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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 1:46 pm

apeg

17 September 2009

Putting up colorbond fence Putting up colorbond fence

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

apeg

563

apeg

Sep 17, 2009 12:17 pm

adrian

16 September 2009

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

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

adrian

1040

adrian

Sep 16, 2009 9:22 pm

gearel

15 September 2009

Windows & Doors

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

gearel

1406

gearel

Sep 15, 2009 3:16 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 11:49 am

Perth-1st Timer

14 September 2009

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

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

Perth-1st Timer

519

Perth-1st Timer

Sep 14, 2009 8:07 pm

mediamuse

14 September 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

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

mediamuse

455

mediamuse

Sep 14, 2009 7:02 pm

Let's_Build

14 September 2009

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

Owner Builder novice Owner Builder novice

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

Let's_Build

520

Let's_Build

Sep 14, 2009 6:26 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

681

arniedog

Sep 13, 2009 3:15 pm

royalblue

12 September 2009

OB'S Over East OB'S Over East

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

royalblue

489

royalblue

Sep 12, 2009 3:17 am

shackonthehill

11 September 2009

Owner Builder Forum

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

shackonthehill

412

shackonthehill

Sep 12, 2009 12:08 am

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 12:39 pm

bellr

9 September 2009

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

Sourcing plants Sourcing plants

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

bellr

653

bellr

Sep 09, 2009 5:03 pm

First_Timer_Ray

9 September 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

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

First_Timer_Ray

341

First_Timer_Ray

Sep 09, 2009 3:17 pm

DaisySparkle18

9 September 2009

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

Landscape & Garden Design

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

DaisySparkle18

702

DaisySparkle18

Sep 09, 2009 1:04 pm

seeking solutions

8 September 2009

insulation option overview insulation option overview

outdoor shower outdoor shower

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

seeking solutions

444

seeking solutions

Sep 08, 2009 8:03 pm

wilde

8 September 2009

Outdoor Living

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

wilde

781

wilde

Sep 08, 2009 6:10 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

721

julesi

Sep 08, 2009 3:15 pm

xanthrope

8 September 2009

Painting a kitchen Painting a kitchen

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

xanthrope

502

xanthrope

Sep 08, 2009 11:39 am

becdoll

8 September 2009

Using house bricks on edge for paving Using house bricks on edge for paving

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

becdoll

412

becdoll

Sep 08, 2009 7:17 am

Panorama

7 September 2009

Paving & Concreting

We have about 100m2 of paving that needs doing and really like the look of house…

Panorama

565

Panorama

Sep 07, 2009 6:19 pm

qwerty

7 September 2009

Craigieburn New Home Craigieburn New Home

Home Finance

Hi Everyone, Am purchasing Land in Craigiebun ! A bit concerned about the following…

qwerty

771

qwerty

Sep 07, 2009 11:46 am

Pewit

6 September 2009

Air Conditioning Output Requirement for 85 sqM unit Air Conditioning Output Requirement for 85 sqM unit

Unpolished Granite Unpolished Granite

We've been obtaining quotes for split systems for our soon to be renovated unit…

Pewit

678

Pewit

Sep 06, 2009 8:38 pm

Hammerhead

6 September 2009

Wunderlich roof tiles - remove & take away??Wunderlich roof tiles - remove & take away??

Have recently seen unpolished granite used for a kitchen bench, have fallen in love…

Hammerhead

333

Hammerhead

Sep 06, 2009 8:25 am

Jazzie

5 September 2009

Formica Smoke Cedar Formica Smoke Cedar

Our roof has Wunderlich tiles (terracotta colour) approx 30yrs+ old. Apparantly…

Jazzie

488

Jazzie

Sep 05, 2009 7:47 pm

Rachel2302

4 September 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has used or knows of anyone that has used Smoke…

Rachel2302

580

Rachel2302

Sep 04, 2009 5:55 pm

barkly

4 September 2009

Kitchen Taps Kitchen Taps

Doing Takeoffs & estimating Doing Takeoffs & estimating

There are many brands of taps available - single lever style. I am after one that…

barkly

503

barkly

Sep 04, 2009 11:49 am

contractcheck

4 September 2009

Performance Choice Carpet Performance Choice Carpet

Does anyone here have a good excel template or similar they use for doing takeoffs…

contractcheck

605

contractcheck

Sep 04, 2009 10:50 am

first timer

3 September 2009

Bathroom auctions?Bathroom auctions?

