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trudy
trudy
5 January 2011

Boral Labassa Bricks or Espresso

Boral Labassa Bricks or Espresso

Hi there, DH and I have recently had to also make the decision between labassa and espresso. We called boral and got some addresses of houses built in both bricks and…

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trudy
Jan 05, 2011 5:10 pm
Miss
Miss
17 January 2011

Desperately need advice about feature wall colour

Desperately need advice about feature wall colour

I'm glad you have arrived at a solution that suits you best! It is hard trying to make a decision isn't it!? I love walking into a home with photos on display- and…

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Miss
Jan 17, 2011 12:53 pm
Trish
Trish
6 January 2011

Ducted vacuum - DIY, tech questions

Ducted vacuum - DIY, tech questions
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Yeah, yeah, yeah I know it's all about you :lol:

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Trish
Jan 06, 2011 4:36 pm
Trish
squeak
squeak
6 January 2011

Self-tapping vs self-drilling metal screws

Self-tapping vs self-drilling metal screws

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN SELF TAPPING SCREW AND SELF DRILL SCREW 2020-04-27 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Voluptate perferendis…

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squeak
Jan 06, 2011 6:44 pm
Nathan Peart
Nathan Peart
7 January 2011

new instantaneous hot water system runs cold

new instantaneous hot water system runs cold

As I understand it it is usually a conflict between the tempering valve - The valve that restricts your water temp to max 50º - and water saving shower heads. It is…

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Nathan Peart
Jan 07, 2011 1:53 pm
dkp
dkp
7 January 2011

Compenstation from land developers for late titles

Compenstation from land developers for late titles

Some builders are nicer than others when it comes to charging penalties for delays outside the owner's control. Our land settlement was delayed…

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dkp
Jan 07, 2011 2:01 pm
chippy
chippy
7 January 2011

colourbond roof screw colour

colourbond roof screw colour

Make sure they change the screws and don't just spray the heads. The paint and colorbond fade at different rates, so if they paint the screws it will look ok to start with…

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chippy
Jan 07, 2011 7:34 pm
chippy
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Michelle
Jan 07, 2011 8:26 pm
Michelle
simon88
simon88
12 January 2011

Stain on 2-Pack kitchen cupboard door

Stain on 2-Pack kitchen cupboard door

I have satin 30% gloss two-pack and I was told thinners. I use it and it works the best. Not sure how it would work on full gloss though.

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simon88
Jan 12, 2011 12:03 am
Mumof3
Mumof3
8 January 2011

guttering problem

guttering problem

Hi thanks for reply. What a funny situation - your sisters ex was the installer - LOL. I looked at the site you suggested and don't like the wrap around the roof effect…

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Mumof3
Jan 08, 2011 8:49 am
kek
kek
8 January 2011

painting treated pinE

painting treated pinE

You could perhaps clad it in blueboard and use a render effect paint. More cost (and a bit of skill required), but it would look good. :D

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kek
Jan 08, 2011 6:44 pm
kek
ann81
ann81
8 January 2011

A couple of questions regarding the purchasing of land

A couple of questions regarding the purchasing of land

Thanks guys looked at a block last week but ended up not going ahead with it after some enquiries. Put a holding deposit down today on a Landcom block which was $300…

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ann81
Jan 08, 2011 11:42 pm
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
9 January 2011

Fabric Storage Help!

Fabric Storage Help!

Check out these Q-boxes - the draws and shelves look like they go into the bookshelf thingys... scroll half way down the page... really cheap…

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Victoria_g06
Jan 09, 2011 9:33 am
Victoria_g06

Keren I've added your pictures here so make it easier. If you want them removed PM me and I'll delete the…

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kexkez
Jan 09, 2011 12:12 pm
kexkez
naughtyhorty
naughtyhorty
9 January 2011

Mini Corrugated Iron cladding in a bathroom?

Mini Corrugated Iron cladding in a bathroom?

Yeah I had a look and it come up well. I wonder how it would go all the way to the cailing though. Thanks.

