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I know this question is 10 years old, but nothing ventured nothing gained.. did…

Cavalier Bremworth Elysium - any thoughts or experiences?Cavalier Bremworth Elysium - any thoughts or experiences?

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Chris Deere

Oct 14, 2019 3:52 pm

pund

14 December 2018

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Hello Adam Just wondering if you went ahead and bought the Elysium carpet. I am…

Bed Linen recommendations?Bed Linen recommendations?

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pund

Dec 14, 2018 7:40 pm

thewoodies

4 February 2016

Soft Furnishings

Five year old thread alert! But on the general topic of linen, we bought vintage…

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???

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thewoodies

Feb 04, 2016 6:58 am

kathryneade

28 November 2014

ACT

Hello Adam - did you use the Pandomo product in the end? I'm based in London and…

Timber Bi-folds doors flush with floor (no sill)Timber Bi-folds doors flush with floor (no sill)

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kathryneade

Nov 28, 2014 2:15 am

EmyN

11 December 2013

Windows & Doors

1, 2

Hi pabs, good pics, except it's not fully flush - I'm after more the seamless look…

How big is too big?!How big is too big?!

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EmyN

Dec 11, 2013 11:31 am

jamesshon

30 August 2013

Yes, it is too big size because 125 is perfect size of that room.

Downdraft exhaust fan vs Island Rangehood Downdraft exhaust fan vs Island Rangehood

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jamesshon

Aug 30, 2013 4:10 pm

Evelin

23 July 2013

Kitchen Corner

in Germany BORA is getting popular. The slide show shows the prinicple. http://www…

ladds

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Evelin

Jul 23, 2013 3:30 pm

Wimma

28 June 2012

Advice on Multizone video & Audio please Advice on Multizone video & Audio please

Streaming Video Streaming Video

Something to consider for multiroom audio - I've been thinking about this for a…

Dream House 82

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Wimma

Jun 28, 2012 3:57 pm

Pugs

7 March 2012

1 ... 4, 5, 6

either... you can stream from online services.. or form a Home file server/ NAS…

Robanna

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Pugs

Mar 07, 2012 9:01 am

Multiroom audio and video wiring Multiroom audio and video wiring

31 August 2011

Jezza Personally, I'm using Q-Link barrel receivers, run (via coax) back to a central…

amgsl55

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In wall cistern systems - advice and where can I buy them?In wall cistern systems - advice and where can I buy them?

Aug 31, 2011 10:09 pm

joles

21 June 2011

ACT

We'd have to go through the plaster. But there is no stud or anything in the way…

Home Theatre Speaker System - What is Best?Home Theatre Speaker System - What is Best?

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joles

Jun 21, 2011 10:49 pm

dsiroky

27 December 2010

those with Bi fold doors .....those with Bi fold doors .....

Paradigm Speakers are awesome. I'd highly recommend those. Almost bought a pair…

NcgQ

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dsiroky

Dec 27, 2010 7:37 pm

waylow

9 December 2010

Windows & Doors

1, 2

For aluminium doors you will be looking at between $12-1400 a panel. 6m span would…

emilygirl

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waylow

Dec 09, 2010 8:12 am

1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommend?1 amp, Multi room, multi zone music. Can anyone recommend?

8 November 2010

Hey mate No problem at all...the NuVo is definitely a great system and, similar…

Starz

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140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations?

Nov 08, 2010 9:43 pm

Serentity

31 October 2010

BuildingACT, Did you end up buying the JVC HD950? If yes how does it go? Serentity…

"Acrylic render" or cement render with "acrylic coating"???"Acrylic render" or cement render with "acrylic coating"???

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Serentity

Oct 31, 2010 2:24 pm

mickeyb

26 April 2010

ACT

Hi guys just found this trend, Can anyone help me on this one? What's the diffrence…

We bought tiles! (Best discount tile place EVER!)We bought tiles! (Best discount tile place EVER!)

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mickeyb

Apr 26, 2010 6:39 am

Nic_s

11 February 2010

Electrical Quote - does this sound right?Electrical Quote - does this sound right?

