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Renovating an old queenslander Renovating an old queenslander

hi all, we have a 1950s weatherboard house in SE brisbane. We have just had plans…

kitty1982

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kitty1982

Jan 02, 2012 11:13 pm

memaa

2 January 2012

Wellard Homestead Lots Site Cost Wellard Homestead Lots Site Cost

Would love some advice on the cost of lifting and raising an old queenslander, putting…

memaa

1147

memaa

Jan 02, 2012 1:05 pm

AubinGroveFan

2 January 2012

Bazdaric Homes Bazdaric Homes

Hi all What is the average site costs for Homestead Large Lots in Wellard (WA)?…

AubinGroveFan

534

AubinGroveFan

Jan 01, 2012 11:59 pm

BradS

1 January 2012

1940-50s kitchen wanted SE Brisbane 1940-50s kitchen wanted SE Brisbane

NSW

Hey all I am only new to the forums and would like to share my experience with Bazdaric…

BradS

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BradS

Dec 31, 2011 11:38 pm

50sfreakmark

30 December 2011

Draughtsperson recommendation Draughtsperson recommendation

Hi, Im looking for a kitchen from the 40s-50s. Base cabinets and overheads, already…

675

Dec 30, 2011 7:17 pm

29 December 2011

QLD

Hi, Just to introduce myself, I am Dale, i was born in Sydney and living in Queensland…

dale3204

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dale3204

Dec 29, 2011 4:17 pm

bobette

28 December 2011

Newbie - replacing bay window and screens Newbie - replacing bay window and screens

Hi Anyone has good draughtsperson that they are happy to recommend to help complete…

bobette

818

bobette

Dec 28, 2011 1:37 pm

helkel

28 December 2011

Windows & Doors

Hi folks, I've just bought my first house and I am wondering what people's experience…

helkel

784

helkel

Dec 28, 2011 12:51 pm

hanskanis

28 December 2011

Fairmont Homes Fairmont Homes

Making a doorway where a wall was....Making a doorway where a wall was....

http://hanskanis.posterous.com/ hanskanis Sheffield Hi, we're building in the Barossa…

hanskanis

1088

hanskanis

Dec 28, 2011 8:17 am

paul.jason

27 December 2011

Builder information Builder information

We're at a point of preparing our house for sale, and currently we have a MASSIVE…

paul.jason

863

paul.jason

Dec 27, 2011 4:49 pm

rickeik

22 December 2011

SA concreter SA concreter

QLD

Hi, I am thinking of building with Tribeca Homes. Has anyone had a good or not so…

rickeik

1083

rickeik

Dec 22, 2011 11:35 am

excitedtobuild

21 December 2011

Achieving a smooth and hard painted finish on MDF Achieving a smooth and hard painted finish on MDF

Can anyone recommend a concreter / concrete company?? We are in the process of getting…

excitedtobuild

1118

excitedtobuild

Dec 21, 2011 5:01 pm

jt72

20 December 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi I making a bed out of MDF. Due to budget I need to paint it myself as opposed…

jt72

1581

jt72

Dec 20, 2011 7:17 pm

Grain_de_sable1

20 December 2011

Building in Lyndarum estate- Community Infrastructure fee Building in Lyndarum estate- Community Infrastructure fee

Coral Bay Austral Bricks Coral Bay Austral Bricks

VIC

Hi, I have been asked by my builder to pay a fee of $730 for the CIL (community…

Grain_de_sable1

864

Grain_de_sable1

Dec 20, 2011 5:29 pm

NatsyPatsy78

20 December 2011

Construction before authority to commence?Construction before authority to commence?

