Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Hi folks, We have been talking to S1 for a long time about building a new home.…

Tex

673

Tex

Oct 19, 2009 9:37 am

Cemintel Scarborough Weatherboards - loving the look!Cemintel Scarborough Weatherboards - loving the look!

18 October 2009

Owner Builder Forum

Our house is currently being covered in Cemintel Scarborough Weatherboards - it'…

654

building surveyors/homeowners responsibility building surveyors/homeowners responsibility

Oct 18, 2009 4:13 pm

camry

18 October 2009

De'Longhi Upright Ovens De'Longhi Upright Ovens

I am confused over a certain issue regarding the building of free standing colorbond…

camry

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camry

Oct 18, 2009 3:21 pm

NcgQ

18 October 2009

Kitchen Appliances

Hi Has anyone used De'Longhi Upright Ovens? Are they good? Thanks,

NcgQ

357

NcgQ

Oct 18, 2009 2:46 pm

d3p

18 October 2009

Big window guideline Big window guideline

Strange house stumps?Strange house stumps?

Hi all... I was hoping if anyone can direct me to the right path, in relation to…

d3p

617

d3p

Oct 18, 2009 11:10 am

Leela

18 October 2009

Sea salt/Zucchero laminex Sea salt/Zucchero laminex

Hi everyone, We are looking at purchasing a 1960's built high-set timber house.…

Leela

348

Leela

Oct 18, 2009 8:10 am

Dollar

16 October 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

Sea salt/Zucchero laminex. Has anyone used either of these laminex colours? I think…

Dollar

503

Dollar

Oct 16, 2009 8:10 pm

mrsmoon

16 October 2009

Taubmans Sheer Hose advice please!Taubmans Sheer Hose advice please!

Finishing off Wall Cabinets with Crown Mould and or other Finishing off Wall Cabinets with Crown Mould and or other

Hello there, Iam very new to this forum thing so please excuse me if i am not doing…

mrsmoon

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mrsmoon

Oct 16, 2009 7:41 pm

Ioz

15 October 2009

Standard truss roof spacing Standard truss roof spacing

I need a profile to finish off some wall cabinets that are at 2.4m high - where…

Ioz

667

Ioz

Oct 15, 2009 5:59 pm

xanthrope

15 October 2009

Renovate our courtyard areas Renovate our courtyard areas

Hi all, I have built a house with a 450 wall stud spacing and requested the builder…

xanthrope

789

xanthrope

Oct 15, 2009 3:23 pm

ronald912

15 October 2009

Options on window coverings for a really narrow window.Options on window coverings for a really narrow window.

Hey, we need some help, I am in Sydney north shore and we’re planning to renovate…

ronald912

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ronald912

Oct 15, 2009 1:16 pm

jspitz

14 October 2009

Are some skylights better than others?Are some skylights better than others?

Hi, we have two narrow windows in our powder room (280mm) and am unsure what options…

jspitz

434

jspitz

Oct 14, 2009 8:13 pm

kb46

14 October 2009

Eco Living

DH I have decided we will need a skylight in our toilet in our new house. Our local…

kb46

883

kb46

Oct 14, 2009 9:21 am

grace_slick

13 October 2009

Designing A Small Bathroom Designing A Small Bathroom

Bathrooms and Laundry

All excellent ideas. The thing about putting in a large rug over dark tiles...luckily…

grace_slick

663

grace_slick

Oct 13, 2009 4:29 pm

vinnie

13 October 2009

inground fibreglass pool - Questions????inground fibreglass pool - Questions????

Pools & Spas

Hi, am looking at having a fibreglass pool installed. Got a couple of quotes (Compass…

vinnie

898

vinnie

Oct 13, 2009 1:09 pm

kymgone

13 October 2009

WANTED cabinetmaker to build bar PERTH WANTED cabinetmaker to build bar PERTH

Tiler contact - Randwick area Tiler contact - Randwick area

Hi.. I need a person to build a free standing small bar, its just a standard 1.8…

kymgone

441

kymgone

Oct 13, 2009 12:35 pm

Anke

12 October 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am in great need of a highly recommended tiler? ..... can anyone suggest someone…

Anke

485

Anke

Oct 12, 2009 9:47 pm

lisanne

12 October 2009

Mover recommendation - Melbourne Northern 'burbs v.good!!Mover recommendation - Melbourne Northern 'burbs v.good!!

