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Lara777
Lara777
17 November 2011

Enquiry on a builder

Enquiry on a builder

I wasn't asking for a negative response or deframing anyone just asking if anyone had any feedback. So my questions still stands. If any one has feedback please let me…

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Lara777
Nov 17, 2011 7:16 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
18 November 2011

Raised garden bed

Raised garden bed

but then I don't understand why using them in concrete is OK I think burying posts in concrete seals them to the elements -- far…

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Uncle Arfur
Nov 18, 2011 11:54 am
mgilla
mgilla
18 November 2011

Possible Building Movement - dropping eave, drainage problem

Possible Building Movement - dropping eave, drainage problem

Our home was completed being built just over 1 year ago, we have lived here for 6 months. We bought the property as a 'brand new/completed new…

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mgilla
Nov 18, 2011 8:02 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 November 2011

Show me your parapeet brick wall

Show me your parapeet brick wall

I think you are being pedantic personally. Obviously the brickie has been working to a certain brick wall length and with the length of bricks being 230mm + 10mm for…

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Stewie D
Nov 20, 2011 5:57 pm
zsudarshan
zsudarshan
20 November 2011

Laminex Tribal Palm

Laminex Tribal Palm

Hi, Has anyone used Laminex Tribal Palm for cabinets? It would be great if you can post some pictures. Thanks,

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zsudarshan
Nov 20, 2011 9:52 pm
Michelle
Michelle
21 November 2011

Need help with Render Colours ?

Need help with Render Colours ?

You can't get the pink out of the colour as it has red in the mix. What colour are you actually after for your units?

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Michelle
Nov 21, 2011 5:31 am
Michelle
bashworth
bashworth
21 November 2011

costings for contract

costings for contract

I would say the house and garden is going to cost around the advertised price plus 15-20% depending on site costs and any additions you want. This link shows how I came…

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bashworth
Nov 21, 2011 4:28 pm
bashworth
kdgirl
kdgirl
21 November 2011

chipped bricks on new home

chipped bricks on new home

we spent quite a bit of time out at all the brick places (PGH, austral, and boral), actually 2 trips to PGH and asked a lot of questions we did this all before our colour…

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kdgirl
Nov 21, 2011 7:15 pm
reneegogh
reneegogh
21 November 2011

How do I get a demo permit? Sydney

How do I get a demo permit? Sydney

It seems to be super easy and quick to get council approval for demo as long as you submit Section 149 & money... I'll have a try next month. Wish me good luck ... )

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reneegogh
Nov 21, 2011 10:03 pm
chippy
chippy
22 November 2011

HELP! Our new decking has black spots - what could it be?

HELP! Our new decking has black spots - what could it be?

It's tannin staining. When the timber gets wet the tannins bleed. You can sand it out but if it has been quite wet then the staining can be a little deep. Once the oil…

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chippy
Nov 22, 2011 12:33 am
chippy
cookie_monster
cookie_monster
22 November 2011

Getting rid of excess bricks from builder over ordering

Getting rid of excess bricks from builder over ordering

List them on ebay as pickup only.... I wish I had that many pallets left - only had 2 left and had to move them all by hand to a secret hideout to avoid having them go…

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cookie_monster
Nov 22, 2011 8:25 am
cyclops6
cyclops6
22 November 2011

Prevention of rusting fencing iron ?

Prevention of rusting fencing iron ?

Yes your right Uncle…

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cyclops6
Nov 22, 2011 10:48 am
piscean
piscean
22 November 2011

Securing a fly screen to a painted wooden frame.

Securing a fly screen to a painted wooden frame.

The old way of doing it when timber frame flyscreens were common was to staple or tack the flyscreen on, then nail a wooden bead over the the top to cover them, and trim…

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piscean
Nov 22, 2011 9:32 pm
Heytherek
Heytherek
23 November 2011

Mould on Timber

Mould on Timber

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has had mould growing on the timber used to frame a house. I noticed some green mould and white furry stuff on the timber as it lay on…

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Heytherek
Nov 23, 2011 6:21 am
Janelle
Janelle
23 November 2011

Stamp Duty Concession - QLD

Stamp Duty Concession - QLD

Contact the State Revenue Office http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/

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Janelle
Nov 23, 2011 12:42 pm
Janelle
reneegogh
reneegogh
23 November 2011

Arborist report in NSW?

Arborist report in NSW?

Thanks Chris! I got a referral from a tree lopping company today and am now waiting for the quote

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reneegogh
Nov 23, 2011 9:46 pm
Adrian008
Adrian008
24 November 2011

Disconnection of Overhead Telephone Cable - NEED HELP!!!

Disconnection of Overhead Telephone Cable - NEED HELP!!!

