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Modern facade - does it work with the rest of the house?Modern facade - does it work with the rest of the house?

We are going with Blugum bricks (Austral) monument gutters and shale grey roof wooden…

Tarn

1711

Tarn

Oct 30, 2021 3:45 pm

MacRock

30 October 2021

Boundary distance in VIC Boundary distance in VIC

Hi - I am a little confused about how builders do modern facades? As in the roof…

MacRock

1870

MacRock

Oct 30, 2021 3:41 pm

djx

29 October 2021

Builder refusing to fix items on PCI Builder refusing to fix items on PCI

We have finished our base stage of my building. My neighbour is amending their planning…

djx

2351

djx

Oct 29, 2021 8:23 pm

joannc

29 October 2021

Fixing drainage on patio slab Fixing drainage on patio slab

If our builder is refusing to fix items on our PCI report, what standing do I, as…

joannc

2382

joannc

Oct 29, 2021 1:05 pm

thomaswaters7

28 October 2021

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Was just hoping to get some advice on our patio slab for our house we moved…

thomaswaters7

2675

thomaswaters7

Oct 28, 2021 6:15 pm

cyrilg

28 October 2021

Why is a land with a Restructure Overlay cheaper than others Why is a land with a Restructure Overlay cheaper than others

Buying Land

Hi, I am planning to buy a piece of land to start a farmlet to grow fruits trees…

cyrilg

2374

cyrilg

Oct 28, 2021 2:12 pm

Nawal

27 October 2021

Facade upgrade Facade upgrade

How do I edit and delete photos How do I edit and delete photos

NSW

Has anybody done facade upgrade with Firstyle Homes? Any idea how much does it cost…

Nawal

2207

Nawal

Oct 27, 2021 9:19 pm

James59

27 October 2021

Cheapest Apron Paving Barrier Option Cheapest Apron Paving Barrier Option

How do I edit a post and delete photos, I use an iPad and it’s not allowing me…

James59

1418

James59

Oct 27, 2021 9:45 am

Vigawla

26 October 2021

planning permit and building permit planning permit and building permit

Hi all, our handover date was 9-Sep-21 and we have a 3-month requirement to put…

Vigawla

2670

Vigawla

Oct 26, 2021 8:08 pm

mech2201

26 October 2021

New Daikin multi-Head unit - noisey New Daikin multi-Head unit - noisey

Hi Guys, just wants to know what private certifier does? I am planning to building…

mech2201

2086

mech2201

Oct 26, 2021 10:05 am

rossog

25 October 2021

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi, Recently completed an extension in which we had a Daikin bulkheads installed…

rossog

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rossog

Oct 25, 2021 8:41 pm

wagga123

25 October 2021

Security window film Security window film

Metricon Heble Pannels Metricon Heble Pannels

Hello All. Interested to hear feedback on this product. In particular, does it actually…

wagga123

1894

wagga123

Oct 25, 2021 3:43 pm

AseDE

25 October 2021

Steve Parcell builders (SE QLD)Steve Parcell builders (SE QLD)

Hi All, Is anyone built or noticed that what they provide with their double story…

AseDE

1235

AseDE

Oct 25, 2021 10:26 am

Esty

24 October 2021

Gold coast neighbour drainage Gold coast neighbour drainage

We’re looking to build our first home, double story 5 bedrooms, on 750sqm land…

Esty

1594

Esty

Oct 24, 2021 6:53 pm

sakgcaus

24 October 2021

Could somebody share with me what is the experience to work Could somebody share with me what is the experience to work

Has anyone had any experience with dealing the the GCCC over drainage issues with…

sakgcaus

2107

sakgcaus

Oct 24, 2021 1:02 pm

Chana463

22 October 2021

How do i re-render and paint outside wall How do i re-render and paint outside wall

Hi to all of you, I am new to this forum but I would like to have more information…

