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Pool surround gardening Pool surround gardening

NSW

Hi all, We are considering Enigma 46 from Mojo Homes in Gables, NSW. Has anyone…

Pav01

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Pav01

Jan 08, 2024 9:15 am

butters7388

5 January

Landscape & Garden Design

Looking for some advice on pool surround planting. We have roughly 500mm wide garden…

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butters7388

Jan 05, 2024 8:05 am

lukazi

5 January

Electric gate for s Street front villa Electric gate for s Street front villa

Foxtail agave Foxtail agave

Hi all. I'm thinking of installing an electric gate in front of this street front…

lukazi

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lukazi

Jan 05, 2024 12:28 am

Luptakr

3 January

Landscape & Garden Design

My beautiful agave was healthy and gorgeous a few weeks ago. I walked outside today…

Luptakr

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Luptakr

Jan 03, 2024 7:43 am

Newbie321

1 January

Suggestions-side gate access to shed.Suggestions-side gate access to shed.

Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?

Hi, Building a new place and I have limited space from garage to fence. 3130mm width…

Newbie321

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Newbie321

Jan 01, 2024 7:29 pm

wendlle

31 December 2023

Measuring drill bits sizes Measuring drill bits sizes

I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience…

wendlle

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wendlle

Dec 31, 2023 5:45 pm

zillah

31 December 2023

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW

Hi All I have a box of quality drill bits that seem to be new but their engraved…

zillah

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zillah

Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm

PeterCurtis

28 December 2023

Garage builder, Adelaide Garage builder, Adelaide

NSW

We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get…

PeterCurtis

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PeterCurtis

Dec 28, 2023 8:37 pm

felant

24 December 2023

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted…

felant

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felant

Dec 24, 2023 2:08 pm

boxhill

24 December 2023

How to fix gaps, nail holes, cracked wall/paint from skirtin How to fix gaps, nail holes, cracked wall/paint from skirtin

My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day.…

boxhill

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boxhill

Dec 24, 2023 9:31 am

Venn Diagram

24 December 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house…

Venn Diagram

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Venn Diagram

Dec 23, 2023 11:19 pm

Suejan

23 December 2023

How to fit mesh fly screen while shutters in place How to fit mesh fly screen while shutters in place

Windows & Doors

Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or mesh flyscreen…

Suejan

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Suejan

Dec 22, 2023 11:28 pm

Sydneyresider

22 December 2023

Water main connection Water main connection

Hi all I'm currently building a duplex in Sydney and we need to do a new water connection…

Sydneyresider

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Sydneyresider

Dec 22, 2023 10:28 am

Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen

21 December 2023

Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass…

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Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm

Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney

21 December 2023

Which chrome tapwares is a good affordable brand with a good warranty in Myhomeware…

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Changing building certifiers mid-build Changing building certifiers mid-build

Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm

ByMeAPony

19 December 2023

Marble Tiling Issues Marble Tiling Issues

Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has…

ByMeAPony

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ByMeAPony

Dec 19, 2023 10:52 am

aeaejane

18 December 2023

Synthetic Grass DIY Synthetic Grass DIY

Hi All, This is my first bathroom Reno and tiler has just finished installing marble…

aeaejane

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aeaejane

Dec 18, 2023 9:45 pm

arvins

17 December 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Please help me to answer this question , it will help me a lot as i can go to buy…

arvins

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arvins

Dec 17, 2023 5:45 pm

Maclin

16 December 2023

Hybrid Flooring Hybrid Flooring

Old historical factory renovation - Damp Proof and Flooring Old historical factory renovation - Damp Proof and Flooring

Hi all, we would like to install hybrid flooring but concerned after reading some…

Maclin

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Maclin

Dec 16, 2023 7:48 am

Nickmof

15 December 2023

Garage Door Centre Pillar is 2 different levels Garage Door Centre Pillar is 2 different levels

Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an…

Nickmof

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Nickmof

Dec 15, 2023 2:41 pm

Rosie60

15 December 2023

Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?

Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side…

Rosie60

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Rosie60

Dec 15, 2023 11:28 am

gwicks56

15 December 2023

Liquidation - Insurance question Liquidation - Insurance question

Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking…

gwicks56

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gwicks56

Dec 15, 2023 10:13 am

JV3

14 December 2023

Metricon Doulton Facade Metricon Doulton Facade

Hi, For those whose builder has gone into liquidation. I am trying to find out how…

JV3

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JV3

Dec 14, 2023 2:00 pm

adilm

13 December 2023

Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions…

adilm

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adilm

Dec 13, 2023 4:30 pm

Replacing wall insulation Replacing wall insulation

11 December 2023

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on installing/replacing wall insulation…

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Building with Zac Homes.Building with Zac Homes.

