Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Nifty Tool box Nifty Tool box

I am tempted to convert my double garage into 2 bedrooms and a kids room for thier…

ozdrexler

1086

ozdrexler

Sep 23, 2011 11:55 pm

TheGreenLady

23 September 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Got this voucher today: http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/nationa ... /715861874 hopefully…

TheGreenLady

926

TheGreenLady

Sep 23, 2011 12:22 am

BarryC

22 September 2011

retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house

We have a 1920s weatherboard and would like to increase the wall insulation without…

BarryC

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BarryC

Sep 22, 2011 4:21 pm

Small/Large tile combos Small/Large tile combos

21 September 2011

Looking for a Charcoal/cream colour coded tile design for my front porch/alfresco…

589

Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC

Sep 21, 2011 11:54 am

Madison27AA

20 September 2011

Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?

VIC

Hi there...Can anyone recommend a quality fencer to do colourbond fencing in N Melb…

Madison27AA

455

Madison27AA

Sep 20, 2011 4:02 pm

natasha1986

20 September 2011

Help! Timber floor advice. Help! Timber floor advice.

Hi, the downpipes and waste pipes around the house all have large concrete boxes…

natasha1986

587

natasha1986

Sep 20, 2011 11:28 am

jusblaz

19 September 2011

Fencing-driveways in geelong Fencing-driveways in geelong

We are in the process of renovating a 104 year old house and would like to get the…

jusblaz

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jusblaz

Sep 19, 2011 10:22 pm

thebigbuild

19 September 2011

Pool Design/builder Reccs - Western/North Western Sydney Pool Design/builder Reccs - Western/North Western Sydney

VIC

Can anyone recommend a fencing contractor in geelong?Also driveways.. Thanks!

thebigbuild

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thebigbuild

Sep 19, 2011 10:03 pm

budgnbear

19 September 2011

Outdoor Living

As the title suggests ... we're building a new house would like a pool ! Can anyone…

budgnbear

644

budgnbear

Sep 19, 2011 5:03 pm

pattycake4

18 September 2011

Tile Company Tile Company

VIC

My DD is building with rivergum constuctions,would anyone know what tile company…

pattycake4

353

pattycake4

Sep 18, 2011 10:50 am

Building with Firstyle Homes Building with Firstyle Homes

17 September 2011

NSW

Hi, We are thinking of building the Oran 30 (on display at Oran Park) and i was…

484

Sep 17, 2011 7:08 pm

Carpenter here in Adelaide Carpenter here in Adelaide

16 September 2011

Looking for a Carpenter to quote me on an extension job in Adelaide. Please PM me…

688

Housing shortage a myth Housing shortage a myth

Sep 16, 2011 5:33 pm

beaglebum

14 September 2011

Real Estate

http://www.theage.com.au/business/housing-shortage-a-myth-bears-…

beaglebum

1469

beaglebum

Sep 14, 2011 9:53 am

becost

13 September 2011

Steel frame windows Steel frame windows

Windows & Doors

Hi All, This is my inaugural post! These building forums are great - I'm learning…

becost

775

becost

Sep 13, 2011 3:35 pm

Samurai

13 September 2011

Yarrabank Homes Yarrabank Homes

VIC

Has any one build with Yarrabank Homes? I am looking to build with them but it seems…

Samurai

682

Samurai

Sep 13, 2011 2:45 pm

Newest Recon - Radianz Newest Recon - Radianz

11 September 2011

Kitchen Corner

There is a new stone out there.. http://www.rmsmarble.com/radianz-quartz.html Samsung…

685

Fan + heat + light combo Fan + heat + light combo

Sep 11, 2011 12:34 am

srichz

10 September 2011

Laminex Vinyl for kitchen door Laminex Vinyl for kitchen door

Hello everyone!! Sorry for being so naive, but I know you guys are the only ones…

srichz

649

srichz

Sep 10, 2011 8:19 pm

Leo2010

9 September 2011

Kitchen Corner

I am renovating my kitchen and I can't seem to find the right colour vinyl for the…

Leo2010

732

Leo2010

Sep 09, 2011 4:47 pm

Aarjay

9 September 2011

Brazilian Teak Floors Brazilian Teak Floors

Termite protection - chemical or physical barrier?Termite protection - chemical or physical barrier?

