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barkly
barkly
13 July 2010

Squeaky Floorboards

Squeaky Floorboards

Whilst waiting to get under the house and provide some treatment as per Dukekamaya's suggestion sprinkle liberally talcum powder over the floor boards above so that it can…

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barkly
Jul 13, 2010 4:49 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
31 January 2010

Utility savings

Utility savings

Gas was our big surprise - this house is three times the size of our old place, yet our gas bills are averaging out at the same as we used to pay…

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DeeElle
Jan 31, 2010 5:26 pm
DeeElle
Jose27
Jose27
25 January 2010

Any painters out there!! Could I have some help Please!

Any painters out there!! Could I have some help Please!

Thank you for that swarvy. Would you believe that our builder has finally made a decision on how to attack the graffiti today!!! :shock: The SS tried different solutions today…

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Jose27
Jan 25, 2010 5:38 pm
ChrisL
ChrisL
16 January 2010

How to attach bamboo fencing to brick wall

How to attach bamboo fencing to brick wall

I would drill some holes, put some "spaghetti" in, and screw some hooks in. Chris

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ChrisL
Jan 16, 2010 6:52 am
fujitsu
fujitsu
28 December 2009

FHOG start of moving in date

FHOG start of moving in date

One of the requirements of the FHOG is that you need to live in your home for 6 months. Does anyone know if this start date of the 6 months commences from settlement date…

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fujitsu
Dec 28, 2009 10:37 am
jessica & jordan
jessica & jordan
18 November 2009

damaged water meter

damaged water meter

I received an invoice from my water utility company because they had to replace a damaged water meter. The house is currently under contruction…

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jessica & jordan
Nov 17, 2009 11:57 pm
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
3 November 2009

Fence for "child proofing" difficult back yard

Fence for "child proofing" difficult back yard

I've got toddlers and I would leave it without a fence. Kids soon learn how to negotiate these things, and I think a fence would cause more…

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buildingadreamhome
Nov 03, 2009 2:44 pm
buildingadreamhome
amiewoo
amiewoo
12 August 2009

Mounting clothes dryer on wall

Mounting clothes dryer on wall

Do you know why some dryers can not be mounted? I just bought Miele dryer and found out I can't mount it. Is it because of their weight? or something else?

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amiewoo
Aug 12, 2009 5:16 pm
innovativeGLASS
innovativeGLASS
3 August 2009

building frame slightly damaged

building frame slightly damaged

absolutely nothing to worry about........

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innovativeGLASS
Aug 03, 2009 1:45 pm
waylow
waylow
26 July 2009

Custom Screen Doors

Custom Screen Doors

At a rough guess, using stainless one way mesh, and a triple point lock you will be looking around $7-800 installed.

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waylow
Jul 26, 2009 11:54 am
kyton
kyton
9 July 2009

What can we buy? before we start building?

What can we buy? before we start building?

We are also building with a private builder. Some parts of the selection were much better then a standard builder - ie bricks / roof tiles - we had an amazing range to…

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kyton
Jul 09, 2009 6:16 pm
kyton
kek
kek
23 May 2009

Best way to get rid of step from back door.

Best way to get rid of step from back door.

We had five steps down from our deck at our old place and none of our kids injured themselves (badly) falling down them. One managed to split his head open running through…

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kek
May 23, 2009 9:34 pm
kek
purpleninja
purpleninja
9 May 2009

Govt to build national broadband network

Govt to build national broadband network
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

To be fair we've had very good customer service from Internode - but then nothing drastic has gone wrong for us.

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purpleninja
May 09, 2009 8:55 pm
thlo
thlo
2 June 2009

Home Loan & Interest Rates - to fix or not??

Home Loan & Interest Rates - to fix or not??
1, 2, 3

This is another great thread... riffa you have some excellent points, we are really unsure weather to fix it in or not.. it seems the banks keep…

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thlo
Jun 02, 2009 4:04 pm
thlo
DeeElle
DeeElle
23 April 2009

What happens to the 25 yr guarantee

What happens to the 25 yr guarantee

Have a look at the policy for the insurance company that your home warranty insurance was taken out with. You will have to find their meaning…

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DeeElle
Apr 23, 2009 11:08 pm
DeeElle
mattydals
mattydals
8 April 2009

Annoying Bird Problem.

Annoying Bird Problem.

We have two black and white coloured birds (I'm not a bird person and have no idea what they are, but they aren't magpies) that have recently…

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mattydals
Apr 08, 2009 1:37 pm
muzzman
muzzman
18 March 2009

Plans/Builder: 2x bdrm's upstairs/2x downstairs?

Plans/Builder: 2x bdrm's upstairs/2x downstairs?

