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Invisible Channel Fix Glass Fencing Invisible Channel Fix Glass Fencing

Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east Melbourne…

cascavel21

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cascavel21

Sep 27, 2023 9:14 am

Jesus1972

25 September 2023

Pools & Spas

Need to remove glass panel out of concrete without wrecking the glass to get the…

Jesus1972

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Jesus1972

Sep 25, 2023 8:16 pm

tamamontu

24 September 2023

Flooring option for bedroom and passage Flooring option for bedroom and passage

Flooring & Floor Covering

Newbie question for flooring options. We are thinking of changing the flooring for…

tamamontu

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tamamontu

Sep 24, 2023 1:34 pm

estaunton1

21 September 2023

KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes

Barrier reef pool fading Barrier reef pool fading

VIC

Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Kialla…

estaunton1

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estaunton1

Sep 21, 2023 12:34 am

Mattwest

18 September 2023

Pools & Spas

Hi, I had a barrier reef pool installed less that 2 years ago and the gel coat is…

Mattwest

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Mattwest

Sep 18, 2023 8:30 pm

obi one

18 September 2023

Adhesive seals for western red cedar windows Adhesive seals for western red cedar windows

Windows & Doors

I’m restoring all my 40yr old windows and I want to install seals around the casements…

obi one

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obi one

Sep 18, 2023 7:33 pm

thehuntbegins

15 September 2023

Fowler Homes - disappointment?Fowler Homes - disappointment?

builder requirements for DBI VMIA eligibility builder requirements for DBI VMIA eligibility

NSW

Anyone built with Fowler Homes? Feedback? Especially any things concerning or negatives…

thehuntbegins

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thehuntbegins

Sep 15, 2023 5:08 pm

aferraro

15 September 2023

cancel prelim builder agreement cancel prelim builder agreement

I'm wondering if anyone knows what the requirements are of a builder to be eligible…

aferraro

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aferraro

Sep 15, 2023 1:05 pm

Ash19

14 September 2023

H2 Blue Pine H2 Blue Pine

Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a…

Ash19

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Ash19

Sep 14, 2023 4:51 pm

Leves

8 September 2023

Bugs & Suggestions

I’m just in the process of replacing 2 stud walls that have been severely damaged…

Leves

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Leves

Sep 08, 2023 6:50 pm

Home2021

7 September 2023

Landscaper Landscaper

building a deck and gas hot water building a deck and gas hot water

Hi, Wondering anyone has any recommendation of good landscaper for new home in southern…

Home2021

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Home2021

Sep 07, 2023 2:04 pm

submacd

6 September 2023

Changing a window to a door - DA vs complying development Changing a window to a door - DA vs complying development

I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is…

submacd

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submacd

Sep 06, 2023 10:17 am

purplegold

5 September 2023

Sliding doors direction Sliding doors direction

Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking…

purplegold

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purplegold

Sep 05, 2023 5:24 pm

Rezos

5 September 2023

QLD Owner Builder Legislation.QLD Owner Builder Legislation.

Pls help! The black marks show where our outdoor entertaining area would be along…

Rezos

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Rezos

Sep 05, 2023 12:35 pm

Magilla

5 September 2023

Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom

Hi all. Anyone know when the $11,000 limit was set in legislation for renovations…

Magilla

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Magilla

Sep 05, 2023 7:58 am

kingsway

4 September 2023

Natural stone- stain removal and gloss sealing Natural stone- stain removal and gloss sealing

Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing…

kingsway

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kingsway

Sep 04, 2023 9:58 pm

Doz440

3 September 2023

Can you build on both side fence boundaries (Victoria)?Can you build on both side fence boundaries (Victoria)?

Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove…

Doz440

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Doz440

Sep 03, 2023 5:27 pm

greatdayne

3 September 2023

Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted

Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single…

greatdayne

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greatdayne

Sep 03, 2023 10:43 am

paul_di

1 September 2023

Lighting + Lighting Design

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding moving a chandelier after it has been…

paul_di

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paul_di

Sep 01, 2023 9:59 pm

tajb

30 August 2023

Pest control. What is doing this?Pest control. What is doing this?

Ceiling Repair Ceiling Repair

Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door…

tajb

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tajb

Aug 30, 2023 12:30 pm

thomas1811

28 August 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi All, Hoping someone might be be to provide some advice on my ceiling that needs…

thomas1811

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thomas1811

Aug 28, 2023 12:05 am

shell8383

26 August 2023

Dover white or surfmist garage door Dover white or surfmist garage door

renovate bathroom remove step up into ensuite renovate bathroom remove step up into ensuite

Dover white or surfmist garage door. I am having trouble choosing a garage door.…

shell8383

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shell8383

Aug 26, 2023 6:11 pm

carriepri

26 August 2023

Bathrooms and Laundry

the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have…

carriepri

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carriepri

Aug 26, 2023 2:29 pm

jorgo

24 August 2023

Can I move my home Gym workout station upstairs?Can I move my home Gym workout station upstairs?