Hi We are building a new home and looking to install Brazilian Teak timber floorboards…

Aarjay

651

Aarjay

Sep 09, 2011 3:25 pm

dayow

7 September 2011

Hi all, I am just outside the restricted movement area for Eastern House Borer so…

dayow

514

dayow

Sep 07, 2011 11:06 pm

westozman

7 September 2011

Kinzone Kinzone

decking and the laying of laminate decking and the laying of laminate

Has anyone in Perth had a renovation done by a company called Kinzone?

westozman

791

westozman

Sep 07, 2011 2:43 pm

margritdv

5 September 2011

Sarking Query - Gap Cut Near Bathroom In Roof Space Sarking Query - Gap Cut Near Bathroom In Roof Space

What is the average cost per sqm to have decking done? Would it be more cost effective…

margritdv

502

margritdv

Sep 05, 2011 11:23 pm

WiNmaKlIn

4 September 2011

Interesting read…..Interesting read…..

Hi Guys I have a twenty year old double story house with Sarking in the roof. I…

WiNmaKlIn

822

WiNmaKlIn

Sep 04, 2011 6:40 pm

Michelle

4 September 2011

1160

Sep 04, 2011 5:46 pm

4 September 2011

Insulation between floors Insulation between floors

Pool coping repair Pool coping repair

We have a single story house but with a far amount of crawl space beneath the house…

D101

568

D101

Sep 04, 2011 11:21 am

3 September 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We have a fibreglass pool with 400x400 pavers for copings. When they installed it…

1351

Sep 03, 2011 3:28 pm

darrell81

3 September 2011

anyone in brissy looking for cheap merbau decking anyone in brissy looking for cheap merbau decking

Ventura peeps, can you help me?Ventura peeps, can you help me?

i was in bunnings at albion yesterday and they had 90x19 merbau marked down to $…

darrell81

562

darrell81

Sep 03, 2011 9:22 am

anise

2 September 2011

Hello We're completely overwhelmed with all the choices so we're thinking about…

anise

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anise

Sep 02, 2011 11:24 pm

Installation Moved back again!!!Installation Moved back again!!!

2 September 2011

Kitchen Corner

Damn It! My kitchen cabinets where supposed to be installed on August 25th, then…

373

Building in Valley View SA Building in Valley View SA

Sep 02, 2011 10:40 am

Sebba1

1 September 2011

Paint colour advice please!Paint colour advice please!

NSW

Who on home1 has built a house in Valley View South Australia and how much were…

Sebba1

355

Sebba1

Sep 01, 2011 10:41 pm

Ched

1 September 2011

+20T of clean fill available 15km's of 2176 - delivered +20T of clean fill available 15km's of 2176 - delivered

I have Paperbark Colorbond windows throughout the house, and need advice on an exterior…

Ched

787

Ched

Sep 01, 2011 3:31 pm

JMAP

31 August 2011

Owner Builder Forum

As per the subject, I will have 20 tonne of clean fill (you can take the grass too…

JMAP

874

JMAP

Aug 31, 2011 4:45 pm

adamRL

31 August 2011

Laying new steps over existing natural stone Laying new steps over existing natural stone

Paving & Concreting

Hi all First time post While I am going through the other posts and answering where…

adamRL

860

adamRL

Aug 31, 2011 2:57 pm

Has anyone built the Sapphire 32 with Kurmond Homes?Has anyone built the Sapphire 32 with Kurmond Homes?

