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tjilpi
tjilpi
19 September 2010

Statute of Limitations on altering use of existing room.

Statute of Limitations on altering use of existing room.

I think you will find that most bathroom renovation companies are not getting permits, and neither are kitchen renovation companies. If you did, the very most you would…

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tjilpi
Sep 19, 2010 11:10 pm

Our landscaper did our fencing between the house and side fences and I asked him to order a bit extra to mount a mailbox on and the photo shows the finished product. I…

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grumblebum54
Aug 24, 2012 10:28 pm
grumblebum54
chatz
chatz
19 September 2010

Need to move neighbour's power line for demo & build

Need to move neighbour's power line for demo & build

We purchased a property to knock down and rebuild. The power pole is out the front of this property, so power and phone lines from this pole go to our neighbours. Our…

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chatz
Sep 19, 2010 12:00 pm
chippy
chippy
18 September 2010

Extension, unregistered carpenter, should I use him?

Extension, unregistered carpenter, should I use him?

Obviously different states have different arrangements. In WA the only licenced trades are plumbers and electricians (and hairdressers, but they're not much use when you…

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chippy
Sep 18, 2010 10:40 pm
chippy
Deemaree
Deemaree
18 September 2010

Mystery solved :)

Mystery solved :)

Yep, it's all neat and tidy now.

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Deemaree
Sep 18, 2010 9:42 pm
Deemaree
chillhot_divz
chillhot_divz
17 September 2010

Fencing help needed in Truganina /Tarneit

Fencing help needed in Truganina /Tarneit

Try LMS fencing - 0403307757.

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chillhot_divz
Sep 17, 2010 1:38 pm
Trinity
Trinity
16 September 2010

post handover clean up tips

post handover clean up tips

Unfortunately metho didn't work but nail polish remover did (for the paint on tiles). I ended up having to just scrape paint from the grout and some bits I had to leave as…

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Trinity
Sep 16, 2010 8:58 pm
garden lover
garden lover
16 September 2010

Upgrading to a taller dividing fence

Upgrading to a taller dividing fence

I'm doing the same. I'm in NSW. Unfortunately here you can't make a neighbour pay for half if it is actually ok too. Same as Vic it seems. My current side fence is…

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garden lover
Sep 16, 2010 7:00 am
Casa2
Casa2
28 March 2011

Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

" We also have a letter guaranteeing that the motar matches would be sent within 8 weeks to fix the colour difference." - time to talk about financial compensation for the…

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Casa2
Mar 28, 2011 8:00 pm
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Treeseachanger
Jul 15, 2015 7:36 pm
Nightshade
Nightshade
13 September 2010

Lot with Sewer Manhole - yay or nay ?

Lot with Sewer Manhole - yay or nay ?

I had one in my last house. It never caused me a issue in the 11 1/2 years i was there and when I sold it none of the 60+ ppl that inspected the house raised it as a…

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Nightshade
Sep 13, 2010 6:53 pm
buildme
buildme
11 September 2010

Just Don't Know What To Do

Just Don't Know What To Do

Mrs B : Thanks for your help, will keep watching. donuts : 1st, thanks for your info about the other towns, 2nd, I will be a bit more specific next time, but I was just…

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buildme
Sep 11, 2010 9:46 am
Sierra
Sierra
11 September 2010

Help reading engineering drawing.. please !

Help reading engineering drawing.. please !

The sewerage cover I think will look like the bit of concrete in the attached photo. It's about 300mm in…

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Sierra
Sep 11, 2010 1:56 am
Sierra
garden lover
garden lover
10 September 2010

polished floor Vs tiles- house will be rented

polished floor Vs tiles- house will be rented

Tile, tile, tile - remember renters really dont care at the end of the day. I know you can get great renters in but on average because they didnt pay for it, they wont…

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garden lover
Sep 10, 2010 12:14 pm
baronx
baronx
10 September 2010

Design Guidelines - Side boundary / Facade

Design Guidelines - Side boundary / Facade

That what i was thinking, but the DG doesn't say anything about…

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baronx
Sep 10, 2010 11:27 am
baronx
SteveBuild
SteveBuild
10 September 2010

I Going Crazy (PLEASE HELP!!!)

I Going Crazy (PLEASE HELP!!!)

Thanks, I knew i see one somewhere. Its the thread i was after cheers.

