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shakeandbake
shakeandbake
17 January 2012

Need help with external colours for new house

Need help with external colours for new house

Thanks for the reply d@n. Good point re the garage door - we're now thinking perhaps the Gliderol Caoba Dawn might be a good option, to add some warmth. Didn't realise…

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shakeandbake
Jan 17, 2012 12:30 am
Mikey68
Mikey68
18 January 2012

Tessalated Tiles

Tessalated Tiles

I am renovating a victorian semi and would like to have tessalated tiles layes on the front proch. The area is approx 6 square metres. Would anyone know an appoximate…

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Mikey68
Jan 18, 2012 9:59 am
NiMa
NiMa
18 January 2012

Solar Hot Water System

Solar Hot Water System

Thanks guys I realized this is a fault. I booked a service person at Rheem for $132 plus parts.

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NiMa
Jan 18, 2012 12:45 pm
mak_
mak_
18 January 2012

Fencing contractor for Mernda Villages

Fencing contractor for Mernda Villages

I know this is an old thread. But was wondering if anyone could recommend a fencer besides Ozcolour? or is $75.10p/m a reasonable price??

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mak_
Jan 18, 2012 1:00 pm
mak_
selina2106
selina2106
18 January 2012

Spider I.D please

Spider I.D please

Thanks for the info nika. Although they're not my type of cute haha! Give me snakes over spiders any day!

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selina2106
Jan 18, 2012 2:00 pm
BradS
BradS
19 January 2012

I know, another thread about interior colour selections

I know, another thread about interior colour selections

CA3105, i can appreciate that and agree it would be time consuming. The colour selection for us is at a point where i would happily pay them $50 to get the details to me…

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BradS
Jan 19, 2012 8:19 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
19 January 2012

subdivision services missing- what grounds against developer

subdivision services missing- what grounds against developer

In Vic you get a form called section 32. It describes the services on site whether they are connected and if there is any money owed by the current owner for those…

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chrisandkate
Jan 19, 2012 9:33 am
anu123
anu123
19 January 2012

Knock out and rebuild

Knock out and rebuild

Hi guys We are planning to invest on an old property which we can knock down to build 2 town houses in the same space. This will be our first investment,so pls share all…

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anu123
Jan 19, 2012 10:37 am
The DA Crew
The DA Crew
19 January 2012

Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes

Tips, advice & ideas for Dale Alcock Homes

Below is a link to an insightful Q&A with Dale Alcock Homes design manager, Darren Grunwald. He has some lovely design ideas and useful tips for anyone thinking about…

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The DA Crew
Jan 19, 2012 12:33 pm
The DA Crew

Hi, we used Lundy Grey as our main render colour and we are so happy with it. It changes during different light and is such a neautral colour and lots of colours go with…

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jaelee
Jan 19, 2012 7:19 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
19 January 2012

Biometric Door Locks - Anyone Got Them?? Share Experience..

Biometric Door Locks - Anyone Got Them?? Share Experience..

pretty soon, most smartphones will have NFCs that could unlock not just your your house doors, gates, etc. but also start your car, pay for your groceries, get you through…

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zeitgeber
Jan 19, 2012 8:42 pm
zeitgeber
Trinity
Trinity
20 January 2012

Gaps in kitchen cabinetry

Gaps in kitchen cabinetry

In our kitchen, there is a small gap between the top of the kickboard and the bottom of the cabinetry (only seen when I lie on the floor). It's only about 8mm though. Not…

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Trinity
Jan 20, 2012 11:58 am
caz_770
caz_770
20 January 2012

What would you do with your home loan?

What would you do with your home loan?

Ok.... I work for a bank and this is what I would do and why. I would put enough in the home loan to make the minimum repayment (in this scenario, $500) then put the rest…

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caz_770
Jan 20, 2012 11:55 pm
caz_770
jaelee
jaelee
21 January 2012

Rockcote vs Unitex vs Dulux texture coating/render

Rockcote vs Unitex vs Dulux texture coating/render

Im sorry, I have had no luck finding his number. It was on my old phone and I only knew his first name.

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jaelee
Jan 21, 2012 12:45 pm
kmc_jc1
kmc_jc1
21 January 2012

Engineers inspection/advice

Engineers inspection/advice

Hi there, We would love to receive any advice on this issue - pls see attached images. We are looking at buying a townhouse (1 of 4). The building report showed some…

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kmc_jc1
Jan 21, 2012 6:57 pm
angel
angel
22 January 2012

Doreen Residents' Action Group (DRAG)

Doreen Residents' Action Group (DRAG)

Hi Everyone I would like to bring to your attention a new community group for Doreen that has recently been set up. In October 2011 a group of residents started the Group…

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angel
Jan 22, 2012 1:38 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
22 January 2012

Double Glazed Windows - Is it worth doing?

