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Coral Bay Austral Bricks Coral Bay Austral Bricks

VIC

Hi, I have been asked by my builder to pay a fee of $730 for the CIL (community…

Grain_de_sable1

860

Grain_de_sable1

Dec 20, 2011 5:29 pm

NatsyPatsy78

20 December 2011

Construction before authority to commence?Construction before authority to commence?

Hi I was wondering if anyone has built using coral bay bricks from Austral? If so…

NatsyPatsy78

591

NatsyPatsy78

Dec 20, 2011 2:11 pm

omos78

20 December 2011

been busy.... :)been busy.... :)

QLD

Hi Forumites I am building a house in QLD. We signed the final contract and waited…

omos78

1284

omos78

Dec 20, 2011 11:30 am

Michelle

19 December 2011

Interior Decorating Lounge

I'm on holidays till the 28th....rayyyy for me. I've been really busy since Saturday…

Michelle

809

Michelle

Dec 19, 2011 3:36 pm

Alex

19 December 2011

Burwood Blue bricks discontinued, similar bricks required Burwood Blue bricks discontinued, similar bricks required

FIBREGLASS POOL RENOVATION...COUNTRY W.A FIBREGLASS POOL RENOVATION...COUNTRY W.A

Hi guys, I'm about to start a new build in February and have been advised that the…

Alex

1944

Alex

Dec 19, 2011 12:40 pm

DanielleD

17 December 2011

Which type of Conifer hedge is this?Which type of Conifer hedge is this?

After any information regarding re-furbishing a fibreglass pool in country WA (160…

DanielleD

539

DanielleD

Dec 17, 2011 1:26 pm

purifyer

15 December 2011

Milano Bathware - any reviews?Milano Bathware - any reviews?

Hello We are interested in buying an established property bounded by large hedges…

purifyer

1108

purifyer

Dec 15, 2011 6:17 pm

nicenurse

13 December 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi, we are thinking of using Milano brand toilets and possibly some taps, showers…

nicenurse

915

nicenurse

Dec 13, 2011 6:37 pm

to have retaining wall or not or any other option to have retaining wall or not or any other option

11 December 2011

hi all I am building a new house and the level at the back side fence is 12.090,…

529

W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!

Dec 11, 2011 3:42 pm

ngrant

11 December 2011

Approx. cost of a colorbond gate Approx. cost of a colorbond gate

Hey Guys I'm posting here to give people the heads up about a company in the ACT…

ngrant

1015

ngrant

Dec 11, 2011 12:15 pm

suzmic

11 December 2011

Outdoor Living

We are doing some costings for things we need to do after our house is built. Can…

suzmic

1070

suzmic

Dec 11, 2011 1:03 am

Althom

10 December 2011

Excess Pavers - Free to a good home - South of River - Perth Excess Pavers - Free to a good home - South of River - Perth

Help preparing soil for lawn and vegetable garden Help preparing soil for lawn and vegetable garden

140 off Atlas Designer Pave DP60 - 230mm * 230mm * 60mm in Mocha. You pick up, I…

Althom

563

Althom

Dec 10, 2011 5:52 pm

Dilan

9 December 2011

Hi all, Summer is here and we have finally managed to free up some time to clean…

Dilan

815

Dilan

Dec 09, 2011 7:44 pm

farq007

8 December 2011

Ownit Homes Ownit Homes

building inspector and pest inspection Perth building inspector and pest inspection Perth

QLD

Hi All, We've decided to build with Ownit Homes, but wont be starting until end…

farq007

1202

farq007

Dec 08, 2011 5:18 pm

mapcalla

8 December 2011

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Well instead of building hubby and I put in an offer for a home yesterday and it…

mapcalla

2101

mapcalla

Dec 08, 2011 2:55 pm

chrisandkate

8 December 2011

BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group

Ducted evaporative system with up to or more than 10 vents??Ducted evaporative system with up to or more than 10 vents??

Hi All, There is a clearance sale on at the Playcorp building which has Under Armour…

chrisandkate

1186

chrisandkate

Dec 08, 2011 10:12 am

AllyH

7 December 2011

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I was wondering what systems you woiuld recommend if we require up to ten vents?…

AllyH

914

AllyH

Dec 07, 2011 6:52 pm

Maz78

6 December 2011

FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!FREE DIRT!! 30cubic metres - MERNDA!

Fixed Window Security Screen Fixed Window Security Screen

Hi Folks, My build in Mernda is nearly complete.. Long story short, I'm getting…

Maz78

735

Maz78

Dec 06, 2011 2:21 pm

mr.21

6 December 2011

Safer Living

Hey guys, i heard about fixed window security screen a while ago. i have given it…

mr.21

2198

mr.21

Dec 06, 2011 9:54 am

BenQld

4 December 2011

HOB mounted shower handpeices for bath HOB mounted shower handpeices for bath

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hello I am looking into getting a HOB mounted shower handpeice for my main bathroom…

BenQld

912

BenQld

Dec 04, 2011 8:05 pm

dreamer11

4 December 2011

Anyone built a home with a segregated area?Anyone built a home with a segregated area?

ceramic based finishes advantage?ceramic based finishes advantage?

NSW

Has anyone built houses for integrated living i.e. a segregated area designated…

dreamer11

538

dreamer11

Dec 04, 2011 5:10 pm

Arianba

2 December 2011

Finishing Touch

Hi all, As looking for some tips, I got to know about Ceramic fortified finishes…

Arianba

808

Arianba

Dec 02, 2011 10:10 pm

tengals

1 December 2011

fixed site costs M class flat blockk?? expensive or not?fixed site costs M class flat blockk?? expensive or not?