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SteveBuild
Sep 10, 2010 7:52 am
jakeau
jakeau
7 September 2010

Deep Floating Shelves

Deep Floating Shelves

Deep floating shelves are great to look at, but bear in mind that they do not reach their full load bearing capacity unless fitted into solid…

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jakeau
Sep 07, 2010 11:18 am
xanthrope
xanthrope
6 September 2010

re-levelling home.did i just get ripped off? plz need advice

re-levelling home.did i just get ripped off? plz need advice

I'm not sure whether re-levelling is a regulated activity (concreting is anoth unregulated activity). You might want to contact the local council and talk to the building…

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xanthrope
Sep 06, 2010 4:21 pm
xanthrope
mecha-wombat
mecha-wombat
5 September 2010

Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land

Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land

So they did not speak to you first regarding any intentions? What bloody cheek !!!!! until they come and speak to you do not offer anything but full objection First port…

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mecha-wombat
Sep 05, 2010 2:07 am
mecha-wombat
Eager
Eager
3 September 2010

Who did you first meet in Homeone?

Who did you first meet in Homeone?
1, 2

The only Homeoner I've met so far is mattwalker. It wasn't purely a social visit (bought some outdoor speakers from *free plug* Selby Acoustics)…

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Eager
Sep 03, 2010 12:50 pm
Eager
mpcj
mpcj
2 September 2010

Cost of Foudations and Footings for a New Double Storey in S

Cost of Foudations and Footings for a New Double Storey in S

Yes you can get it re surveyed at your own cost to get an idea - however each builder will want to use their own engineering company so may not look at yours - and then…

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mpcj
Sep 02, 2010 5:43 pm
mpcj
ChrisL
ChrisL
1 September 2010

Steel frame, brick work over windows

Steel frame, brick work over windows

Re hanging TV on walls, my steel frame has noggins (roughly 1400mm above the slab). So, I just used construction glue to stick various piece of timber on top of the…

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ChrisL
Sep 01, 2010 8:36 pm
shebu
shebu
1 September 2010

Cost Family room extension

Cost Family room extension

We had a design concept done with the Archicentre last month, which included a cost esimate for 65sqm extension of between $2000 - 2500 psm in Adelaide for the building…

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shebu
Sep 01, 2010 8:13 pm
TheOK
TheOK
31 August 2010

Pool price confusion!

Pool price confusion!

you're welcome anjele.

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TheOK
Aug 31, 2010 12:03 pm
TheOK
grinder
grinder
29 August 2010

Equipment Hire

Equipment Hire

Just been down to Bunnings and noticed someone returning a floor sander. It was in the boot, getting it out was an effort - these things are heavy…

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grinder
Aug 29, 2010 8:16 pm
grinder
gilroy
gilroy
28 August 2010

Devonia Park

Devonia Park

Hi All, I am planning at building at Devonia park and am utterly confussed by what all the builders are saying and how they contradict each other. I have currently…

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gilroy
Aug 28, 2010 12:20 pm
xpunkybash
xpunkybash
13 July 2020

Porcher toilets anyone have them?

Porcher toilets anyone have them?

I have 4 Porcher Toilets and I am hoping to get a clue on where I might buy the replacement Bottom Seat Buffers. I have had success in locating a supply of the Top Seat…

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xpunkybash
Jul 13, 2020 1:54 pm
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Pugs
Aug 26, 2010 11:58 pm
Pugs
nidhi
nidhi
26 August 2010

Building with burbank

Building with burbank

Hi Saavant, we made our first deposit to the sales person on 11 th jan 2010. we signed the contract on 5th march 2010. we had our colour selection on 16 th march. they…

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nidhi
Aug 26, 2010 8:48 pm
naybo87
naybo87
21 October 2010

Dark Kitchens

Dark Kitchens

we are thinking of doing something similar, although i was thinking maybe white tiles to break up the dark colours. Be interested in knowing what you decide on! :)

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naybo87
Oct 21, 2010 2:55 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
25 August 2010

FREE - iPod cases - 12 Different styles - Melb (Hallam) p/up

FREE - iPod cases - 12 Different styles - Melb (Hallam) p/up

Hi Guys, These cases are for the older style iPods like the mini 4g and the 4-20gb clasic style with a clickwheel. There are no strings attached at all! Get down and…

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mattwalker
Aug 25, 2010 3:30 pm
mattwalker
grinder
grinder
23 August 2010

Why the same colour scheme for a house neighbourhood ?

Why the same colour scheme for a house neighbourhood ?