Chana463

2914

Chana463

Oct 22, 2021 1:18 pm

sashatheman

20 October 2021

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hey everyone I haven't posted in a few years, but thought I'd ask a question. In…

sashatheman

2764

sashatheman

Oct 20, 2021 1:15 pm

mpricecs

20 October 2021

A&L Stacker Door - Home Style Security Screens A&L Stacker Door - Home Style Security Screens

Stormwater management issues Stormwater management issues

NSW

Hi all, Has anyone added the AL supplied Home Style Security Screens to their A!…

mpricecs

1894

mpricecs

Oct 20, 2021 12:42 pm

orbitor

19 October 2021

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi all, I am having an issue with my house in Brisbane. A plumber installed a new…

orbitor

3396

orbitor

Oct 19, 2021 12:26 pm

JulieRousseau

18 October 2021

Replacing windows and adding new ones Replacing windows and adding new ones

Windows & Doors

Hello everyone, We are planning to replace most/all of the windows in our new house…

JulieRousseau

2413

JulieRousseau

Oct 18, 2021 6:41 pm

martin77

18 October 2021

Removal of Basix required water tank (NSW(Removal of Basix required water tank (NSW(

New build with a builder - Tiger Tails New build with a builder - Tiger Tails

Hi, I have recently bought a new townhouse which has a small backyard. Due to Basix…

martin77

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martin77

Oct 18, 2021 6:39 pm

firstimebuild

18 October 2021

Developer cut and fill Developer cut and fill

Is this reasonable for Tiger tails. Anyway way I can reduce this?

firstimebuild

1078

firstimebuild

Oct 18, 2021 2:45 pm

Omearahawks

18 October 2021

Scrape, backfill and french drain.Scrape, backfill and french drain.

HI Guys/Girls, We purchased a block of land from a developer that had already had…

Omearahawks

1485

Omearahawks

Oct 18, 2021 6:26 am

LincDk

18 October 2021

Potential stormwater issue Potential stormwater issue

I'm trying to work out the sequence of events for a piece of landscaping i'm DYI…

LincDk

2306

LincDk

Oct 18, 2021 5:52 am

Legend73

18 October 2021

Demolition & removal of waffle pod slab Demolition & removal of waffle pod slab

Hi all, I am in the initial design stage of building a home on my block of land…

Legend73

1075

Legend73

Oct 18, 2021 4:32 am

pmacca

17 October 2021

cost of plumber & plumbing to extend pipes cost of plumber & plumbing to extend pipes

G'day everyone, I am looking for some advice on demolition and removal of an existing…

pmacca

2764

pmacca

Oct 17, 2021 10:53 pm

jellybean.egg

16 October 2021

sherwin williams Alabaster SW7008 alternative?sherwin williams Alabaster SW7008 alternative?

Hi, I'm thinking about converting the back of the house into a granny flat of sorts…

jellybean.egg

1633

jellybean.egg

Oct 16, 2021 8:45 am

momonone

14 October 2021

Finishing Touch

Hi all, whats the closest paint colour for sw7008 colour in Dulux?

momonone

6439

momonone

Oct 14, 2021 8:15 pm

Geordiebloke72

14 October 2021

Boxing bag hung from steel beam Boxing bag hung from steel beam

Help with reusing an old deck for new build Help with reusing an old deck for new build

Hi, Looking for some advice please. I've hung a boxing bag (aqua bag) from a steel…

Geordiebloke72

1279

Geordiebloke72

Oct 14, 2021 4:45 pm

samtk

14 October 2021

Laminate flooring after hand over Laminate flooring after hand over

Hi All! We are currently completing our new build, and are planing our landscaping…

samtk

2410

samtk

Oct 14, 2021 6:56 am

mustard

13 October 2021

Design/plans for simple portico Design/plans for simple portico

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask people's thoughts on doing laminate flooring after…

mustard

1705

mustard

Oct 13, 2021 5:32 pm

damienh7

13 October 2021

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, I'd like to build a seemingly simple portico over our front door, but struggling…

damienh7

2517

damienh7

Oct 13, 2021 1:57 pm

D and B

12 October 2021

Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - Nightmare Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - Nightmare

Godfrey Hirst Carpet Godfrey Hirst Carpet

NSW

Sharing our build journey photos as a caution to others building with Coral. This…

D and B

3078

D and B

Oct 12, 2021 9:00 pm

Bekahgk1414

11 October 2021

Need Advice Urgently Please!Need Advice Urgently Please!

