Posts by lmille32 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Has anyone seen or have 3m ceilings?Has anyone seen or have 3m ceilings?

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Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you…

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obiwon

Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am

Ashington Homes

10 July 2023

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

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It was great meeting you. If you need any assistance during your build just let…

worktime

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Ashington Homes

Jul 10, 2023 7:25 am

AJW

27 June 2022

Kitchen Corner

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

Lisastokoe

29 January 2019

New Colorbond Colours New Colorbond Colours

Our Grandview 37 Toowoomba - We have KEYS! + Some Pics Our Grandview 37 Toowoomba - We have KEYS! + Some Pics

QLD

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I am looking at using basalt for my roof. I am finding it really hard to pick my…

CPross

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Lisastokoe

Jan 29, 2019 7:21 pm

Agent_009

11 April 2018

Building My First Home in Brisbane with Hotondo Homes Building My First Home in Brisbane with Hotondo Homes

QLD

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Hi Tash Not sure if you still get notifications from this thread? Is there any way…

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Agent_009

Apr 11, 2018 11:36 am

neg

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Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016 Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016

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All in all an excellent builder and highly recommended!

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neg

Feb 21, 2018 2:52 pm

SarahBrady

15 January 2018

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

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Hey jcbissor, Your floors look amazing. Can i ask how they've been going? Have you…

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SarahBrady

Jan 15, 2018 1:08 pm

Hillsbuilds

7 December 2017

Custom build - what's my next step? So many questions!Custom build - what's my next step? So many questions!

QLD

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@jsmi, could you leave everything as is except reduce the length of the shower,…

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Hillsbuilds

Dec 07, 2017 1:15 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

18 October 2017

custom adenbrook home north coast NSW moving in custom adenbrook home north coast NSW moving in

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@treedance Welcome to the forum The problem is some salesman on large commissions…

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StructuralBIMGuy

Oct 18, 2017 8:37 am

Joelleg6

21 September 2017

NSW

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How's your experience been with Apollo Blinds? I'm considering purchasing Red Cedar…

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Joelleg6

Sep 21, 2017 8:24 pm

Acerage 1st Build Southern Highlands *moved in*Acerage 1st Build Southern Highlands *moved in*

3 July 2017

Owner Builder Forum

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Looks brilliant - I'm glad you had a chance to enjoy it

Bigblock7

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MrsT12s AM530 - Done!MrsT12s AM530 - Done!

Jul 03, 2017 3:40 pm

hnag

2 May 2017

Electrical Plan - Suggestions On LED Lighting Electrical Plan - Suggestions On LED Lighting

VIC

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Hi Mrs T we would love to see the pics of the eclipse facade too as we are building…

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hnag

May 02, 2017 4:43 pm

canbuild

26 June 2016

Our Rocky Forever Home - couple of pics Our Rocky Forever Home - couple of pics

QLD

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poohbear

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canbuild

Jun 26, 2016 11:37 am

YabbaDabbaBuild

6 July 2015

LED for general lighting and estimate on spacing?LED for general lighting and estimate on spacing?

QLD

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Hi, not sure if you ever come here any more, but we have just built at Springfield…

EmyN

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YabbaDabbaBuild

Jul 06, 2015 4:29 pm

1960sModernistHome

1 March 2015

Lighting + Lighting Design

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Yeah I've got similar ones in my hallway, 3000k. Personally I don't like cool white…

Not happy with house plan? Happy with budget?Not happy with house plan? Happy with budget?

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1960sModernistHome

Mar 01, 2015 7:30 pm

PEARZ

17 January 2015

Polished concrete: Order of events to avoid damage Polished concrete: Order of events to avoid damage

VIC

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Congratulations on the fourth. Gonna be very busy for you and your family!

EmmaW84

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PEARZ

Jan 17, 2015 4:00 pm

Spong

11 January 2015

Flooring & Floor Covering

We also have polished concrete throughout the house and turbo61uzfe's suggestion…

Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop

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Spong

Jan 11, 2015 9:28 am

TraceyWayne

23 November 2014

upgrade to high ceiling?upgrade to high ceiling?

NSW

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Okay m-sass all caught up and your build is gorgeous! Can't wait to see that virtual…

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TraceyWayne

Nov 23, 2014 1:34 pm

MyH1Login

9 November 2014

Custom Build (Armidale): Moved in update Custom Build (Armidale): Moved in update

QLD

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I love the Palisade beautiful choice, and with that area higher, you don't need…

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Nov 09, 2014 9:30 pm

2 November 2014

VIC

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You do know there's a button up the top there that says Subscribe Topic, and you…

baksteen

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bpratt

Nov 02, 2014 3:05 pm

Dream_Catchers

30 October 2014

NSW

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Congratulations!! (Sorry - been away for a couple of months learning to be a first…

Knockdown and rebuild or renovate?Knockdown and rebuild or renovate?

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Dream_Catchers

Oct 30, 2014 3:21 pm

Berstan Homes

24 September 2014

Dealing with peoples' reactions to your building a new home?Dealing with peoples' reactions to your building a new home?

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In most cases renovation will be well over the cost of rebuilding a new home. The…

buildingdilemma

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Berstan Homes

Sep 24, 2014 12:24 pm

Marmalade

9 September 2014

Building our first home - framing drama Building our first home - framing drama

NSW

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another way to keep people interested... plan a big housewarming party, free food…

CatherineandMark

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Marmalade

Sep 09, 2014 9:49 pm

staceyd

31 July 2014

Greenies build - moved in - pics Greenies build - moved in - pics

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Thanks MyH1login. We have had an inspector for most of the stages so far. We're…

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staceyd

Jul 31, 2014 4:11 pm

_lucinda

27 July 2014

First home, first build. Redink Homes NOR First home, first build. Redink Homes NOR

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_lucinda

Jul 27, 2014 6:30 pm

MalSannie

9 June 2014

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Looks beautiful - and a lovely garden

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Jun 09, 2014 9:16 am

4 June 2014

Nothing made of plaster is unfixable. Dig you get an independent building inspector…

elle

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Jun 04, 2014 8:28 pm

Builder won't include LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAUSE, what now?Builder won't include LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAUSE, what now?

