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Chadster
Chadster
26 April 2012

Finding a builder

Finding a builder
NSW

Hi madivad, I hope your extensions and renovations are going well. I'm in a similiar position, recently moved to Gosford and looking for a builder to do some renovations.…

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Chadster
Apr 26, 2012 10:00 pm
amgsl55
amgsl55
11 May 2012

New House - Tradies Using Loo??

New House - Tradies Using Loo??
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

much to my disappointment the toilet in our ensuite was used by one of the plumbers ( an apprentice). There is mud…

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amgsl55
May 11, 2012 8:09 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
29 April 2012

Ducted Aircon

Ducted Aircon

Ive had a Fujitsu ART36L, 3 switchable zones +1 fixed using 6 (square) outlets, for almost 5 years now. Its a bit smaller unit than yours. Its not noisy at all. The…

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Uncle Arfur
Apr 29, 2012 3:42 pm
lukasfab
lukasfab
30 April 2012

site works cost in Harrisdale

site works cost in Harrisdale

who out there has or is building in Harrisdale Perth what were your site works costings? cheers

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lukasfab
Apr 30, 2012 11:30 am
delatite13
delatite13
30 April 2012

HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets

HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks for the free tickets Homeone. :: :D Did the 400km round trip yesterday down to Melbourne to the home show. Well worth the trip, got some good ideas and info for…

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delatite13
Apr 30, 2012 11:29 pm
delatite13
Peter Clear
Peter Clear
1 May 2012

Cleaning Porcelain tiles after laying

Cleaning Porcelain tiles after laying

Hi, you may consider getting floor service cleaning done from professional floor cleaning service. I've recently hired them for my porcelain floor tiles and they're…

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Peter Clear
May 01, 2012 10:41 am
vkee
vkee
11 July 2012

Some doubts after landscaping appointment

Some doubts after landscaping appointment

I've recently built in Sydney in a fairly new estate and was required to complete our landscaping before our OC was issued. I'm sure there are estates that are more…

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vkee
Jul 11, 2012 11:47 pm
kiwi
kiwi
1 May 2012

Under Staircase storage ideas

Under Staircase storage ideas

Yeah, a dungeon. You can keep a whole 'nother family down there

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kiwi
May 01, 2012 4:20 pm
kiwi

We have 80sqm of Spotted Gum and a Staffy who rules. Have been in since end of November and so far no noticable marks and sons also visit regularly with another staffy…

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grumblebum54
May 01, 2012 10:50 pm
grumblebum54
gesinta7
gesinta7
2 May 2012

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley

Is there anyone building in Hidden Valley here ? ::smile::

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gesinta7
May 02, 2012 8:35 pm
gesinta7
gesinta7
2 May 2012

Australian Gas Log Fire - Complaint

Australian Gas Log Fire - Complaint

Thanks for that, I'll be sure to not keep them in mind when i'm installing mine !!! Good luck with yours ...

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gesinta7
May 02, 2012 10:37 pm
Rogue
Rogue
3 May 2012

The Ponds or Pemulwuy

The Ponds or Pemulwuy

Old Windsor Rd is a carpark in the afternoons from the M2/M7 up to Rouse Hill Town Centre. Merriville Rd is also a joke, with almost daily accidents outside the Ettamogah…

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Rogue
May 03, 2012 11:16 am
the_milesy
the_milesy
3 May 2012

Solicitor in Melbourne SE suburbs

Solicitor in Melbourne SE suburbs

Do you need a Building Expert to look at the work? or do you need legal advise?

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the_milesy
May 03, 2012 1:20 pm
esm
esm
3 May 2012

Privacy Screen

Privacy Screen

dkp - we are in the same boat. the blokes doing my deck will be the ones to install the privacy screen. http://www.thomsonsoutdoorpine.com.au/

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esm
May 03, 2012 7:04 pm
talkingdog
talkingdog
4 May 2012

Confused about when to get builder to quote

Confused about when to get builder to quote
VIC

get your soil test done ASAP, it doesn't cost much ($200-$300), but you will know upfront if you will have majot problems with footings. From the soil test, you can get a…

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talkingdog
May 04, 2012 6:41 am
phippsy
phippsy
4 May 2012

Hebel / AAC

Hebel / AAC

Can you make the wall 1mtr at the highest point to get away from needing approvals and make the garden bed take up the 200mm?

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phippsy
May 04, 2012 8:19 am

Can I recommend the tradies?