Hi I was wondering if anyone has built using coral bay bricks from Austral? If so…

NatsyPatsy78

596

NatsyPatsy78

Dec 20, 2011 2:11 pm

omos78

20 December 2011

been busy.... :)been busy.... :)

QLD

Hi Forumites I am building a house in QLD. We signed the final contract and waited…

omos78

1306

omos78

Dec 20, 2011 11:30 am

Michelle

19 December 2011

Interior Decorating Lounge

I'm on holidays till the 28th....rayyyy for me. I've been really busy since Saturday…

Michelle

810

Michelle

Dec 19, 2011 3:36 pm

Alex

19 December 2011

Burwood Blue bricks discontinued, similar bricks required Burwood Blue bricks discontinued, similar bricks required

FIBREGLASS POOL RENOVATION...COUNTRY W.A FIBREGLASS POOL RENOVATION...COUNTRY W.A

Hi guys, I'm about to start a new build in February and have been advised that the…

Alex

1951

Alex

Dec 19, 2011 12:40 pm

DanielleD

17 December 2011

Which type of Conifer hedge is this?Which type of Conifer hedge is this?

After any information regarding re-furbishing a fibreglass pool in country WA (160…

DanielleD

543

DanielleD

Dec 17, 2011 1:26 pm

purifyer

15 December 2011

Landscape & Garden Design

Hello We are interested in buying an established property bounded by large hedges…

purifyer

1117

purifyer

Dec 15, 2011 6:17 pm

nicenurse

13 December 2011

Milano Bathware - any reviews?Milano Bathware - any reviews?

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi, we are thinking of using Milano brand toilets and possibly some taps, showers…

nicenurse

923

nicenurse

Dec 13, 2011 6:37 pm

to have retaining wall or not or any other option to have retaining wall or not or any other option

11 December 2011

hi all I am building a new house and the level at the back side fence is 12.090,…

535

W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!

Dec 11, 2011 3:42 pm

ngrant

11 December 2011

Approx. cost of a colorbond gate Approx. cost of a colorbond gate

Hey Guys I'm posting here to give people the heads up about a company in the ACT…

ngrant

1023

ngrant

Dec 11, 2011 12:15 pm

suzmic

11 December 2011

Outdoor Living

We are doing some costings for things we need to do after our house is built. Can…

suzmic

1077

suzmic

Dec 11, 2011 1:03 am

Althom

10 December 2011

Excess Pavers - Free to a good home - South of River - Perth Excess Pavers - Free to a good home - South of River - Perth

Help preparing soil for lawn and vegetable garden Help preparing soil for lawn and vegetable garden

140 off Atlas Designer Pave DP60 - 230mm * 230mm * 60mm in Mocha. You pick up, I…

Althom

568

Althom

Dec 10, 2011 5:52 pm

Dilan

9 December 2011

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Summer is here and we have finally managed to free up some time to clean…

Dilan

821

Dilan

Dec 09, 2011 7:44 pm

farq007

8 December 2011

Ownit Homes Ownit Homes

building inspector and pest inspection Perth building inspector and pest inspection Perth

QLD

Hi All, We've decided to build with Ownit Homes, but wont be starting until end…

farq007

1205

farq007

Dec 08, 2011 5:18 pm

mapcalla

8 December 2011

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Well instead of building hubby and I put in an offer for a home yesterday and it…

mapcalla

2109

mapcalla

Dec 08, 2011 2:55 pm

chrisandkate

8 December 2011

BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group

Ducted evaporative system with up to or more than 10 vents??Ducted evaporative system with up to or more than 10 vents??

Hi All, There is a clearance sale on at the Playcorp building which has Under Armour…

chrisandkate

1188

chrisandkate

Dec 08, 2011 10:12 am

AllyH

7 December 2011

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I was wondering what systems you woiuld recommend if we require up to ten vents?…

AllyH

925

AllyH

Dec 07, 2011 6:52 pm

Maz78

6 December 2011

FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Folks, My build in Mernda is nearly complete.. Long story short, I'm getting…

Maz78

740

Maz78

Dec 06, 2011 2:21 pm

mr.21

6 December 2011

Fixed Window Security Screen Fixed Window Security Screen

Safer Living

Hey guys, i heard about fixed window security screen a while ago. i have given it…

mr.21

2214

mr.21

Dec 06, 2011 9:54 am

BenQld

4 December 2011

HOB mounted shower handpeices for bath HOB mounted shower handpeices for bath

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hello I am looking into getting a HOB mounted shower handpeice for my main bathroom…

BenQld

916

BenQld

Dec 04, 2011 8:05 pm

dreamer11

4 December 2011

Anyone built a home with a segregated area?Anyone built a home with a segregated area?

ceramic based finishes advantage?ceramic based finishes advantage?