Move Management

I HIGHLY recommend these guys! My Dad used them in January and I have just used…

lisanne

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lisanne

Oct 12, 2009 8:04 pm

bluesteel

12 October 2009

Polystyl Cushioned Vinyl Polystyl Cushioned Vinyl

Were to find the best priced kithens in Melbourne Were to find the best priced kithens in Melbourne

Hi everyone, Has anyone used this product or heard of the company - who backs the…

bluesteel

500

bluesteel

Oct 12, 2009 6:17 pm

brownie

12 October 2009

Installing External Sub-Floor Access Installing External Sub-Floor Access

Im looking to find a cheap kitchen for our investment property that had a fire.…

brownie

494

brownie

Oct 12, 2009 6:03 pm

ange2348

12 October 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hello We have just purchased a rendered brick home. A couple of things were brought…

ange2348

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ange2348

Oct 12, 2009 12:16 pm

alwilbert

12 October 2009

home relocation home relocation

does anyone have "dune" colourbond windows??does anyone have "dune" colourbond windows??

Hi everyone, We are looking for a victorian/edwardian 3/4 bedroom house that we'…

alwilbert

511

alwilbert

Oct 12, 2009 6:32 am

makoby

11 October 2009

Lining a room with plaster.Lining a room with plaster.

I was really wanting dune/woodland grey as my colours but I didnt want dark window…

makoby

424

makoby

Oct 11, 2009 12:33 pm

jaycotoy

11 October 2009

Where to find CATA range hood parts in Australia?Where to find CATA range hood parts in Australia?

Hi everyone, I am new and long winded so be kind please. I want to line our lounge…

jaycotoy

475

jaycotoy

Oct 10, 2009 11:08 pm

mct

10 October 2009

HELP! choosing exterior paint colours HELP! choosing exterior paint colours

Hi, my range hood needs repair, the fan was broken, it was installed by previous…

mct

1439

mct

Oct 10, 2009 9:48 pm

Angels

10 October 2009

Paint Colours Paint Colours

any suggestions for a contrast colour to Warm Neutral (dulux colour) for older timber…

Angels

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Angels

Oct 10, 2009 3:32 pm

ncra016

10 October 2009

Homestead Draftie Required for owner builder:Homestead Draftie Required for owner builder:

Hi every-one Just want some opinions on paint colours.... We have just built a new…

ncra016

409

ncra016

Oct 10, 2009 11:59 am

nrook

10 October 2009

We have 120 acres in Kilmore and hope to engage a good draftie to help us with tweaking…

nrook

375

nrook

Oct 10, 2009 8:39 am

Please post you Lino pics Please post you Lino pics

10 October 2009

Hey we are fighting the floor battle and we might be concidering Lino. can people…

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Embleton Flooring Embleton Flooring

Oct 10, 2009 7:24 am

neilandrach

9 October 2009

Replacing guttering Replacing guttering

Hi, Has anyone used Embleton Laminate? I saw it today and was impressed with quality…

neilandrach

930

neilandrach

Oct 09, 2009 7:27 pm

mattsla

8 October 2009

Hi, I am looking at replacing the guttering on my house. It is rusted out and totally…

mattsla

484

mattsla

Oct 08, 2009 8:57 pm

What flooring to buy?Or how to fix uneven floor?What flooring to buy?Or how to fix uneven floor?

8 October 2009

Our house in on stumps and one appears to have moved in someway in the hallway.Its…

545

Stone/Terrazzo Tiler needed - Melbourne Stone/Terrazzo Tiler needed - Melbourne

Oct 08, 2009 4:27 pm

xquisite

8 October 2009

hanging internal door & image of flush panel door hanging internal door & image of flush panel door

Hi guys, We are looking at installing 600 x 600 terrazzo tiles (big and heavy!).…

xquisite

439

xquisite

Oct 08, 2009 1:53 pm

ahorner

7 October 2009

Evap cooling - ease of installation?Evap cooling - ease of installation?