4 June 2014

That seems d0dgy. If you're confident you can complete the house within the nominated…

Skyblues

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Please comment ------ TAJJ's new home (custom build)Please comment ------ TAJJ's new home (custom build)

Jun 04, 2014 8:18 pm

bashworth

29 May 2014

Opinions on house plan and positioning Opinions on house plan and positioning

QLD

Do you mean to make 'a' higher ? I am thinking of making the windows on Upstairs…

lovepub

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bashworth

May 29, 2014 6:29 pm

gipps

28 May 2014

HIA Contract Period 48 weeks.. normal?HIA Contract Period 48 weeks.. normal?

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bump, any thoughts on this plan? Many thanks,

gipps

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gipps

May 28, 2014 2:06 pm

uncyspam

22 May 2014

Looking for help with the External Colour Selections Looking for help with the External Colour Selections

NSW

Double this is normal, in Sydney, for a 350sqm house in Sydney by a project builder…

yaditya

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uncyspam

May 22, 2014 10:41 pm

Rainleaves

19 May 2014

Simonds Sierra - We have the keys Simonds Sierra - We have the keys

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No, on the report it only shows Class H2-D, and P for fill, they said they needed…

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Rainleaves

May 19, 2014 7:33 pm

StephyD

15 May 2014

terrible experience with my builder terrible experience with my builder

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After all you went through that's great to hear. I'll keep an eye out, I love seeing…

mjmelb

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StephyD

May 15, 2014 3:21 pm

sneakersss

14 May 2014

VIC

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Okay. So, I've read this thread from the start a couple of times. Then I've gone…

yoihoi

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sneakersss

May 14, 2014 2:57 am

Laminex diamond gloss, acrylic edging, any problems?Laminex diamond gloss, acrylic edging, any problems?

12 May 2014

Kitchen Corner

Well the acrylic edging isn't a laminex product I don't think. They supply the laminex…

1994

3D drawing from a 2D plan 3D drawing from a 2D plan

May 12, 2014 3:14 pm

snowing

11 May 2014

Dale Alcock in the Perth Hills...a few more pics...Dale Alcock in the Perth Hills...a few more pics...

NSW

I am oversea as well. So it's a good idea to learn a few more things to make things…

sragha

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snowing

May 11, 2014 6:56 pm

Tracyw

9 May 2014

Very steep block bought, need advice.Very steep block bought, need advice.

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Thanks mclaren

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Tracyw

May 09, 2014 11:21 pm

Lorri

29 March 2014

NEW BUILD - HOUSE COLOURS HELP NEW BUILD - HOUSE COLOURS HELP

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Thanks everyone. Just been looking on the web for builders in Tasmania. Not as easy…

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Lorri

Mar 29, 2014 6:25 pm

sassy10

17 March 2014

Walk-in robes. Are they worth it?Walk-in robes. Are they worth it?

NSW

Thanks everyone, Ive been away from here for a while but have decided on Walnut…

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Mar 17, 2014 2:06 pm

Treeseachanger

16 March 2014

Tweak my master/ensuite/robe layout Tweak my master/ensuite/robe layout

NSW

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Wow that looks amazing, kind of an exotic asian influence and I love the ottoman…

jenathome

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Treeseachanger

Mar 16, 2014 7:45 pm

jenathome

10 March 2014

Hi elemist, Heaps of great ideas here. I think the cheapest would be to reverse…

elemist

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jenathome

Mar 10, 2014 11:52 am

Unable to fit Building Design on Block of Land Unable to fit Building Design on Block of Land

26 February 2014

NSW

Our house complied with CDC and there are a LOT of things that need to comply. You…

Balk

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Simmonds Villa Modena ( Advice/ Opinions Needed)Simmonds Villa Modena ( Advice/ Opinions Needed)

Feb 26, 2014 7:55 am

BuildingInBallarat

24 February 2014

VIC

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Hi Bella, just checking in to see what's happening with your build?

BellaButterfly

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BuildingInBallarat

Feb 24, 2014 10:13 pm

Anyone doing a custom design? How much?Anyone doing a custom design? How much?

17 February 2014

VIC

Hi, I'm doing a totally custom build. I agree with the above in that it takes about…

PolkaDots

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Bank Valuation Issue Bank Valuation Issue

Feb 17, 2014 9:15 pm

stayxtrue

14 January 2014

Builders in Canberra recommendation Builders in Canberra recommendation

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I was told that when you are buying a block of land or a land and building contract…

RON3029

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stayxtrue

Jan 14, 2014 7:23 pm

Pathline

10 December 2013

PCI issue - please help!PCI issue - please help!

ACT

When i first moved to Canberra a few years ago, i did not have the confidence to…

Ibby

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Pathline

Dec 10, 2013 12:42 pm

Ari

30 November 2013

House plans - How to choose the best design for my block? WA House plans - How to choose the best design for my block? WA

QLD

The fact they are already trying to steam roll you is a big red flag that you need…

gizmo11

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Ari

Nov 30, 2013 9:12 am

Serialbuilder

11 October 2013

Hi Ben I agree, getting 3 different builders to quote would be the way to go. We…

ben_c

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Serialbuilder

Oct 11, 2013 10:24 pm

Jem's custom build - our journey! Flooring dramas!!!Jem's custom build - our journey! Flooring dramas!!!

10 October 2013

VIC

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House looks amazing Jem

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