Yeah I know the feeling mate... we've been looking at taps and furniture and styles and things over here in Canada :D ... wondering how and if we can do any of it in Melbourne :D

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muzzman
Mar 18, 2009 10:03 am
muzzman
iTalk
iTalk
14 March 2009

What did you buy before your house was built?

What did you buy before your house was built?
1, 2, 3, 4

Just got the Blanco microwave and trim kit delivered yesterday :D

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iTalk
Mar 14, 2009 12:14 pm
iTalk
Pugs
Pugs
11 March 2009

Potentially Dumb Question :)

Potentially Dumb Question :)

on ebay but didn't really know what to look for. The screen door is quite an old one so not sure if they are universal or…

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Pugs
Mar 10, 2009 11:12 pm
Pugs
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
9 March 2009

What Front Loader would you buy?

What Front Loader would you buy?
1, 2

Thank you everyone for your help. I went to The Good Guys yesterday again and checked them all out and in my price range it came down to two options really. Electrolux…

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fitnhealthy
Mar 09, 2009 10:06 am
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
2 March 2009

Small concrete extension to rounded driveway

Small concrete extension to rounded driveway

Most concrete paving I have seen that's been done by amateurs, looks it. I have seen paved areas added for parking space but they stand out like the proverbial. Being…

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Uncle Arfur
Mar 02, 2009 2:45 pm
mel
mel
24 February 2009

Silver Front Loader Washing Machine? Anyone painted one?

Silver Front Loader Washing Machine? Anyone painted one?

an old neighbour of mine painted his beer fridge in a hammertone paint, blue from memory, it looked really good. He sanded it back first though. I haven't seen a…

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mel
Feb 24, 2009 6:30 am
mel
Briz Ms
Briz Ms
5 February 2009

Back Fence Colour - can't decide

Back Fence Colour - can't decide
1, 2

Because a few of us currently have 3 different colour colorbond fences due to neighbours' decisions and even with planting the fence colour will show through. Personally…

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Briz Ms
Feb 05, 2009 8:13 am
Briz Ms
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
4 February 2009

What kind of aircon do I have?

What kind of aircon do I have?

Ive had both types and wouldn't waste my money again on evaporative for several reasons. In a former home with a BreezeAir evap our bedroom faced north. With the…

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Uncle Arfur
Feb 04, 2009 6:03 pm
Kippaxian
Kippaxian
19 January 2009

Rendering Front of House

Rendering Front of House

www.freshlookplastering.com Phone 0430008792 Freshlook Plastering offers you a competitive no obligation free quote for all types of solid plastering,…

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Kippaxian
Jan 19, 2009 4:53 pm
Mr Smith
Mr Smith
15 January 2009

Ceiling Fan with Light - Way Too Dull

Ceiling Fan with Light - Way Too Dull

no problems, yeah they should be fine, it is just the heat....the wattage is an indication of the heat it gives basically, so they get hotter the higher the wattage is,…

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Mr Smith
Jan 15, 2009 6:49 pm
McReidy
McReidy
14 January 2009

Wasted Space - what to do with it

Wasted Space - what to do with it

Thanks for all the great ideas. I am hoping that maybe we could move the wall in one piece and then extend from there. I have seen pics of a great little bali hut type bar…

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McReidy
Jan 14, 2009 11:09 am
McReidy
brittany
brittany
9 January 2009

Installing Ceiling Fans

Installing Ceiling Fans

Beacon lighting have a very good sale on fans at the moment.

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brittany
Jan 09, 2009 10:06 pm
brittany
McReidy
McReidy
7 January 2009

Selling Couches - Need some advice

Selling Couches - Need some advice

Sorry to go a little OT.. but wanted to say I love your Christmas Tree!! Sooooo unusual!! :)

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McReidy
Jan 07, 2009 9:14 am
McReidy
kyton
kyton
29 December 2008

Built in Cupboards in study - DIY or buy

Built in Cupboards in study - DIY or buy

We were going with the Ikea Billy combinations however managed to pick up a rosewood unit at auction that is pretty much the exact length of our study wall. So needless to…

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kyton
Dec 29, 2008 5:04 pm
kyton
ozkarnak
ozkarnak
24 December 2008

Corrugated Iron Fence - How long before it can be painted

Corrugated Iron Fence - How long before it can be painted

We got told to wait 6 months or 2 seasons before we painted our Water Tank. It was something to do with the oxidisation (sp?) process with the metal.

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ozkarnak
Dec 24, 2008 8:26 am
ozkarnak
McReidy
McReidy
4 December 2008

Where to rent a portaloo in Adelaide

Where to rent a portaloo in Adelaide

Thanks. Yes I have heard of the Yellow…

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McReidy
Dec 04, 2008 7:45 pm
McReidy
Sacha1390
Sacha1390
24 November 2008

Ceiling Fans - are they easy to self install?

