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Article - The Age - house sizes
Land lot size`s are set by the developer,who is also in bed with the local council and they have all sorts of under the table deals going on! It all comes down… Moving front tap....Thanks everyone.
Thanks Bashworth - yet again  .
Our front yard is probably last on our list but in the mean time, I'm just doing our research/gathering info/costings etc. Electrician?Thanku guys, couple of emails to the managers and I get the sparkies number, and he wants job done without involving the builder abraham replied 27 January 2011 ago Solar water heating and tankAs Judie said, if it's gas-boosted, you can't run out of hot water.
We went for a larger tank - can't remember the size now, but I think it's 215L  - with two panels,… kek replied 27 January 2011 ago somerfield stage 25Somerfield has been plagued with Delays. I was lucky and bought in stage 1a and the land was already titiled, but been watching since then. At one stage the company… What would you expect?
It's normal practice to use oil-based paint on doors, skirts and so on. Most painters prefer it.... and our builder's standard specifications stated… Thermal Mass
Excellent advice, I had not thought of those government websites. Of I go... MissyP replied 28 January 2011 ago pergola,decking&gardenYep, not use gypsum (it only works in some clay soils and even then it won't have effect for years) Do a search on soils and prep. I have written tonnes. Mulch is the next… Retaining wall issueFrom what I've seen/experienced it is standard practice to put the retaining wall inside the boundary. However normally the distance is 300mm not 500mm. This is because… Mozzie replied 29 January 2011 ago Junk MailHi, sorry, not sure where you are - but if in Melbourne - the following are the two major distributors who will then contact your… sleven replied 30 January 2011 ago Need opinions/suggestions pls
Just wanted to let you know I've put up the latest plan on my own thread now. I've changed a couple more things slightly.
Sorry ERIN but I… Going down instead of raisingBe very careful when going down - if you hit unexpected soils or rock it could cost a fortune in extra excavation fees and so on.
I suggest getting a Geotechnical… Modern Corner Block HouseThanks for the reply guys. Metricon are out of the budget. But i think we found a good option on the weekend. Really good for maximizing the back yard. Stairs stain partial or full??IMO they should be fully stained as raw timber is subject to moisture therefore may expand effecting the integrity of the structure.
It's not like u can clean under the… How many litres is your laundry tub?
the LARGE majority of insert SS troughs are 45lts.
There are a couple of ceramic ones out on the market at 35 litres.
I would say you could put… M****con Display Furnituresuite deals advertise that they stock display furniture but i think that is more advertising than anything else. How often do display homes… joeygbh replied 2 February 2011 ago Shocked
I'd blame over emotional FHBs instead. An investor carefully… joeygbh replied 2 February 2011 ago Cinema Room Renovation EnquiryHi,
I have a cinema room with an opening of 2.23m. I have browsed through the internet to look for door profile and it seems like a pivot or double door with frame will… Spycar started a topic 2 February 2011 ago Brick Retaining wall costsThanks Mate, that gives me a good heads up. i was hoping closer to 5K but will be working on the 10 mark for my numbers. Red GumI'm looking for some red gum posts 100x100mm and wondering if anyone knows of suppliers? oze started a topic 3 February 2011 ago Garage Door Materialit gets bloody hot. go to a display home and stand in there with it shut on a warm day Huggy_B replied 3 February 2011 ago Driveway council approvalThank you all for your advice, we are in Adelaide under Burnside council and I just got the form online - fingers crossed that they allow 2 driveways! Dazza88 replied 4 February 2011 ago return of unsigned contractsI've always liked the quote fee that gets taken off the cost of the job if you go ahead. I should start a business in which I quote twice as much as it really costs and… Casa2 replied 4 February 2011 ago Casa2Feb 04, 2011 12:13 pm Cost of a simple extensionMy mum had a double brick extension with 12ft ceilings and raised of the ground around 500mm done about two years ago. This is Semaphore, South Australia. We did all the… aza0 replied 4 February 2011 ago Tis a wee bit wet in Western Melbourne....I just went near Palmers Road in Truganina, the water completely covered both sides of the road and was about 40cms high! I wanted to go to the display homes there but I… Built in TV cabinetssorry I dont have any photos to show you, but we had one in our last house. My hubby (a builder) built out a wall that was say 2m long. It was built out by about 1/2 m… Netwok IP Cameras (Wired)Foscam IP cameras are your best bet.. Built in wireless and ethernet.
There is plenty of apps in the app store that work with them to view on iphone or ipad.
$90 or so… Jazzy4 replied 5 February 2011 ago Cross overs/drivewayIt really depend if the area can me made to drain along the road in which case a pipe wouldn't be needed Thanks Eskay,
More info:
My northern boundary neighbor (whom would be the only one directly effected) has already agreed to let us build on the boundary. He was… Blue board & render cost?Hi,
We're currently in the process of drafting plans to extend our Sydney fibro cottage. Was wondering does anyone know what the approximate coast is per square metre to… kels started a topic 8 February 2011 ago kelsFeb 08, 2011 10:15 am Does your balcony leak?Agree about the builders, the two builders who pretty well said they wouldn't do them were cheaper big name builders, the third who was a local builder, highly regarded… James65 replied 8 February 2011 ago PaintingThanks for the help boys n gals.
PS: Ziplock, I need to scrape, some serious peeling going on here, but not for long wiring clipsal saturn light switchthx adam, all makes sense now. yeh will have to get an electrician as after checking wiring in roof is all very old and fragile and all the same colour. Hmmmm not good…
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So thank you!
I probably scared him for life in my bathroom until I discovered it! 