Has anyone had Godfrey Hirst carpet or Feltex (as I've been informed they're just…

Bekahgk1414

1705

Bekahgk1414

Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

SandyKS

11 October 2021

Exterior colour selection Exterior colour selection

I have an issues with landscaper. (1) He increases the rate in the invoice after…

SandyKS

1238

SandyKS

Oct 11, 2021 7:47 am

gvishal

10 October 2021

Frontage requirements Deception Bay (Queensland) - Any Idea Frontage requirements Deception Bay (Queensland) - Any Idea

NSW

Hi All , Could you please suggest how does the choices match up for the skilloon…

gvishal

1811

gvishal

Oct 10, 2021 9:44 pm

Neowwwnnnnn

10 October 2021

Porcelain tiles scratched Porcelain tiles scratched

Hi all, I have an approx. 680m sqm bloc and I am thinking about knocking down and…

Neowwwnnnnn

1344

Neowwwnnnnn

Oct 10, 2021 7:08 pm

Suem1

10 October 2021

New build - Water tank sited below house New build - Water tank sited below house

Hi I have recently built and moved into my new house and have porcelain floor tiles…

Suem1

1339

Suem1

Oct 10, 2021 4:09 pm

eszo

10 October 2021

Ceiling ideas Ceiling ideas

VIC

Hi folks, First time builder here seeking some feedback from those far more experienced…

eszo

1823

eszo

Oct 10, 2021 3:48 pm

AngeDIY

10 October 2021

Interior Decorating Lounge

I have a timber ceiling that has discoloured due to age and nicotine. I had the…

AngeDIY

7109

AngeDIY

Oct 10, 2021 11:50 am

AnnH

10 October 2021

Landscaping Landscaping

Choosing builders Choosing builders

New build… seed, turf or other? In Queensland

AnnH

2422

AnnH

Oct 10, 2021 12:05 am

galisuman

9 October 2021

Attaching a bedhead to a base Attaching a bedhead to a base

I am first time home buyer. I am from Brisbane and buying a land near moreyfield…

galisuman

1587

galisuman

Oct 09, 2021 6:27 pm

katewhitey

9 October 2021

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

I've got a bedhead that I've just wedged between my mattress, base and the wall,…

katewhitey

13916

katewhitey

Oct 09, 2021 10:26 am

Hope012

8 October 2021

Noble Homes Noble Homes

Hi I need anyone's reviews on Noble Homes. I have tried to do a search, but can'…

Hope012

1325

Hope012

Oct 08, 2021 9:19 pm

Yoto80

8 October 2021

Gj Gardner Gj Gardner

Lemon Myrtle help - yellowing leaves black spots Lemon Myrtle help - yellowing leaves black spots

Hi there For those who have built with, or considered building with Gj Gardner -…

Yoto80

5062

Yoto80

Oct 08, 2021 1:55 pm

hvince

7 October 2021

Help with raised garden bed Help with raised garden bed

Hi everyone, I hope you can help! My lemon myrtle sapling (backhousia citriodora…

hvince

2898

hvince

Oct 07, 2021 1:42 pm

tim.jones

6 October 2021

Bentley pinnacle 470 Bentley pinnacle 470

Hi guys. Would appreciate some advice. I have built a raised garden bed around 30…

tim.jones

2273

tim.jones

Oct 06, 2021 5:58 pm

Jacintha

6 October 2021

Plantation Trinity Plantation Trinity

We are currently looking to build Pinnacle 470 with Bentley. Wondering if anyone…

Jacintha

829

Jacintha

Oct 06, 2021 3:20 pm

Seka21

5 October 2021