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bbq area/pergola plans bbq area/pergola plans

Hi I'm going to replace the old laminate on my kitchen counter tops It is a U shaped…

asad ali

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asad ali

Nov 02, 2017 11:40 pm

mike16889

1 November 2017

Floor Plan: It will helps to change your home interior Floor Plan: It will helps to change your home interior

hello, im new here, me and my partner are looking to add a bbq area comming off…

mike16889

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mike16889

Nov 01, 2017 8:27 pm

arcadelt

26 October 2017

How do you dispose of waste from your renovation?How do you dispose of waste from your renovation?

Yes, it will?

arcadelt

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arcadelt

Oct 26, 2017 4:11 pm

Monash University

19 September 2017

Double Glazed Window Stock Clearance $$$$ Prices $$$$Double Glazed Window Stock Clearance $$$$ Prices $$$$

If you've recently used, or are planning to use a skip bin to dispose of waste in…

Monash University

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Monash University

Sep 19, 2017 11:52 pm

ECOECO

19 September 2017

Renovation project coordinator Renovation project coordinator

viewtopic.php?f=1t=89541

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Sep 19, 2017 4:24 pm

May5

6 September 2017

wallpaper dilemma wallpaper dilemma

Anyone can recommend a person or firm to do a renovation for an apartment in Melbourne…

May5

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May5

Sep 06, 2017 8:08 pm

farmhousereno

19 August 2017

Changes to Second Lounge: option A or B-opinions needed pls!Changes to Second Lounge: option A or B-opinions needed pls!

Hi, we have recently moved to a new farm and want to renovate the old farm house…

farmhousereno

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farmhousereno

Aug 19, 2017 10:27 pm

Amalley

15 August 2017

On slab extension On slab extension

Hi All, Just wanting to get some general advice and opinions with regard to some…

Amalley

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Amalley

Aug 15, 2017 10:55 pm

rbalse

9 August 2017

Re-rolling 'old style' bullnose verandah iron ... anyone it?Re-rolling 'old style' bullnose verandah iron ... anyone it?

My brick veneer home is built on on stumps and on a slight slope. I am planning…

rbalse

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rbalse

Aug 09, 2017 7:41 pm

BigReno

30 July 2017

Change floorplan of our house Change floorplan of our house

Hi all! We are in the process of tidying up an old cottage, built late 1890's in…

BigReno

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BigReno

Jul 30, 2017 1:07 pm

shoopshoop23

29 July 2017

Wall options for 70's brick veneer extension Wall options for 70's brick veneer extension

Dear All, We are looking to renovate and expand our house. We would like to change…

shoopshoop23

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shoopshoop23

Jul 29, 2017 7:56 pm

ziggyblur

2 July 2017

Pergola but a motorised one Pergola but a motorised one

I live in an old 70's brick veneer home. We'd like to add a living area by slapping…

ziggyblur

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ziggyblur

Jul 02, 2017 10:00 pm

yorre oshe

9 June 2017

Bog standard 3 bed BV extension idea Bog standard 3 bed BV extension idea

Hello, I am looking to get like a semi usable space at my house. Pergola is nice…

yorre oshe

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yorre oshe

Jun 09, 2017 4:14 pm

cbarre

29 May 2017

Can anyone please tell me best company for kitchen respray i Can anyone please tell me best company for kitchen respray i

hi all Ive never done an extension or any major renovations for a home but am in…

cbarre

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cbarre

May 29, 2017 12:15 pm

albertsean

18 May 2017

Need opinions for Timber Deck!Need opinions for Timber Deck!

Hello friends, please help me to choose the best company for respraying my kitchen…

albertsean

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albertsean

May 18, 2017 5:45 pm

Turnerbuild

11 May 2017

Damp prevention Damp prevention

Hi Everyone, I am currently doing an owner build and stuck on what I should be doing…

Turnerbuild

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Turnerbuild

May 11, 2017 6:23 am

jippy

4 May 2017

Rendered brick window sills. What did you do?Rendered brick window sills. What did you do?