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naughtyhorty
Jan 09, 2011 3:59 pm
squeak
squeak
9 January 2011

Removing a gutter downpipe pop/nozzle

Removing a gutter downpipe pop/nozzle

Anyone know how to get around this procedural catch-22? - If you rivet the pop/nozzle into position first, it gets in the way of the downpipe, preventing it being raised…

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squeak
Jan 09, 2011 5:05 pm
simon88
simon88
9 January 2011

Electrical works

Electrical works

Hi. I will explain a little about the cabling requirements for you. Cables need to be protected against mechanical damage. This means if the cables are run anywhere where…

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simon88
Jan 09, 2011 10:16 pm
simon88
simon88
9 January 2011

Skylight

Skylight

Hi a.b.rose. If you are looking for a brisbane company, Brisbane Skylights and Ventilation systems are good. ph 32061488

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simon88
Jan 09, 2011 10:36 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
10 January 2011

Do you think they can sue us

Do you think they can sue us

Even if your neighbor had agreed, it sounds like you would have need council approval to go ahead anyway. Even if they had rejected the request with the council, the…

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chrisandkate
Jan 10, 2011 10:40 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
10 January 2011

New Garage Door costs

New Garage Door costs

$3k per door should be plenty for a single width (2.4mt) by std height (2.1mt) roller door in any colorbond color with an entry level remote opener. Remember you'll need…

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chrisandkate
Jan 10, 2011 10:46 am
rachtann
rachtann
10 January 2011

1970s extension

1970s extension

We have a white early 1970's home with the typical L shape lounge and colonial windows. It was built with great foundations, hardwood frames and good quality floorboards,…

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rachtann
Jan 10, 2011 11:18 am
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
10 January 2011

Light fittings installed by builder?

Light fittings installed by builder?

If you have pendant lights and stuff, remove the pendant itself from the box to make it less obvious that the light is worth stealing. Or just provide the part that fits…

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Sheepdog
Jan 10, 2011 1:07 pm
Rizzo
Rizzo
10 January 2011

WA, double bricks and cracking?

WA, double bricks and cracking?

The house we are renting also has cracks almost everywhere. Some are pretty major, others are just hairline. However I would say our house was…

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Rizzo
Jan 10, 2011 1:49 pm
Nonna
Nonna
10 January 2011

BUILD OR RENOVATE - HELP!

BUILD OR RENOVATE - HELP!

If you loved the house- then the only answer is renovate. Old houses have character. There are so many builds these days and it upsets me. We;re renovating/building on…

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Nonna
Jan 10, 2011 7:05 pm
Nonna
Strumer
Strumer
10 January 2011

Complaint about electrician.

Complaint about electrician.

Very glad you have had a good outcome. Cheers, Earl

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Strumer
Jan 10, 2011 7:07 pm
Strumer
ejikn
ejikn
10 January 2011

Needed: plumber with leak detector (Doncaster VIC 3108)

Needed: plumber with leak detector (Doncaster VIC 3108)

Thanks for the info Erin. I will give them a call tomorrow.

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ejikn
Jan 10, 2011 8:59 pm
Networker55
Networker55
10 January 2011

Fireproof plastering for a garage?

Fireproof plastering for a garage?

Thanks for the quick replies. The garage is brick and is about 2 meters from the boundary so it would seem we do not need any specific fireproofing. I'll take it up…

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Networker55
Jan 10, 2011 9:05 pm
fairy blue
fairy blue
11 January 2011

2nd level extension on existing timber framing cottage

2nd level extension on existing timber framing cottage

Sorry I can't help with builder recommendations, I am in country Victoria. I had some preliminary plans drawn up by a designer and used them to get some tentative quotes…

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fairy blue
Jan 11, 2011 2:11 pm
fairy blue
shebu
shebu
11 January 2011

Home extension

Home extension

We started with the Archicentre Cost Guide, and agree that $2500 is probably more realistic. We're planning a renovation and extension on our home in Adelaide (architect…

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shebu
Jan 11, 2011 8:27 pm
Matty
Matty
11 January 2011

Driveway Cost and Recommended Builder

Driveway Cost and Recommended Builder

Thanks for the reply. Sounds reasonable. Hopefully one of the builders qoute something similar.

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Matty
Jan 11, 2011 9:15 pm
Networker55
Networker55
11 January 2011

Computer software?

Computer software?

I use Home Designer Architectural from Chief Architect. It costs $199US and is basically a somewhat dumbed down version of their professional product:

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Networker55
Jan 11, 2011 10:36 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
12 January 2011

House Contract Penalties

House Contract Penalties

5% is enough to make me not want to back (depending on circumstances obv) but thats why the GLW and I asked tonnes of questions before we got to the next stage of each…

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chrisandkate
Jan 12, 2011 12:49 pm
King willy
King willy
12 January 2011

Advice on holes under slab, cracks etc. Please!