Just an update, I didnt need to cut it myself as Tlestra ended up doing it yesterday, with no charge so all worked out well. Thanks for your help.

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Adrian008
Nov 24, 2011 8:06 am
kopite1892
kopite1892
24 November 2011

Video intercom retailers

Video intercom retailers

fantastic. thanks for the info :)

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kopite1892
Nov 24, 2011 7:06 pm
kopite1892
dan355
dan355
24 November 2011

polished concrete floors

polished concrete floors

i have used the following company before and i can highly recommend http://www.polishedconcrete.com.au/index.html You can also check out concrete suppliers website and…

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dan355
Nov 24, 2011 9:21 pm
dan355
dan355
24 November 2011

Home Design in Perth for $250,000

Home Design in Perth for $250,000

Im new here but i do agree with Luke81 most trades are used throughout the housing industry in Perth are working for all the builders, it comes down to the supervisor that…

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dan355
Nov 24, 2011 9:55 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 November 2011

Multiple light bulbs from one cable - is it possible?!?!

Multiple light bulbs from one cable - is it possible?!?!

It's the same as plugging a single…

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ECOECO
Nov 25, 2011 10:51 am
ECOECO
jassy
jassy
25 November 2011

burying stormwater pipes under fill

burying stormwater pipes under fill

Thanks for that.

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jassy
Nov 25, 2011 12:03 pm
phippsy
phippsy
25 November 2011

Best place to get bottled gas for house

Best place to get bottled gas for house

We use Origin, I should ring around and check pricing but it is about $100 per cylinder delivered. No fuss so far, always next day delivery.

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phippsy
Nov 25, 2011 3:06 pm

Hi guys, I am pleased to be able to offer SONOS to members of the homeone forum. http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/So ...…

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mattwalker
Nov 26, 2011 10:04 am
mattwalker
atlanta drafting
atlanta drafting
28 November 2011

Effect of rain on sub floor

Effect of rain on sub floor

yellow tongue flooring is guaranteed for up to 3 months in the rain, if you don't know what yellow tongue is just look at the plastic strip that inter connects the…

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atlanta drafting
Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 November 2011

Demolition existing House & building a new.

Demolition existing House & building a new.

"as the house is only going to continue to fall apart. " Get a builder you know or trust in to give you an honest assessment of what the existing house is really like. Is…

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Stewie D
Nov 29, 2011 5:37 pm
Xplosion
Xplosion
29 November 2011

recommendation for renovator in Perth

recommendation for renovator in Perth

Hi Gerards, We undertake quite a bit of renovation work in Perth and are a fully registered and insured company. We have a host of experienced tradesmen that we use and…

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Xplosion
Nov 29, 2011 9:16 pm
Xplosion
16.SFC
16.SFC
2 December 2011

anyone from riva, piarra waters??

anyone from riva, piarra waters??

Just found this thread. Waiting on the first set of plans from the builder for a home in Riva…

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16.SFC
Dec 02, 2011 1:15 pm
16.SFC
Tome
Tome
4 December 2011

Cutting sand stone - thickness.

Cutting sand stone - thickness.

I agree with Stewie, it aint worth cutting them, better of keeping them for another job or sell them on eBay and use the money for purchasing the paving with the size needed.

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Tome
Dec 04, 2011 7:52 pm
Tome
taps
taps
20 January 2012

Ducted Air con zoning question

Ducted Air con zoning question
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what you say above is correct to some level. However just because you run r/a pipes to each of the bedroom you will have…

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taps
Jan 20, 2012 2:02 pm
Tome
Tome
6 December 2011

Spiders taking over my home

Spiders taking over my home

How to Eliminate Spiders 1.)Suck it up. 2.)Dry the Fly Supply. 3.)Spin your own web. 4.)Pride in your outside. 5.)Punch their lights out. 6.)Spidercide. 7.)Get them while…

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Tome
Dec 05, 2011 11:24 pm
Tome
Zietsch Consulting
Zietsch Consulting
6 December 2011

Timber floors over slab

Timber floors over slab

Have you considered engineered flooring, glued down to and underlay? It will not have the expansion and contraction issues associated with battens and floor boards, and no…

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Zietsch Consulting
Dec 06, 2011 10:31 am
travelbug
travelbug
5 February 2012

Advice needed on renovation

Advice needed on renovation

Bec, where are you located? If in Sydney give Shane a ring 47739404 or 0428600122. His company does asbestos removal.

