Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Questions to me…..Questions to me…..

31 May 2009

Interior Decorating Lounge

Whilst I’m more than happy to help everyone out with their colour selections,…

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How to clean a rendered wall!!!How to clean a rendered wall!!!

May 31, 2009 8:08 pm

Chris & Bel

31 May 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hey guys, haven't posted here in a while but i need some help! Being a little eager…

Chris & Bel

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Chris & Bel

May 31, 2009 7:08 pm

unimaru

31 May 2009

correctly building a flat base correctly building a flat base

Anyone got Avonite benchtops?Anyone got Avonite benchtops?

hello there, I would like to build a skating ramp behing my house but the land is…

unimaru

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unimaru

May 31, 2009 4:06 am

locus

29 May 2009

My partner and I are building with Scott Park Homes. We're upgrading all of our…

locus

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locus

May 29, 2009 10:24 pm

Installing Normal Lights/Chandeliers vs Downlights - Costs Installing Normal Lights/Chandeliers vs Downlights - Costs

29 May 2009

Lighting + Lighting Design

Hi! I have noticed a lot of threads regarding the installation of downlights and…

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Boral Masonry Factory Seconds (40% of RRP)....not spam!Boral Masonry Factory Seconds (40% of RRP)....not spam!

May 29, 2009 9:35 am

to_do_list

28 May 2009

Recommend me a Tiler! (Melbourne)Recommend me a Tiler! (Melbourne)

I must be on some email list at Boral... anyway someone may be interested... Boral…

to_do_list

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to_do_list

May 28, 2009 9:53 pm

_kelly_

28 May 2009

Cost of structural engineers?Cost of structural engineers?

Wasn't actually sure if I could put this question to the forum so Mods feel free…

_kelly_

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_kelly_

May 28, 2009 3:35 pm

SYD-YYZ

28 May 2009

Coral Homes name confusion with Bundaberg based builder Coral Homes name confusion with Bundaberg based builder

Does anyone know the cost of a structural engineer? We need to get one to do a report…

SYD-YYZ

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SYD-YYZ

May 28, 2009 12:00 pm

coralhomes

28 May 2009

converting old oil heaters to gas heaters converting old oil heaters to gas heaters

Hi there everyone. My name is Glenn Kennedy - Marketing Manager of Coral Homes.…

coralhomes

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coralhomes

May 28, 2009 9:13 am

dani&mick

28 May 2009

Paradox 1738 alarm Paradox 1738 alarm

Good morning all, my partner and l recently bought our first home which happens…

dani&mick

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dani&mick

May 28, 2009 7:59 am

fruitty

27 May 2009

Safer Living

Anyone here have a Paradox (model 1738) alarm system? This is what the big H uses…

fruitty

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fruitty

May 27, 2009 10:42 pm

Tony & Emma

27 May 2009

Timber retaining wall Berwick, sugestions for who to use?Timber retaining wall Berwick, sugestions for who to use?

Hi all.... Can anyone point me in the direction of a timber retaining wall contractor…

Tony & Emma

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Tony & Emma

May 27, 2009 12:28 pm

Welcome to Marriott Waters Welcome to Marriott Waters

25 May 2009

Introductions

Welcome to Marriott Waters Homeone members check this thread out and make your self…

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May 25, 2009 11:28 pm

Welcome Mernda Villages Homeone members Welcome Mernda Villages Homeone members

25 May 2009

Introductions

Welcome Mernda Villages Homeone members How about visiting this thread and make…

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Karndean now or later?Karndean now or later?

May 25, 2009 11:09 pm

championboxer

25 May 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi all... i am currently still getting my builder to confirm house plans but i have…

championboxer

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championboxer

May 25, 2009 12:25 am

shackonthehill

24 May 2009

Cabinet Maker in Perth Cabinet Maker in Perth

Saniflo macerating and grey water pumping systems Saniflo macerating and grey water pumping systems

Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a contact for a decent reliable cabinet maker. Terrified…

shackonthehill

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shackonthehill

May 24, 2009 6:43 pm

paulhend

24 May 2009

anyone had any experience with this system want to put in bathroom on ground floor…

paulhend

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paulhend

May 24, 2009 3:12 pm

Surge Filter or Surge Diverter at Mainboard? Noise Filter?Surge Filter or Surge Diverter at Mainboard? Noise Filter?

22 May 2009

Safer Living

I am getting a new switchboard installed at my house and was interested in getting…

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Anyone building with Perception - Please Help !Anyone building with Perception - Please Help !

May 22, 2009 1:58 pm

noidea

21 May 2009

Hi, Anyone here building with Perception or know where to get the wall cladding.…

noidea

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noidea

May 21, 2009 10:00 pm

EP11

21 May 2009

NEXT STEP???NEXT STEP???

Tiling with Coral Homes, some advice please?Tiling with Coral Homes, some advice please?

Hello all, New to this site... My husband and i are renovating our home. our proposed…

EP11

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EP11

May 21, 2009 7:45 pm

Annelies

21 May 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

Yesterday Hubby and I spent hours with Majers working ourselves through an endless…

Annelies

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Annelies

May 21, 2009 10:04 am

Knuckle

20 May 2009

QLD Solar Hot Water rebate QLD Solar Hot Water rebate

Eco Living

Does anyone have the inside scoop with regard to the QLD rebate? I have expressed…

Knuckle

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Knuckle

May 20, 2009 5:17 pm

Brivis Profiler 43 evap air con - good enough?Brivis Profiler 43 evap air con - good enough?

