General Discussion

Jazzie

20 October 2009

Wunderlich roof tiles - ANYONE WANT THEM?

Yes, I've been given a couple of contacts. One was interested but didn't have the manpower to come get them off the roof. Another had a glut of them ...... similar story…

James Bond

21 October 2009

Owner builder race against time for the FHOG boost

Hahahah I thought so! As long as we don't miss out coz we handed it in later, I dnt mind waiting. Just collect receipts etc and cert of occupancy…

mc77

21 October 2009

Huxley Homes

Hi, i'm looking to build in Sydney Metro, we are currently considering modified Axis with A*J or a custom-designed with Huxley. Ive read through the forum and finds very…

rep334

21 October 2009

Melamine Alternatives for Built-in Wardrobe

Hi , once they used to make wardrobes from a 2x 1 frame and then clad it with ply .( you could use the timber wall cladding ) This is one option , instead of using…

homeone

21 October 2009

Home Buyer Show 2009 (Sydney)

jodge

21 October 2009

Built in Wardrobe - Recommendations Sydney

no worries Neverfinished. . . if you want to send me your measurements I can draft it up for you, doesn't take long!

wizard

21 October 2009

PD Porter Davis - Paint colours

Yeah Mozzie, being in the paint game I know what they use and how they do it, its really cheap crap paint, applied poorly. It's a 2 coat system, 1 tinted undercoat and 1…

Macy

22 October 2009

Roof Restoration

I really like your topic this is very informative for me and my company i hope you keep sharing this type of topic...I also want share something about my company we are…

Helyn

22 October 2009

Clothesline breaks off wall - update: 20/10: not impressed!

Uncle, Afrur, I had a thread going about this some months ago,have enclosed pic below, see how the tiles appear to be crooked but in fact the wall is not square. Its only…

stiffy

22 October 2009

DA Process for internal renovations

Thanks for the responses - I guess I am confused as to how anyone would know what and when something was modified, given that there are no plans available that would…

[JADED]

22 October 2009

Stormwater and retention issues

I dont think I have truly appreciated the flatness of my block... nor the absolute lack of any building complications whatsoever... until I read this thread. CRIKEY...…

trepidman

22 October 2009

outdoor umbrella with lamps on ribs

You might try adapting some garden lights. LED, solar powered, automatically light up at night.

kek

23 October 2009

Land Size / Dimensions...

OK, to update... Our CSC had updated our file to say the slab had been poured already: it hadn't. We saw the footings etc in place on…

alwilbert

23 October 2009

Relocating a Victorian/Edwardian house.

Good score! To have your house removed, block cleared and then be able to walk away with some cash...a great way to start a building project. Thanks again for the info.

nine2eight

23 October 2009

Warning on Tradies

Its pretty simple IMO. Whatever work you need done, get the costing in writing. Verbals are great but they are not worth the paper they're written on! Written quote = what…

hand2plough

23 October 2009

Big trouble - building must stop...

Thanks

Fiffaro

23 October 2009

any one using Chromagen solar hotwater

The Chromagen web site has information on individual products within their range. I rang them up and talked to someone from their technical department about what products…

serge44

23 October 2009

Top 10 most affordable QLD suburbs

I'm glad you clarified that.

Uncle Arfur

24 October 2009

The guy who installed my curtains damaged my benchtop!

The longer you leave it the harder it will be to claim. By rights you should have been on the phone the next day, and I bet the company says as much in trying to avoid…

rosypaige

24 October 2009

Grand Designs is back

Thanks Pugs!

ani

25 October 2009

Spring Home Show: Fri 23 - Sun 25 Oct (WA)

I just had to google cup snakes

D200 Doug

25 October 2009

Bushfire Season

First fire of the season happened today Behind the house we are renting The guy behind us was burning off some rubbish and went inside for a sleep, the fire spread…

melbguy_1973

25 October 2009

Anyone had a blocked stormwater pipe?

The only way to get to the pipe is to dig up the concrete, is there any type of machine out there, that might be able to break the bricks up?

take2

25 October 2009

Second Storey Floor Exposure

I don't know how long it can be exposed, but I would inspect the floor and if you are not happy with the condition it is in after being exposed I would be asking for it to…

kexkez

25 October 2009

O oh bushfire!