Double Glazed Windows - Is it worth doing?

You need to consider the reasons why you would want double glazed glass. The most common is the 6 star energy requirement and its the only way to get to it :) In my case I…

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theanonyuser
Jan 22, 2012 11:45 pm
RocksInHead
RocksInHead
23 January 2012

R-estimating? are they still in business?

R-estimating? are they still in business?

R-estimating http://www.restimating.com - they do cost estimates for house builds which would be ideal for me to help convince NAB that I…

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RocksInHead
Jan 23, 2012 7:54 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
23 January 2012

Retaining wall

Retaining wall

What kind of wall? I had a gal steel post and treated pine sleeper wall done by DAVNIC. Dave did a really good job. Wall had to be as per engineers design and he did it…

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chrisandkate
Jan 23, 2012 10:08 am
RocksInHead
RocksInHead
23 January 2012

ADSL Broadband

ADSL Broadband

Hi Laz Not everyone at Tel$tra knows their stuff. Not knowing your exact address, I can only do an approximate area search. As the crow flies, your estate is only 2kms…

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RocksInHead
Jan 23, 2012 3:21 pm
steveandmary
steveandmary
24 January 2012

complete fitout & fixtures checklist

complete fitout & fixtures checklist

Hi, I am new to this forum and we are about to start a big reno of out 1950's nightmare... I dont want to reinvent the wheel, and I am a huge fan of lists so I was trying…

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steveandmary
Jan 24, 2012 4:49 pm
Stormy
Stormy
25 January 2012

Henley Emperor 45 - Structural Facade Changes

Henley Emperor 45 - Structural Facade Changes

Hi Ilias, 3 years ago when I went through the process, Henley wouldn't let us change the facade at all. All I wanted to add was rendered mouldings around the exterior…

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Stormy
Jan 25, 2012 9:03 pm
Stormy
hard_aground
hard_aground
25 January 2012

in deep water?

in deep water?

hello and thanks for your comments i build traditional timber yachts. so i have the skills to build a house. however i will most probably get…

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hard_aground
Jan 25, 2012 9:05 pm
marastar
marastar
25 January 2012

fixing things to an appartment ceiling

fixing things to an appartment ceiling

I am trying to find a way to hang things from the ceiling for my babys room. I live in a 70's built unit block in Sydney. Not sure what the roof is made from. I thought…

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marastar
Jan 25, 2012 11:00 pm
Leamary
Leamary
25 January 2012

Skytube in BAL 12.5

Skytube in BAL 12.5

I have had a look around the forums but can't find anything that relates to our problem. We included a couple of solartubes in our plans and are now at the beginning of…

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Leamary
Jan 25, 2012 11:22 pm
Tome
Tome
26 January 2012

verandah not as planned.photos!what to do? update new photos

verandah not as planned.photos!what to do? update new photos
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Nothing wrong with asking what you paid for, no more and no less.

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Tome
Jan 26, 2012 1:01 am
Tome
Tome
Tome
26 January 2012

Is this a fair price to paint interior steel window?

Is this a fair price to paint interior steel window?

Sounds like a good price for painting 3 window frames and windows including replacing the fly screen, general rule of thumb is to get 3 quotes. ps.. how long did he say…

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Tome
Jan 26, 2012 1:16 am
Tome
Tome
Tome
26 January 2012

Mortar testing

Mortar testing

It shouldnt be coming off with rubbing it with your fingers, mortar is made up of sand and cement, it may need to cure longer, how long did it cure for before the rub test?

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Tome
Jan 26, 2012 1:28 am
Tome
Tome
Tome
26 January 2012

Cost for sandstone tiling - being ripped off??

Cost for sandstone tiling - being ripped off??

I am a tiler/coper/paver and would do it for $65 per square meter, glue and grout included, providing it has a concrete slab and its within northern side of melbourne,…

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Tome
Jan 26, 2012 1:44 am
Tome
shellbelle
shellbelle
26 January 2012

Show me your Mocha Bricks...... please

Show me your Mocha Bricks...... please

Thanks Chatz :-) that was a big help and i loved reading your blog :-)

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shellbelle
Jan 26, 2012 3:38 pm
KTKTKT
KTKTKT
28 January 2012

Hot Water Systems - Recommendations/Advice

Hot Water Systems - Recommendations/Advice

Thanks Charnley. Good luck with your solar research. Kt

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KTKTKT
Jan 28, 2012 8:26 pm
Eager
Eager
29 January 2012

Terrazzo step?

Terrazzo step?

