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Bimbob

24 March

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Bathrooms and Laundry

Yes, it’s a code requirement

newtothis25

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Bimbob

Mar 24, 2024 8:21 am

Elise

21 March

Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

Pools & Spas

1, 2

Hi 👋 Can you please help me. We want to instal Garonne limestone pavers around…

Saint Mike

24694

Elise

Mar 21, 2024 4:03 pm

PaulPlunkett

2 February

Asbestos Clean-up/Out ?Asbestos Clean-up/Out ?

Safer Living

Hi Saint Mike. the cost all determines the size of the area removed and if its…

Saint Mike

22881

PaulPlunkett

Feb 02, 2024 7:39 am

obiwon

29 January

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

Building A New House

1 ... 35, 36, 37

I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures. Be sure…

nina marie

725

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obiwon

Jan 29, 2024 1:21 pm

Froth

14 September 2023

New house land/slab drainage?New house land/slab drainage?

General Discussion

Thanks for the reply. The soil is sandy, located in cranbourne, vic. I think it…

Froth

6632

Froth

Sep 14, 2023 1:16 pm

Saint Mike

10 September 2023

URBAN MYTHS .... ?URBAN MYTHS .... ?

General Discussion

1 ... 18, 19, 20

I get Netflix free via Foxtel. Amazing how many spam emails I get on Netflix. Anyone…

Saint Mike

380

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Saint Mike

Sep 10, 2023 3:33 pm

SaveH2O

16 July 2023

Water tank install Water tank install

General Discussion

Saving water is important for a number of reasons as is good utilisation of the…

Senicbrewer

23718

SaveH2O

Jul 16, 2023 5:00 pm

building-expert

21 June 2023

Termite Protection Termite Protection

General Discussion

Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance.

Divz

6581

building-expert

Jun 21, 2023 1:25 pm

ammukuttan

14 June 2023

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

General Discussion

This sound like rattling inside your tank caused by a defective worm pump damage…

ammukuttan

90481

ammukuttan

Jun 14, 2023 9:58 am

Saint Mike

3 May 2023

Neighbour erected scaffolding on my land Neighbour erected scaffolding on my land

General Discussion

I like the bobcat idea - not too dear to hire either. Before doing that, maybe advise…

ssenssen

10213

Saint Mike

May 03, 2023 12:50 pm

worldofmud

28 February 2023

House build over old underground pool House build over old underground pool

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Another issue with piers through the fill is that you would require a dedicated…

Mmg

21222

worldofmud

Feb 28, 2023 4:36 pm

kprince077

23 February 2023

Handover date Handover date

General Discussion

Yes house is ready. I might get my keys tomorrow. It is just the bloody builder…

kprince077

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kprince077

Feb 23, 2023 3:40 pm

aussieta

19 February 2023

Please help me identify the architectural style of this home Please help me identify the architectural style of this home

General Discussion

federation/colonial mix?

a.strickland

7315

aussieta

Feb 19, 2023 7:51 am

ponzutwo

17 February 2023

Handover and PCI same day?? Handover and PCI same day??

Building A New House

QLD

The OP hasnt been active for 9 years. Good on you for using the search function…

EmyN

5037

ponzutwo

Feb 17, 2023 9:06 am

Tia

7 February 2023

Bad odour from stone bench top Bad odour from stone bench top

Kitchen Corner

We have the same problem with our ceasarstone bench tops, their fine as long as…

TomCat

13617

Tia

Feb 07, 2023 7:10 pm

Saint Mike

4 February 2023

Irrigation help Irrigation help

General Discussion

Looks like a simple connection pipe. I did our system - and I'm no landscape gardening…

SamMac

4903

Saint Mike

Feb 04, 2023 4:53 pm

Saint Mike

4 February 2023

Buying a house with filled in pool Buying a house with filled in pool

General Discussion

I take it - it was concrete - ie not fibre glass ? It is a hard one in view of your…

SRT

30199

Saint Mike

Feb 04, 2023 4:39 pm

Althom

12 January 2023

Noisy neighbours (using the formal channels)Noisy neighbours (using the formal channels)

Not at all uncommon.