Dec 11, 2023 10:18 am

Love Zac

8 December 2023

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

They issued variations outside of the contract. It is a pain to deal with at every…

Love Zac

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Love Zac

Dec 08, 2023 9:30 pm

Mowessis

6 December 2023

Owner Builder Forum

If so what were the special circumstances under which it was granted? Note: If the…

Mowessis

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Mowessis

Dec 06, 2023 8:11 pm

lighthugger

5 December 2023

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Ripple iron fence capping Ripple iron fence capping

Hi All, First time poster. I was hoping to get some advice on villaboard installation…

lighthugger

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lighthugger

Dec 05, 2023 8:47 am

vgolfoz

5 December 2023

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded…

vgolfoz

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vgolfoz

Dec 05, 2023 8:43 am

Miners Cottage floorboards Miners Cottage floorboards

4 December 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi All New to the forum and looking for some advice, has anyone else renovated an…

8767

Dec 04, 2023 11:24 am

Zrinko

4 December 2023

Sika 4020 Sika 4020

Duplex in kuringai council Duplex in kuringai council

Hi Anyone used Sika 4020 as screed before tiling Thanks

Zrinko

3540

Zrinko

Dec 04, 2023 6:09 am

Gordonsandstone

3 December 2023

Current Prestart Cost Current Prestart Cost

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to…

Gordonsandstone

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Gordonsandstone

Dec 03, 2023 8:50 pm

Karridale01

3 December 2023

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in…

Karridale01

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Karridale01

Dec 03, 2023 10:48 am

treegosmash

3 December 2023

Building on boundary retaining wall Building on boundary retaining wall

I thought this would be a popular question but I haven't been able to find any similar…

treegosmash

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treegosmash

Dec 03, 2023 8:29 am

akie

3 December 2023

Recommendations for quick and cheap updates for the exterior Recommendations for quick and cheap updates for the exterior

Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being…

akie

6950

akie

Dec 03, 2023 7:56 am

sydney01

3 December 2023

Mortar holes/gaps in a 10yo townhouse - are these bad?Mortar holes/gaps in a 10yo townhouse - are these bad?

1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark…

sydney01

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sydney01

Dec 03, 2023 12:19 am

SoManyQs

1 December 2023

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey…

SoManyQs

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SoManyQs

Dec 01, 2023 2:18 pm

lucyhuang

26 November 2023

Storm water drainage Storm water drainage

Hello I am developing 2 side by side units. Wish someone can help me on the following…

lucyhuang

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lucyhuang

Nov 26, 2023 9:47 pm

Mojo Homes site costs Mojo Homes site costs

26 November 2023

Is anyone building with Mojo and have a recent site cost tender

15951

Advice please Advice please

Nov 26, 2023 3:56 pm

Mex

26 November 2023

Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth

This is the external unit of an evaporative cooling unit in an apartment block.…

Mex

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Mex

Nov 26, 2023 2:00 pm

Entilzha

25 November 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Just about completed a renovation project and hit a small issue that we didn’t…

Entilzha

4930

Entilzha

Nov 25, 2023 8:12 pm

slacker878

22 November 2023

where to place yard gullies?where to place yard gullies?

Reviews on Fairhaven homes Reviews on Fairhaven homes

QLD

can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat…

slacker878

7465

slacker878

Nov 22, 2023 8:05 pm

urk697

22 November 2023

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

VIC

We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews…

urk697

18038

urk697

Nov 22, 2023 3:11 pm

Katzie123

21 November 2023

level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa

Hi All, we are starting to think of building with Masterpiece Builders in Victoria…

Katzie123

13587

Katzie123

Nov 21, 2023 1:30 pm

Bek.H

18 November 2023

KDR - Looking for feedback on Cheviot Homes KDR - Looking for feedback on Cheviot Homes

Hi guys, I want to do some floor levelling before laying the planks and am considering…

Bek.H

6532

Bek.H

Nov 18, 2023 3:46 pm

estaunton1

18 November 2023

Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues

VIC

Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Cheviot…

estaunton1

14596

estaunton1

Nov 18, 2023 11:08 am

Mantis86

17 November 2023

Steel sheds. Worth going one with steel frame?Steel sheds. Worth going one with steel frame?

Hi there everyone i was hoping to get some details and some clarification on some…

Mantis86

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Mantis86

Nov 17, 2023 1:16 pm

Patrick

16 November 2023

Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get…

Patrick

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Patrick

Nov 16, 2023 2:28 pm

Kitchen living Dining Kitchen living Dining

15 November 2023

Can anyone suggest a house layout where the kitchen-dining - living runs the length…

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