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Anyone building in Lyndarum Estate!!!Anyone building in Lyndarum Estate!!!

My clever builder placed the toilet floor drain too close to a side wall, can a…

JMS

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JMS

Sep 26, 2009 4:14 pm

buildingcarinya

24 September 2009

Timber suppliers in Perth Timber suppliers in Perth

Hello All I am new to this forum and found it very interesting. Currently we are…

buildingcarinya

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buildingcarinya

Sep 24, 2009 7:38 pm

damonik

24 September 2009

Hi guys, I'm in the process of beginning my first renovation and I've found this…

401

Sep 24, 2009 5:09 pm

23 September 2009

Hi Everyone, I'll just tell you a bit about myself. Recently my husband and myself…

bellovesadam

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bellovesadam

Sep 23, 2009 8:33 pm

Concrete Associations Concrete Associations

23 September 2009

Paving & Concreting

I thought this may be posted as a sticky for concrete resources nationwide The Australian…

467

Chalk line between tiles and bricks Chalk line between tiles and bricks

Sep 23, 2009 9:42 am

NcgQ

23 September 2009

Building A New House

Hi My builder has used chalk to fill gap between tile floor and brick wall as he…

NcgQ

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NcgQ

Sep 23, 2009 8:09 am

chriskq

22 September 2009

draftsman for inner city terrace house draftsman for inner city terrace house

Hi All, wondering if anyone might be able to help or point me in the right direction…

chriskq

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chriskq

Sep 22, 2009 4:51 pm

Gyprock disaster Gyprock disaster

21 September 2009

My gyprock rock guy sucks!!! He gyprocked over an entire wall that I was going to…

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how to tile the bathroom how to tile the bathroom

Sep 21, 2009 5:20 pm

fredk

21 September 2009

oval bath/spa against wall?oval bath/spa against wall?

Hi, I'm renovating my old bathroom and have some questions. - Should I put the cement…

fredk

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fredk

Sep 21, 2009 4:14 pm

Rizzo

21 September 2009

recs for mornington peninisula vic?recs for mornington peninisula vic?

Sorry couldn't think of a better way to describe it in the title lol. The space…

Rizzo

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Rizzo

Sep 21, 2009 2:08 pm

firsthomebuyer13

20 September 2009

Building A New House

VIC

we are hopefully building in hastings, vic on the mornington peninsula, does anyone…

firsthomebuyer13

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firsthomebuyer13

Sep 20, 2009 8:13 pm

Fence post height Fence post height

19 September 2009

Hi All, I'm going to be putting up a colorbond fence shortly, and have 90 sheets…

500

Supplier recommendations for hardwood flooring - (Melbourne)Supplier recommendations for hardwood flooring - (Melbourne)

Sep 19, 2009 8:25 pm

zx9

18 September 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Well after looking around i know what i want, that is approx 70m2 of 80x19 std grade…

zx9

511

zx9

Sep 18, 2009 4:31 pm

alexandrina

18 September 2009

Clipsal Paraflood light vs normal flood lights Clipsal Paraflood light vs normal flood lights

Lighting + Lighting Design

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone will be able to help me with my lighting question…

alexandrina

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alexandrina

Sep 18, 2009 1:41 pm

Thudd

18 September 2009

Modern Home Decoration Modern Home Decoration

Safer Living

I prefer the less is more approach. Make a feature of the things you're decorating…

Thudd

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Thudd

Sep 18, 2009 1:36 pm

andy1705

17 September 2009

Cost of a single gable carport Cost of a single gable carport

anyone keen on selling a wheelbarrow anyone keen on selling a wheelbarrow

Can anyone provide an apporximate cost for a single gable carport. The carport will…

andy1705

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andy1705

Sep 17, 2009 12:46 pm

apeg

17 September 2009

If anyone in western sydney keen on selling a second hand wheel barrow can you please…

apeg

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apeg

Sep 17, 2009 11:17 am

Putting up colorbond fence Putting up colorbond fence

16 September 2009

Hi All, I'm needing to replace one of my boundary fences soon as it is starting…

1047

Vertical blinds "Vane Saver"Vertical blinds "Vane Saver"

Sep 16, 2009 8:22 pm

gearel

15 September 2009

Windows & Doors

Hi All, I have verticals throughout my house which of course blow in the wind and…

gearel

1411

gearel

Sep 15, 2009 2:16 pm

kristofw

15 September 2009

What is the best glue for PVC onto glass ??What is the best glue for PVC onto glass ??

