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Standard truss roof spacing Standard truss roof spacing

I need a profile to finish off some wall cabinets that are at 2.4m high - where…

Ioz

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Ioz

Oct 15, 2009 5:59 pm

xanthrope

15 October 2009

Renovate our courtyard areas Renovate our courtyard areas

Hi all, I have built a house with a 450 wall stud spacing and requested the builder…

xanthrope

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xanthrope

Oct 15, 2009 3:23 pm

ronald912

15 October 2009

Options on window coverings for a really narrow window.Options on window coverings for a really narrow window.

Hey, we need some help, I am in Sydney north shore and we’re planning to renovate…

ronald912

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ronald912

Oct 15, 2009 1:16 pm

jspitz

14 October 2009

Are some skylights better than others?Are some skylights better than others?

Hi, we have two narrow windows in our powder room (280mm) and am unsure what options…

jspitz

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jspitz

Oct 14, 2009 8:13 pm

kb46

14 October 2009

Eco Living

DH I have decided we will need a skylight in our toilet in our new house. Our local…

kb46

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kb46

Oct 14, 2009 9:21 am

grace_slick

13 October 2009

Designing A Small Bathroom Designing A Small Bathroom

Bathrooms and Laundry

All excellent ideas. The thing about putting in a large rug over dark tiles...luckily…

grace_slick

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grace_slick

Oct 13, 2009 4:29 pm

vinnie

13 October 2009

inground fibreglass pool - Questions????inground fibreglass pool - Questions????

Pools & Spas

Hi, am looking at having a fibreglass pool installed. Got a couple of quotes (Compass…

vinnie

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vinnie

Oct 13, 2009 1:09 pm

kymgone

13 October 2009

WANTED cabinetmaker to build bar PERTH WANTED cabinetmaker to build bar PERTH

Tiler contact - Randwick area Tiler contact - Randwick area

Hi.. I need a person to build a free standing small bar, its just a standard 1.8…

kymgone

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kymgone

Oct 13, 2009 12:35 pm

Anke

12 October 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am in great need of a highly recommended tiler? ..... can anyone suggest someone…

Anke

485

Anke

Oct 12, 2009 9:47 pm

lisanne

12 October 2009

Mover recommendation - Melbourne Northern 'burbs v.good!!Mover recommendation - Melbourne Northern 'burbs v.good!!

Move Management

I HIGHLY recommend these guys! My Dad used them in January and I have just used…

lisanne

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lisanne

Oct 12, 2009 8:04 pm

bluesteel

12 October 2009

Polystyl Cushioned Vinyl Polystyl Cushioned Vinyl

Were to find the best priced kithens in Melbourne Were to find the best priced kithens in Melbourne

Hi everyone, Has anyone used this product or heard of the company - who backs the…

bluesteel

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bluesteel

Oct 12, 2009 6:17 pm

brownie

12 October 2009

Installing External Sub-Floor Access Installing External Sub-Floor Access

Im looking to find a cheap kitchen for our investment property that had a fire.…

brownie

493

brownie

Oct 12, 2009 6:03 pm

ange2348

12 October 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hello We have just purchased a rendered brick home. A couple of things were brought…

ange2348

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ange2348

Oct 12, 2009 12:16 pm

alwilbert

12 October 2009

home relocation home relocation

does anyone have "dune" colourbond windows??does anyone have "dune" colourbond windows??

Hi everyone, We are looking for a victorian/edwardian 3/4 bedroom house that we'…

alwilbert

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alwilbert

Oct 12, 2009 6:32 am

makoby

11 October 2009

Lining a room with plaster.Lining a room with plaster.

I was really wanting dune/woodland grey as my colours but I didnt want dark window…

makoby

422

makoby

Oct 11, 2009 12:33 pm

jaycotoy

11 October 2009

Where to find CATA range hood parts in Australia?Where to find CATA range hood parts in Australia?

