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Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East

Hi All, Found this info on a USA website (unfortunately have lost link ) but did…

sanjam

484

sanjam

Oct 23, 2011 5:41 pm

morox

23 October 2011

Window Furnishings

I want to start getting a couple of companies out to quote on blinds curtains at…

827

Oct 23, 2011 3:32 pm

22 October 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

Just had shower retiled less than 2 weeks ago. There is already a 20cm hairline…

Ruby52550

764

Ruby52550

Oct 22, 2011 4:25 pm

thattime

21 October 2011

PGH Hamilton - Anyone using them?PGH Hamilton - Anyone using them?

In need of a draftsman west vic for backyard entertaining.In need of a draftsman west vic for backyard entertaining.

NSW

Hello, We're currently going over our brick options for a new house build... and…

thattime

516

thattime

Oct 21, 2011 9:14 pm

Rudolf1980

21 October 2011

Garden Limestone advice/help Garden Limestone advice/help

Hi yall, We are currently working out some ideas for our entertaing area out the…

Rudolf1980

437

Rudolf1980

Oct 21, 2011 10:01 am

RitK11

20 October 2011

Increasing Sliding door size - Span help Increasing Sliding door size - Span help

Its the first time i am building so just wanted some help. We are have a pool in…

RitK11

731

RitK11

Oct 20, 2011 12:09 pm

pales

20 October 2011

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi Guys, I'm looking to increase my Sliding doors from 2.7m to 3.8m. I obviously…

pales

1283

pales

Oct 20, 2011 11:05 am

Concerned customer

19 October 2011

coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!

Paving & Concreting

Hi, we had coloured concrete poured outside and under our deck 8 days ago now. the…

Concerned customer

817

Concerned customer

Oct 19, 2011 7:30 pm

nothingsuss

19 October 2011

Window Screens and Security Screens advice Window Screens and Security Screens advice

Windows & Doors

Hi all, my first post - definitely not my last, looks like a good wealth of information…

nothingsuss

729

nothingsuss

Oct 19, 2011 4:22 pm

NatalieM

19 October 2011

Additional costs for underpinning after contract signing Additional costs for underpinning after contract signing

Cushions for Built in Seating Cushions for Built in Seating

VIC

After signing the contract, our builder now throws an additional cost of $20k for…

NatalieM

803

NatalieM

Oct 19, 2011 3:14 pm

Laila

19 October 2011

Outdoor Living

We have included some built in seating/benches in our new courtyard garden design…

Laila

713

Laila

Oct 19, 2011 1:37 pm

How high an attached pergola should be?How high an attached pergola should be?

19 October 2011

Outdoor Living

Our pergola will have to be attached to the house on 1 side (this will be the long…

817

rotten joists when restumping rotten joists when restumping

Oct 18, 2011 11:28 pm

rodster

18 October 2011

Renovation + Home Improvement

resturmpoing part of my sold brick house and found 3 out of 12 joists have rotten…

rodster

819

rodster

Oct 18, 2011 10:53 pm

kels

18 October 2011

Limewash... who's had experience living with it?Limewash... who's had experience living with it?

Greenvale Gardens, Greenvale VIC Greenvale Gardens, Greenvale VIC

Hi there! We currently have polished floorboards and they were done in water-based…

kels

2087

kels

Oct 18, 2011 2:22 pm

Mr_Cool

18 October 2011

Buying Land

Hi Guys, Just wandering of anyone here has bought land in the Greenvale Gardens…

Mr_Cool

970

Mr_Cool

Oct 18, 2011 8:21 am

bradsom

18 October 2011

Buying a block requiring pier build Buying a block requiring pier build

Buying Land

Where can I find info on houses to build on piers or how to get a block approved…

bradsom

951

bradsom

Oct 18, 2011 7:42 am

Installation costs for overlay timber glued to slab?Installation costs for overlay timber glued to slab?