Anyone using AEG Appliances (by Electrolux)?Anyone using AEG Appliances (by Electrolux)?

Anyone knows ? Chris

kristofw

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kristofw

Sep 15, 2009 10:49 am

Perth-1st Timer

14 September 2009

West-facing garden beds under entrance balcony - plant ideas West-facing garden beds under entrance balcony - plant ideas

As per topic - anybody had any experience with these items? I have just 'pre-start…

Perth-1st Timer

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Perth-1st Timer

Sep 14, 2009 7:07 pm

mediamuse

14 September 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi I've got two garden beds running under/along the length of my entrance balcony…

mediamuse

464

mediamuse

Sep 14, 2009 6:02 pm

Let's_Build

14 September 2009

The pitfalls of building first in a new land release The pitfalls of building first in a new land release

Building A New House

Today I visited our land to check out what is happening with the neighbouring properties…

Let's_Build

523

Let's_Build

Sep 14, 2009 5:26 pm

arniedog

13 September 2009

Owner Builder novice Owner Builder novice

Ceiling extraction fans Ceiling extraction fans

What cost saving could i expect if I owner build and ran the project myself as opposed…

arniedog

686

arniedog

Sep 13, 2009 2:15 pm

royalblue

12 September 2009

OB'S Over East OB'S Over East

Anyone got the new IXL Neo extraction fans fitted to their bathroom? Wondering how…

royalblue

494

royalblue

Sep 12, 2009 2:17 am

shackonthehill

11 September 2009

Owner Builder Forum

Hi All Just wondering if you guys over east building a timber frame house can tell…

shackonthehill

413

shackonthehill

Sep 11, 2009 11:08 pm

alpino

11 September 2009

Accubrush Accubrush

Finishing Touch

We are about to paint the whole house , so I went on youtube to get some tips on…

alpino

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alpino

Sep 11, 2009 11:39 am

bellr

9 September 2009

Evaporative Cooling cost with 7 vents Evaporative Cooling cost with 7 vents

Sourcing plants Sourcing plants

hi , My house is ~18sq house and i have enquired about few EVAP products and got…

bellr

657

bellr

Sep 09, 2009 4:03 pm

First_Timer_Ray

9 September 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi guys - it's been a while! We are in the process of trying to put up a side fence…

First_Timer_Ray

349

First_Timer_Ray

Sep 09, 2009 2:17 pm

DaisySparkle18

9 September 2009

Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.Planting suggestions for long, narrow garden beds.

Landscape & Garden Design

I would love some help choosing some plants to go down the side of our house please…

DaisySparkle18

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DaisySparkle18

Sep 09, 2009 12:04 pm

seeking solutions

8 September 2009

insulation option overview insulation option overview

outdoor shower outdoor shower

I just came across these sites and found it quite helpful with understanding insulation…

seeking solutions

449

seeking solutions

Sep 08, 2009 7:03 pm

wilde

8 September 2009

Outdoor Living

I'm starting a VERY small camping business - de-stressing holidays and am looking…

wilde

791

wilde

Sep 08, 2009 5:10 pm

julesi

8 September 2009

Seeking Exhaust Fan Recommendations Seeking Exhaust Fan Recommendations

Minimum size of ducting required for evap cooling Minimum size of ducting required for evap cooling

