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gworld
gworld
7 September 2019

Floor preparation - underfloor for house on stumps

Floor preparation - underfloor for house on stumps

We are about to renovate a 30 year old house on concrete stumps. Previous owner never really did much with the floor other then applying some carpet here and there. The…

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gworld
Sep 07, 2019 11:22 pm
gworld
5Goodwood
5Goodwood
7 September 2019

Prepare for sale post renovate

Prepare for sale post renovate

My husband & i have been in our house 6.5 years. We have renovated our home, my husband is a plumber & his dad gave guidance (hes a retired carpenter but unable to work…

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5Goodwood
Sep 07, 2019 9:58 pm

Hi, I need to widen and straighten my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked easily. It would involve concreting the front council nature strip area. Whats the procedure…

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drnaeem77
Sep 07, 2019 7:08 pm
Toaster_Mechanic
Toaster_Mechanic
7 September 2019

SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!

SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!

Im seeking legal advice this week about what to do but unfortunately its going to be expensive either way I go :(

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Toaster_Mechanic
Sep 07, 2019 6:18 pm
ASJ1981
ASJ1981
6 September 2019

Home loan pre-approval

Home loan pre-approval

Hi Sreenithk - getting a Pre Approval now is a good idea - personally for me, it's peace of mind that 1) you can obtain a loan and 2) you at least have an idea of what…

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ASJ1981
Sep 06, 2019 9:43 am
ASJ1981
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Tenant with Pets

Tenant with Pets

I heard similar things, carpet replacement is common because of pets.

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 9:32 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Investing on a commercial property

Investing on a commercial property

If I invest on a commercial property (small family who stays and runs a family or childcare), what are all the aspects I have to consider, in terms of government /rules /…

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 4:41 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Buying a residential/ commercial property

Buying a residential/ commercial property

If I buy a residential & commercial property, one roof but two tenancy agreements, what are all risks involved? I understand finding tenants with similar setup (who lives…

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 3:34 pm
ben888
ben888
3 September 2019

Skirtings

Skirtings

I agree with you, quadding on top of old skirting looks bloody awful. It definitely is a lot cheaper to do though. Putting new skirting over my floor rather than quadding…

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ben888
Sep 03, 2019 4:57 pm
ben888
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 September 2019

New house warranty cover shower tile & grout crack?

New house warranty cover shower tile & grout crack?

I'd check with your builder - in a friendly way.

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Saint Mike
Sep 03, 2019 10:39 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 September 2019

yet another fence dispute

yet another fence dispute

I guess you could always remove "your" fence … ;) Would cost a bit but you'll make your point - advise them in advance.

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Saint Mike
Sep 03, 2019 10:33 am
Saint Mike
Raideress
Raideress
3 September 2019

dumb question about extention

dumb question about extention

ok thanks

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Raideress
Sep 03, 2019 12:55 am
TaylorAshlee
TaylorAshlee
2 September 2019

HGWA Reviews?

HGWA Reviews?

This is my design: But using this colour scheme at the front: If you look at our design we have a exposed brick inside the front entrance, so it will be the wall…

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TaylorAshlee
Sep 02, 2019 9:16 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
2 September 2019

post removed.

post removed.

Plumber moved mine about 2m, 20 years ago for $100 in Melbourne. Don't know how he did it, I wasn't there, didn't turn off the street mains, Didn't tell anyone,…

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oldchippy
Sep 02, 2019 1:56 pm

I have a bathroom (or an ensuite) with the central drain hole and an independent…

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arc966
Aug 29, 2019 11:41 pm
Farmbuild
Farmbuild
29 August 2019

Shed-house, Shouse/ modular home

Shed-house, Shouse/ modular home

Hi all We have a large property we are looking to build a shed/house on It will be a purchased shed, re-engineered to class 1A habitable - we are wanting 3 bedrooms , 1…

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Farmbuild
Aug 29, 2019 7:53 pm
d@n
d@n
29 August 2019

NHV is back!