16 October 2011

Ok, this may be the deciding factor on whether we go with engineered floating floor…

702

Carlisle Bellmore 39 or 43?Carlisle Bellmore 39 or 43?

Oct 16, 2011 9:35 pm

michellemaz

16 October 2011

VIC

Hello everyone, We have signed up with Carlisle to build the Bellmore on our land…

michellemaz

605

michellemaz

Oct 16, 2011 11:43 am

Timber overlay - how to check quality?Timber overlay - how to check quality?

15 October 2011

We are leaning towards the slimmer solid overlay flooring that you can glue straight…

730

Oct 15, 2011 4:11 pm

Types of timber for pergolas Types of timber for pergolas

14 October 2011

Outdoor Living

I'm learning that there is not just one standard timber type used for pergolas.…

811

Painting over terra cotta tiles?Painting over terra cotta tiles?

Oct 14, 2011 10:09 pm

turns71

13 October 2011

your help needed do you anything about building entitlement your help needed do you anything about building entitlement

Hi there, Is it possible to paint over terra cotta tiles in an outdoor patio? I'…

turns71

791

turns71

Oct 13, 2011 1:50 pm

nsw

12 October 2011

hi i built a house in nsw 8 or 9 year's ago there was no building entitlement or…

nsw

529

nsw

Oct 12, 2011 3:57 pm

What happens after roof?What happens after roof?

12 October 2011

Hi All, Just did site inspection and noticed tiles all done gas,electrical and other…

477

Draft Proof the windows for winter.Draft Proof the windows for winter.

Oct 12, 2011 11:56 am

rolandd

12 October 2011

Windows & Doors

I have original double hung windows. When I sit next to the windows during winter…

rolandd

863

rolandd

Oct 12, 2011 9:12 am

chatterbox

11 October 2011

what happens at a house final??what happens at a house final??

Owner Builder Forum

Hi, Can anyone tell me what actually happens when the person comes around to give…

chatterbox

732

chatterbox

Oct 11, 2011 6:40 pm

raiderman

11 October 2011

bathroom floor screed - what to use - help bathroom floor screed - what to use - help

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi all need some help on what to use to level the bathroom floor and shower floor…

raiderman

654

raiderman

Oct 11, 2011 1:19 pm

zeds

10 October 2011

Recommend round oyster lights please Recommend round oyster lights please

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am looking for some round oyster lights to put in my house. My preferences are…

zeds

1274

zeds

Oct 10, 2011 11:58 am

chrisk

10 October 2011

Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.

Finishing Touch

Hi all, Just looking for some advice on whether woodland grey would work ok with…

chrisk

1288

chrisk

Oct 10, 2011 11:35 am

lapua

9 October 2011

WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH

Hello all Has anyone used this company as we are thinking of building one of their…

lapua

370

lapua

Oct 09, 2011 8:07 am

Sundance Spas? Thoughts? No Gas? No Good? -SPA Newbie Sundance Spas? Thoughts? No Gas? No Good? -SPA Newbie

8 October 2011

Pools & Spas

Hi All, Am just looking at spa and whats general thought on Sundance spa's? am looking…

952

Soil survey results - good or not so good?Soil survey results - good or not so good?

Oct 08, 2011 3:41 am

cmhamilton

7 October 2011

Certificate of compliance - Doveton Certificate of compliance - Doveton

We just received our soil survey and I'm more than a little worried about the notes…

cmhamilton

555

cmhamilton

Oct 07, 2011 9:38 pm

kasuncp

7 October 2011

Platon product for waterproofing sub floor Platon product for waterproofing sub floor

VIC

Hi All, I'm new to this forumn. I'm buying a off the plan unit in Doveton. I want…

kasuncp

538

kasuncp

Oct 07, 2011 9:55 am

loungelizard57

3 October 2011

Glass splash-back standards and tolerances Glass splash-back standards and tolerances