I'm looking at getting 3 small bedrooms layed with Performance Choice Carpet - Capstone…

first timer

409

first timer

Sep 03, 2009 9:50 pm

ginnykins44

3 September 2009

Look Blikk sink mixer Look Blikk sink mixer

Hi, I'm about to start renovating our bathroom and am wanting to know of any auction…

ginnykins44

664

ginnykins44

Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm

kezzast

3 September 2009

PGH Northbridge Bricks..... need help with colours PGH Northbridge Bricks..... need help with colours

I have just completed a new Masterton build and reported the 180 day maintenance…

kezzast

815

kezzast

Sep 03, 2009 5:33 pm

ibb1980

2 September 2009

Finishing Touch

Hi all, I have selected Pgh Northbridge bricks but even after visiting a colour…

ibb1980

762

ibb1980

Sep 02, 2009 11:40 pm

netadelle

2 September 2009

Hi All Hi All

Introductions

Hello Dane, Welcome on board. Good luck with your studies.

netadelle

421

netadelle

Sep 02, 2009 8:53 pm

bluemetal77

2 September 2009

Basix NSW Heating/Cooling system - What does this mean?Basix NSW Heating/Cooling system - What does this mean?

Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)

Hi ! We received our DA approved plans and Basix report today from our builder.…

bluemetal77

436

bluemetal77

Sep 02, 2009 5:27 pm

grinder

1 September 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Do you know of a good plumber? Thank you

grinder

485

grinder

Sep 01, 2009 3:46 pm

oze

1 September 2009

Cost of increasing Insulation Rating Cost of increasing Insulation Rating

garage reinforcement garage reinforcement

The house we're building comes with R2.5 ceiling insulation. Our builder has quoted…

oze

479

oze

Sep 01, 2009 10:55 am

neildallhoff

1 September 2009

Solar Hot Water comparison Solar Hot Water comparison

Hi, My friends garage is 23 feet long X 16' wide X 16.f' from the slab to the peak…

neildallhoff

484

neildallhoff

Sep 01, 2009 6:53 am

simple_man

30 August 2009

Central heating maintenance Central heating maintenance

Hello Guys, I want to install Solar Hot Water system on my townhouse in Brisbane…

simple_man

500

simple_man

Aug 30, 2009 5:28 pm

Daryl

30 August 2009

Opinion on my ensuite + chosen tile please (size)Opinion on my ensuite + chosen tile please (size)

Just an easy question. What maintenance is required to be done on central heating…

Daryl

469

Daryl

Aug 30, 2009 11:29 am

EKT

29 August 2009

Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?

I have no idea by looking at a plan how big an area is. I want to put a 450mm square…

EKT

552

EKT

Aug 29, 2009 9:46 pm

Mupps

29 August 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi everyone, Went searching today to find a floating floorboard product for my unit…

Mupps

905

Mupps

Aug 29, 2009 9:19 pm

HangOver

29 August 2009

block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA

Help ! Calling all who had/experience Rocks on Soil Test Help ! Calling all who had/experience Rocks on Soil Test

Hi we are now the owners of 6 acres in chittering. we haven't settled on a builder…

HangOver

444

HangOver

Aug 29, 2009 5:08 am

d3p

28 August 2009

Curtain Divider/Door Curtain Divider/Door

VIC

not so good news for me. soil test report has returned. My current builder didn'…

d3p

588

d3p

Aug 28, 2009 10:29 pm

paintbrush

27 August 2009

Windows & Doors

My post is a little out of the ordinary, I am not a home owner but a current rentee…

paintbrush

396

paintbrush

Aug 27, 2009 7:48 pm

danana

27 August 2009

New first time home builders!New first time home builders!

Best Insulation For Steel Kit Home?Best Insulation For Steel Kit Home?

NSW

Hello, we are danana, a young couple looking at building a Wisdom house at The Ponds…

danana

400

danana

Aug 27, 2009 6:56 pm

serialstyler

27 August 2009