Posts by Mike8136 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Sanding and polishing timber floor Sanding and polishing timber floor

3 August 2019

I did my own floor a few years ago. It is difficult and hard work. You will need…

aliciapen

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Aug 03, 2019 10:35 am

Engineering query Engineering query

14 July 2019

It seems like a legal disclaimer over what is called third party reliance. Basically…

simonsss

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Storm water bore hole.Storm water bore hole.

Jul 14, 2019 9:15 pm

bashworth

5 July 2019

There is something called a Soak Well which can be used in certain conditions. They…

Kev 1

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bashworth

Jul 05, 2019 10:57 pm

Drainage issues - don't know where to start Drainage issues - don't know where to start

30 June 2019

So sorry to hear about all these problems. It's he last thing you want in retirement…

Ozgarden

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Jun 30, 2019 11:50 am

Rheem solar hot water long roof sensor replacement Rheem solar hot water long roof sensor replacement

18 April 2019

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

The part will post to you easily. I like their video guides, most informative. We…

google

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Apr 18, 2019 10:59 pm

Besser Wall Footer Besser Wall Footer

11 April 2019

As ever, Bunning and Ozito are you friends..... https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito…

meyeview

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Getting out of HIA contract Getting out of HIA contract

Apr 11, 2019 11:56 am

bibithekkel

11 March 2019

Building A New House

Land title taking ages.

bibithekkel

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bibithekkel

Mar 11, 2019 4:55 pm

scubabe

22 May 2017

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

Buying Land

1 ... 25, 26, 27

$190k for 377m2, 41km north of Brisbane GPO

dreamz

527

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scubabe

May 22, 2017 1:50 pm

questionable

17 March 2015

Building a new home while also having a mortgage Building a new home while also having a mortgage

Home Finance

Forgot to add that we have everything sorted with a builder so they're ready to…

lukevl

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questionable

Mar 17, 2015 12:57 pm

B STAR

3 January 2015

Gainsborough door knob - DIY Fixit - how?Gainsborough door knob - DIY Fixit - how?

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

i am not familar with this model of level. However it doesnt seem like its sitting…

veteran78

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B STAR

Jan 03, 2015 9:21 pm

qebtel

3 September 2014

Structural Engineer Issue Structural Engineer Issue

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

I presume you are talking about a house slab? Your builder subcontracts th concretor…

arizona

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qebtel

Sep 03, 2014 12:43 pm

Danois

20 June 2013

Josh's House - 10 Star energy efficiency rating project Josh's House - 10 Star energy efficiency rating project

Eco Living

Unless i misunderstand the above, I think I need to clarify that I wasn't talking…

hj84

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Danois

Jun 20, 2013 9:12 pm

JohnLou

14 June 2013

How to build a perfectly square wooden form How to build a perfectly square wooden form

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

As bashworth says 3,4,5 triangle with 5 being the diagonal

CurrentWave

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JohnLou

Jun 14, 2013 8:24 pm

Stackstone installation Stackstone installation

7 June 2013

Paving & Concreting

I wouldn't take any chances. Use a wire brush wheel in an angle grinder and remove…

sco77k

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Jun 07, 2013 11:07 am

why won't the water stop?why won't the water stop?

6 May 2013

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

The same happened to me. The meter tap needs replacing. Report it to the water authority…

elly

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May 06, 2013 6:07 pm

Trying to decide whether gas is worth the cost Trying to decide whether gas is worth the cost

22 April 2013

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

$8500 would get you a 5kW (or more) solar system which would meet most of your energy…

Forg

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Space between front of fridge and benchtop Space between front of fridge and benchtop

Apr 22, 2013 6:38 pm

chubmiester

22 March 2013

Kitchen Corner

yeah we looked at all possible arrangements, the cupboards are where they are to…

chubmiester

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chubmiester

Mar 22, 2013 7:21 am

aquanow

30 January 2013

need advice to enforce the existing concrete slab need advice to enforce the existing concrete slab

Paving & Concreting

thanks mike, below is the picture for it. I can't see any cracked, but the slab…

aquanow

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aquanow

Jan 30, 2013 9:37 am

PHL

17 October 2012

Water systems Water systems

Landscape & Garden Design

I use a drippers for my shrubs, fruit trees and planter box, and MP Rotators for…

seals

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PHL

Oct 17, 2012 9:47 pm

HELP WITH concrete foundation for post HELP WITH concrete foundation for post

26 April 2012

Outdoor Living

Mgilla is right with the timber or steel posts, flat bases (or stirrups) packed…

Quocxn

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