Posts by donuts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Raked Ceiling Downlights Raked Ceiling Downlights

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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

chatterbox

17 January

Lighting + Lighting Design

yes we do have these - havent got around to advertising them lol. I can do some…

robbo3

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chatterbox

Jan 17, 2024 4:42 pm

ML24WA

15 April 2023

Introductions Please!Introductions Please!

Introductions

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Hi I'm Martin, from Perth. Renovating a 1940s California bungalow and planning an…

homeone

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ML24WA

Apr 15, 2023 9:46 pm

homeone

18 October 2022

How to post a Photo How to post a Photo

Photos, Videos & Avatars

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Hi, This is Joshua the programmer for homeone. Are you able to provide some additional…

Michelle

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homeone

Oct 18, 2022 5:33 pm

strannik

11 July 2022

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising

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

QLD

overcapitalising usually means don't build things like pool, fireplace etc, unless…

MJ1975

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strannik

Jul 11, 2022 5:04 pm

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...

What heights are your double towel rails at?What heights are your double towel rails at?

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

SJT76

22 June 2022

Bathrooms and Laundry

Just took a look at our elevation drawings - they've been put at 1100mm. We didn…

blueblueblue

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SJT76

Jun 22, 2022 4:27 pm

Mikey-1

17 May 2022

Timber flooring species Timber flooring species

Flooring & Floor Covering

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thanks for sharing this topic about timber flooring.

Dukekamaya

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Mikey-1

May 17, 2022 9:23 pm

tim.jones

8 October 2021

Best Climber Best Climber

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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If I were to plant Chinese Star Jasmine on top of a retaining wall, will it in time…

Wingies

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tim.jones

Oct 08, 2021 10:44 pm

Leona33

2 September 2021

Off-White Mortar That Looks Orange To Me!Off-White Mortar That Looks Orange To Me!

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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

seanc88

14 August 2021

Hidden Valley Hidden Valley

VIC

Hi Chris, where did you end up with this? Same issue for me, but our brickwork…

clydefrog

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seanc88

Aug 14, 2021 8:27 pm

myth437

8 July 2021

Floating laminate floor cleaner Floating laminate floor cleaner

VIC

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Hi Joles, how are ya ? We have just bought a piece of block at Hidden valley recently…

joles

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myth437

Jul 08, 2021 10:03 pm

Ellajackson67

12 January 2021

Flooring & Floor Covering

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That simply means your using too much detergent in the bucket, there is a residue…

clath

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Ellajackson67

Jan 12, 2021 10:08 pm

aussieta

12 January 2021

Tradesmen etiquette Tradesmen etiquette

What do u think of this floorplan? comments appreciated =)What do u think of this floorplan? comments appreciated =)

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many years ago went out to a fleet site fora breakdown when i asked what the problem…

Cathski

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aussieta

Jan 12, 2021 4:59 pm

MBX3

6 August 2020

Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On

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Hi Guys Not sure if I am not supposed to post it on this thread but I haven't found…

FND

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MBX3

Aug 06, 2020 11:53 am

jchar159

15 July 2020

Owner Builder Forum

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Hi Peter Just checking in on how your Kitome is fairing 10 years on. Any idea about…

PeterH

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jchar159

Jul 15, 2020 10:34 pm

leeroy17

19 April 2020

When did you sign the building contract?When did you sign the building contract?

Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners

How I wish this was true?. It depends on your builder. Some insist on signing the…

buildingadreamhome

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leeroy17

Apr 19, 2020 1:36 pm

Dynamic

9 January 2020

Looking for self-builder blogs Looking for self-builder blogs

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is there an update to the links in the first post from agricwa? The links are now…

TheGardenWhisperer

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Dynamic

Jan 09, 2020 6:27 pm

dyl92

29 September 2019

Owner Builder Forum

I know that this is an old post, but just in case anybody is interested in following…

asher1

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dyl92

Sep 29, 2019 6:49 pm

Liz1234

14 July 2019

Ceiling cornices or not?Ceiling cornices or not?

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They both traditional serve a purpose. If you have an older home like my parents…

Loulabelle

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Liz1234

Jul 14, 2019 2:52 pm

Food, glorious FOOD - What's YOUR signature dish at parties?Food, glorious FOOD - What's YOUR signature dish at parties?

4 April 2019

Recipes

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Chicken fricasee, my grandparents made it all the time when my mom was a kid and…

Cooped07

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Apr 04, 2019 5:53 pm

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

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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Our Landscaping Story Our Landscaping Story

Mar 31, 2019 7:09 pm

kexkez

12 January 2019

Timber or aluminium plantation shutters?Timber or aluminium plantation shutters?

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gaynelle. You posted on an 8 year old thread about a garden in another state (…

Eager

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kexkez

Jan 12, 2019 4:02 pm

youngone

31 December 2018

Windows & Doors

Here is a good description of advantages of several types of plantation shutters…

sandy

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youngone

Dec 31, 2018 9:51 pm

Nancymerimba

27 November 2018

Ceiling Height - Opinions?Ceiling Height - Opinions?