Rattlesnake render Rattlesnake render

guys looking into building our first home, we have a quote for a double storey 40sq…

tengals

508

tengals

Dec 01, 2011 8:38 am

mqtutor

1 December 2011

Perth Builder - Garage/Carport Perth Builder - Garage/Carport

Does anyone has house pictures with rattlesnake render? Do you mind post them here…

mqtutor

857

mqtutor

Nov 30, 2011 11:06 pm

Tigers55

30 November 2011

Sick of cleaning the grouting Sick of cleaning the grouting

Hi All Does anyone know of a good reliable builder that could cost us on extending…

Tigers55

1095

Tigers55

Nov 30, 2011 10:44 pm

househelp28

30 November 2011

Lintels Lintels

Windows & Doors

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this question. If i have a…

househelp28

741

househelp28

Nov 30, 2011 6:22 pm

D101

30 November 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am sick of cleaning the grouting in between the tiles in my shower recess. Is…

D101

736

D101

Nov 30, 2011 4:31 pm

Jimmy87

30 November 2011

Buying and Selling Buying and Selling

Extending Up and Out Extending Up and Out

NSW

Hello friends, I've just inherited $1,000,000 but i just don't want to build interest…

Jimmy87

556

Jimmy87

Nov 30, 2011 1:47 pm

TMak44

30 November 2011

PCI date set PCI date set

G'day, I have an urgent need to extend my home both up and out due to the pending…

TMak44

795

TMak44

Nov 30, 2011 9:45 am

rox

29 November 2011

Inspection after the walls plastered Inspection after the walls plastered

NSW

I'm sorry i haven't been updating this blog. A lot has happened since the last time…

rox

682

rox

Nov 29, 2011 6:59 pm

manick

29 November 2011

VIC

Hi, I am building my first home in Point cook and the house is in the lock up stage…

manick

479

manick

Nov 29, 2011 10:06 am

eggy10

29 November 2011

Filled Site Filled Site

PGH Bricks tanami tan - please help :)PGH Bricks tanami tan - please help :)

VIC

Hi All, I have recently purchased a old tennis court and have just completed a soil…

eggy10

761

eggy10

Nov 29, 2011 7:05 am

decambla

28 November 2011

Garage Floor Fix Garage Floor Fix

VIC

Hi All, First time posting a new topic so forgive me if its in the wrong place.…

decambla

765

decambla

Nov 28, 2011 5:13 pm

Barksy

27 November 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

I have a detached double garage (2/3's garage, 1/3 workshop) some 50 years old where…

Barksy

1049

Barksy

Nov 27, 2011 10:15 pm

mattwalker

26 November 2011

SONOS - Now Available at The Cable Connection SONOS - Now Available at The Cable Connection

renovating a relocated house renovating a relocated house

Hi guys, I am pleased to be able to offer SONOS to members of the homeone forum.…

mattwalker

537

mattwalker

Nov 26, 2011 10:04 am

luka

25 November 2011

hello all. I am considering buying an old fibro house that has been relocated to…

luka

694

luka

Nov 25, 2011 9:17 pm

any recommendation of engineered stone kitchen bench Perth any recommendation of engineered stone kitchen bench Perth

25 November 2011

Does any one has any good or bad experience in installing engineered stone bench…

490

Has anyone built with AllCastle Homes ?Has anyone built with AllCastle Homes ?

Nov 25, 2011 9:09 pm

magical

25 November 2011

Footing for freestanding pergola+deck close to strip footing Footing for freestanding pergola+deck close to strip footing

NSW

Would love feedback as we are considering using them for our house to be built next…

magical

649

magical

Nov 25, 2011 10:10 am

azhrei

24 November 2011

Anyone can suggest a good architect for a granny flat?Anyone can suggest a good architect for a granny flat?

Hi all, How close can I put a pergola footing to my house? Here are the details:…

azhrei

856

azhrei

Nov 24, 2011 3:13 pm

bobi3us

23 November 2011

Cost per sqm for under house renovation with existing slab Cost per sqm for under house renovation with existing slab

NSW

Anyone can suggest a good architect for a granny flat? Thanks in advance.

bobi3us

589

bobi3us

Nov 23, 2011 10:53 pm

greg_123

23 November 2011

Plate / Roller compactor Plate / Roller compactor

Hi everyone, We recently purchased a queenslander on a sloping block that has already…

greg_123

864

greg_123

Nov 23, 2011 7:44 pm

jhajjp

23 November 2011

Mould on Timber Mould on Timber

We are going to top dress our lawn with a mix of organic soils and organic compost…

jhajjp

613

jhajjp

Nov 23, 2011 12:15 pm

Heytherek

23 November 2011

polished conc! how to tell if your gettin your$ worth polished conc! how to tell if your gettin your$ worth

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has had mould growing on the timber used to frame…

Heytherek

659

Heytherek

Nov 23, 2011 6:21 am

concadores

21 November 2011

Paving & Concreting

a few little tips for those of you considering polished conc 1. take the time visit…

concadores

898

concadores

Nov 21, 2011 3:55 pm

soccermum

21 November 2011

Laminex Mocha Ash Laminex Mocha Ash

Kitchen Corner

Hi, Were thinking of having the mocha ash as our cabinets with a caeser or essastone…

soccermum

682

soccermum

Nov 21, 2011 12:10 pm

chill

21 November 2011

Raft Slab and Retaining Walls Raft Slab and Retaining Walls

ur thoughts about our backyard design ur thoughts about our backyard design

NSW

Hi I'm not sure where to post this - here or the landscaping or concreting forum…

chill

993

chill

Nov 21, 2011 10:48 am

ibb09

21 November 2011

Laminex Tribal Palm Laminex Tribal Palm

hey guys, love the forum, and would love to hear your ideas/thoughts about our backyard…

ibb09

739

ibb09

Nov 21, 2011 12:27 am

zsudarshan

20 November 2011