Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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

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G&G

Sep 30, 2009 2:57 pm

Nott

30 September 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

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

Nott

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Nott

Sep 30, 2009 11:05 am

vid

30 September 2009

Tilers Tilers

Can you recommend a good tiler in Adelaide?

vid

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vid

Sep 30, 2009 9:53 am

kerrin62

30 September 2009

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

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

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

kerrin62

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kerrin62

Sep 30, 2009 8:43 am

cazoraz

29 September 2009

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

Move Management

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

cazoraz

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cazoraz

Sep 29, 2009 7:39 pm

Booque

29 September 2009

WA Housing Centre WA Housing Centre

Brivis Networker Brivis Networker

H everyone, I am new to this forum. ATM I feel I could read it all day. Anyway,…

Booque

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Booque

Sep 29, 2009 4:14 pm

jackson017

29 September 2009

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knows if a Brivis Networker can be used with a…

jackson017

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jackson017

Sep 29, 2009 7:38 am

Rough idea for doors and windows Rough idea for doors and windows

29 September 2009

Windows & Doors

Hi All Just trying to get a rough idea on what a 3metre bifold door would cost.…

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How much does a quantity survey or cost How much does a quantity survey or cost

Sep 29, 2009 2:58 am

Daveky

29 September 2009

Modern home Decoration Modern home Decoration

Hi, I'm looking to get a QS to find out the cost of a slab and excavation of a narrow…

Daveky

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Daveky

Sep 29, 2009 1:07 am

MagicJ

28 September 2009

Interior Decorating Lounge

Are Latesh malik and Gregdill the same person? It's just that your posts sound very…

MagicJ

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MagicJ

Sep 28, 2009 10:44 pm

dave-

28 September 2009

Timber experts - Flat sanding what is it and do i need it?Timber experts - Flat sanding what is it and do i need it?

Flooring & Floor Covering

Have had some 14mm spotted gum boards installed over ply on the slab (which looks…

dave-

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dave-

Sep 28, 2009 5:25 pm

alpina

28 September 2009

Draftsman required for eastern suburbs area Draftsman required for eastern suburbs area

Retaining Wall and Fence Ideas for Corner Block Retaining Wall and Fence Ideas for Corner Block

Hi all, We are looking for a draftsman who has worked with the City of Sydney Council…

alpina

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alpina

Sep 28, 2009 2:39 pm

KnockItDown

28 September 2009

Skew Trap Pan Skew Trap Pan

Hi All, My house is nearing completion and I'm starting to think about landscaping…

KnockItDown

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KnockItDown

Sep 28, 2009 12:07 pm

JMS

26 September 2009

Anyone building in Lyndarum Estate!!!Anyone building in Lyndarum Estate!!!

My clever builder placed the toilet floor drain too close to a side wall, can a…

JMS

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JMS

Sep 26, 2009 4:14 pm

buildingcarinya

24 September 2009

Timber suppliers in Perth Timber suppliers in Perth

Hello All I am new to this forum and found it very interesting. Currently we are…

buildingcarinya

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buildingcarinya

Sep 24, 2009 7:38 pm

damonik

24 September 2009

Concrete Associations Concrete Associations

Hi guys, I'm in the process of beginning my first renovation and I've found this…

403

Sep 24, 2009 5:09 pm

23 September 2009

Hi Everyone, I'll just tell you a bit about myself. Recently my husband and myself…

bellovesadam

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bellovesadam

Sep 23, 2009 8:33 pm

grinder

23 September 2009

Paving & Concreting

I thought this may be posted as a sticky for concrete resources nationwide The Australian…

grinder

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grinder

Sep 23, 2009 9:42 am

NcgQ

23 September 2009

Chalk line between tiles and bricks Chalk line between tiles and bricks

draftsman for inner city terrace house draftsman for inner city terrace house

Hi My builder has used chalk to fill gap between tile floor and brick wall as he…

NcgQ

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NcgQ

Sep 23, 2009 8:09 am

chriskq

22 September 2009

Hi All, wondering if anyone might be able to help or point me in the right direction…

chriskq

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chriskq

Sep 22, 2009 4:51 pm

Gyprock disaster Gyprock disaster

21 September 2009

My gyprock rock guy sucks!!! He gyprocked over an entire wall that I was going to…

615

how to tile the bathroom how to tile the bathroom

Sep 21, 2009 5:20 pm

fredk

21 September 2009

oval bath/spa against wall?oval bath/spa against wall?

Hi, I'm renovating my old bathroom and have some questions. - Should I put the cement…

fredk

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fredk

Sep 21, 2009 4:14 pm

Rizzo

21 September 2009

recs for mornington peninisula vic?recs for mornington peninisula vic?

