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Trouble removing a doorI wanted to remove a pivot door (i.e. it is a door that can be pushed both ways). At the bottom and top of the doorway are metal plates (which are themselves screwed onto… D101 started a topic 9 January 2013 ago New to laying Timber floorI would suggest that you call your local Dulux centre and ask for the Reps number and contact them directly. We have found that speaking to the reps is the best way to… Different coloured cementFrom my personal experence (home handyman) as long as you use the same brand cement, sand and aggregate you shouldn’t see any differences. Install pool before extension?Hmm okay. It may be possible to dig up the front lawn so the crane can get in closer, I wanted a carpark there anyway.
I wonder if it will be a problem for building the… HouseOB replied 10 January 2013 ago Straightening walls for plaster workI kind of did what oldchippy did, but in reverse order... straightened my studs out with various props/ cargo straps, then tied it to the brickwork as we lay the bricks. … sbryzak replied 11 January 2013 ago How much land do I needAgain - get out a pencil and paper and draw the plans on a "block". Think about what else you want and where. This will give you an idea of what is needed.
Questions… Relocating instead of building?Hi, I'm looking at recycling a house. There seems to be houses for sale for relocation all the time and I was hoping there might be someone here who might have some… Pan started a topic 13 January 2013 ago Changes you can make at selectionsIt will depend on where you are and the company you are building with.
We made changes to our kitchen, like adding cabinets over the fridge, pot draws etc at prestart.… fmac replied 13 January 2013 ago fmacJan 13, 2013 10:26 am redbrick glazing?Hi there,
this may be a silly question but is there such a thing as applying a glaze look
to an external redbrick wall to give it a glossy look. the reason… benji 101 started a topic 13 January 2013 ago Under-Slab RWTMaybe FF but the extra costs to strengthen the slab and then finding a builder willing to build it could cause problems I'd imagine.
I like the idea though and would give… Convert fence into a gate - possible?The problems I can see with the above suggestion is how to make it lockable/secure pending any future insurance claim, should your trailer ever get pinched.
I would… rainwater tank banging pounding noisesThanks SaveH10, No we were not made aware of other options for fitting mains switching devices. We were just given one option for a rain water tank and since we know… Carpenter for skirting boards - PerthWe used the company that was recommended by our timber floor installer. He worked quickly and provided good quality work and was careful with our new wooden floors. I… Fencing Dispute WAdon't pay a cent, get your side of the fence spray painted keep the invoice, and say because they ignored the law, and put fence up with no agreement you had to spray your… AC27 replied 19 January 2013 ago AC27Jan 19, 2013 10:15 am Closed in Alfresco area? Is it weird?Hi,
I remember looking at photos of this display home once and seeing a very similar thing as you are looking at - the photos of the alfresco are at end of the gallery I… Lead paintGet a lead paint test kit from bunnings. Tells you straight away. We had lead paint in a kitchen in our 50's post war home.
Issue with fenceMcReidy I see you are in SA. Go to your local Council and get a free booklet called Fences and the Law.
Page 12 deals with fence damage as you have described (repairs… (Plumbing) Foghorn noises in water pipesIt sounds like the problem I encountered after using Doust-Valve non-drip tap jumpers, where by their very design, create one hell of a noise when the tap is only… New Shed/Garage in CanberraHi Everyone,
I've recently bought a house in Canberra on a respectable 850+m² block, but car parking consists of a 8.5 x 8m area of compacted gravel next to the house.… doc dogg started a topic 21 January 2013 ago QLD Buying a block of land then buildingUnless the rules changed with the new grant, I was unable to claim the builders boost or fhog until I had a final inspection certificate, ie. home finished. Been in for 3… tr0pp0 replied 24 January 2013 ago I think I will go for it, thanks for your opinion.
I also like the bricks. Depending on the light, it changes from blue-ish to… Builders marginYeah I guess so thanks building expert. Enough whinging about it now..believe it or not I've not said anything to anyone about it...just been quietly trying to work out if… Buzzy57 replied 26 January 2013 ago Laminate FlooringThose floors look great!
I also will be installing laminate in my future home, even in the bedrooms. I've got two cats and it's hard to keep things hygienic with indoor… Clearing guttersHi D101,
How much space is there between the fence line and your house? We recently hired trestles and planks for painting the outside of the house, not for our gutters,… Liliana replied 29 January 2013 ago We were told we had to have an extra expansion joint filled with cork because the room is 7.75m wide, and have to say you forget it is even there.
To the left of the… sunctJan 29, 2013 9:57 am Average cost of internal paintingSorry - a bit ambiguous....
We are not doing the job - we want to recoup some $$ off somebody else for a very sub-standard paint job so we need to submit a claim for the… Real Estate Agent - A bit unusual ?I have found it common - but not universal - for someone to put in a small amount when making a written offer; as said, it's a way of indicating that you are serious about…
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