17625

Jan 12, 2023 1:11 pm

6 December 2022

High water table - empty pool shell with relief pipe High water table - empty pool shell with relief pipe

Pools & Spas

This is a problem around south perth and mt pleasant along the river foreshore.…

bad brains

4294

StructuralBIMGuy

Dec 06, 2022 8:44 am

Noname

29 November 2022

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

General Discussion

I have arranged to remove it, had a chat with a lot of people, and everyone was…

waqarali20005

3349

Noname

Nov 29, 2022 7:08 am

Our House Build

18 October 2022

Doors to WIRs or not?Doors to WIRs or not?

General Discussion

You're right. Ours will have a combination of drawers and hangers - so you will…

Our House Build

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Our House Build

Oct 18, 2022 2:07 pm

Echo2k3

18 October 2022

Overlooking window Overlooking window

General Discussion

That's honestly a little selfish of them, to not disgruntle my neighbours I placed…

alisonlyons

4195

Echo2k3

Oct 18, 2022 12:04 am

home2023

11 October 2022

Recent Vergola Reviews?Recent Vergola Reviews?

General Discussion

Any chance of seeing a photo of how it was attached to the house?

esanto1

6861

home2023

Oct 11, 2022 7:14 pm

chippy

30 September 2022

Fence dispute Fence dispute

General Discussion

Just tell them that it's their responsibility to pay for their building works (removal…

mmurshed

2678

chippy

Sep 30, 2022 3:03 pm

elloelloelloqwer

27 September 2022

A reminder of why you never take handover….A reminder of why you never take handover….

Building A New House

1, 2

so just sharing my experience.. our situation is that we dont have the pressure…

Ari

6680

elloelloelloqwer

Sep 27, 2022 3:21 pm

Saint Mike

5 September 2022

Best way to ventilate garage?Best way to ventilate garage?

General Discussion

I actually had a whirly gig type thing put in the roof. My idea was it might cool…

Carlito

3096

Saint Mike

Sep 05, 2022 11:30 am

Saint Mike

5 September 2022

New Home - Concrete around house New Home - Concrete around house

Building A New House

you meant the termite barrier was extended to beyond the patio? thanks Yes - to…

kumar2015

6580

Saint Mike

Sep 05, 2022 11:22 am

kvazer

4 September 2022

power outlet for electric cars ?power outlet for electric cars ?

General Discussion

I think it is a good idea to do that. Most of the time you won’t need it (e.g.…

balajmn

3143

kvazer

Sep 04, 2022 3:38 pm

building-expert

20 August 2022

Waffle Pod Slabs Waffle Pod Slabs

Building A New House

Have look at soil report if there is alternative to slab, timber floors may work…

buildy

5612

building-expert

Aug 20, 2022 3:26 pm

Saint Mike

19 August 2022

Bad rot in framing post Bad rot in framing post

General Discussion

Or - use a cover. It would fit around the post.

erickendall

5409

Saint Mike

Aug 19, 2022 11:51 am

Phil of Sydney

11 August 2022

PCI to Handover. How long?PCI to Handover. How long?

7 weeks seems odd

6573

Aug 11, 2022 8:56 pm

5 August 2022

Is this price ridiculously high?Is this price ridiculously high?

General Discussion

Its why you always get at least 3 quotes. The highest may well be the bloke who…

lukazi

9001

Saint Mike

Aug 05, 2022 4:04 pm

scott2323

3 August 2022

astral equipment - new build astral equipment - new build

Pools & Spas

that sounds alarming ..........

sifntdaz

23677

scott2323

Aug 03, 2022 11:03 am

Saint Mike

1 August 2022

bus stop relocated permanently bus stop relocated permanently

General Discussion

Works for light posts.

