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Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)

Hi ! We received our DA approved plans and Basix report today from our builder.…

bluemetal77

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bluemetal77

Sep 02, 2009 4:27 pm

grinder

1 September 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Do you know of a good plumber? Thank you

grinder

490

grinder

Sep 01, 2009 2:46 pm

Cost of increasing Insulation Rating Cost of increasing Insulation Rating

1 September 2009

The house we're building comes with R2.5 ceiling insulation. Our builder has quoted…

487

garage reinforcement garage reinforcement

Sep 01, 2009 9:55 am

neildallhoff

1 September 2009

Solar Hot Water comparison Solar Hot Water comparison

Hi, My friends garage is 23 feet long X 16' wide X 16.f' from the slab to the peak…

neildallhoff

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neildallhoff

Sep 01, 2009 5:53 am

simple_man

30 August 2009

Central heating maintenance Central heating maintenance

Hello Guys, I want to install Solar Hot Water system on my townhouse in Brisbane…

simple_man

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simple_man

Aug 30, 2009 4:28 pm

Daryl

30 August 2009

Opinion on my ensuite + chosen tile please (size)Opinion on my ensuite + chosen tile please (size)

Just an easy question. What maintenance is required to be done on central heating…

Daryl

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Daryl

Aug 30, 2009 10:29 am

EKT

29 August 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

I have no idea by looking at a plan how big an area is. I want to put a 450mm square…

EKT

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EKT

Aug 29, 2009 8:46 pm

Mupps

29 August 2009

Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi everyone, Went searching today to find a floating floorboard product for my unit…

Mupps

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Mupps

Aug 29, 2009 8:19 pm

HangOver

29 August 2009

block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA block is now ours council permission to clear? chittering WA

Help ! Calling all who had/experience Rocks on Soil Test Help ! Calling all who had/experience Rocks on Soil Test

Hi we are now the owners of 6 acres in chittering. we haven't settled on a builder…

HangOver

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HangOver

Aug 29, 2009 4:08 am

d3p

28 August 2009

Curtain Divider/Door Curtain Divider/Door

VIC

not so good news for me. soil test report has returned. My current builder didn'…

d3p

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d3p

Aug 28, 2009 9:29 pm

paintbrush

27 August 2009

Windows & Doors

My post is a little out of the ordinary, I am not a home owner but a current rentee…

paintbrush

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paintbrush

Aug 27, 2009 6:48 pm

danana

27 August 2009

New first time home builders!New first time home builders!

Best Insulation For Steel Kit Home?Best Insulation For Steel Kit Home?

NSW

Hello, we are danana, a young couple looking at building a Wisdom house at The Ponds…

danana

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danana

Aug 27, 2009 5:56 pm

serialstyler

27 August 2009

The 2009 Kambang lecture series The 2009 Kambang lecture series

Which is the best insulation for a steel kit home with steel external walls?

serialstyler

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serialstyler

Aug 27, 2009 5:48 pm

TheGardenWhisperer

27 August 2009

Eco Living

This is fantastic resource for eco info. The city of Melville In Perth is hosting…

TheGardenWhisperer

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TheGardenWhisperer

Aug 27, 2009 12:04 am

Michelle

26 August 2009

My forum is very busy!My forum is very busy!

Interior Decorating Lounge

Have I forgotten to answer anyone? Make a reply in your post if I have.

Michelle

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Michelle

Aug 26, 2009 7:37 pm

Thudd

26 August 2009

Miele bargains Miele bargains

Kitchen Appliances

I thought this might be worth mentioning... I went browsing for dishwashers yesterday…

Thudd

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Thudd

Aug 26, 2009 10:50 am

camelia

25 August 2009

icynene icynene

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Has anyone heard of an insulation product calle Icynene. If so, is it a good product…

camelia

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camelia

Aug 25, 2009 7:40 pm

Trueloc Merbau Trueloc Merbau

25 August 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

I've been quoted $1596 for Trueloc Merbau 4000 for a room the size of 2.94m x 3.…

482

Weather board garden shed with terracota tiled roof Weather board garden shed with terracota tiled roof

Aug 25, 2009 12:18 pm

xanthrope

25 August 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi All, I am planning on building a garden shed that is within certain criteria…

xanthrope

651

xanthrope

Aug 25, 2009 8:38 am

OMG

24 August 2009

Fencing contractor for Ipswich area?Fencing contractor for Ipswich area?

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi We need to replace an old timber fence in Raceview. We havent caught up with…

OMG

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OMG

Aug 24, 2009 9:57 pm

_kelly_

24 August 2009

Bluescope raintank offer - ending 31/8 MASSIVE savings (Vic)Bluescope raintank offer - ending 31/8 MASSIVE savings (Vic)

Outdoor Living

Hi, I know a lot of guys here already probably have tanks installed in your schmick…

_kelly_

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_kelly_

Aug 24, 2009 11:32 am

aya99

21 August 2009

Rainwtr tank required in a recycle water area,is it normal?Rainwtr tank required in a recycle water area,is it normal?

Timber slat fence and retaining wall - costs?Timber slat fence and retaining wall - costs?

NSW

My Baulkham Hills council required a minimum 9000 litres although our land is in…

aya99

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aya99

Aug 21, 2009 4:03 pm

the mont

21 August 2009

Outdoor Living

Hi, we are in the dreaded stage where we are trying to get our landscaping sorted…

the mont

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the mont

Aug 21, 2009 2:12 pm

Juzzo

21 August 2009

Liebherr integrated fridge/freezer Liebherr integrated fridge/freezer

Kitchen Appliances

Hi, we are thinking about purchasing the Liebherr SICN 3056 fridge/freezer. I can…

Juzzo

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Juzzo

Aug 21, 2009 7:49 am

canberrauser

20 August 2009

New Kitchen (Attached), your suggestions please.New Kitchen (Attached), your suggestions please.