Well that was fun The fire was contained, then jumped, then contained... Then back burning then a bit hot and smokey. So evacs, then open,…

kyton

26 October 2009

Converting basement car spaces to garage

First point of call before you do anything else would be to contact the strata board. You may not be allowed to do it at all. Good luck with your purchase.

reaver

26 October 2009

Brimbank Garden stage 30C

As long as they don't let the inmates out then it should be alright...

wizard

26 October 2009

Light Switches

Thanks joles, i think they are the ones, they look different though. Thanks for that, I will check them out

swarvy

26 October 2009

Working on top of the ceiling

you dont have to get in the ceiling to do it, just pull the downlight fixture down from the ceiling, careful not to damage the ceiling or touch it as you cant clean…

lisanne

26 October 2009

Cheapest Gas in Melbourne ??

It depends where you are as Melbourne is broken down into different regions and they have different prices - take some time and ring around

Biff Costanza

26 October 2009

Costs for getting a house designed???

Our architect is choosing all that stuff for us. After sitting down with the architects interior designer to give a brief (so they have an high leve understanding of what…

Micklou

27 October 2009

Renovations in Sutherland Shire Council

Hi Everyone, I was hoping that I might be able to find some H1ers who have done any 1st floor additions or extensions etc within the boundaries of the Sutherland Shire…

Southies

27 October 2009

Not Getting A FOC - ramifications, if any ?????

No can do - DH won't do it Any other ideas out there?

ThistleTown

27 October 2009

Is a lack of communication to be expected with builders?

But to be honest I would not be hurrying on your job either if your start date is 9 months away. I was wondering if this may be the…

Bek

27 October 2009

M3tr1con question - fees

jspitz - thanks for your reply. It makes me feel a little more at ease knowing that there shouldn't be any more unexpected surprises. We've sorted it out (almost). We…

Adrian B

27 October 2009

What does a telephone pit look like?

EKT

28 October 2009

Doing your own tiling and carpet with project home builder

Hey there, tiles definately after kitchen. We are getting our own tradies for floorboards, kitchen and tiles and the builder is letting them onsite whenever they want.

Cabnur9

28 October 2009

Best Land Estate (South East Victoria Only)

Go Botanic Ridge

jethrojia

28 October 2009

Solar hot water system or water tanks, which one?

do you build with simonds and choose your promotion package? So do I , and I will go with 5000L tank and pay extra to get the solar gas HWS. Because I quote the…

Kez

29 October 2009

Another floor board question?

Thanks for advice. I no longer have faith the man doing my floors. Having troubles with him. In my thread "another renovating decision" I have had a bit of whinge about…

onc_artisan

29 October 2009

Demolishing asbesos house in Falcon 6210

Check your PMs, Just underneath the logout button.

dilla

29 October 2009

Conversions from Lot Numbers to Street Numbers - HELP!!

Oh, I see why I could't find it. It's only for Melbourne areas, not for those of us out of the city.

sarahc

29 October 2009

Some great Ex-Display Items

hi there.. does anyone know if there is anything like this in wa perth?. can they pm me with details. thanks. study:

James Bond

30 October 2009

Melbourne Water 1-in-100 year flood Special Building Overlay

HELP-HELP on this issue: I am still trying to get some clarification with my case maybe you…

Frogger

30 October 2009

Add on Ensuites?????

I was looking into this when I was thinking of putting an ensuite onto my previous house. They are based in Queanbeyan (just outside Canberra). Not sure if they have other…

JDBuild

30 October 2009

Trees

Not skimpy as i…

grace_slick

30 October 2009

Wall clip things to contain cables / leads?

You know, I wouldn’t mind those, but we don’t actually HAVE skirting boards!!!! We do have cornices (or whatever the top “skirting boards” are called, attached to…

Bree Bree

30 October 2009

Major Fencing Issues!

Thanks guys - update... We threatened them with consumer affairs, and... We went back to our builders! We put in a complaint with them and advised that we had booked…

lisanne

30 October 2009

Window Flashing?

hi hand2plough, sorry no help to you at all! But when I read your thread title I instantly imagined a naughty man in a trench coat standing outside…