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travelbug
Feb 05, 2012 8:07 am
a_minnie
a_minnie
28 June 2012

Painting concrete - pros & cons

Painting concrete - pros & cons

I dont remember the name of the brand - it was supposed to be a sealer, so i was under the impression that it soaked in more like a stain, but i guess you live and you…

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a_minnie
Jun 28, 2012 7:37 am
a_minnie
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
7 December 2011

Thick Decking - what are the issues

Thick Decking - what are the issues

Nothing wrong with factory seconds if that is what you are after. Sometimes the small imperfections can add character and charm (IMO) The…

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Uncle Arfur
Dec 07, 2011 1:48 pm
Team PD
Team PD
7 December 2011

Hopetoun Interiors

Hopetoun Interiors

Hi chrisandkate, I appreciate you picking this up, its fixed now. Cheers, Ebony

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Team PD
Dec 07, 2011 3:10 pm
Team PD
paulw11
paulw11
7 December 2011

Engineering Report

Engineering Report

Hi It is probably easiest just to contact a local civil engineering company and pay them to prepare a report. The builder probably wants a soil classification, but you…

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paulw11
Dec 07, 2011 3:22 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
8 December 2011

BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group

BIG SALE - PLAYCORP Group

Hi All, There is a clearance sale on at the Playcorp building which has Under Armour, Bacarat, Arcosteel, Marie Clare, Jim Beam and Bunderberg Rum among many…

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chrisandkate
Dec 08, 2011 10:12 am
SteveBuild
SteveBuild
8 December 2011

Issues after handover and can compensation be asked for?

Issues after handover and can compensation be asked for?

Thanks for the info I took 5 weeks annual leave which is easy to get evidence for plus plenty of flex days. I'll see what happens over the next few days and see their…

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SteveBuild
Dec 08, 2011 2:37 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 December 2011

Rendering over render?

Rendering over render?

That would be pretty easy to do then even for a DIYer. Normal sand/cement mix is all you would need then pushed into the fake joints and trowelled/sponged off. Stewie

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Stewie D
Dec 08, 2011 5:40 pm
Casa2
Casa2
8 December 2011

wrong survey

wrong survey

I don't understand this "found excess land" that can be taken up. Sounds like there was some land that didn't belong to anyone and it was there for the taking! Surely…

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Casa2
Dec 08, 2011 7:27 pm
lamb
lamb
8 December 2011

What do you Love.... and Hate about your Home

What do you Love.... and Hate about your Home

This is a bit of fun but also very interesting... We have been in our new house for 8 months it's only small and we are only here for a short time as we are currently…

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lamb
Dec 08, 2011 10:37 pm
Jazzy4
Jazzy4
9 December 2011

Fencing guy no-show after deposit.. What are our options !?

Fencing guy no-show after deposit.. What are our options !?
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If you transferred the money into his account , go into the bank and request they submit a reversal. Ive Paid for advertising for my company and then got stuffed…

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Jazzy4
Dec 09, 2011 10:50 pm
Casa2
Casa2
10 December 2011

only getting 100 volts instead of 240

only getting 100 volts instead of 240

Yep, let's leave everyone in the dark.

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Casa2
Dec 10, 2011 11:04 am
Green Ridge
Green Ridge
11 December 2011

Recomending Wall removalist in perth

Recomending Wall removalist in perth

what area are you in i might be able to help

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Green Ridge
Dec 11, 2011 12:18 am
ngrant
ngrant
11 December 2011

W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!

W R Engineering (ACT) - Dont go near them - Help pls. !!!

Hey Guys I'm posting here to give people the heads up about a company in the ACT who we have won a judgement against & then still wont "pay" up. W R Engineering were…

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ngrant
Dec 11, 2011 12:15 pm
rojak1
rojak1
12 December 2011

Little Spiders

Little Spiders

15 / day is not a lot, i found > 15 under door mat alone. they are all going crazy this year. i bought the new raidmax surface outdoor perimeter spray from coles, the one…

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rojak1
Dec 12, 2011 8:04 am
cyclops6
cyclops6
12 December 2011

Roofing problem - joining old to extension

Roofing problem - joining old to extension

I agree stewie, but since first posting this the power of the throne and I have been in discussion and have decided to do a separate building linked with a small walkway.…

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cyclops6
Dec 12, 2011 8:07 am
Lex
Lex
12 December 2011

Spotted gum staircase with painted risers

Spotted gum staircase with painted risers

We have them, we love them, they are simply gorgeous and one of the best items in the house ::kissed:: Ours are maple treads, white risers, white painted handrail and black iron…

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Lex
Dec 12, 2011 9:20 pm
Lex
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
12 December 2011

Fence help: Question about share of fencing costs

Fence help: Question about share of fencing costs

BEST GET THE BOOKLET FROM YOUR COUNCIL. Different laws apply to different reasons for fencing. New fence shared costs need 3 quotes,old fence that is not considered a…

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kerry-ann
Dec 12, 2011 10:20 pm

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