Renovation + Home Improvement

I have a home gym at home. It weights 150KG including the weight stack. I'm a big…

jorgo

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jorgo

Aug 24, 2023 10:03 am

Ashington Homes

24 August 2023

Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week

Need advise on surfacing render interior wall Need advise on surfacing render interior wall

Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing.…

Ashington Homes

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Ashington Homes

Aug 24, 2023 8:38 am

Shuma

23 August 2023

Tv Fireplace placement in large lounge room Tv Fireplace placement in large lounge room

I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a…

Shuma

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Shuma

Aug 23, 2023 1:58 am

PeteW

18 August 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, My first post, we are building a house and can’t decide the layout of…

PeteW

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PeteW

Aug 18, 2023 5:18 pm

stanks

18 August 2023

Sewer Inspection Point Sewer Inspection Point

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi, I have this sewer inspection point sitting in an odd spot in the rear of my…

stanks

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stanks

Aug 18, 2023 4:55 pm

balajmn

17 August 2023

Stairs gap Stairs gap

NSW

Got my stairs designed like this with 250mm Gap marked below. Gap is bec of 2 steps…

balajmn

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balajmn

Aug 17, 2023 10:29 am

150mm Garage Grate Drain 150mm Garage Grate Drain

14 August 2023

Had a new driveway installed with a 6 metre long 150 x 150 channel drain and have…

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In-ground pool lining In-ground pool lining

Aug 14, 2023 9:20 am

spag

13 August 2023

Pools & Spas

Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this post correctly. Please advise…

spag

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spag

Aug 13, 2023 11:40 am

dhanz15

11 August 2023

Landscape backyard on a slope land Landscape backyard on a slope land

Landscape & Garden Design

Need advice on the backyard plan above. Should I excavate and cut all of the dirt…

dhanz15

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dhanz15

Aug 11, 2023 11:47 pm

Zedzee

11 August 2023

Path around drop edge beam Path around drop edge beam

Paving & Concreting

Hello everyone, After some suggestions and ideas about how to put a concrete path…

Zedzee

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Zedzee

Aug 11, 2023 2:44 pm

Concreting a driveway Concreting a driveway

7 August 2023

We've had decent weather for last 7 weeks and now the drvieway has been cut out…

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Sydney Window and Door Providers Sydney Window and Door Providers

Aug 07, 2023 7:35 am

Hello_world

6 August 2023

Windows & Doors

I have been looking into getting quotes for a reno I am doing shortly. I have been…

Hello_world

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Hello_world

Aug 06, 2023 6:04 pm

akuma69

5 August 2023

What is the minimum side/back setbacks for small lots?What is the minimum side/back setbacks for small lots?

Sloped block in Warrandyte Sloped block in Warrandyte

My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council…

akuma69

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akuma69

Aug 05, 2023 9:05 pm

kate78

5 August 2023

Tree Identification Mackay Tree Identification Mackay

VIC

Any recommendations for builders for a KDRB in North Warrandyte ? Thanks

kate78

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kate78

Aug 05, 2023 2:25 pm

LBrowny

4 August 2023

Fire seperation qall Fire seperation qall

Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging…

LBrowny

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LBrowny

Aug 04, 2023 9:19 am

hreay

2 August 2023

How do you replace the wires for the balance in an aluminium How do you replace the wires for the balance in an aluminium

Need some advice. Living in a townhouse with one common wall, recently we have discovered…

hreay

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hreay

Aug 02, 2023 2:44 am

cam136

2 August 2023

Windows & Doors

cam136

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cam136

Aug 02, 2023 12:10 am

Flacco

31 July 2023

Any experience with Dwelcom Any experience with Dwelcom

Buying untitled land for a development Buying untitled land for a development

Hi All, I have been dealing with icare for insurance in completing our house after…

Flacco

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Flacco

Jul 31, 2023 11:13 am

ponzutwo

31 July 2023

Buying Land

did you write this drunk? How big is the development you're looking at doing? Is…

ponzutwo

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ponzutwo

Jul 31, 2023 10:52 am

LAG

30 July 2023

Screed - is this an issue Screed - is this an issue

House possibly built on spring (1960's home)House possibly built on spring (1960's home)

Hi all, We're curring working on our outdoor and have some questions in relation…

LAG

3343

LAG

Jul 30, 2023 7:43 am

Jw26

29 July 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We purchased a 1960s property that is on timber stumps mostly, and a newer section…

Jw26

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Jw26

Jul 29, 2023 8:07 pm

Penguinlife

27 July 2023

Adding a toilet/wash room to small house Adding a toilet/wash room to small house

Peeling plastic laminate - advice on removal?Peeling plastic laminate - advice on removal?

Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room.…

Penguinlife

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Penguinlife

Jul 27, 2023 7:40 pm

EmptyFridge

25 July 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed…

EmptyFridge

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EmptyFridge

Jul 25, 2023 7:13 pm

Ahw84

24 July 2023

Bathroom/Laundry Combo Bathroom/Laundry Combo

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hey all, Hoping for some inspiration for my bathroom laundry combo. The tiles are…

Ahw84

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Ahw84

Jul 24, 2023 9:34 pm

Whelo

24 July 2023

EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape

Final Invoice vs OC Final Invoice vs OC

Hi, does anyone have any experience with using Trex rain escape or EPDM rubber to…

Whelo

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Whelo

Jul 24, 2023 4:15 pm

joe2022

21 July 2023