WOW!!! Thank you Lostris for sharing! They look fanastic... exactly what i'm after…

Lostris

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Nic_s

Feb 11, 2010 8:21 pm

octain

20 January 2010

Stacker Door Fly Screen Doors Stacker Door Fly Screen Doors

QLD

1, 2

70 vs 55 is pretty pretty fair. Remember the builder will need their cut too! $70…

JellyLegs

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octain

Jan 20, 2010 6:39 pm

Mrs B

4 November 2009

VIC

We are getting the see through (no bars/grills) wire doors for our stackers in 2…

ring09

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Mrs B

Nov 04, 2009 6:02 am

Multi Room Audio Options - Ideas anyone?Multi Room Audio Options - Ideas anyone?

29 October 2009

Hey Rodda Yeh, the NuVo system I'm looking at now is the Essentia E6G - 6 source…

rubber_noggin

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This painting quote must be a joke! Got a better one YAY! :)This painting quote must be a joke! Got a better one YAY! :)

Oct 29, 2009 6:10 pm

painter

11 October 2009

ACT

1, 2

im a fully qualified painter/decorator with over 11 years experience, it does sound…

Anyone heard of Dulux 'Bilby' and have any thoughts?Anyone heard of Dulux 'Bilby' and have any thoughts?

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painter

Oct 11, 2009 5:13 pm

jspitz

7 October 2009

ACT

Hi, we have used the Rameau color that is very similar to your choice. When we first…

Freestanding Baths - Small Size?Freestanding Baths - Small Size?

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jspitz

Oct 07, 2009 6:36 pm

Dukekamaya

30 September 2009

Who makes the best Pyroltic Oven??Who makes the best Pyroltic Oven??

http://www.marbletrend.com.au/products/baths

Hammerhead

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Dukekamaya

Sep 30, 2009 4:03 pm

Moogles

24 September 2009

Kitchen Appliances

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Hi Inspired The overall performance of the Miele ovens, along with their other…

Inspired

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Moogles

Sep 24, 2009 9:13 pm

dymonite69

19 September 2009

I forgot the sarking! :( options??I forgot the sarking! :( options??

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Sorry I meant $50/m2. You get the same R value. The only apparent advantage is the…

$21k Grant for 1st Homebuyers who decide to build.$21k Grant for 1st Homebuyers who decide to build.

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dymonite69

Sep 19, 2009 10:42 am

thlo

10 September 2009

General Discussion

1 ... 12, 13, 14

Hi ritab25, I think you need to put this question in wriring to the State Reveniue…

Snake

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thlo

Sep 10, 2009 12:56 pm

What render colour with Ironstone roof? Best paint? Help!What render colour with Ironstone roof? Best paint? Help!

3 September 2009

ACT

Yep, we're big fans of greys/stone colours with cedar! We have all cedar windows…

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Polished concrete Polished concrete

Sep 03, 2009 8:51 pm

onc_artisan

30 August 2009

Large Bathroom Floor Plans Large Bathroom Floor Plans

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good to hear... BuildingACT FYI - The process of terrazzo, which uses marble pieces…

bec

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onc_artisan

Aug 30, 2009 10:34 pm

Inspired

24 August 2009

Where should I put my projector AND what cabling do I need??Where should I put my projector AND what cabling do I need??

This is ours - hope it helps

buildingwithhamra

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Inspired

Aug 24, 2009 2:46 pm

jcjuice

21 August 2009

1, 2

cat5e carries a gigabit signal.... surely 1000MB/s transfers are enough? (yer yer…

Free standing baths Free standing baths

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jcjuice

Aug 21, 2009 9:42 pm

Hammerhead

18 August 2009

Prefabricated shower recesses Prefabricated shower recesses

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I have seen some freestanding baths for under $1000, but they are acrylic. Does…

Bam

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Hammerhead

Aug 18, 2009 8:23 pm

dvs_dk

27 July 2009

miele package miele package

Thanks for the heads up! In that case I'll try to sneek it in during the build.

Smarter Bathrooms

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dvs_dk

Jul 27, 2009 9:37 am

Juzzo

19 July 2009

Kitchen Appliances

thanks guys, much appreciated

Juzzo

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Juzzo

Jul 19, 2009 12:21 am

Muffins

17 July 2009

Floor tiles opinions please - with photos!!Floor tiles opinions please - with photos!!