Hi everyone, I am new and long winded so be kind please. I want to line our lounge…

jaycotoy

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jaycotoy

Oct 10, 2009 11:08 pm

mct

10 October 2009

HELP! choosing exterior paint colours HELP! choosing exterior paint colours

Hi, my range hood needs repair, the fan was broken, it was installed by previous…

mct

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mct

Oct 10, 2009 9:48 pm

Angels

10 October 2009

Paint Colours Paint Colours

any suggestions for a contrast colour to Warm Neutral (dulux colour) for older timber…

Angels

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Angels

Oct 10, 2009 3:32 pm

ncra016

10 October 2009

Homestead Draftie Required for owner builder:Homestead Draftie Required for owner builder:

Hi every-one Just want some opinions on paint colours.... We have just built a new…

ncra016

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ncra016

Oct 10, 2009 11:59 am

nrook

10 October 2009

We have 120 acres in Kilmore and hope to engage a good draftie to help us with tweaking…

nrook

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nrook

Oct 10, 2009 8:39 am

Please post you Lino pics Please post you Lino pics

10 October 2009

Hey we are fighting the floor battle and we might be concidering Lino. can people…

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Embleton Flooring Embleton Flooring

Oct 10, 2009 7:24 am

neilandrach

9 October 2009

Replacing guttering Replacing guttering

Hi, Has anyone used Embleton Laminate? I saw it today and was impressed with quality…

neilandrach

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neilandrach

Oct 09, 2009 7:27 pm

mattsla

8 October 2009

Hi, I am looking at replacing the guttering on my house. It is rusted out and totally…

mattsla

484

mattsla

Oct 08, 2009 8:57 pm

What flooring to buy?Or how to fix uneven floor?What flooring to buy?Or how to fix uneven floor?

8 October 2009

Our house in on stumps and one appears to have moved in someway in the hallway.Its…

542

Stone/Terrazzo Tiler needed - Melbourne Stone/Terrazzo Tiler needed - Melbourne

Oct 08, 2009 4:27 pm

xquisite

8 October 2009

hanging internal door & image of flush panel door hanging internal door & image of flush panel door

Hi guys, We are looking at installing 600 x 600 terrazzo tiles (big and heavy!).…

xquisite

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xquisite

Oct 08, 2009 1:53 pm

ahorner

7 October 2009

Evap cooling - ease of installation?Evap cooling - ease of installation?

Hi everyone two things, please: - does anyone know how much it costs to hang an…

ahorner

381

ahorner

Oct 07, 2009 5:24 pm

webbiegareth

7 October 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, I'm building a smallish three bedroom home, and I'm considering having an…

webbiegareth

607

webbiegareth

Oct 07, 2009 2:31 pm

Opal

6 October 2009

Skylight recommendations?Skylight recommendations?

Paslode gas framing gun Paslode gas framing gun

Hello, Could anyone tell me a good skylight to get? I got a quote for a Solatube…

Opal

826

Opal

Oct 06, 2009 1:04 pm

hand2plough

5 October 2009

Hi sink mixer and undermount sinks?Hi sink mixer and undermount sinks?

Hi All, does anyone know of anyone who wants to sell their Paslode gas framing gun…

hand2plough

628

hand2plough

Oct 05, 2009 6:43 pm

Dale&Bron

5 October 2009

Hi guys, Our kitchen guru has come out and taken a look at the new place and recommended…

Dale&Bron

500

Dale&Bron

Oct 05, 2009 9:16 am

Thanks Fu Manchu!Thanks Fu Manchu!

4 October 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

DH and I had a very successful weekend finishing off our garden ready to sell our…

326

Oct 04, 2009 8:58 pm

acid stained driveways acid stained driveways

4 October 2009

Paving & Concreting

HI there Mr Thomas Can i ask what area you are located and how big the area is ?…

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query re room extension cost query re room extension cost

Oct 04, 2009 1:27 pm

lynwill

4 October 2009

BIG window for studio, Polycarbonate sheets? other ideas ?BIG window for studio, Polycarbonate sheets? other ideas ?