Ceiling Fans - are they easy to self install?

ok ok ok might let the electrician do the simple job and even pay him for that :(

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Sacha1390
Nov 24, 2008 3:57 pm
Sacha1390
McReidy
McReidy
21 November 2008

PlanningWiz Software - Can you add images

PlanningWiz Software - Can you add images

I'm using PlanningWiz to try and create a new layout for my new study/drum room. Does anyone know if it is possible to add custom graphics to the program other than what…

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McReidy
Nov 21, 2008 4:23 pm
McReidy
RosieA
RosieA
19 November 2008

Need help finding a spare bed (quirky post I know)

Need help finding a spare bed (quirky post I know)

Ikea has a day bed 'Hemnes' that is a day bed, single bed with storage underneith and also converts to a double bed. its $599, i'm considering getting one for the spare…

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RosieA
Nov 19, 2008 1:04 pm
RosieA
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 October 2008

PVC Cafe Blinds - best way to secure them

PVC Cafe Blinds - best way to secure them

Chandleries are awsome for all sorts of things in the garden and home :) here's a good example with an online shop :) http://www.boatshop.com.au/category17_1.htm

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TheGardenWhisperer
Oct 29, 2008 6:27 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
28 October 2008

Woodrot - how bad is it??

Woodrot - how bad is it??

One thing to keep in mind is that when treated pine is cut, whilst painting will offer some protection it should still be properly resealed - there are various products…

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Dukekamaya
Oct 28, 2008 6:52 pm
Dukekamaya
Paula
Paula
12 October 2008

Safety Bariers in Backyard for kids - ideas please

Safety Bariers in Backyard for kids - ideas please

What about a glass pool fence? You could see through it, and make the spa safe! I'd put a low garden bed behind it so the kids run into that and not the fence :wink:

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Paula
Oct 12, 2008 8:25 pm
Paula

We put in a slim shed from Stratco, only 78cm deep. for our pool pump equipment. Very good so far, we got the clear roof and that is well worth it. Stratco deliver and…

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sdabel
Oct 11, 2008 11:02 pm
sdabel
speed
speed
1 October 2008

Ducted Cooling - can it convert to heating as well?

Ducted Cooling - can it convert to heating as well?

we had it done about 10 years ago, from what i can remember they put extra ducting in the roof space, it's really cramped up there now, they did put extra vents in some…

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speed
Oct 01, 2008 4:57 pm
Tam
Tam
29 September 2008

Pest Inspections - How Often?

Pest Inspections - How Often?

The pest inspection should be done yearly and I think its the guarantee by the pest control company to cover any damages if something goes wrong. They have it covered in…

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Tam
Sep 29, 2008 11:30 am
Tam
FireFox
FireFox
2 September 2008

[ADL] Zego Workshop

[ADL] Zego Workshop

Hey Guys, i signed up with Zego's website and they have a training workshop in adelaide; Housing Industry Association Cnr Port Road & Station Place,…

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FireFox
Sep 02, 2008 1:45 am
FireFox
wonderland
wonderland
22 July 2008

When is enough .. enough?

When is enough .. enough?
1, 2, 3

We blew our budget by about $100K!! But that was because I am quite young and didnt know anything about building. I was just hoping that we would get a house for $150k…

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wonderland
Jul 22, 2008 11:34 am
wonderland
DeeElle
DeeElle
18 June 2008

Furniture Sale - SA

Furniture Sale - SA

Hi Mrs B We paid for the goods and have to pick them up by Sunday so no pics until then. If you want to see what is in the store, I couldl drop by tomorrow morning…

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DeeElle
Jun 18, 2008 10:43 pm
DeeElle
Rachelle
Rachelle
3 June 2008

open staircase

open staircase

We planned for our stairs to be open all the way around pretty much, even on the top floor, but I'm worried about heat loss, is that a big concern? So we kind of have…

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Rachelle
Jun 03, 2008 10:41 am
Michelle
Michelle
21 May 2008

Ideas to replace a sliding door

Ideas to replace a sliding door

:lol: I locked my cat up at night….and through the day while I was at work! Better to know where she was, especially where I live!

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Michelle
May 21, 2008 8:38 pm
Michelle
McReidy
McReidy
19 May 2008

Hot Water System Leaking - HELP!!!

Hot Water System Leaking - HELP!!!

Just as an update - we ended up going for a Rinnai Infinity 20 and had it installed last week.. So far it has been brialliant. And the best thing is that it is about…

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McReidy
May 19, 2008 10:59 am
McReidy
DeeElle
DeeElle
10 May 2008

cowhide ottoman

cowhide ottoman

lol we do…

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DeeElle
May 10, 2008 8:09 pm
DeeElle

I think the concept of green is great, just that the green you've used has too much yellow in it. What about…

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Judie
May 08, 2008 11:08 pm
Judie

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