Anyone got a Vergola - a couple of questions Anyone got a Vergola - a couple of questions

QLD

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2.7m ceilings are a must. I can't stand 2.4m ceilings - s:( 👍

higherdestiny

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Nancymerimba

Nov 26, 2018 11:23 pm

David Moffett

19 November 2018

Outdoor Living

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Hi If you want a real Vergola and not an inferior copy (see all the reasons listed…

bozzabonnici

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David Moffett

Nov 19, 2018 5:22 pm

Ynnie

15 October 2018

Show Us Your Splashback Show Us Your Splashback

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

ben888

24 August 2018

Can you recommend a handheld vacumme?Can you recommend a handheld vacumme?

Tips for moving with pets?Tips for moving with pets?

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Just want to add that the new Dysons and not compatible with the old Dysons. I had…

acrebuild1

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ben888

Aug 24, 2018 12:48 am

Budget-Self-Pack

1 May 2018

Move Management

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Hey, I hope your move went well with your cat. For anyone moving interstate with…

d@n

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Budget-Self-Pack

May 01, 2018 1:16 pm

CuttingEdgeKitchens

16 April 2018

Join in Caesarstone Join in Caesarstone

caesarstone stain testing - expressions of interest :)caesarstone stain testing - expressions of interest :)

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The majority of slabs are 3000mm long so having a join is normal but it shouldn…

Maisie

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CuttingEdgeKitchens

Apr 16, 2018 5:17 pm

StoneGuru

23 March 2018

Corian vs Caesarstone Corian vs Caesarstone

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For any stain, this document will guide you through step by step on any stone especially…

mav999

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StoneGuru

Mar 23, 2018 6:40 am

Althom

19 January 2018

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

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We've had Caesarstone in for 6 years, We cook a lot of curries so turmeric and…

cazman

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Althom

Jan 19, 2018 10:16 am

Hillsbuilds

7 December 2017

T Instersection with Land T Instersection with Land

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

Keira22

3 November 2017

Feng Shui

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I have a same plot just that it has one way traffic. Let us know how did it turn…

erinleigh

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Keira22

Nov 03, 2017 8:42 pm

voz

30 May 2017

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

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

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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

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

jcrabbitoh

31 March 2017

McDonald Jones Homes McDonald Jones Homes

online blinds stores online blinds stores

NSW

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The link you supplied appears to be just your photos and comments. Where is the…

JNR

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jcrabbitoh

Mar 31, 2017 7:34 am

JackT

6 December 2016

Windows & Doors

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Yes, i am giving you a suggestion, here you can see many types of blinds, curtains…

Pauline

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JackT

Dec 06, 2016 2:59 pm

deeps

24 October 2016

How to attach skirting boards?How to attach skirting boards?

Flooring & Floor Covering

What's the best way to attach scotia, the small skirting boards that you can't really…

dguni

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deeps

Oct 24, 2016 1:55 pm

abby.march

11 October 2016

House number House number

Feng Shui

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Number 4 is not good. Any number that total of 4.

Pisces

30016

abby.march

Oct 11, 2016 4:19 pm

bambinohome

30 September 2016

Bed size for kids Bed size for kids

Finishing Touch

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Bambino Home offers bed for kids. Buy Different size of beds as per your requirement…

haywgl

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bambinohome

Sep 30, 2016 4:06 pm

Daves8

21 September 2016

Won't let me post photos Won't let me post photos

Photos, Videos & Avatars

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just testing.

6690

Sep 21, 2016 1:00 pm

29 July 2016

Interior Decorating Lounge

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I know how you feel, same here!

Michelle

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Michelle

Jul 29, 2016 9:02 pm

Davejones1

15 July 2016

Exotic Doormats Exotic Doormats

Interior Decorating Lounge

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Very good question Southies! Link perform a very important function. Far too often…

Please help! What colour is this?Please help! What colour is this?

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Davejones1

Jul 15, 2016 6:35 pm

buildingnanna

27 May 2016

About to step off the edge......About to step off the edge......

old post but im going through selections and have decided on dune roof and nougat…

meghan

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buildingnanna

May 27, 2016 10:51 pm

docker_rob

25 May 2016

Owner Builder Forum

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Good on you Kris, I drove past your place yesterday (not on purpose) looked across…

kristofw

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docker_rob

May 25, 2016 3:56 pm

xanthorrhoea

18 April 2016

Nara Native Turf - New Turf Variety Nara Native Turf - New Turf Variety

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So I planted nara native turf about a month ago (I would have like to plant earlier…

hurdler77

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xanthorrhoea

Apr 18, 2016 12:27 pm

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!

16 April 2016

NSW

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Sorry just found the number of the tile : DC1697

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