I am needing to install exhaust fans in my bathrooms. (I have halogen lighting and…

julesi

729

julesi

Sep 08, 2009 2:15 pm

xanthrope

8 September 2009

Hi, I was wondering if there was a minimum size of ducting requried for evap cooling…

xanthrope

505

xanthrope

Sep 08, 2009 10:39 am

Painting a kitchen Painting a kitchen

8 September 2009

If I were to purchase a raw wood kitchen from a cabinet maker what is the best way…

420

Using house bricks on edge for paving Using house bricks on edge for paving

Sep 08, 2009 6:17 am

Panorama

7 September 2009

Paving & Concreting

We have about 100m2 of paving that needs doing and really like the look of house…

Panorama

570

Panorama

Sep 07, 2009 5:19 pm

qwerty

7 September 2009

Craigieburn New Home Craigieburn New Home

Home Finance

Hi Everyone, Am purchasing Land in Craigiebun ! A bit concerned about the following…

qwerty

778

qwerty

Sep 07, 2009 10:46 am

Pewit

6 September 2009

Air Conditioning Output Requirement for 85 sqM unit Air Conditioning Output Requirement for 85 sqM unit

Unpolished Granite Unpolished Granite

We've been obtaining quotes for split systems for our soon to be renovated unit…

Pewit

684

Pewit

Sep 06, 2009 7:38 pm

Hammerhead

6 September 2009

Wunderlich roof tiles - remove & take away??Wunderlich roof tiles - remove & take away??

Have recently seen unpolished granite used for a kitchen bench, have fallen in love…

Hammerhead

339

Hammerhead

Sep 06, 2009 7:25 am

Jazzie

5 September 2009

Formica Smoke Cedar Formica Smoke Cedar

Our roof has Wunderlich tiles (terracotta colour) approx 30yrs+ old. Apparantly…

Jazzie

492

Jazzie

Sep 05, 2009 6:47 pm

Rachel2302

4 September 2009

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has used or knows of anyone that has used Smoke…

Rachel2302

584

Rachel2302

Sep 04, 2009 4:55 pm

barkly

4 September 2009

Kitchen Taps Kitchen Taps

Doing Takeoffs & estimating Doing Takeoffs & estimating

There are many brands of taps available - single lever style. I am after one that…

barkly

505

barkly

Sep 04, 2009 10:49 am

contractcheck

4 September 2009

Performance Choice Carpet Performance Choice Carpet

Does anyone here have a good excel template or similar they use for doing takeoffs…

contractcheck

607

contractcheck

Sep 04, 2009 9:50 am

first timer

3 September 2009

Bathroom auctions?Bathroom auctions?

I'm looking at getting 3 small bedrooms layed with Performance Choice Carpet - Capstone…

first timer

413

first timer

Sep 03, 2009 8:50 pm

ginnykins44

3 September 2009

Look Blikk sink mixer Look Blikk sink mixer

Hi, I'm about to start renovating our bathroom and am wanting to know of any auction…

ginnykins44

670

ginnykins44

Sep 03, 2009 7:16 pm

kezzast

3 September 2009

PGH Northbridge Bricks..... need help with colours PGH Northbridge Bricks..... need help with colours

I have just completed a new Masterton build and reported the 180 day maintenance…

kezzast

821

kezzast

Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm

ibb1980

2 September 2009

Finishing Touch

Hi all, I have selected Pgh Northbridge bricks but even after visiting a colour…

ibb1980

767

ibb1980

Sep 02, 2009 10:40 pm

netadelle

2 September 2009

Hi All Hi All

Introductions

Hello Dane, Welcome on board. Good luck with your studies.

netadelle

426

netadelle

Sep 02, 2009 7:53 pm

bluemetal77

2 September 2009

Basix NSW Heating/Cooling system - What does this mean?Basix NSW Heating/Cooling system - What does this mean?

Hi ! We received our DA approved plans and Basix report today from our builder.…

bluemetal77

441

bluemetal77

Sep 02, 2009 4:27 pm

Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)Recommend me a plumber (Melbourne Inner)

1 September 2009

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Do you know of a good plumber? Thank you

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