At least I think it's terrazzo.Front door step red in colour with white chips in it. Just wondering how difficult it would be to replace with…

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Eager
Jan 29, 2012 4:31 pm
Eager
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
30 January 2012

Golf course properties

Golf course properties

I'm pretty sure the value will go up considering they will be selling very small blocks at a very high price. And I would put a little more thought in to some comments…

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chrisandkate
Jan 30, 2012 9:18 am
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
31 January 2012

Bathroom Renovation - Sydney

Bathroom Renovation - Sydney

Can anyone recommend a reasonable builder? I went into a bathroom specialist and they quoted 17K which is very expensive for a small…

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Uncle Arfur
Jan 31, 2012 2:03 am
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
31 January 2012

Painting old cladding

Painting old cladding

I haven't used that product, but IF you have doubts call into a paint Trade Depot (NOT Bunnings) and ask. Have you tested by rubbing with metho to make sure its oil based…

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Uncle Arfur
Jan 31, 2012 2:32 am
yvette72
yvette72
31 January 2012

Regional and Rural

Regional and Rural

we love the freedom of acreage not having to be close to our neighbours like in sydney it is great really.our neighbours are a long away away which I love thought when we…

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yvette72
Jan 31, 2012 7:52 am
~sandra
~sandra
31 January 2012

RESIDENTS OF ESPERANCE ESTATE BEWARE!!!!

RESIDENTS OF ESPERANCE ESTATE BEWARE!!!!

::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: Hi Guys, It has been a while since I have posted anything here. Busy with the house and life i guess. Anyway.. I would just like to…

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~sandra
Jan 31, 2012 5:57 pm
AE86
AE86
31 January 2012

Problem with retaining wall - no certification done

Problem with retaining wall - no certification done

in Vic anything over 1 mtr needs a permit, if it is closer to boundary than it is high you need a permit, anything over 1 mtr or close to…

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AE86
Jan 31, 2012 7:52 pm
btherl
btherl
1 February 2012

Soil level againt house - do i need to fix?

Soil level againt house - do i need to fix?

I also think you need to fix it. The weep holes are there for a reason. A landscaper is probably the right person to ask about fixing it, drainage is one of the main…

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btherl
Feb 01, 2012 10:35 am
btherl
paulw11
paulw11
1 February 2012

Lighting options in Double Garage

Lighting options in Double Garage

Hi You can get the same sort of movement sensor that is often used with outside lights installed. Paul

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paulw11
Feb 01, 2012 1:48 pm
melfordgurl
melfordgurl
1 February 2012

Curtains/Hollands/Rollers/Shutters - Where to buy

Curtains/Hollands/Rollers/Shutters - Where to buy

Yep, I got a few samples sent to me from blindsonline.com.au and they sent them out straight away. Their costs seem ok, but the only thing that worries me is the fact I…

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melfordgurl
Feb 01, 2012 8:33 pm

What would look nice would be a long window on either side with the vanity mirror on the wall in the middle - if you are going to the expense of rendering etc it seems…

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Mclaren
Feb 02, 2012 9:41 am
Mclaren
MrZebra
MrZebra
3 February 2012

Help please - Canvas Outdoor Blinds

Help please - Canvas Outdoor Blinds

I just installed a canvas awning blind on my kitchen window (except its not actually canvas, but a synthetic material that apparently holds up better to the weather). …

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MrZebra
Feb 03, 2012 8:18 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 February 2012

Balustrade glass broken into pieces - New home

Balustrade glass broken into pieces - New home

Nerd? Haha.. No it's just stuff I have to know to do what I do...

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ECOECO
Feb 04, 2012 1:49 pm
ECOECO
excited
excited
5 February 2012

What are you most looking forward to?

What are you most looking forward to?
1, 2, 3, 4

:: Great idea to revive this thread Eiffel I can't wait to have my wardrobe in my room, My place is very small so just having the space and storage is going to be…

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excited
Feb 05, 2012 11:46 am
excited
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
5 February 2012

New garage/shed – door and slab options?

New garage/shed – door and slab options?

will have to check but I think the sliders just hang, no track on bottom I believe there was a botton track that regularly filled with…

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Uncle Arfur
Feb 05, 2012 6:28 pm
mickeyc
mickeyc
5 February 2012

What to do with converted courtyard??

What to do with converted courtyard??

Correct Uncle Arfur, although the previous owner had a property inspection carried out when they purchased the property 12 month ago, a copy of which they provided us when…

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mickeyc
Feb 05, 2012 9:01 pm
umk
umk
6 February 2012

Suggestions / guidance please.

Suggestions / guidance please.

I have a house in Glen Waverley on a 700 sq. mts corner block of land. I am thinking of pulling down the house and building 2 town houses or 2 units or 1 townhouse and 1…

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umk
Feb 06, 2012 2:15 pm
mospintrap66
mospintrap66
6 February 2012

External wall cladding, rendered EPS

External wall cladding, rendered EPS

I am at the early stage of owner-building a 2-story house in Melbourne, and have pretty much chosen EPS boards with render for external wall claddings. My challenges at…

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mospintrap66
Feb 06, 2012 2:24 pm

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