Sorry couldn't think of a better way to describe it in the title lol. The space…

Rizzo

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Rizzo

Sep 21, 2009 2:08 pm

firsthomebuyer13

20 September 2009

VIC

we are hopefully building in hastings, vic on the mornington peninsula, does anyone…

firsthomebuyer13

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firsthomebuyer13

Sep 20, 2009 8:13 pm

Fence post height Fence post height

19 September 2009

Hi All, I'm going to be putting up a colorbond fence shortly, and have 90 sheets…

504

Supplier recommendations for hardwood flooring - (Melbourne)Supplier recommendations for hardwood flooring - (Melbourne)

Sep 19, 2009 8:25 pm

zx9

18 September 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Well after looking around i know what i want, that is approx 70m2 of 80x19 std grade…

zx9

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zx9

Sep 18, 2009 4:31 pm

alexandrina

18 September 2009

Clipsal Paraflood light vs normal flood lights Clipsal Paraflood light vs normal flood lights

Lighting + Lighting Design

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone will be able to help me with my lighting question…

alexandrina

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alexandrina

Sep 18, 2009 1:41 pm

Thudd

18 September 2009

Modern Home Decoration Modern Home Decoration

Safer Living

I prefer the less is more approach. Make a feature of the things you're decorating…

Thudd

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Thudd

Sep 18, 2009 1:36 pm

andy1705

17 September 2009

Cost of a single gable carport Cost of a single gable carport

anyone keen on selling a wheelbarrow anyone keen on selling a wheelbarrow

Can anyone provide an apporximate cost for a single gable carport. The carport will…

andy1705

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andy1705

Sep 17, 2009 12:46 pm

apeg

17 September 2009

If anyone in western sydney keen on selling a second hand wheel barrow can you please…

apeg

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apeg

Sep 17, 2009 11:17 am

Putting up colorbond fence Putting up colorbond fence

16 September 2009

Hi All, I'm needing to replace one of my boundary fences soon as it is starting…

1049

Vertical blinds "Vane Saver"Vertical blinds "Vane Saver"

Sep 16, 2009 8:22 pm

gearel

15 September 2009

Windows & Doors

Hi All, I have verticals throughout my house which of course blow in the wind and…

gearel

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gearel

Sep 15, 2009 2:16 pm

kristofw

15 September 2009

What is the best glue for PVC onto glass ??What is the best glue for PVC onto glass ??

Anyone using AEG Appliances (by Electrolux)?Anyone using AEG Appliances (by Electrolux)?

Anyone knows ? Chris

kristofw

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kristofw

Sep 15, 2009 10:49 am

Perth-1st Timer

14 September 2009

Kitchen Corner

As per topic - anybody had any experience with these items? I have just 'pre-start…

Perth-1st Timer

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Perth-1st Timer

Sep 14, 2009 7:07 pm

mediamuse

14 September 2009

West-facing garden beds under entrance balcony - plant ideas West-facing garden beds under entrance balcony - plant ideas

The pitfalls of building first in a new land release The pitfalls of building first in a new land release

Hi I've got two garden beds running under/along the length of my entrance balcony…

mediamuse

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mediamuse

Sep 14, 2009 6:02 pm

Let's_Build

14 September 2009

Owner Builder novice Owner Builder novice

Today I visited our land to check out what is happening with the neighbouring properties…

Let's_Build

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Let's_Build

Sep 14, 2009 5:26 pm

arniedog

13 September 2009

Ceiling extraction fans Ceiling extraction fans

What cost saving could i expect if I owner build and ran the project myself as opposed…

arniedog

691

arniedog

Sep 13, 2009 2:15 pm

royalblue

12 September 2009

Anyone got the new IXL Neo extraction fans fitted to their bathroom? Wondering how…

royalblue

503

royalblue

Sep 12, 2009 2:17 am

OB'S Over East OB'S Over East

11 September 2009

Owner Builder Forum

Hi All Just wondering if you guys over east building a timber frame house can tell…

418

Evaporative Cooling cost with 7 vents Evaporative Cooling cost with 7 vents

Sep 11, 2009 11:08 pm

alpino

11 September 2009

Accubrush Accubrush

Finishing Touch

We are about to paint the whole house , so I went on youtube to get some tips on…

alpino

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alpino

Sep 11, 2009 11:39 am

bellr

9 September 2009

Sourcing plants Sourcing plants

hi , My house is ~18sq house and i have enquired about few EVAP products and got…

bellr

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bellr

Sep 09, 2009 4:03 pm

First_Timer_Ray

9 September 2009

Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.

Hi guys - it's been a while! We are in the process of trying to put up a side fence…

First_Timer_Ray

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First_Timer_Ray

Sep 09, 2009 2:17 pm

DaisySparkle18

9 September 2009

insulation option overview insulation option overview

I would love some help choosing some plants to go down the side of our house please…

DaisySparkle18

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DaisySparkle18

Sep 09, 2009 12:04 pm

seeking solutions

8 September 2009

outdoor shower outdoor shower

I just came across these sites and found it quite helpful with understanding insulation…

seeking solutions

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seeking solutions

Sep 08, 2009 7:03 pm

wilde

8 September 2009

Outdoor Living

I'm starting a VERY small camping business - de-stressing holidays and am looking…

wilde

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wilde

Sep 08, 2009 5:10 pm

julesi

8 September 2009

Seeking Exhaust Fan Recommendations Seeking Exhaust Fan Recommendations

Minimum size of ducting required for evap cooling Minimum size of ducting required for evap cooling

I am needing to install exhaust fans in my bathrooms. (I have halogen lighting and…

julesi

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julesi

Sep 08, 2009 2:15 pm

xanthrope

8 September 2009

Hi, I was wondering if there was a minimum size of ducting requried for evap cooling…

xanthrope

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xanthrope

Sep 08, 2009 10:39 am

Painting a kitchen Painting a kitchen

8 September 2009

Kitchen Corner

If I were to purchase a raw wood kitchen from a cabinet maker what is the best way…

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