NHV is back!

Apologies to anyone who message or placed an order and did not get a reply in the many months gone past. Had to deal with undetected server mail issues, a heap of spam and…

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d@n
Aug 29, 2019 11:34 am
gillybean
gillybean
28 August 2019

Extension cord across laundry

Extension cord across laundry

Yeah ok probably can see why you’re in the predicament you find yourself in. Hope it all works out....

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gillybean
Aug 28, 2019 6:14 pm
gillybean
Sethor
Sethor
28 August 2019

Trust owns your property

Trust owns your property

There is no simple example to say its beneficial or not, it really depends on your situation. I would recommend speaking to your accountant. Trusts can be beneficial for…

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Sethor
Aug 28, 2019 12:20 am
ronn
ronn
27 August 2019

Verdant hill tarneit

Verdant hill tarneit

Mate, they have not been truthful, many people have been paying penalty of $1k per month to builders and some have cancelled their contracts after paying for…

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ronn
Aug 27, 2019 9:40 pm
ronn
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 August 2019

Coastal Home Insurance

Coastal Home Insurance

That is a very long coastline with a variety of more intensive future risks in different regions. North of…

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SaveH2O
Aug 27, 2019 7:57 pm
SaveH2O

Hi, We are yet to have handover of our current build, but with all the cabinetry etc now installed we think our setup will work fairly well. Originally our plan had the…

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darb74
Aug 27, 2019 3:23 pm
darb74
bashworth
bashworth
26 August 2019

Land Evaluation

Land Evaluation

The thing to understand about house and land packages are The blocks are often used as a way of selling the least attractive blocks on an…

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bashworth
Aug 26, 2019 8:34 pm
bashworth
Ashryar
Ashryar
26 August 2019

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

Thanks, JM123, Sent a PM to you.

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Ashryar
Aug 26, 2019 1:28 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
26 August 2019

Grout colour Mudberry

Grout colour Mudberry

Hi , l need some mudberry coloured grout, but cannot find anynear where l live, l only have access to the grout they sell at my local Bunnings, can anyone think of what…

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jimbo73
Aug 26, 2019 10:43 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
25 August 2019

Claiming back GST

Claiming back GST

U can't listen to tradie for financial advise! :) If its your PPR. U can't

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MyFirst
Aug 25, 2019 8:56 pm
ben888
ben888
25 August 2019

Open style fencing

Open style fencing

Thanks. That would imply that indeed I shouldn't have a bottom panel touching the ground, although if I raise it a few inches, chances are after a while, soil and dirt and…

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ben888
Aug 25, 2019 5:05 pm
ben888
LILPOM
LILPOM
24 August 2019

Jasper17

Jasper17

See my video queen with 2 bed side tables. Excuse the boxes etchttp://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5d611100a86ee/received_407527853443619.mp4

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LILPOM
Aug 24, 2019 8:28 pm
LILPOM
ben888
ben888
24 August 2019

Deck timber to span 1.6m

Deck timber to span 1.6m

You're looking at the wrong thing by decking board. You need a garden bridge, which can easily span 1.6m, and will support some plants and even you weight walking over…

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ben888
Aug 24, 2019 12:45 pm
ben888
kumar2015
kumar2015
23 August 2019

Home Insurance

Home Insurance

A really good resource, but of course read on the Internet about home insurance to fully understand the issue.

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kumar2015
Aug 23, 2019 12:37 pm
Ashryar
Ashryar
22 August 2019

Gledswood hills

Gledswood hills

South West NSW

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Ashryar
Aug 22, 2019 2:40 pm
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IsabellaBoots
Aug 20, 2019 10:49 pm
paolo890
paolo890
20 August 2019

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

im going to install for the first time and engineered quartz stone. I live in remote area and is only two stone mason, one don’t wanna donthe job because I didn’t buy…

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paolo890
Aug 20, 2019 6:36 pm
Liliana
Liliana
20 August 2019

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

For those who missed it last night here is a link to the Four Corners investigation entitled Cracking up: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/four-corn ... 903H028S00 Bronwyn…

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Liliana
Aug 20, 2019 12:14 pm
casey6789
casey6789
20 August 2019

Creation Homes reviews

Creation Homes reviews

Where are you building with them?