NSW

Has anyone built houses for integrated living i.e. a segregated area designated…

dreamer11

541

dreamer11

Dec 04, 2011 5:10 pm

Arianba

2 December 2011

Finishing Touch

Hi all, As looking for some tips, I got to know about Ceramic fortified finishes…

Arianba

816

Arianba

Dec 02, 2011 10:10 pm

tengals

1 December 2011

fixed site costs M class flat blockk?? expensive or not?fixed site costs M class flat blockk?? expensive or not?

Rattlesnake render Rattlesnake render

guys looking into building our first home, we have a quote for a double storey 40sq…

tengals

511

tengals

Dec 01, 2011 8:38 am

mqtutor

1 December 2011

Perth Builder - Garage/Carport Perth Builder - Garage/Carport

Does anyone has house pictures with rattlesnake render? Do you mind post them here…

mqtutor

863

mqtutor

Nov 30, 2011 11:06 pm

Tigers55

30 November 2011

Sick of cleaning the grouting Sick of cleaning the grouting

Hi All Does anyone know of a good reliable builder that could cost us on extending…

Tigers55

1100

Tigers55

Nov 30, 2011 10:44 pm

househelp28

30 November 2011

Lintels Lintels

Windows & Doors

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this question. If i have a…

househelp28

748

househelp28

Nov 30, 2011 6:22 pm

D101

30 November 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am sick of cleaning the grouting in between the tiles in my shower recess. Is…

D101

742

D101

Nov 30, 2011 4:31 pm

Jimmy87

30 November 2011

Buying and Selling Buying and Selling

Extending Up and Out Extending Up and Out

NSW

Hello friends, I've just inherited $1,000,000 but i just don't want to build interest…

Jimmy87

561

Jimmy87

Nov 30, 2011 1:47 pm

TMak44

30 November 2011

PCI date set PCI date set

G'day, I have an urgent need to extend my home both up and out due to the pending…

TMak44

802

TMak44

Nov 30, 2011 9:45 am

rox

29 November 2011

Inspection after the walls plastered Inspection after the walls plastered

NSW

I'm sorry i haven't been updating this blog. A lot has happened since the last time…

rox

690

rox

Nov 29, 2011 6:59 pm

manick

29 November 2011

VIC

Hi, I am building my first home in Point cook and the house is in the lock up stage…

manick

481

manick

Nov 29, 2011 10:06 am

eggy10

29 November 2011

Filled Site Filled Site

PGH Bricks tanami tan - please help :)PGH Bricks tanami tan - please help :)

VIC

Hi All, I have recently purchased a old tennis court and have just completed a soil…

eggy10

765

eggy10

Nov 29, 2011 7:05 am

decambla

28 November 2011

Garage Floor Fix Garage Floor Fix

VIC

Hi All, First time posting a new topic so forgive me if its in the wrong place.…

decambla

771

decambla

Nov 28, 2011 5:13 pm

Barksy

27 November 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

I have a detached double garage (2/3's garage, 1/3 workshop) some 50 years old where…

Barksy

1057

Barksy

Nov 27, 2011 10:15 pm

mattwalker

26 November 2011

SONOS - Now Available at The Cable Connection SONOS - Now Available at The Cable Connection

renovating a relocated house renovating a relocated house

Hi guys, I am pleased to be able to offer SONOS to members of the homeone forum.…

mattwalker

541

mattwalker

Nov 26, 2011 10:04 am

luka

25 November 2011

hello all. I am considering buying an old fibro house that has been relocated to…

luka

697

luka

Nov 25, 2011 9:17 pm

any recommendation of engineered stone kitchen bench Perth any recommendation of engineered stone kitchen bench Perth

25 November 2011

Does any one has any good or bad experience in installing engineered stone bench…

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