Hi everyone two things, please: - does anyone know how much it costs to hang an…

ahorner

382

ahorner

Oct 07, 2009 5:24 pm

webbiegareth

7 October 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, I'm building a smallish three bedroom home, and I'm considering having an…

webbiegareth

608

webbiegareth

Oct 07, 2009 2:31 pm

Opal

6 October 2009

Skylight recommendations?Skylight recommendations?

Paslode gas framing gun Paslode gas framing gun

Hello, Could anyone tell me a good skylight to get? I got a quote for a Solatube…

Opal

826

Opal

Oct 06, 2009 1:04 pm

hand2plough

5 October 2009

Hi sink mixer and undermount sinks?Hi sink mixer and undermount sinks?

Hi All, does anyone know of anyone who wants to sell their Paslode gas framing gun…

hand2plough

628

hand2plough

Oct 05, 2009 6:43 pm

Dale&Bron

5 October 2009

Thanks Fu Manchu!Thanks Fu Manchu!

Hi guys, Our kitchen guru has come out and taken a look at the new place and recommended…

Dale&Bron

503

Dale&Bron

Oct 05, 2009 9:16 am

cazoraz

4 October 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

DH and I had a very successful weekend finishing off our garden ready to sell our…

cazoraz

328

cazoraz

Oct 04, 2009 8:58 pm

Getjason

4 October 2009

acid stained driveways acid stained driveways

Paving & Concreting

HI there Mr Thomas Can i ask what area you are located and how big the area is ?…

Getjason

451

Getjason

Oct 04, 2009 1:27 pm

lynwill

4 October 2009

query re room extension cost query re room extension cost

BIG window for studio, Polycarbonate sheets? other ideas ?BIG window for studio, Polycarbonate sheets? other ideas ?

Hello, My home of 21 yrs is a mere 10sq and although there is just myself and 18yr…

lynwill

804

lynwill

Oct 04, 2009 3:09 am

D200 Doug

3 October 2009

I am looking to put a pretty big window into my shed / studio ( on the plans it…

D200 Doug

474

D200 Doug

Oct 03, 2009 3:10 pm

Wattyl Orchid - what colour ceilings & skirts?Wattyl Orchid - what colour ceilings & skirts?

2 October 2009

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi Michelle, I'm reasonably new here loving this forum While I was in paint store…

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Dulux natural white with white birch windows?Dulux natural white with white birch windows?

Oct 02, 2009 7:49 pm

Emac

2 October 2009

Extension costs for Ensuite & WIR Extension costs for Ensuite & WIR

Has anybody used dulux natural white for interior walls with white birch windows…

Emac

864

Emac

Oct 02, 2009 6:32 pm

Milord

2 October 2009

Bianca Bricks with ?? roof tiles Bianca Bricks with ?? roof tiles

Hi there, We've just bought our first home recently in the outer eastern suburbs…

Milord

503

Milord

Oct 02, 2009 4:14 pm

2pais

2 October 2009

Site preparation Site preparation

I am leaning towards Bianca bricks from Boral. Could anyone suggest which of the…

2pais

396

2pais

Oct 02, 2009 8:18 am

metter

1 October 2009

Alumin lourve has to be changed to glass!!Alumin lourve has to be changed to glass!!

I have just been advised that my footings variation has blown out. I am looking…

metter

388

metter

Oct 01, 2009 9:14 pm

our place

1 October 2009

Suspended driveway Suspended driveway

We have timber look alumin lourvers running across the front of our house that is…

our place

600

our place

Oct 01, 2009 6:37 pm

dunno

1 October 2009

Is anyone interested in this?Is anyone interested in this?

We are looking at building a suspended driveway and entry to our home. We would…

dunno

1269

dunno

Oct 01, 2009 10:13 am

johnny09

30 September 2009