Hello, My home of 21 yrs is a mere 10sq and although there is just myself and 18yr…

lynwill

804

lynwill

Oct 04, 2009 3:09 am

D200 Doug

3 October 2009

Wattyl Orchid - what colour ceilings & skirts?Wattyl Orchid - what colour ceilings & skirts?

I am looking to put a pretty big window into my shed / studio ( on the plans it…

D200 Doug

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D200 Doug

Oct 03, 2009 3:10 pm

Jazzie

2 October 2009

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi Michelle, I'm reasonably new here loving this forum While I was in paint store…

Jazzie

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Jazzie

Oct 02, 2009 7:49 pm

Emac

2 October 2009

Dulux natural white with white birch windows?Dulux natural white with white birch windows?

Extension costs for Ensuite & WIR Extension costs for Ensuite & WIR

Has anybody used dulux natural white for interior walls with white birch windows…

Emac

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Emac

Oct 02, 2009 6:32 pm

Milord

2 October 2009

Bianca Bricks with ?? roof tiles Bianca Bricks with ?? roof tiles

Hi there, We've just bought our first home recently in the outer eastern suburbs…

Milord

502

Milord

Oct 02, 2009 4:14 pm

2pais

2 October 2009

Site preparation Site preparation

I am leaning towards Bianca bricks from Boral. Could anyone suggest which of the…

2pais

394

2pais

Oct 02, 2009 8:18 am

metter

1 October 2009

Alumin lourve has to be changed to glass!!Alumin lourve has to be changed to glass!!

I have just been advised that my footings variation has blown out. I am looking…

metter

384

metter

Oct 01, 2009 9:14 pm

our place

1 October 2009

Suspended driveway Suspended driveway

We have timber look alumin lourvers running across the front of our house that is…

our place

598

our place

Oct 01, 2009 6:37 pm

dunno

1 October 2009

Is anyone interested in this?Is anyone interested in this?

We are looking at building a suspended driveway and entry to our home. We would…

dunno

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dunno

Oct 01, 2009 10:13 am

johnny09

30 September 2009

Hi there, I've just purchased a Miele in built coffee machine and unfortunately…

johnny09

605

johnny09

Sep 30, 2009 10:15 pm

Tired ,ugly, wrong colour, faded concrete cobbles pavers Tired ,ugly, wrong colour, faded concrete cobbles pavers

30 September 2009

Paving & Concreting

OK Who has concrete or pavers, old stamped concrete, the wrong colour, cobbles ?…

507

Renovation Costs Renovation Costs

Sep 30, 2009 2:58 pm

G&G

30 September 2009

How much to expect for replacing old retaining wall How much to expect for replacing old retaining wall

Hi, We are about to embark on extensive renovations and the following is an outline…

G&G

440

G&G

Sep 30, 2009 2:57 pm

Nott

30 September 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi , The retaining wall is quite torn, quite obvious for some of the sleepers. May…

Nott

461

Nott

Sep 30, 2009 11:05 am

vid

30 September 2009

Tilers Tilers

paint stripping and powder coating in Sydney for furniture paint stripping and powder coating in Sydney for furniture

Can you recommend a good tiler in Adelaide?

vid

377

vid

Sep 30, 2009 9:53 am

kerrin62

30 September 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Does anyone know of a company in Sydney who will strip some outdoor furniture and…

kerrin62

660

kerrin62

Sep 30, 2009 8:43 am

Moving in 2wks! What not to forget....Moving in 2wks! What not to forget....

29 September 2009

Move Management

We are moving to a unit my mum owns whilst we build our new home, and it has just…

2803

WA Housing Centre WA Housing Centre

Sep 29, 2009 7:39 pm

Booque

29 September 2009