Nguyen

1498

Saint Mike

Aug 01, 2022 11:15 am

Saint Mike

17 July 2022

Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls

Building A New House

Better to do it well/properly - even if you pay more. In 5 years it won't matter…

BanjoDan

4886

Saint Mike

Jul 17, 2022 7:22 am

Rchahal

21 June 2022

HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB

Renovation + Home Improvement

1, 2

I can't believe it has been so long since I did this. It’s been around 4 years…

venom

29426

Rchahal

Jun 21, 2022 4:03 pm

alexp79

10 June 2022

Fridge and counter depth Fridge and counter depth

General Discussion

600 mm countertops really suck, IMHO 630 mm should be a bare minimum, but better…

PNaidu

5479

alexp79

Jun 10, 2022 12:32 pm

am74

23 May 2022

Gap between Neighbour Wall and Retaining Wall Gap between Neighbour Wall and Retaining Wall

General Discussion

super advice this, I had a neighbour just pile sand up against my weatherboards…

am74

7782

am74

May 23, 2022 7:43 am

TrickyRickyDoo

17 May 2022

Home Building Blogs Home Building Blogs

Building A New House

1 ... 75, 76, 77

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mattwalker

1536

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TrickyRickyDoo

May 17, 2022 5:34 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

24 April 2022

Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months

General Discussion

Forget past projects, what matters is what's happening with Post covid projects…

Rkn

3316

StructuralBIMGuy

Apr 24, 2022 11:43 am

BuildingandLegal

22 April 2022

What questions do I need to be asking?What questions do I need to be asking?

General Discussion

I would suggest before going to far do the path to purchase, take the time to go…

Mel_O

1877

BuildingandLegal

Apr 22, 2022 9:26 pm

Waldorf_Grange_Build

12 April 2022

Porter Davis homes Porter Davis homes

Building A New House

VIC

1 ... 860, 861, 862

I would expect it to be painted at least.

Stewie

17235

2863372

Waldorf_Grange_Build

Apr 12, 2022 7:10 am

Saint Mike

3 April 2022

Termite risk?Termite risk?

General Discussion

Depends on the building - were house and shed slab done at the same time - ie is…

funnybunny

2428

Saint Mike

Apr 03, 2022 9:32 am

Pulse

30 March 2022

Hot Water System Hot Water System

General Discussion

We have a 250L storage electric tank, 9kW solar, downsized to a 2.4kW element, heats…

dmm12

4313

Pulse

Mar 30, 2022 12:52 pm

Saint Mike

30 March 2022

Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?

General Discussion

We have tiles floor to ceiling in the ensuite/bathrooms - best thing we ever did…

Noname

3704

Saint Mike

Mar 30, 2022 6:27 am

Saint Mike

23 March 2022

Suspected error in the quote Suspected error in the quote

General Discussion

I well remember being given our plans for the then new house and told to check and…

dylydyly

2478

Saint Mike

Mar 23, 2022 1:18 pm

Saint Mike

25 February 2022

Water coming from brick veneer wall under the floor level Water coming from brick veneer wall under the floor level

General Discussion

I'm not an expert on these things - but I've seen water hit a roof tile - go up…

Paw

2477

Saint Mike

Feb 25, 2022 6:06 am

Saint Mike

24 February 2022

Brick Arch, decorative or load bearing?Brick Arch, decorative or load bearing?

General Discussion

So the walls are brick ?

Je1

2309

Saint Mike

Feb 24, 2022 12:25 pm

Echo2k3

7 February 2022

Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

General Discussion

100% agree with this, a nice render over it and lots of green leafy plants in the…

21262

3049

Echo2k3

Feb 07, 2022 2:59 pm

Saint Mike

6 February 2022

House - Sun Protector - West Side Wall House - Sun Protector - West Side Wall

General Discussion

Might be a go - and certainly cheaper than fly over. Thanks.

Saint Mike

2865

Saint Mike

Feb 06, 2022 10:21 am

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