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

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

sashatheman

2704

sashatheman

Oct 20, 2021 2:15 pm

mpricecs

20 October 2021

Stormwater management issues Stormwater management issues

NSW

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

mpricecs

1831

mpricecs

Oct 20, 2021 1:42 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

3337

orbitor

Oct 19, 2021 1:26 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

2355

JulieRousseau

Oct 18, 2021 7:41 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 7:39 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

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firstimebuild

Oct 18, 2021 3:45 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

1425

Omearahawks

Oct 18, 2021 7:26 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

2265

LincDk

Oct 18, 2021 6:52 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

1023

Legend73

Oct 18, 2021 5:32 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

2705

pmacca

Oct 17, 2021 11:53 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

1553

jellybean.egg

Oct 16, 2021 9:45 am

momonone

14 October 2021

Finishing Touch

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

momonone

6379

momonone

Oct 14, 2021 9:15 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

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Geordiebloke72

Oct 14, 2021 5:45 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

2360

samtk

Oct 14, 2021 7:56 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

1661

mustard

Oct 13, 2021 6:32 pm

damienh7

13 October 2021

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

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

damienh7

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damienh7

Oct 13, 2021 2:57 pm

D and B

12 October 2021

Godfrey Hirst Carpet Godfrey Hirst Carpet

NSW

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

D and B

2973

D and B

Oct 12, 2021 10:00 pm

Bekahgk1414

11 October 2021

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

Bekahgk1414

1634

Bekahgk1414

Oct 11, 2021 11:31 am

Need Advice Urgently Please!Need Advice Urgently Please!

11 October 2021

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

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Exterior colour selection Exterior colour selection

Oct 11, 2021 8:47 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

1763

gvishal

Oct 10, 2021 10:44 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

1283

Neowwwnnnnn

Oct 10, 2021 8:08 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

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Suem1

Oct 10, 2021 5:09 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

1764

eszo

Oct 10, 2021 4:48 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

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AngeDIY

Oct 10, 2021 12:50 pm

AnnH

10 October 2021

Landscaping Landscaping

Choosing builders Choosing builders

New build… seed, turf or other? In Queensland

AnnH

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AnnH

Oct 10, 2021 1:05 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

1546

galisuman

Oct 09, 2021 7:27 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

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katewhitey

Oct 09, 2021 11:26 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

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Hope012

Oct 08, 2021 10:19 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

4992

Yoto80

Oct 08, 2021 2:55 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

2860

hvince

Oct 07, 2021 2:42 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

2243

tim.jones

Oct 06, 2021 6:58 pm

Jacintha

6 October 2021

Plantation Trinity Plantation Trinity

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

Jacintha

806

Jacintha

Oct 06, 2021 4:20 pm

Seka21

5 October 2021

Is there a way I can still have shutters?Is there a way I can still have shutters?

Hello Friends, Please share your thoughts if any one has built or going to build…

Seka21

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Seka21

Oct 05, 2021 8:47 pm

mcbks

4 October 2021

Window Furnishings

We're having the study at the front of the house, and they're the long length facade…

mcbks

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mcbks

Oct 04, 2021 4:30 pm

annaHome

4 October 2021

Mojo homes Mojo homes

Thrive Homes in Vineyard Thrive Homes in Vineyard

NSW

Am totally in love with enigma after seeing it at box hill display Anyone have any…

annaHome

1683

annaHome

Oct 04, 2021 9:07 am

BKhan

3 October 2021

Building envelope on two different zones (one without a buil Building envelope on two different zones (one without a buil

NSW

Hi Everyone ! Anyone building with Thrive homes in Vineyard, NSW? I would like some…

BKhan

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BKhan

Oct 03, 2021 10:34 pm

yvonne1

3 October 2021

Building outside building envelope Building outside building envelope

Hi everyone, newly here. We are hoping to build a new house and for that to happen…

yvonne1

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yvonne1

Oct 03, 2021 5:50 pm

Nate1

3 October 2021

Registered Certifier + Building Inspector?Registered Certifier + Building Inspector?

Hi, Our 88B document outlines the building envelope on our land and also a covenant…

Nate1

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Nate1

Oct 03, 2021 4:23 pm

sleepysong

2 October 2021

Porch size and general feedback Porch size and general feedback

Hi there new here, so sorry if this is an obvious question. We are currently reading…

sleepysong

1574

sleepysong

Oct 02, 2021 9:19 pm

Jstan

2 October 2021

Building House in Toowomba Qld Building House in Toowomba Qld

Hi there, We are building our home in the Blacktown council and know the setback…

Jstan

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Jstan

Oct 02, 2021 8:27 pm

JDMath

2 October 2021

Water pooling on wooden steps Water pooling on wooden steps

Hi I am from Melbourne and new to this forum. We are planning to move to Toowomba…

JDMath

1073

JDMath

Oct 02, 2021 7:08 pm

Greygirl

2 October 2021

Painting ceiling Painting ceiling

Hi, we have water pooling on our wooden stairs every time it rains. Any suggestions…

Greygirl

2210

Greygirl

Oct 02, 2021 1:00 pm

pjs012

2 October 2021

Greetings, A couple of months ago we had to have the ceiling re-fixed as it was…

pjs012

1275

pjs012

Oct 02, 2021 11:30 am

Landscaper advice Landscaper advice

2 October 2021

This is my first time doing landscaping zero experience about dealing with these…

2064

Gas pipe line Gas pipe line

Oct 02, 2021 10:57 am

Shivani26

1 October 2021

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

I had bought a house last year . I am the second owner of this house . It is almost…

Shivani26

2270

Shivani26

Oct 01, 2021 8:52 pm

evalord

1 October 2021

Water pooling next to house, what to do Water pooling next to house, what to do

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

There's water pooling under the mesh walkway and there's no way I can access it.…

evalord

3417

evalord

Oct 01, 2021 8:17 am

jabbawoki

30 September 2021

Advise needed staircase Advise needed staircase

2ND Storey Extension - Point cook ,Victoria 2ND Storey Extension - Point cook ,Victoria

Just after advise on the way staircase is framed up where its finished on landing…

jabbawoki

2107

jabbawoki

Sep 30, 2021 10:44 pm

neelamegam

30 September 2021

Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?

Hi, I am living in a single storey house and would like to convert my existing bedrooms…

neelamegam

2262

neelamegam

Sep 30, 2021 12:47 pm

Train-lhdm

29 September 2021

Emperor 41 with Henley-Knock Down Rebuild in Vic Emperor 41 with Henley-Knock Down Rebuild in Vic

Hi everyone, I have purchased a solarhart hot water system about 6-7 years ago (…

Train-lhdm

1288

Train-lhdm

Sep 29, 2021 8:17 pm

savan

29 September 2021