I have been to many suburbs and yet I find recent period houses architecturally even boring unattractive and unappealing reminiscent of Mon Uncle with Jacques Tati old…

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grinder
Aug 23, 2010 9:52 pm
grinder
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 August 2010

Selby Acoustics - Onkyo TXNR807 Amplifier $1399 with FREEBIE

Selby Acoustics - Onkyo TXNR807 Amplifier $1399 with FREEBIE

seals we do ... give me call on 1800 69 2225 if you want one and I will do a deal for a homeone special!! ;)

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mattwalker
Aug 23, 2010 8:39 pm
mattwalker
cocopops
cocopops
23 August 2010

Plumbing and Overflow relief Gully (ORG)

Plumbing and Overflow relief Gully (ORG)

does anybody know whetrher the ORG can be placed on a sewer easement that is also right of way to another 3-4 households to take their garbage bins out for collection.…

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cocopops
Aug 23, 2010 6:30 pm
MrBean
MrBean
20 August 2010

Closing a porch

Closing a porch

Hi This is my first post, so I am not sure if this is the best section to place my question but here it goes. I have a back porch and it is currently fenced off with…

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MrBean
Aug 20, 2010 4:57 pm

We are in NSW so our brick choice was PGH Palazzo Chiara with timber…

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kyton
Aug 20, 2010 10:42 am
kyton
Southies
Southies
19 August 2010

Temporary splash back to get cert of occupancy??

Temporary splash back to get cert of occupancy??

we didn't have a splashbakc when we got our Certificate of Occupancy - moved in no probs :z:

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Southies
Aug 19, 2010 6:57 pm
Southies
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
18 August 2010

HELP PLEASE

HELP PLEASE
1, 2

That is what I figured too. Even with waffle there is and edge beam,(thickening) But nothing looks like it should there. What is with the skinny path that will be…

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onc_artisan
Aug 18, 2010 10:16 am
onc_artisan
sleven
sleven
18 August 2010

Interior Design Courses

Interior Design Courses

I did one through http://www.theinteriordesigninstitute.com.au/ it was all done online and at home at my own pace!

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sleven
Aug 18, 2010 9:35 am
sleven
Bam
Bam
17 August 2010

Herald sun show

Herald sun show

Refer to this thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37285 Unfortunately tickets are currently unavailable, but keep a look out in the future incase more become available

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Bam
Aug 17, 2010 2:46 pm
Bam
scatmurray
scatmurray
17 August 2010

Bompani electric oven - instructions required

Bompani electric oven - instructions required

Hello readers I've recently moved into a new home with a Bompani electric built-in oven - combined oven and grill. Alas, I can't work it, and I can't locate the model…

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scatmurray
Aug 17, 2010 8:39 am
*frosty*
*frosty*
16 August 2010

Homeshow Melbourne is on again

Homeshow Melbourne is on again

Is it just going to be 1000 solar companies?? I really would like to go to one of these…

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*frosty*
Aug 16, 2010 8:47 pm
*frosty*
The Little Misses
The Little Misses
15 August 2010

price of construction

price of construction

Our base price was around that too, but then we added our flooring, air conditioning, and little things that werent included, like tiled shower bases and moved internal…

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The Little Misses
Aug 15, 2010 8:27 pm
The Little Misses
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
15 August 2010

Neighbourhood character & objecting to medium denisity devel

Neighbourhood character & objecting to medium denisity devel

Obtain a copy of the Development Control Plan Schedules from the Council. Most Council's have these freely available online and there are usually different schedules per…

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KnockItDown
Aug 15, 2010 8:36 am
KnockItDown

This is what we have planned: Our property is 16m wide, but the fence will be 10.6m .It…

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Stormy
Aug 14, 2010 9:06 pm
Stormy
Bam
Bam
13 August 2010

HIA Home Ideas Show 2010 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)

HIA Home Ideas Show 2010 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

This was a few months back, sorry 0z0n1c

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Bam
Aug 13, 2010 9:12 pm
Bam
wizard
wizard
12 August 2010

HELP: contacting neighbour RE fence payment (they live OS)

HELP: contacting neighbour RE fence payment (they live OS)

Thanks mdzzj, our fencing contractor has told me that they have tried this before and it was a headache so they won't do it again

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wizard
Aug 12, 2010 3:18 pm
wizard
hamlan
hamlan
11 August 2010

Fencing advice - after levelling and raising my block

Fencing advice - after levelling and raising my block

Thankyou both very much, you have both been very helpful. I havent got access to the land yet but will level the land as soon as I can. I will also try and contact the…

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hamlan
Aug 11, 2010 7:01 pm
KerryF
KerryF
10 August 2010

Belgrave - Renovate/Extend v Moving

Belgrave - Renovate/Extend v Moving

Hi Albi :) We definitely would prefer to renovate, because we love the house and want our children to have a family home that they can come back to visit with their kids. …

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KerryF
Aug 10, 2010 4:01 pm
KerryF

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