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Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

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I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at…

waxinggibbous

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waxinggibbous

Apr 15, 2024 7:23 pm

ppetrovski

5 April

My experience buying windows in China My experience buying windows in China

NSW

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How do you find empire oak is it very fingerprinty?

Sydney-build

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ppetrovski

Apr 05, 2024 9:17 pm

ECOECO

16 January

What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?

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They removed their comment and I heard no more.

KateG

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ECOECO

Jan 16, 2024 10:43 am

oly411

8 November 2023

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sure, diving into the world of kitchen quotes can be pretty wavy 😅. good quality…

leanne27

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oly411

Nov 08, 2023 6:11 pm

Kitchen's from overseas Kitchen's from overseas

26 October 2023

Does anyone have any idea how much a kitchen from china actually costs? I had couple…

SydneyElle

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Coral Homes general build thread Coral Homes general build thread

Oct 26, 2023 2:20 pm

nemo_r

22 August 2023

Frame broomstick cross beams Frame broomstick cross beams

QLD

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Has anyone built any of the Rochester series homes keeping sides and rear as per…

Mellywil

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nemo_r

Aug 22, 2023 4:26 pm

oldchippy

31 January 2023

Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0

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Giday Chippy. I can see the merit in the idea but fail to see how it could be done…

NicMc

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oldchippy

Jan 31, 2023 9:31 am

Fisher75

1 January 2023

Bowed cornices and out of parallel door Frames Bowed cornices and out of parallel door Frames

NSW

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This is the bathroom kids use, so when they were younger they used the bath tab…

Vatche

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Fisher75

Jan 01, 2023 5:51 pm

Noname

27 November 2022

Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial

VIC

Ok. For slab inspection the builder said the process is the supervisor will notify…

alhelal

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Noname

Nov 27, 2022 7:50 am

theownerbuilder

1 October 2022

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

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Im also keen to know what it ended up costing if you don't mind sharing?

aussman80

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theownerbuilder

Oct 01, 2022 2:26 pm

Fredii

5 September 2022

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

NSW

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We decided to do it after handover since it was almost double the cost. However…

Bizzie Mummy

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Fredii

Sep 05, 2022 11:28 am

AJW

27 June 2022

Building with Metricon Building with Metricon

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

Samz_Turra

3 June 2022

Custom vanity depth Custom vanity depth

NSW

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No notices. I was just told there was too much rain, wet conditions, contractors…

jazz_d

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Samz_Turra

Jun 03, 2022 10:11 am

CBee

3 March 2022

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

Hi Echo2k3. Yes me too. It's misleading in my opinion. Thanks for sharing the pic…

CBee

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CBee

Mar 03, 2022 4:40 pm

ace26

4 February 2022

Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?

VIC

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very useful thread for someone who is considering CH, wish there was more recent…

Salt&PepperMkII

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ace26

Feb 04, 2022 4:26 pm

Ardo

18 October 2021

Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15 Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15

I don't think it's unrealistic. Builders are not interested in missing out on margins…

decryption

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Ardo

Oct 18, 2021 8:23 am

CalvinHobbes

10 October 2021

Trinity Lux Q1 - Plantation Homes QLD Trinity Lux Q1 - Plantation Homes QLD

NSW

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Last major project to undertake is landscaping. Hoping to get this done before December…

CalvinHobbes

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CalvinHobbes

Oct 10, 2021 1:40 pm

Seka21

4 October 2021

Building Bayside : Our Glendale 45 Building Bayside : Our Glendale 45

QLD

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Hi All, If any one currently building or going to build the Trinity with Plantation…

Mec06

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Seka21

Oct 04, 2021 3:59 pm

Drew01

18 September 2021

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven

VIC

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The colour is colourbond basalt... It'll house 3 trailers, toilet for pool visitors…

Drew01

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Drew01

Sep 18, 2021 9:21 pm

sarafrench1

10 August 2021

New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension

NSW

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My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to the Gold Coast…

needsausername

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sarafrench1

Aug 10, 2021 9:51 pm

Doulton777

9 August 2021

Am I crazy? OB near Port Macquarie Am I crazy? OB near Port Macquarie

VIC

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. Much prefer the ones we got through lumi lighting. But these are nice for the…

Doulton777

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Doulton777

Aug 09, 2021 8:39 pm

powerd

24 July 2021

Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA?Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA?

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Some photos of recent work. The outdoor area wall completed. Still some minor flashing…

powerd

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powerd

Jul 24, 2021 9:40 am

EnegueWeil

19 March 2021

Our Metricon Liberty 45 on the Northern Beaches, Sydney Our Metricon Liberty 45 on the Northern Beaches, Sydney

VIC

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2 years back in 2018 for a 4 bed with hbc with 900mm upgrades, 20mm ceaserstone…

pooks83

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EnegueWeil

Mar 19, 2021 10:57 am

aussieta

13 December 2020

Moving tips!Moving tips!

Move Management

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this is an australian site no point advertising here

homeone

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aussieta

Dec 13, 2020 6:28 am

VistaDream

30 October 2020

Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW Rawson Balmoral 38 MK1 - Newcastle NSW

NSW

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Hardie deck is doing great. No maintenance to date, it has expanded and contracted…

VistaDream

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VistaDream

Oct 30, 2020 4:58 pm

jmlight

16 October 2020

Perth NOR OB on 5 Acres - Kitchen and Pool :-)Perth NOR OB on 5 Acres - Kitchen and Pool :-)

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We have a few install issues, the co who installed them is being difficult to deal…

ourrawsonbalmoral38

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jmlight

Oct 16, 2020 8:29 pm

AKB

11 October 2020

Skirtings/walls not straight Skirtings/walls not straight

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Thanks Waxing - I would love a damn I think fresh Marron are to die for but can…

AKB

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AKB

Oct 11, 2020 5:48 pm

nik_nt11

19 September 2020

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Good news. I asked my inspector to have a look at it and the builder subsequently…

adrian20

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nik_nt11

Sep 19, 2020 5:50 pm

DTR1985

6 September 2020

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!