Hi all - ive just removed an internal brick wall which ended up exposing bricks…

jippy

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jippy

May 04, 2017 6:22 pm

ideaswoman

25 April 2017

Do I need council approval?Do I need council approval?

Got talked into removing the sills and I hate the outcome. The style is Hamptons…

ideaswoman

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ideaswoman

Apr 25, 2017 4:46 pm

hwearing

19 April 2017

Weatherboad cladding for a orange brick veneer home Weatherboad cladding for a orange brick veneer home

Hi, I just had a question - would we need council approval (we are City of Wanneroo…

hwearing

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hwearing

Apr 19, 2017 5:53 pm

strongandbold

17 April 2017

External door openings External door openings

Hi guys, I am thinking about cladding my 1960's orange brick veneer home with weatherboard…

strongandbold

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strongandbold

Apr 17, 2017 2:45 pm

wildcatwoody

15 April 2017

Trying to strip wallpaper over woodpaneling Trying to strip wallpaper over woodpaneling

Hi guys, Based on gold coast, keen to know what the laws are in creating extra external…

wildcatwoody

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wildcatwoody

Apr 15, 2017 7:09 pm

mick1990

30 March 2017

best way to smooth out textured walls best way to smooth out textured walls

Hi guys, For whatever reason the previous owners used wallpaper over some nice wood…

mick1990

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mick1990

Mar 30, 2017 10:48 am

f1jez1980

13 March 2017

Designer Blinds in Melbourne & Sydney - Awesome Blinds Designer Blinds in Melbourne & Sydney - Awesome Blinds

Hi all I have an old brick and tile house, 1940s, and in the original part of home…

f1jez1980

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f1jez1980

Mar 13, 2017 7:43 pm

Berek

21 February 2017

Exterior house colours - PLEASE HELP Exterior house colours - PLEASE HELP

Membership Name - Rules Business names are not permitted to be used as forum membership…

Berek

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Berek

Feb 21, 2017 7:46 pm

Nixy

18 February 2017

Extensions using a one stop shop vs own builders, architects Extensions using a one stop shop vs own builders, architects

Hi - this is a picture of our house before we started renovations. Attached are…

Nixy

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Nixy

Feb 18, 2017 6:27 am

D101

3 February 2017

Wooden boardwalk Wooden boardwalk

We are looking to extend our house and are having to choose between going to a major…

D101

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D101

Feb 03, 2017 6:59 pm

Peterpan1992

31 January 2017

Before & Afters -80's Red Brick Beachhouse Budget Reno Before & Afters -80's Red Brick Beachhouse Budget Reno

Hey guys I'm building a wooden boardwalk at the front of my house. This is my first…

Peterpan1992

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Peterpan1992

Jan 31, 2017 10:02 am

cathierabbit

29 January 2017

Zacuba Bricks Zacuba Bricks

Just sharing some before afters of my reno. (Put this in the Interior Decoration…

cathierabbit

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cathierabbit

Jan 29, 2017 6:53 pm

cross74

20 January 2017

Outdoor tiling over uneven concrete slabs Outdoor tiling over uneven concrete slabs

Does anyone know if you can still source Zacuba bricks? PGH have a similar colour…

cross74

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cross74

Jan 20, 2017 12:00 pm

trexathon

5 January 2017

Brick Spalling Brick Spalling

My outdoor area is comprised of two different concrete slabs. One old slab that…

trexathon

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trexathon

Jan 05, 2017 11:55 am

Guzzi07

3 January 2017

building a carport building a carport

Hi: I have a wooden farm house near Crookwell in NSW built prior to 1907 which I…

Guzzi07

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Guzzi07

Jan 03, 2017 3:44 pm

kingy13

28 December 2016

Replacing wooden house posts with steel - what gauge?Replacing wooden house posts with steel - what gauge?