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casey6789
Aug 20, 2019 8:42 am
radiuz
radiuz
19 August 2019

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

You could have a 40mm stone paver layer over screen which will do the job. Speak to a reputable paver or landscaping expert. We laid 20mm porcelain pavers over screed and…

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radiuz
Aug 19, 2019 4:54 pm
Kfm
Kfm
19 August 2019

Crackling sounds Roof

Crackling sounds Roof

Thnx will do and revert back if i need more advise.

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Kfm
Aug 19, 2019 2:02 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 August 2019

Basement garage

Basement garage

This is pretty complex, the title is the biggest issue. If Strata, it would need approval from 75% of owners I believe. The DA would likely need the whole building to be…

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Pulse
Aug 18, 2019 8:15 pm
SydSR
SydSR
16 August 2019

Woodlands Estate, Stringer Rd, North Kellyville

Woodlands Estate, Stringer Rd, North Kellyville

Hi Tamal, Are you able to went further to buy any land here , do you have any key points to consider or anything you wanted to share. thanks, Thanks,

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SydSR
Aug 16, 2019 3:53 pm
cobri05
cobri05
15 August 2019

ELECTRA HENLEY HOME JULY 2019

ELECTRA HENLEY HOME JULY 2019

I don't believe you can get an Electra for that price. Ours is $343k not including demolition costs. The price will vary a huge amount if you are are a knock down rebuild…

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cobri05
Aug 15, 2019 5:01 pm
Tee3
Tee3
15 August 2019

Should I level the foundation of my house?

Should I level the foundation of my house?

Thank you! Will chat to a few engineers and get a quote.

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Tee3
Aug 15, 2019 4:42 pm
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
15 August 2019

When do construction errors usually manifest themselves?

When do construction errors usually manifest themselves?

At the risk of confusion, it can happen at any stage. But-yes, it generally happens in the first few years. We've seen homes stand perfect for 20 years, until the…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 15, 2019 9:27 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 August 2019

Damp! Help?

Damp! Help?

The external finished levels must not slope toiwards the house. You must…

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SaveH2O
Aug 14, 2019 11:18 am
SaveH2O
tom4ever
tom4ever
12 August 2019

Building with bentragerhomes

Building with bentragerhomes

We are building two story home with Bentrager. We are looking forward to our Prestart after 2 months. However I am just curious to know how much they will charge for…

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tom4ever
Aug 12, 2019 2:27 pm
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
12 August 2019

Triexta Carpet

Triexta Carpet

I have Scenic Rise Cloud Cover in my home, but the home is only 9 months old so can't give you a long term impression. But the carpet is fantastic. Well worth the expense.…

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Mr. Sausage
Aug 12, 2019 4:19 am
Knotwood Australia
Knotwood Australia
11 August 2019

Sliding driveway gate with Knotwood simulated wood slats AND

Sliding driveway gate with Knotwood simulated wood slats AND

Hello meyeview! Sorry i just saw your post now, but basically we are the manufactures of the product and sell it in 6m lengths. You can either DIY or get a builder to…

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Knotwood Australia
Aug 11, 2019 9:37 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
10 August 2019

Ducted Vacuum

Ducted Vacuum

Dyson 10 and a Roomba... why do yourself what a robot can do

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Gaudi
Aug 10, 2019 6:14 pm
simonsss
simonsss
10 August 2019

Query with plans / power box

Query with plans / power box

Hi, a query I have with the power box location and what can be done? Thanks in advance for replying. the fuse / power box for the house was not placed as per the plans.…

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simonsss
Aug 10, 2019 3:20 pm

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