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Ideas for Privacy Wall?Ideas for Privacy Wall?

I need to replace some lengths of aluminum shower frame but I can't seem to find…

lothian

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lothian

Nov 01, 2023 11:45 pm

KH1464

1 November 2023

Reusing graywater from bioseptic Reusing graywater from bioseptic

Hi guys We have just removed a very large grape vine which was mounted to a structure…

KH1464

3949

KH1464

Nov 01, 2023 8:02 am

ikari

31 October 2023

Help with evaluation of a duplex Help with evaluation of a duplex

Hi, We want to reuse the water for our veggie garden (we're basically using 250L…

ikari

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ikari

Oct 31, 2023 11:31 am

Mewe4375

31 October 2023

New Concrete Laid New Concrete Laid

Hi everyone, building a duplex with my brother and we will then subdivide the land…

Mewe4375

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Mewe4375

Oct 31, 2023 12:52 am

sarge

30 October 2023

Paving & Concreting

I had new concrete laid, extended the alfresco and had the sidewalks concreted too…

sarge

8108

sarge

Oct 30, 2023 6:25 pm

catb

30 October 2023

is this brickwork acceptable is this brickwork acceptable

Running irrigation line under footpath (next to home)Running irrigation line under footpath (next to home)

ACT

I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork…

catb

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catb

Oct 30, 2023 6:00 pm

qldhome

30 October 2023

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all I am looking to run a water line under my concrete footpath which is directly…

qldhome

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qldhome

Oct 30, 2023 3:19 pm

Jersey boy

30 October 2023

Drop edge beam Drop edge beam

Extension cost Extension cost

I would like to build our new house with the rear section approx 1 metre out of…

Jersey boy

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Jersey boy

Oct 30, 2023 1:41 pm

Np1234

30 October 2023

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi Has anyone recently completed an extension in Melbourne. Any idea at what I'd…

Np1234

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Np1234

Oct 30, 2023 10:28 am

osumme007

29 October 2023

Outdoor Blinds for Pergola Outdoor Blinds for Pergola

Outdoor Living

About a year ago, I embarked on a DIY project to construct an outdoor Pergola, which…

osumme007

29565

osumme007

Oct 29, 2023 8:23 pm

Terrijen

29 October 2023

Architraves and skirtings Architraves and skirtings

I already have the doors and architraves installed as pictured. My question is which…

Terrijen

3260

Terrijen

Oct 28, 2023 11:09 pm

Your most important inspection? Pre contract review.Your most important inspection? Pre contract review.

27 October 2023

The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review…

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Queensland ceiling heights - help!Queensland ceiling heights - help!

Oct 27, 2023 8:35 am

Suzielou

26 October 2023

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

We bought a house in 2015 advertised as a 7/2/2, 4br up, 3br down (7br), and to…

Suzielou

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Suzielou

Oct 26, 2023 5:56 pm

Joking86

25 October 2023

Freestanding bath taps and kids Freestanding bath taps and kids

Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal

Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering…

Joking86

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Joking86

Oct 25, 2023 11:55 am

BlightedMap

24 October 2023

Weird older Shower Unit, Does Any one know anything about it Weird older Shower Unit, Does Any one know anything about it

VIC

Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout…

BlightedMap

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BlightedMap

Oct 24, 2023 4:56 pm

Gugura

22 October 2023

Rain coming through security door Rain coming through security door

I had an old shower unit that broke on me and when I took it off, there were only…

Gugura

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Gugura

Oct 22, 2023 11:25 am

MFP

21 October 2023

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

Hi When it rains in a particular direction water comes through the security door…

MFP

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MFP

Oct 21, 2023 8:53 pm

akuma69

21 October 2023

Grout stains in new bathroom Grout stains in new bathroom

I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. See…

akuma69

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akuma69

Oct 21, 2023 3:44 pm

djhappy

20 October 2023

Contact information for fencing Contact information for fencing

Hi everyone, Have just put a shower in the laundry and after only using it 2-3 times…

djhappy

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djhappy

Oct 20, 2023 1:53 pm

PjBenton73

20 October 2023

Landscape & Garden Design

We are at the stage on our build in Kilcoy, Queensland where we need to get our…

PjBenton73

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PjBenton73

Oct 20, 2023 1:33 pm

mochoman

20 October 2023

Replacing masonite in an old home with a fair bit of soil mo Replacing masonite in an old home with a fair bit of soil mo