How to hide joins on rear panels of kitchen island?How to hide joins on rear panels of kitchen island?

QLD

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Hi. Do you have the modified floorplan you can send me? I am building the madison…

KingTaco

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DTR1985

Sep 06, 2020 6:24 pm

JayB001

31 August 2020

Help Needed With Brighton Homes Help Needed With Brighton Homes

It's an Ikea kitchen with a few variations, so yes, flatpack (limited budget).…

JayB001

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JayB001

Aug 31, 2020 9:46 pm

bday40

29 July 2020

Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A

As a Builder myself the thought of Variations haunts me to be honest, but only…

Icthus88

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bday40

Jul 29, 2020 7:08 pm

IamSAM

21 May 2020

Lighting + Lighting Design

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If single storey home, then you can do downlights (without much headache). Standard…

1960sModernistHome

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IamSAM

May 21, 2020 3:53 pm

CF Design

1 May 2020

Recessed bathroom floors on the upper level Recessed bathroom floors on the upper level

New roof tiles acceptable install?New roof tiles acceptable install?

Honestly, it probably an easier and better finish in the end just to do this. Trying…

camomiles

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CF Design

May 01, 2020 4:58 pm

Althom

30 November 2019

basics of increasing home value basics of increasing home value

You are so right. If a tradie is willing to do a job that complies but still looks…

HandyManny

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Althom

Nov 30, 2019 9:57 am

cpayton

31 October 2019

Increasing Home Value

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Since a smart home is the trend right now, you can automate some features of your…

Martin

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cpayton

Oct 31, 2019 12:21 pm

Norfolk

12 September 2019

Who is building with Beechwood Who is building with Beechwood

Vinyl sliding doors for a built-in wardrobe in Melbourne Vinyl sliding doors for a built-in wardrobe in Melbourne

NSW

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Thanks Norfolk for your feedback, I have written a full update as to where we at…

acrebuild

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Norfolk

Sep 12, 2019 7:19 am

that bird

29 July 2019

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hello all, can anyone please recommend a supplier/installer for vinyl sliding doors…

that bird

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that bird

Jul 29, 2019 6:16 pm

deepak648

4 June 2019

HGWA in Calleya Estate HGWA in Calleya Estate

Painting two pack?Painting two pack?

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Yeah you are absolutely right. I am more than 2K already and I am sure it will…

Mrsxtro01

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deepak648

Jun 04, 2019 4:55 pm

chippy

1 June 2019

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping

Hi Loreen. How is the kitchen going? Are you still having an issue with chipping…

TeeVee

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chippy

Jun 01, 2019 12:11 am

aloenyx

10 April 2019

Vancouver -Porter Davis Vancouver -Porter Davis

VIC

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Wow your garden is looking amazing!!! I'm still struggling to get the back to grow…

bank

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aloenyx

Apr 10, 2019 5:02 pm

Amber23

8 March 2019

Charlibear's Build -Finally in!Charlibear's Build -Finally in!

VIC

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Wow ! Do you have a blog where I could look at all the pictures together ?

lizbf85

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Amber23

Mar 08, 2019 10:16 am

bignewadventure

1 March 2019

NSW

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Hi Charlibear... I've just found your thread - and rather sift through 230 pages…

charlibear

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bignewadventure

Mar 01, 2019 10:36 am

How to buy kitchen cabinets from China?How to buy kitchen cabinets from China?

17 December 2018

Both contain formaldehyde Yes, and MDF too. But formaldehyde emissions are easy…

Mika.Ho

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Coral Homes - Modified Bronte Coral Homes - Modified Bronte

Dec 17, 2018 7:07 pm

MrsJM

13 December 2018

NSW

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Hooray!!! On both counts! So glad you’re finally free from Coral. That telly…

Corallake

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MrsJM

Dec 13, 2018 6:57 pm

The old Bill

24 November 2018

Dumb waiter Dumb waiter

Coral Homes - Grange 25 (Newport)Coral Homes - Grange 25 (Newport)

Hello again I haven't looked at this thread for years and years and here's DamJam…

vmr78

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The old Bill

Nov 23, 2018 11:34 pm

bestspecials

8 November 2018

ADH - custom KDR in Clearview. Countdown to handover!!ADH - custom KDR in Clearview. Countdown to handover!!

QLD

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Thanks, we are very happy with how the house turned out. We ended up with E soil…

bestspecials

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bestspecials

Nov 08, 2018 8:47 am

lovisa

24 October 2018

Metricon Glendale 38 in SYD Metricon Glendale 38 in SYD

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congrats! It looks amazing!

Nawsome

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lovisa

Oct 24, 2018 9:09 pm

shokel1975

19 July 2018

Building Simonds Hudson in Warrnambool Vic Building Simonds Hudson in Warrnambool Vic

NSW

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Following your thread CKY... looking forward to watching the progress of your build…

CKY

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shokel1975

Jul 19, 2018 2:50 pm

SileNceR

18 July 2018

My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania

VIC

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I vaguely recall you mentioning this before. I’d say the split crossover was a…

Halcyon

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SileNceR

Jul 18, 2018 5:54 pm

Barold

26 June 2018