Why is the garage floor level always below the house slab Why is the garage floor level always below the house slab

In your 1st picture do you have the name / colour of the tile above the one you…

mishti

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Muffins

Jul 17, 2009 10:52 pm

billdsl

5 July 2009

Windows with Argon instead of air - should i say anything?!Windows with Argon instead of air - should i say anything?!

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I met my site supervisor at our block to get it cut and he suggested we should take…

noremac

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billdsl

Jul 05, 2009 8:07 am

ECOECO

30 June 2009

Windows & Doors

Hmm...ours are all Western Red Cedar framed....with mainly 12mm gaps (argon filled…

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ECOECO

Jun 30, 2009 11:36 pm

Load bearing capacity of timber floor joists..advice please!Load bearing capacity of timber floor joists..advice please!

28 June 2009

ACT

Thanks for the replies! I'll have to check with the company supplying the floor…

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Do you know any Good Websites with Kitchen Pictures?Do you know any Good Websites with Kitchen Pictures?

Jun 28, 2009 5:15 pm

suh

18 June 2009

Kitchen Corner

http://www.completehome.com.au/kitchens ... n?cid=6288 Magazines are the best,…

inamet09

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suh

Jun 18, 2009 9:16 am

Helloween

27 May 2009

I want a secret passage...I want a secret passage...

VIC

1, 2, 3, 4

Thank you I am enjoying the moment

ozkarnak

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Helloween

May 27, 2009 11:43 am

Best insulation for double brick home in the ACT??Best insulation for double brick home in the ACT??

24 May 2009

ACT

haha no, not at all! I didn't take it in a bad way at all - and there are certainly…

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Check out my Kitchen.Check out my Kitchen.

May 24, 2009 10:33 pm

JellyLegs

22 May 2009

Kitchen Corner

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No, we built with Coral Homes. I didn't like the kitchen that was standard with…

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May 22, 2009 9:12 am

16 May 2009

1 ... 5, 6, 7

Oh SuH, you enjoy your hols, don't worry about stressy indecisive crazies like me…

suh

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Jochicho

May 16, 2009 9:07 pm

littlechook

11 May 2009

Do you regret not getting the higher ceilings say 9 foot ?Do you regret not getting the higher ceilings say 9 foot ?

In-slab heating- -questions In-slab heating- -questions

1, 2

We did the 86 and I deeply regret it, wish we'd done the 9 but the day we had to…

King willy

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littlechook

May 11, 2009 3:21 pm

yvoing

9 May 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

1, 2

Hi here is a site I found on the net. Hope it is useful re hydroponic heating, underfloor…

vpande

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yvoing

May 09, 2009 6:51 pm

Slab pour in a week - I'm going to forget something! Help!!!Slab pour in a week - I'm going to forget something! Help!!!

6 May 2009

ACT

Wow! Guess I've thought of everything! haha If anyone does think of anything else…

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Flashy Entrance Door Flashy Entrance Door

May 06, 2009 8:18 am

jackieclegg

28 April 2009

Hydronic in-slab cooling Hydronic in-slab cooling

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I have seen some beautiful pivot entrance doors that were made by ICE Door Systems…

themax

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jackieclegg

Apr 28, 2009 7:59 am

Casa2

24 April 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Interesting concept. With heating, putting below your feet is good since the heated…

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Casa2

Apr 24, 2009 9:03 am

HELP! Last minute plumbing decision: plastic or copper??HELP! Last minute plumbing decision: plastic or copper??

15 April 2009

ACT

Thanks for all the response everyone, really makes me feel a lot better to hear…

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Bathroom Basins Which too Choose???Bathroom Basins Which too Choose???

Apr 15, 2009 10:24 pm

gettingThere

14 April 2009

What termite protection do i need & can i do it myself?What termite protection do i need & can i do it myself?

1, 2

I think we will be going for something boring but classic like these: http://…

borg

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gettingThere

Apr 14, 2009 10:46 pm

King willy

13 April 2009