Advice on holes under slab, cracks etc. Please!
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Melly This problem is a reflection on poor site compaction and one of the problems with waffle pod slabs. :( A: You home is on fill, of part of it. So this is a question…

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King willy
Jan 12, 2011 1:37 pm
King willy
B STAR
B STAR
12 January 2011

some question on structural engineering quote

some question on structural engineering quote

Dont assume just because you spend more that your build will be cheaper. I suggest you take a good look at your plans and work out the level of difficulty for you…

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B STAR
Jan 12, 2011 6:18 pm
Pat the draftie
Pat the draftie
13 January 2011

Front Wall Plans For Council Submission

Front Wall Plans For Council Submission

I could probably help you out here. There are two steps: 1)Architectural drawing indicating plan location and elevations of proposed wall, maybe a few details and…

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Pat the draftie
Jan 13, 2011 12:04 pm
Pat the draftie
Markus1984
Markus1984
13 January 2011

Render and Expansion Gaps

Render and Expansion Gaps

Thanks for the reply Tom.. i guess it's probably best to leave it, as i am the only one who sees it as a problem.. ::lol::

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Markus1984
Jan 13, 2011 12:45 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
13 January 2011

Carpenter needed - Melbourne

Carpenter needed - Melbourne

You need a roofing plumber, not a carpenter.

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chrisandkate
Jan 13, 2011 2:41 pm
TinaG
TinaG
13 January 2011

Building with Coral Homes.

Building with Coral Homes.

My mum built with Coral Homes in Toowoomba, and was very happy with them.

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TinaG
Jan 13, 2011 4:34 pm
acherion
acherion
13 January 2011

New Estates in Epping, Victoria

New Estates in Epping, Victoria

HI Julie, I currently live in the North Suburbs and I have also bought land in the new Eucalypt Estate North Epping and it's a great area. There's…

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acherion
Jan 13, 2011 10:15 pm
acherion
emlet01
emlet01
14 January 2011

Living with Biocycle

Living with Biocycle

Thanks Kerryn. I use Earth Choice for a lot of my cleaning anyhow (ie laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid). What about toilet cleaner? Do they make one of those?

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emlet01
Jan 14, 2011 7:36 am
Jayneylou
Jayneylou
14 January 2011

Did you paint your internal Walls White or taupe?

Did you paint your internal Walls White or taupe?

Thanks :) I've been in the house since October and I still love it - which is amazing for my graphic designer/colour obsessed self.

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Jayneylou
Jan 14, 2011 3:42 pm
chich
chich
14 January 2011

Fence Issue

Fence Issue

cool :P Thanks guys!

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chich
Jan 14, 2011 7:19 pm
meatbag
meatbag
14 January 2011

Furnishings requisition

Furnishings requisition

Perfect, hats just what im after. Thank you!

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meatbag
Jan 14, 2011 10:27 pm
meatbag
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 January 2011

Reticulation problem

Reticulation problem

iduno, cheers mate :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jan 22, 2011 1:06 am
TheGardenWhisperer
lisanne
lisanne
15 January 2011

Latest council planning and developments in doreen?

Latest council planning and developments in doreen?

Stay tuned to the Mernda and Doreen thread - lots of info gets put in there Plenty and Bridge Inn Rd will be housing and a big shopping centre plus planning for the…

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lisanne
Jan 15, 2011 5:24 pm
Casa2
Casa2
15 January 2011

Electrical Switches - Brand Names

Electrical Switches - Brand Names

ABB is a very good brand.

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Casa2
Jan 15, 2011 7:04 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
17 January 2011

ISSUE-tiles, house on stumps, floorboards & underlay

ISSUE-tiles, house on stumps, floorboards & underlay

You can get a self leveling compound to use before tiling, but it is not required and would add extra cost. The link posted by Lex is to do with the level of each tile…

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chrisandkate
Jan 17, 2011 1:16 pm
Strumer
Strumer
7 February 2011

Where is your rangehood duct routed to?

Where is your rangehood duct routed to?

Where are you located? The plumbers I use here in Brisbane all do rangehood ducting...I could put you onto one if you are here. Again in Qld, we even have these guys

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Strumer
Feb 07, 2011 2:48 pm
Strumer
helpforhouses
helpforhouses
16 January 2011

Hole in an internal wall (like a 'window'?) between rooms?

Hole in an internal wall (like a 'window'?) between rooms?

It may affect the Fengshui favorably or otherwise. More common in older style homes.

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helpforhouses
Jan 16, 2011 12:05 pm

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