31 August 2011

NSW

Hi, We are currently looking at a few different houses. Has anyone built the sapphire…

555

Ideas for a Sydney terrace garden/deck?Ideas for a Sydney terrace garden/deck?

Aug 31, 2011 8:30 am

sinnerman

29 August 2011

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Everyone, I've started to put together some ideas and getting quotes for renovating…

sinnerman

824

sinnerman

Aug 29, 2011 9:31 pm

BlueEyedDevil

28 August 2011

Balcony extension Balcony extension

Verandah pricing Verandah pricing

Hi, I am new to this forum and hopefully haven't put this in the wrong place. We…

BlueEyedDevil

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BlueEyedDevil

Aug 28, 2011 9:47 pm

Xpire

27 August 2011

Outdoor Living

Hi guys, Just got a few quotes for a verandah out the back. It's roughly around…

Xpire

959

Xpire

Aug 27, 2011 1:29 pm

citygal

27 August 2011

How to remove external roller shutters How to remove external roller shutters

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We have a 1920s weatherboard house that has aluminium roller shutters installed…

citygal

1052

citygal

Aug 27, 2011 12:53 pm

Samsung 40" LED TV - $698 - UA40D5000 Samsung 40" LED TV - $698 - UA40D5000

26 August 2011

http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/Sa ... D5000.html Hi guys, I have the 40 Samsung…

477

Need help with colour schemes for new home Need help with colour schemes for new home

Aug 26, 2011 11:24 am

bnh2004

25 August 2011

Glass thickness Glass thickness

VIC

Hi, I'm building a new home and would appreciate some help on the colour scheme…

bnh2004

771

bnh2004

Aug 25, 2011 11:54 pm

Pulpo

25 August 2011

Windows & Doors

Because I'm a tight ar@e and don't want to buy the standards. Can anyone tell me…

Pulpo

674

Pulpo

Aug 25, 2011 10:07 am

kellyW24

24 August 2011

Where to find internal stair Hand Rails QLD Where to find internal stair Hand Rails QLD

Any one built house Mimosa Homes ?Any one built house Mimosa Homes ?

Hi Homeone enthusiasts Our internal stairs have gyprock walls on both sides with…

kellyW24

622

kellyW24

Aug 24, 2011 1:37 pm

VicHomeBuyer

24 August 2011

Polished Concrete Floors in bathrooms and laundry Polished Concrete Floors in bathrooms and laundry

VIC

Hi I am going to build my house very soon and I have shortlisted Mimosa Homes, Was…

VicHomeBuyer

876

VicHomeBuyer

Aug 24, 2011 10:50 am

jmuf1j1

23 August 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

I'm building a new house next year - the DA is about to be submitted. I would love…

jmuf1j1

961

jmuf1j1

Aug 23, 2011 4:36 pm

fluffybear

23 August 2011

Floor heating cost Floor heating cost

Hi all, A newbie here.. We are in the planning process for our new home and looking…

fluffybear

888

fluffybear

Aug 23, 2011 7:50 am

Newbie from Vic Newbie from Vic

22 August 2011

Introductions

VIC

Hi All, I'm brand new here and have loved looking around at all the boards.. My…

1356

Aug 22, 2011 3:59 pm

Samsung 51" Plasma 3DTV - PS51D550 - $999 from TCC Samsung 51" Plasma 3DTV - PS51D550 - $999 from TCC

22 August 2011

Hi guys and gals, I have another special to share with you: Samsung 51 Plasma -…

570

Aug 22, 2011 10:59 am

Some timber floor board ends 3mm lower than the rest...Some timber floor board ends 3mm lower than the rest...

21 August 2011

In 3 spots (our of the 250sqm) ends of boards are around 3mm lower than all the…

694

Aug 21, 2011 9:29 pm

Timber floor sanding - first (45 degree) cut Timber floor sanding - first (45 degree) cut

21 August 2011

When doing the first cut, is it absolutely crutial to cut at 45 degrees? What about…

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