Can I recommend the tradies?

while nice of you to want to recommend them, i agree with uncle arfur.....and i would only take a recommendation from someone i actually spoke to face to face. you could…

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GardenofNeedn-58
May 04, 2012 12:37 pm
pezz
pezz
4 May 2012

Question for Sparkies/ Clipsal experts

Question for Sparkies/ Clipsal experts

How about a Vapotec steam sensor? Ive never used one myself, but the idea seems good, and they are pretty cheap. Anyone tried them? Pezz..

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pezz
May 04, 2012 3:10 pm
pezz
grumblebum54
grumblebum54
5 May 2012

Termite inspection cost - seems very high.

Termite inspection cost - seems very high.

We’ve only been in this place 5 months but always had the inspections done at our Sydney house by Termguard and the last one cost $180 or thereabouts. If you have the…

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grumblebum54
May 05, 2012 1:56 pm
grumblebum54
AdamBorzy2012
AdamBorzy2012
5 May 2012

Anyone heard of EnviroPest ?

Anyone heard of EnviroPest ?

My house is with TermiMesh, they told me I had to get inspection every year, for $260 or $310 if I wanted to the pest control as well at the same time. If I don't do it,…

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AdamBorzy2012
May 05, 2012 4:37 pm
AdamBorzy2012
builderforlife
builderforlife
7 May 2012

I think I need a footerer / footings contractor

I think I need a footerer / footings contractor
VIC

I have a video post on footings at buildinginyourblood, it is a reasonably simple job. if you think it's too much most concretors or even experienced carpenters could do…

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builderforlife
May 07, 2012 7:20 pm
builderforlife
greenfish
greenfish
8 May 2012

How did you choose your builder?

How did you choose your builder?
VIC
1, 2

I'll take that as a compliment too!!! ::kissed::

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greenfish
May 08, 2012 5:22 pm
greenfish
talkingdog
talkingdog
6 May 2012

Guttering problems

Guttering problems

I had the same problem with gutter profiles ..... there is an easy fix DRILL A FEW HOLES AND MAKE YOUR OWN OVERFLOW HOLES. did it to the ones at one of the houses I lived…

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talkingdog
May 06, 2012 9:03 am
Pauankim
Pauankim
6 May 2012

Building multiple houses on a block (WA)

Building multiple houses on a block (WA)

Try the angle of having them all connected under a patio area or a covered walkway - will your design allow for that? We have had similar issues we are about to address…

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Pauankim
May 06, 2012 2:46 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
6 May 2012

Fencing Question

Fencing Question

In SA, local councils have a booklet called Fences and the Law, which contains all the do's and dont's about fencing and all the relevant forms of agreement/dispute to…

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Uncle Arfur
May 06, 2012 5:15 pm
tengals
tengals
7 May 2012

New home lighting restrictions…

New home lighting restrictions…

volume builders will not allow that

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tengals
May 07, 2012 11:55 am
builderforlife
builderforlife
7 May 2012

what paint to use on exterior cement render?

what paint to use on exterior cement render?

We use a product called Masonry Matt, because the sheen level is lower than Dulux weathershield. You dont want to look like a guy in a cheap polyester suit!!

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builderforlife
May 07, 2012 1:01 pm
builderforlife
Vess
Vess
7 May 2012

Building brokers/agents

Building brokers/agents

Have a look at a company called Direct Build who will guide you through the whole owner build process.

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Vess
May 07, 2012 8:36 pm
jstaf
jstaf
8 May 2012

Wallara Waters/Wallan

Wallara Waters/Wallan

Hello, This is my first time writing on a forum such a this. My husband & I bought land in stage 8 over a year ago & have experienced nothing but constant dissatifaction…

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jstaf
May 08, 2012 12:00 am
builderforlife
builderforlife
8 May 2012

Joist replacement under house?

Joist replacement under house?

Any reasonably experienced carpenter could handle this

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builderforlife
May 08, 2012 7:56 pm
builderforlife
builderforlife
builderforlife
9 May 2012

About home elevators...

About home elevators...

Easy Move will guide you better about it because they are highly professional in their field. I also got services fro them. it was really good.

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builderforlife
May 09, 2012 10:33 pm
builderforlife
mgilla
mgilla
10 May 2012

Rendering blueboard / cement sheeting

Rendering blueboard / cement sheeting

You can get an acrylic render from Bristol or Bunnings, in a bag thats about 8-10 bucks. First question, have you done any rendering before? If not I wouldn't recommend…

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mgilla
May 10, 2012 1:09 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
11 May 2012

Why do builders exaggerate all the time?