Hi .. from Itopia Hi .. from Itopia

Hello All, Please see the layout of our new kitchenhttp://i860.photobucket…

canberrauser

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canberrauser

Aug 20, 2009 11:01 pm

itopia

20 August 2009

Introductions

Hi there .. newbie here from ItopiaOnline Recently arrived in NSW from the UK, so…

itopia

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itopia

Aug 20, 2009 10:25 pm

jacobvz

19 August 2009

Brinlay paints Brinlay paints

Hydraulic Engineering Design?Hydraulic Engineering Design?

Anyone have tried Brinlay paints? How do they compare to say Dulux? I like that…

jacobvz

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jacobvz

Aug 19, 2009 10:23 pm

take2

19 August 2009

Hi, newbie in Point Cook Hi, newbie in Point Cook

We have just been told by our builder that council(ipswich) need us to get a Hydraulic…

take2

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take2

Aug 19, 2009 9:58 pm

DL-23

19 August 2009

Introductions

Hi all, I found this site recently looking for discussions on brick choice and electrical…

DL-23

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DL-23

Aug 19, 2009 8:59 pm

Pewit

19 August 2009

Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels for Balcony Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels for Balcony

quartz stack tiles quartz stack tiles

We have a covered balcony approx W 3500mm x D 1600 with a 2700mm high white-painted…

Pewit

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Pewit

Aug 19, 2009 6:35 pm

thumper

19 August 2009

Kitchen bench/cupboards ? cost Kitchen bench/cupboards ? cost

hello all, am thinking of putting quartz stack tiles underneath my island bench…

thumper

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thumper

Aug 19, 2009 4:02 pm

rosypaige

19 August 2009

Archer Fireplaces Archer Fireplaces

I am looking to put a kitchen bench with 3 cupboards and a space for a bar fridge…

rosypaige

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rosypaige

Aug 19, 2009 3:39 pm

albi

19 August 2009

Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has an Archer Fireplace. We are looking at the…

albi

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albi

Aug 19, 2009 11:31 am

Victorian Blue/White Garage Exterior Scheme??Help!Victorian Blue/White Garage Exterior Scheme??Help!

19 August 2009

Hi, Ok so my partner and I have finally decided on Victorian Blue Bricks with Colorbond…

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Actron SRA140E Ducted Aircon Actron SRA140E Ducted Aircon

Aug 19, 2009 11:12 am

tingoo

19 August 2009

Sydney Paver - inner west Sydney Paver - inner west

Hi Folks, I am new to this forum and found great. I am building new home of 28SQ…

tingoo

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tingoo

Aug 19, 2009 12:16 am

sydprop

17 August 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

Looking for a good value and quality paver (and some retaining walls) in Sydney…

sydprop

662

sydprop

Aug 17, 2009 11:30 pm

servo2605

17 August 2009

Ultimate Homes Madelay in Ellenbrook Ultimate Homes Madelay in Ellenbrook

Anyone suffer any storm damage?Anyone suffer any storm damage?

Hey guys, I am building with Ultimate homes in Ellenbrook... things have been progressing…

servo2605

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servo2605

Aug 17, 2009 11:58 am

joeygbh

17 August 2009

Timber recycling Timber recycling

After this weekend's wind storm did anyone's house suffer any material damage? We…

joeygbh

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joeygbh

Aug 17, 2009 11:58 am

zaff

17 August 2009

Removing Gidgee bricks Removing Gidgee bricks

Anyone know of a house demolition/recycle center? I'm after some old hardwood bearers…

zaff

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zaff

Aug 17, 2009 11:50 am

PatC10

17 August 2009

Cleaning Floating Floors Cleaning Floating Floors

Can anyone tell me how to remove Gidgee brick from a wall please? The wall is concrete…

PatC10

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PatC10

Aug 17, 2009 11:06 am

mohit

17 August 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi all, Last week we got our Floating Merbau installed...it looks great!! The trouble…

mohit

570

mohit

Aug 17, 2009 10:06 am

mishti

14 August 2009

Servery Upstand Cost Servery Upstand Cost

delayed titles delayed titles

Anyone who added servery upstand CS to their kitchen. can u tell me the cost of…

mishti

518

mishti

Aug 14, 2009 6:59 pm

ritab25

14 August 2009

Home Finance

We bought a block of land in a new development. Signed land contracts in Feb with…

ritab25

564

ritab25

Aug 14, 2009 11:32 am

Ayyuce314

13 August 2009

Zesta Kitchens has anyone used them before?Zesta Kitchens has anyone used them before?

Hallmark homes topaz design Hallmark homes topaz design

Hi I'm looking into installing a new kitchen and have come across Zesta Kitchens…

Ayyuce314

543

Ayyuce314

Aug 13, 2009 7:05 pm

2pais

13 August 2009

Building Inspectors for a house for sale- recommendations Building Inspectors for a house for sale- recommendations

QLD

would like to hear from anyone who have built or planning on building this home…

2pais

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2pais

Aug 13, 2009 12:47 pm

MJAB

13 August 2009

Hi Can anyone recommend a person or company that does building inspections on the…

MJAB

369

MJAB

Aug 13, 2009 9:47 am

PGH Espresso brick, what colour roof???PGH Espresso brick, what colour roof???

12 August 2009

Hi! I am using PGH Espresso brick and I am struggling to choose what colour roof…

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Managing your RCAC efficiently Managing your RCAC efficiently

Aug 12, 2009 9:57 am

dymonite69

11 August 2009