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House SizesI currently live in a two bedroom unit which is 62sqm. I am building a 4 x 2 bedroom house 206sqm, on a 368sqm block. There is an alfresco and double garage. Not much… Bathroom/Toilet/Laundt suggestions?Thanks for your feedback Ikon, i certainly do like the look of the cupboard you have designed to hide the washine machine and trough and its an idea im strongly… north facing windows - DispensationThank you for your advice. We have decided that we are going to visit council and get some advice on our dispensation application. I think its a great idea getting their … GhostMar 25, 2010 9:58 am 3kw solar packageHave been given a quote for a 3kw solar package which includes:
3.08kW Solon modules (14 x 220W) with Power One PVI-3600 inverter (Italian) and Schletter (German made)… jec started a topic 25 March 2010 ago Building a loft bedI guess a beam on the wall, as well as on the other side of the bed would work. Another piece of timber could be fixed to the beam to support the slats (like in a normal… jbdave replied 25 March 2010 ago Timber window framesWith our timber windows there is no site painting at construction stage.
Site painting has too much flaws and it is more labor intense than… new design ideasJayneylou, can point us to some sites where we can see some of this work? mikkyG replied 26 March 2010 ago Some Tradies do care!I would but he is quiting end of the year to join the public service! Also the builder are well aware that he is doing a good job. They got him to do ours because we were… How to find out what next door is building?I rang the Whittlesea council and they gave me the details of the building surveyor/planner. I rang them to find out where the windows would be and how they would impact… Rowena replied 26 March 2010 ago How old is this house?Usually they're taller and narrower - I haven't seen this low, wide style on a house from this era before, but I don't think they look like… Timber floors over Hebel sub=floorAlthough the Hebel brochures state one can use natural timber on a frame over hebel, I have been advised to use engineered timber flooring instead. Has anyone any comments please? Lol started a topic 27 March 2010 ago For Sale - Corinthian Madison Entrance DoorDuring our house build there was a mix up between us and the builder and we have ended up with a door we don't want. I'm trying to sell it on ebay if anyone is interested.… digga123 started a topic 27 March 2010 ago Worst thing the builder said to you !!!
Not what the builder said (haven't got to that stage just yet)....but the removalist!! Several times he said 'it will take you 6 months to find things', at first I… Any Plantation Arena Bk1 owers here?Hi Guys, We will be building an Arena BK1 in the near future. Its part of the essence collection and they have no displays of this house. Its probably a long shot, but we… matt56 started a topic 27 March 2010 ago Frogs Sofas - MelbourneThis is an old thread which I actually stumbled across doing a google search for Frog Sofas.
We just ordered a 4 seater and a 2.5 seater today. Total cost in Linen… GSK replied 27 March 2010 ago Natural Mortar
We're building with M also, and I don't like bricks at all - unfortunately can't afford to render 
The only one I really seem to be ok with is Sandy Beach - but I've… clarej replied 29 March 2010 ago Replacing tiled roof with tin/zincalumeHi all. New user who needs some advice.
I am in the process of extending our house and I'm replacing the existing tiled roof with a new zincalume one.
My question is how… kinnean started a topic 29 March 2010 ago Colourbond fencing companies - Sydney1 year ago, 2 different guys quoted me the same price $52/m for 89m including everything (reduced from $55 upon nego). Other quotes ranged from 60 to 75. The material is… Battle axeThanks guys...
Now I have a better understanding of battle axe...  take2Mar 30, 2010 5:45 pm Cost of HouseCosts will vary a lot between states - and if you're in a regional area, you'll find they're different to capital cities too. Your slope and the step down will add to the… kek replied 30 March 2010 ago Please explain - could this be possibleI have that too... My lock-up is supposed to be at 60% but they have also sent me the bill for fixing which is at 85%. How could they state that they are that far ahead,… Can I paint skirtings white?Thanks sleven.....if your Aunt has done lots of renos and done the same...it must be common practise.
Feel better about it now.  News Articles of InterestNo not any thing specific i guess more in relation to Housing in australia that anyone feels that is worth sharing dreamz replied 1 April 2010 ago
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