Why do builders exaggerate all the time?
1, 2

Our contract is 205 days. At the moment there is no one at my house (apart from DH doing some driveway and insulation stuff) I'm not concerned…

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Treeseachanger
May 11, 2012 10:13 am
B STAR
B STAR
11 May 2012

Splitting profits with builders from building on your land

Splitting profits with builders from building on your land

dont do this. The builder will say the house costed more than it did. It will be very e3asy to get his trades people to invoice other projects onto yours.

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B STAR
May 11, 2012 3:07 pm
jassy
jassy
11 May 2012

Grout turned white

Grout turned white

For anyone who is interested in the outcome of this query: The grout company adviser pointed out that vinegar is not a great thing to use on coloured grout since it…

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jassy
May 11, 2012 6:30 pm
ORG
ORG
12 May 2012

NEIGHBOURS FROM HELL - DO YOU HAVE SOME?

NEIGHBOURS FROM HELL - DO YOU HAVE SOME?
1, 2

We thought we had bad neighbours who were alcoholics who used to sit out on a very busy main road on deck chairs next to his BLOW UP DOLL, dressed in a bra and…

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ORG
May 12, 2012 1:47 pm
kimu
kimu
13 May 2012

Compensation from another property wishing to access mine?

Compensation from another property wishing to access mine?

The proposed development of my site would never allow me (or anyone else) to be able to build anything else on the property (small lot code). Im…

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kimu
May 13, 2012 10:51 pm
akashra
akashra
14 May 2012

First Home

First Home

At first I didn't take builders seriously when they told me to allow 40-50k on top of the house price for pretty much everything at a basic level. I'm now at contract…

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akashra
May 14, 2012 9:44 am
petebuildsdecks
petebuildsdecks
16 May 2012

Home/Garage Storage Solutions

Home/Garage Storage Solutions

well, looks like this might be the solution. thanks for all your help mate. i'll post again if i can't figure something out. thanks to everyone else aswell

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petebuildsdecks
May 16, 2012 8:43 am
deb17
deb17
16 May 2012

Can anyone tell me what brick this is ???

Can anyone tell me what brick this is ???

so its not the buff from Daniel Robertson? the one i put the link up for.

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deb17
May 16, 2012 8:05 pm
bfchambers
bfchambers
16 May 2012

Retaining Wall Help

Retaining Wall Help

Thanks for the info. Any suggestions on the core filling of base blocks for stability? Cheers.

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bfchambers
May 16, 2012 9:32 pm
fifteensixty
fifteensixty
16 May 2012

Recomend Concreter for driveway-Maitland area

Recomend Concreter for driveway-Maitland area

thanks lynny-jane. met with andrew this arvo and looks all good. not sure how soon before yours is done but would be keen to see how it comes out. hoping ours to get done…

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fifteensixty
May 16, 2012 11:47 pm
fifteensixty
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
17 May 2012

Lighting for attics

Lighting for attics

Sorry I have not had any experiences with those lights but I would like to see some pictures of your attic as I am considering doing similar

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Lunchtime
May 17, 2012 1:24 pm
Vess
Vess
17 May 2012

electrician cost - replace builder's batten lights

electrician cost - replace builder's batten lights

In my electrical quote it says $20 inxl GST to fit a downlight and $30 to fit other light types.

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Vess
May 17, 2012 8:19 pm
Vess
Vess
17 May 2012

Anyone know anything about 'Supalux' board?

Anyone know anything about 'Supalux' board?

Call a gyprock trade centre. They'll know.

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Vess
May 17, 2012 8:29 pm
Potupay
Potupay
17 May 2012

Solid Timber Slab Table

Solid Timber Slab Table

Just wanted to put it out there - Looking for someone to make a solid timber slab (yellow box, blackbutt or Camphor) natural edge 60mm thick 12 seater or more.... ::smile::

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Potupay
May 17, 2012 11:15 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
18 May 2012

Jarrah gates

Jarrah gates

. If you drop a steel post that size into concrete without something on the bottom you will need to stand there holding it till the concrete…

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Uncle Arfur
May 18, 2012 11:50 am
david312
david312
18 May 2012

Wood heater postistion specs?

Wood heater postistion specs?

that will be ok I guess,any one help us?

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david312
May 18, 2012 11:53 am
jj_aurora 12
jj_aurora 12
18 May 2012

Monier Horizon Roof Tiles

Monier Horizon Roof Tiles

Hi all, thinking of getting the horizon profile tiles also and was told sarking was a good idea. This might be a silly question, but if there is a leak, where does the…

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jj_aurora 12
May 18, 2012 8:36 pm

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