Just wondering if anyone has used this product called Platon. I have a subfloor…

loungelizard57

652

loungelizard57

Oct 03, 2011 4:58 pm

abraham

3 October 2011

Question about roof over the pool Question about roof over the pool

VIC

Hi All, Building a new house, the kitchen glass splash-back has been installed and…

abraham

545

abraham

Oct 03, 2011 2:45 pm

petrous

3 October 2011

Pools & Spas

We are building a house next to a large reserve in Melbourne. Some big gum trees…

petrous

1038

petrous

Oct 03, 2011 1:38 pm

Joise hu

2 October 2011

extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile

Windows & Doors

Hi All I am Joise from China shanghai.we are engaged in windows and doors field…

Joise hu

700

Joise hu

Oct 02, 2011 2:03 pm

Bushpilot

2 October 2011

Comparison of heating types Comparison of heating types

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hoping someone out there can assist us, as this information is difficult to find…

Bushpilot

717

Bushpilot

Oct 02, 2011 8:42 am

thebigbuild

30 September 2011

Bolero timber flooring Bolero timber flooring

Electrical Work + Solar Metering Electrical Work + Solar Metering

Does anyone have pics of this flooring in use? Feedback about it, we like dusty…

thebigbuild

1098

thebigbuild

Sep 30, 2011 8:23 pm

tempura

30 September 2011

Jordan Springs Roll Call Jordan Springs Roll Call

Hi Guys, Just wanted to get your thoughts whether the following 2 are expensive…

tempura

511

tempura

Sep 30, 2011 4:41 pm

shaikin

29 September 2011

668

Sep 29, 2011 2:28 pm

28 September 2011

Molasses supplier in Hills district Molasses supplier in Hills district

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Guys, I just called up: All Stock Feeds in Box Hill.. which is near rouse hill…

tikelz

541

tikelz

Sep 28, 2011 4:37 pm

Chipstick

28 September 2011

psqm cost for a drop edge beam on your concrete slab?psqm cost for a drop edge beam on your concrete slab?

Fowler Senate Cistern washer repalcement?Fowler Senate Cistern washer repalcement?

NSW

Hi, just wondering what cost you paid, or have been advised will be, psqm for your…

Chipstick

1036

Chipstick

Sep 28, 2011 3:03 pm

pdesan

25 September 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

Having trouble removing central plastic unit in cistern to replace washer. Any clues…

pdesan

767

pdesan

Sep 25, 2011 12:37 pm

laurajmc

25 September 2011

Titan Select Laminate Flooring vs Armstrong / Other brands Titan Select Laminate Flooring vs Armstrong / Other brands

James Andronicos - Which is the best range hoods website James Andronicos - Which is the best range hoods website

Hi everyone, after reading through so many topics on this forum I finally decided…

laurajmc

1789

laurajmc

Sep 25, 2011 10:33 am

jamesandronicos

24 September 2011

Kitchen Appliances

This is James Andronicos. I am in need of range hoods for my kitchen. Can someone…

jamesandronicos

1014

jamesandronicos

Sep 24, 2011 6:44 pm

ozdrexler

23 September 2011

Damp Proof Course and brick veneer Damp Proof Course and brick veneer

Nifty Tool box Nifty Tool box

I am tempted to convert my double garage into 2 bedrooms and a kids room for thier…

ozdrexler

1082

ozdrexler

Sep 23, 2011 11:55 pm

TheGreenLady

23 September 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Got this voucher today: http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/nationa ... /715861874 hopefully…

TheGreenLady

924

TheGreenLady

Sep 23, 2011 12:22 am

BarryC

22 September 2011

retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

We have a 1920s weatherboard and would like to increase the wall insulation without…

BarryC

1004

BarryC

Sep 22, 2011 4:21 pm

nemisis

21 September 2011

Small/Large tile combos Small/Large tile combos

Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC

Looking for a Charcoal/cream colour coded tile design for my front porch/alfresco…

nemisis

588

nemisis

Sep 21, 2011 11:54 am

Madison27AA

20 September 2011