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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

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

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…

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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

Path around drop edge beam Path around drop edge beam

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

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

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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

Double door frame size Double door frame size

Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon…

joe2022

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joe2022

Jul 21, 2023 11:43 pm

Dan87

20 July 2023

Shallow lot designs Shallow lot designs

Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820.…

Dan87

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Dan87

Jul 20, 2023 6:31 pm

Cracker7974

19 July 2023

Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles

Would anyone on this forum know of a builder/company in Brisbane with house designs…

Cracker7974

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Cracker7974

Jul 19, 2023 6:18 pm

wally97

19 July 2023

Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock

Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles…

wally97

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wally97

Jul 19, 2023 4:31 pm

random111

19 July 2023

Options for Retaining Wall Sloping Hill Options for Retaining Wall Sloping Hill

As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products…

random111

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random111

Jul 19, 2023 9:35 am

creztor

16 July 2023

Patchy unknown flooring Patchy unknown flooring

Howdy all. I am looking for feedback on what people would do to maximise and make…

creztor

20603

creztor

Jul 16, 2023 2:08 pm

Adam2023

14 July 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi Everyone, Ripped up the carpet and the surface below has come loose and you can…

10341

Jul 14, 2023 6:42 pm

12 July 2023

Bought an old house that has had old breezeway area downstairs area enclosed into…

4309

Jul 12, 2023 6:04 pm

Jennif

11 July 2023

Any issues?Any issues?

Central Properties Central Properties

I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide…

Jennif

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Jennif

Jul 11, 2023 10:56 pm

Dilu

11 July 2023

Sydney C4 accredited verifier Sydney C4 accredited verifier

Hi, just need to ask if anyone build with Central Properties in Victoria. Thankd

Dilu

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Dilu

Jul 11, 2023 9:43 pm

bpyt

10 July 2023

Need suggestions for home improvement Need suggestions for home improvement

Hi all, I'm based in Sydney and currently in the process of building a second addition…

bpyt

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bpyt

Jul 10, 2023 4:01 pm

sarahjane23

10 July 2023

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi, Looking to add an ensuite to one of the bedrooms and make it a Master BR. Please…

sarahjane23

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sarahjane23

Jul 10, 2023 12:02 pm

thorny25

9 July 2023

Would you do this reno?Would you do this reno?

Renovation + Home Improvement

Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor…

thorny25

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thorny25

Jul 09, 2023 6:55 pm

Multipurpose lounge with balcony Multipurpose lounge with balcony

9 July 2023

NSW

First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony…

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