retaining wall assistance retaining wall assistance

Hi, we live in an area where the black soil is prone to a lot of movement. We have…

mochoman

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mochoman

Oct 20, 2023 11:31 am

nemo_r

19 October 2023

Noisy soffits Noisy soffits

QLD

Hey guys, We're very new to building and have got our contract back with a, btw…

nemo_r

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nemo_r

Oct 19, 2023 2:02 pm

Rob19678

18 October 2023

Building with Meridian Homes Building with Meridian Homes

Hi, I have a double and whenever the wind picks up I can hear alot of banging in…

Rob19678

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Rob19678

Oct 18, 2023 2:30 pm

MeParra

18 October 2023

CDC Corner Balcony Size CDC Corner Balcony Size

We are discussing plans with Meridian homes and it is shaping up nicely. Anyone…

MeParra

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MeParra

Oct 17, 2023 11:32 pm

myhomebuild22

16 October 2023

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new…

myhomebuild22

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myhomebuild22

Oct 16, 2023 10:17 pm

Sara thy

16 October 2023

Bathroom Leak Bathroom Leak

Which brick color is good - PGH Expresso or Vino Which one you chose and reason,…

Sara thy

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Sara thy

Oct 16, 2023 3:21 pm

abro2138

8 October 2023

First time building.First time building.

Hi all, I am hoping someone has some ideas as to what is causing my bathroom leak…

abro2138

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abro2138

Oct 08, 2023 3:23 pm

Jacqui2525

6 October 2023

installing vinyl planks underlay installing vinyl planks underlay

Can anyone give me any onfo on New Homes WA? Good or bad, hopefully good just need…

Jacqui2525

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Jacqui2525

Oct 06, 2023 8:53 pm

jimbo73

6 October 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi l plan to install a self adhesive vinyl plank floor. l first need to attach masonite…

jimbo73

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jimbo73

Oct 06, 2023 10:43 am

Kingal

6 October 2023

Bick tiles on cement sheet - exterior wall cladding Bick tiles on cement sheet - exterior wall cladding

OB large shed OB large shed

Hi, Currently building, we are on a sloping block so we have from floor level to…

Kingal

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Kingal

Oct 06, 2023 8:32 am

ShedOB

5 October 2023

Owner Builder Forum

Looking for recommendations for structural engineer that isn't likely to over engineer…

ShedOB

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ShedOB

Oct 05, 2023 1:18 pm

Issues with building contracts Issues with building contracts

3 October 2023

Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit…

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Sydney Certified Passive House Blog For Information Exchange Sydney Certified Passive House Blog For Information Exchange

Oct 03, 2023 10:04 am

FirstKDRB

2 October 2023

Landscaping Options and Costs Landscaping Options and Costs

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FirstKDRB

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FirstKDRB

Oct 02, 2023 5:39 pm

proudwanderer

2 October 2023

Temporary bracing for partition wall Temporary bracing for partition wall

Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

Oct 02, 2023 2:50 pm

Warren_

30 September 2023

Statesmen homes reputation Statesmen homes reputation

Hi all, Not sure if this is a good place for this question but I guess we'll find…

Warren_

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Warren_

Sep 30, 2023 9:18 pm

Housebrah

30 September 2023

Indoor Plant Pots Indoor Plant Pots

Hello all, I have been looking at display homes and talking to some builders. I…

Housebrah

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Housebrah

Sep 30, 2023 4:21 pm

KelliChilders

30 September 2023

Design Puzzle Help Design Puzzle Help

Can anyone recommend a good place to order indoor plant pots? I keep finding ones…

KelliChilders

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KelliChilders

Sep 30, 2023 6:11 am

BerlinGarden

27 September 2023

Outdoor Living

G'day I'm trying to put in some privacy screening on my rental rooftop on a tight…

BerlinGarden

32239

BerlinGarden

Sep 27, 2023 5:46 pm

cascavel21

27 September 2023

Custom home builder in north east Melbourne Custom home builder in north east Melbourne

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

13301

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

3805

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

9221

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

2030

Home2021

Sep 07, 2023 2:04 pm

submacd

6 September 2023