Hi all Long (relatively) time reader, first time poster I am moving back into one…

kingy13

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kingy13

Dec 28, 2016 6:42 pm

aaronaaronaaron

9 December 2016

Drafter recommendations for Sydney/St George area Drafter recommendations for Sydney/St George area

Hi, I need to replace existing wooden posts (like the power poles), with steel posts…

aaronaaronaaron

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aaronaaronaaron

Dec 09, 2016 9:58 am

hendyb

16 November 2016

Stripping of Outdoor Deck Stripping of Outdoor Deck

Hi, I'm thinking of doing a ground extension and general renovations and have a…

hendyb

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hendyb

Nov 16, 2016 8:13 am

GillyM

31 October 2016

Builder/ Carpenter Newcastle area Builder/ Carpenter Newcastle area

We have a large outdoor deck which was coated with Intergrain Ultradeck. Most of…

GillyM

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GillyM

Oct 31, 2016 12:04 pm

4wdewok

23 October 2016

Raising the height of the Niche Raising the height of the Niche

Hi all, We have just bought our first home I am looking at removing a load bearing…

4wdewok

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4wdewok

Oct 23, 2016 8:11 pm

Faulksy

14 October 2016

October specials - Colour advice and building October specials - Colour advice and building

Hi All My wife and I Moved into my Masterton Home about 1 year ago and have a decent…

Faulksy

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Faulksy

Oct 13, 2016 11:49 pm

Michelle

7 October 2016

Plastering Cost Brisbane Plastering Cost Brisbane

email me for a quote today - michelle@denovoconcepts.com

Michelle

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Michelle

Oct 07, 2016 5:40 am

Jwalker86

30 September 2016

I received a price from a plasterer for supply, install and finishing of plaster…

Jwalker86

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Jwalker86

Sep 30, 2016 2:47 pm

How to find tradesmen and contractors How to find tradesmen and contractors

26 September 2016

Hey Guys Just wanted to share a short video with you on how I find my contractors…

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Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator

Sep 26, 2016 12:00 pm

themakeovergroup

2 September 2016

Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne

Getting a quick and easy estimate for your renovation can be a challenge so try…

themakeovergroup

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themakeovergroup

Sep 02, 2016 8:55 am

Gaudi

2 September 2016

SHORING UP and RENO ideas SHORING UP and RENO ideas

Hi, We're needing a draftsman to design deck/pergola for permits. Any recommendations…

Gaudi

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Gaudi

Sep 02, 2016 7:17 am

generalcuster

1 September 2016

Updating Kitchen Updating Kitchen

this family home needs some reno/repairs and due to the location ( China countryside…

generalcuster

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generalcuster

Sep 01, 2016 10:21 am

LucyBear

2 August 2016

Hi All, We are in the process of buying a house in SA and just doing some research…

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Aug 02, 2016 1:35 pm

6 July 2016

Enclosing a deck Enclosing a deck

Fixed

sydprop

688

sydprop

Jul 06, 2016 12:29 am

cellent

5 July 2016

what are the factor we considere when we hire a interior des what are the factor we considere when we hire a interior des

Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, so hopefully the link to my image…

cellent

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cellent

Jul 05, 2016 12:02 am

new_senior_citizen

4 July 2016

Matt white tiles 900 x 450 Matt white tiles 900 x 450

An interior desginer is great for IDEAS, but I have found after 'many' years of…

new_senior_citizen

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new_senior_citizen

Jul 04, 2016 7:52 am

cplicious

27 June 2016

Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry

Hey All Trying to source some matt white tiles in Melbourne that are 900 x 450mm…

cplicious

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cplicious

Jun 27, 2016 8:32 pm

carlos09

9 June 2016

Hi, does anyone have any experience with doing this? Currently, we have the back…

carlos09

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carlos09

Jun 09, 2016 1:04 pm

We have Stairs!We have Stairs!

30 May 2016

The next episode of the Small Space Big Build is out, we have stairs! https://youtu…

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