19 May 2009

I had this posted in the cooling and heating area but I haven't had any bites yet…

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first home buyer, building reports , stressed first home buyer, building reports , stressed

May 19, 2009 3:14 pm

bayboy78

18 May 2009

besser blocks do they reduce traffic noise as well as bricks besser blocks do they reduce traffic noise as well as bricks

i have just got off the phone with building inspector and he gave me run down on…

bayboy78

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bayboy78

May 18, 2009 8:43 pm

Kris000

18 May 2009

Site Works and Retaining Walls in Geelong.Site Works and Retaining Walls in Geelong.

We are thinking of the best way to reduce traffic noise for our front fence which…

Kris000

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Kris000

May 18, 2009 2:26 pm

Mark&Alli

17 May 2009

Pool waste water Pool waste water

Hi Guys, We are just after any info if anyone knows of any good guys to do site…

Mark&Alli

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Mark&Alli

May 17, 2009 9:07 pm

danc12

17 May 2009

Pools & Spas

I am looking through the draft contract for our house and notices that the a Pool…

danc12

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danc12

May 17, 2009 8:12 pm

King willy

17 May 2009

Brick Cladding.Brick Cladding.

Owner Builder Forum

Hi all I’ve been thinking (which is always a bit dangerours) about a way to avoid…

King willy

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King willy

May 17, 2009 7:43 pm

wokka

17 May 2009

pendant lights pendant lights

Hi all I was wndering if anyone has pendant lights above their island benches and…

wokka

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wokka

May 17, 2009 3:29 pm

Is this cooler adequate for my house?Is this cooler adequate for my house?

17 May 2009

Just looking through the inclusions on my house and I was wondering if I could get…

535

Window covering assistance - one big window one little Window covering assistance - one big window one little

May 17, 2009 1:17 pm

fitnhealthy

16 May 2009

Windows & Doors

Hi All I have been thinking and thinking about what type of window coverings to…

fitnhealthy

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fitnhealthy

May 16, 2009 4:32 pm

paul.jason

16 May 2009

A Noo House at Marriott Waters....PLANS ARRIVED !A Noo House at Marriott Waters....PLANS ARRIVED !

Heatworks sale this weekend (SA)Heatworks sale this weekend (SA)

VIC

Wowee.....got home yesterday to find an Express Post delivery waiting - from Rawdon…

paul.jason

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paul.jason

May 16, 2009 11:06 am

esg

14 May 2009

Just thought I'd pop this up, as it doesn't seem to be widely advertised. A couple…

esg

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esg

May 14, 2009 11:36 pm

Remote consults…whose waiting?Remote consults…whose waiting?

14 May 2009

Interior Decorating Lounge

If anyone who reads this post is waiting for me to do a remote can you email me…

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May 14, 2009 7:18 pm

brandt cooktops???brandt cooktops???

14 May 2009

Who supplies anything to do with Brandt cooktops now that Kleenmaid have gone out…

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Flint Crystal Formica for benchtops Flint Crystal Formica for benchtops

May 14, 2009 5:26 pm

kathleen

13 May 2009

Renovation - need a reccomendation Renovation - need a reccomendation

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has used formica's Flint Crystal for their benctops…

kathleen

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kathleen

May 13, 2009 6:46 pm

echoball

13 May 2009

External drainage issue External drainage issue

Hi there, i am wanting to install a plaster cieling and wall in my apartment. The…

echoball

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echoball

May 13, 2009 1:06 pm

bnik

12 May 2009

Oliverhume Council Planning Update Oliverhume Council Planning Update

Hi everyone. Along with our mortar issue, we're also having some plumbing/dainage…

bnik

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bnik

May 12, 2009 8:54 pm

Zerosignal

12 May 2009

Real Estate

Maybe of interest to people to see what planning changes are happening in your area…

Zerosignal

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Zerosignal

May 12, 2009 6:56 pm

the-barrows

12 May 2009

Landscaping Plans for Duplexes and Bankstown Council Landscaping Plans for Duplexes and Bankstown Council

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi All, New here today!!! My sister and I are getting everything ready with our…

the-barrows

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the-barrows

May 12, 2009 3:14 pm

sooty

12 May 2009

Perth carpenter recommendations Perth carpenter recommendations

Flooring & Floor Covering

Does anyone have a carpenter they would recommend in Perth? I am wanting someone…

sooty

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sooty

May 12, 2009 2:34 pm

ken k

11 May 2009

Roof Restoration Roof Restoration

cat 2 bench tops-approx cost?cat 2 bench tops-approx cost?

This is one of the most amusing things I have heard if it didnt have a serious side…

ken k

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ken k

May 11, 2009 4:49 pm

Smiles

11 May 2009

Varsnish over polytec matt cupboard doors?Varsnish over polytec matt cupboard doors?

We are building with Pd and wanted to know approx how much the category 2 bench…

Smiles

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Smiles

May 11, 2009 9:42 am

jolie

11 May 2009

Help!! I think I want these colours???Help!! I think I want these colours???

Hi - Our cabinet doors will be Polytech New Nepean Beech Matt (pity we didnt get…

jolie

367

jolie

May 11, 2009 9:40 am

nelly

11 May 2009

Help - pics needed of Porter Davis Standard staircase Help - pics needed of Porter Davis Standard staircase

Hi, I have been tearing my hair out trying to finalise my colours for our house…

nelly

780

nelly

May 11, 2009 4:24 am

overwhelmed

10 May 2009

FRP GRATING to use on deck - fire rating for Australia FRP GRATING to use on deck - fire rating for Australia

VIC

Anyone have any pics they can share of what a standard staircase looks like? We…

overwhelmed

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overwhelmed

May 10, 2009 10:55 pm

Deckman

8 May 2009

solar hot water or grid electricity solar hot water or grid electricity

Hi there, I am trying to find out if any one has used FRP GRATING for there deck…

Deckman

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Deckman

May 08, 2009 4:48 pm

McKinnon

8 May 2009