean!Cairns Build - Better Homes Queensland - 1st builders clean!

Sep 03, 2014 2:30 pm

cat_dunc

4 July 2014

Tiles Expansion Joints Tiles Expansion Joints

QLD

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I've just stumbled across this thread and you've made me want to start everything…

danrts

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cat_dunc

Jul 04, 2014 2:08 pm

Stewie D

15 June 2014

Some landscaping pics added (14/11/2010)Some landscaping pics added (14/11/2010)

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Coloured sealant comes in all sorts of colours thee days whether you use silicon…

VijayGaba

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Stewie D

Jun 15, 2014 12:58 pm

whitby77

8 May 2014

QLD

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Hi! I'm dying to see your house and garden. I've read all the comments and it sounds…

Ms Builder

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whitby77

May 08, 2014 3:00 pm

High Ceilings (2700) & BIFOLD DOORS to Alfresco is it Worth?High Ceilings (2700) & BIFOLD DOORS to Alfresco is it Worth?

2 December 2013

NSW

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Hi there - Don't think of flyscreens for Bi-folds as a bug bear. Take a look at…

Paul12

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Security stacker door crimsafe? Invisi-guard?Security stacker door crimsafe? Invisi-guard?

Dec 02, 2013 10:03 am

salfern

7 October 2013

Windows & Doors

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I have just had security screens installed on all the windows of my home. However…

penny73

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salfern

Oct 07, 2013 11:24 am

alanoz

21 August 2013

Our Pool Building Experience Our Pool Building Experience

Pools & Spas

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So how does this pool feel different from fibre glass pool? Does anyone know?

Brad & Sonya

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alanoz

Aug 21, 2013 11:38 pm

Baa House

19 July 2013

Welcome to Qld Welcome to Qld

Introductions

QLD

Hi everyone, I was searching for interior decorating forums while I got this one…

TheGardenWhisperer

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Baa House

Jul 19, 2013 6:09 pm

Alex2424

23 May 2013

Help modernise our home!Help modernise our home!

Finishing Touch

If you're still looking for ideas, I would definitely pressure wash the driveway…

blues87

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Alex2424

May 23, 2013 10:04 pm

slab or stumps slab or stumps

7 March 2013

I wrote an interesting (to me) article about this. If you want check my website…

msbyrne

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Why did you choose project Builder over smaller builder?Why did you choose project Builder over smaller builder?

Mar 07, 2013 4:21 pm

Dexter

4 March 2013

Opinion/Reviews: DeLonghi vs. Technika 900mm Uprights?Opinion/Reviews: DeLonghi vs. Technika 900mm Uprights?

NSW

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for us it was cost, small boutique builder was awesome and very flexible but prices…

veseli

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Dexter

Mar 04, 2013 5:45 pm

bradster181

23 February 2013

Kitchen Appliances

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Thanks Dave, consider this another tick off the to do list

dave-

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bradster181

Feb 23, 2013 4:16 pm

G-Thorpe

10 January 2013

Drafting quote?Drafting quote?

Owner Builder Forum

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It's interesting to read posts where people are comparing Architects with Draftspersons…

71monaro

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G-Thorpe

Jan 10, 2013 7:40 pm

turtleschell

14 December 2012

Does anyone actually ENJOY unpacking? Lol Does anyone actually ENJOY unpacking? Lol

Move Management

I think I might enjoy it this time round, because I don't have a lot of stuff. And…

grace_slick

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turtleschell

Dec 14, 2012 6:13 pm

Sloping block builder in Sydney .... help Sloping block builder in Sydney .... help

16 November 2012

NSW

Take2 offers some good advice. It is about design. Take2 describes what we call…

lemon_rose

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Nov 16, 2012 6:57 am

Building on steep block Building on steep block

21 October 2012

i dont think it is so hard if you get the right builder. read my article about building…

coastrunner570

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Oct 21, 2012 7:33 am

Anyone built/building on a sloping block (down from street)?Anyone built/building on a sloping block (down from street)?

30 September 2012

VIC

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apart from anything else, the logic is this. if you builld your floor high out of…

cinder

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Spray foam for underfloor insulation.Spray foam for underfloor insulation.

Sep 30, 2012 9:22 pm

TrevandSam

27 August 2012

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

After talking to a few tradesmen, we've decided not to use the foam and use foil…

take2

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TrevandSam

Aug 27, 2012 9:53 am

Dream House 82

18 July 2012

A thread for Queenslanders :-)A thread for Queenslanders :-)

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Hi, we are building in Bundaberg. We've lived in Brisbane and Mackay also. It's…

kyiee81

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Dream House 82

Jul 18, 2012 8:59 pm

Jodge's build - revisited.Jodge's build - revisited.

23 June 2012

NSW

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Still you can understand their concern with all the different trades tramping in…

jodge

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soil test report but no soil test done- that I can tell soil test report but no soil test done- that I can tell

Jun 23, 2012 10:41 am

kkurni

13 June 2012

Hi, I have the same problem with M3tR1c0n. I build on williams landing which well…

ritab25

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kkurni

Jun 13, 2012 12:09 pm

Has anyone built a split level house?Has anyone built a split level house?

5 June 2012

VIC

Hi, have a look at Jodge's thread. She has built a gorgeous split level.

me_me1983

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Jun 05, 2012 11:20 pm

Weatherboard and garage door colour - something different Weatherboard and garage door colour - something different

30 May 2012

Finishing Touch

Might seem like replying is a waste of time after so long, but someone coming along…

neil_se

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Tiling all bathroom walls floor to ceiling Tiling all bathroom walls floor to ceiling

May 30, 2012 11:55 pm

kyton

20 April 2012

Bathrooms and Laundry

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We only did it in our bathroom and the poolhouse bathroom. The kids' ensuites and…

gettingThere

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kyton

Apr 20, 2012 6:35 pm

phippsy

24 February 2012

Design for sloping backyard Design for sloping backyard

Landscape & Garden Design

On the council approval thing, interestingly enough when I spoke to council about…