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Minor bedrooms are all NW facing, ouch! I certainly wouldn't be putting bedrooms here, as they'll get very hot on summer evenings. I'd be leaving the minor bedrooms out… Advice on Floating shelfs
Thanks Ben!
I made them out of pine so quite light. And I’m only putting small things in them - photo frames, small plants, and things like that. So hopefully that is… namvan replied 24 September 2019 ago Building with FairmontHi, I am looking to build in Adelaide in either Broadview or Ascot Park with Fairmont. Does anyone have any feedback on Fairmont and footings prices for these suburbs? Thank you. swimming pool - blacktown councilI have a 300 sqm land in blacktown council on which 200 sqm double storey house is built. can i build a swimming pool, what are the rules? Demolition TipsBe wary of the ‘hidden asbestos’ and similar scams in Sydney if you a doing a knock down rebuild (KDR).
Its a confidence trick. Some demolition companies may win… Norfolk started a topic 22 September 2019 ago house extensionMchalkie welcome to the forum
Based on the information you have provided
Extending 30m x 15m =450m2 at $800m2 to $1200m2 = $360K to $540K
To get a more accurate… Possible broken pipe .somewhere
Apparently yes. Non compliant according to plumber .It breaks easily. I have it connected to all my drainpipes. Except for one as plumber replaced it with proper connections clath replied 20 September 2019 ago clathSep 20, 2019 5:57 pm Contemporary fireplacei'm just commenting here so I can find it in the future, since I'm also interested in fireplaces. Pulling out of HIAsince you say it only adds up to around 3% of build cost I'd say it's fair enough. You might be able to push that lower, might. But if you do that you basically destroy… Bank Valuation ReportThe report will cite recent sales of comparable properties in the area.....this should give some guidance on the price you plan to pay.
The report could provide reasons… IamSAM replied 19 September 2019 ago Fibreglass PoolI think there is an OHS that occupants need to leave their house when a pool is craned over it so it would be only courteous to give them advance notice. The pool people… radiuz replied 17 September 2019 ago Hardie Zero Lot WallWe are building a terrace house using Zero Lot wall in South West of Sydney.
Just like to ask anyone who has knowledge of this product.
Thank you White House exterior colours help!our house is resene truffle i think its half strength you can go a lighter version like quarter strength if you like.. its not white tho just an off white beige eirrac replied 15 September 2019 ago Outdoor kitchen ideasHi all
We are planning an outdoor kitchen. We have two options as listed below
Option 1:
Kitchen will be built to left hand side of undercover pergola. The view will be… eirrac started a topic 15 September 2019 ago Pool fenceHi all
We are in the process of building a pool/planning a pool. We are thinking of going full frameless glass around one part, a full screen from roof to ceiling on… eirrac started a topic 15 September 2019 ago Building contract deposit refundThanks for replying...
I paid an initial deposit of $2000 and I didn't expect them to refund that but they are adding another $2000 making it a total of 4k...
I will… Small vs big size lots
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Make sure you do your research when it comes to choosing an independent building consultant/inspector. I see Darbecca comes up a lot on this site but the Owner of… Norfolk replied 10 September 2019 ago Builders access to siteHi, No there was nothing in the contract. My main query is whether they can make me repair it to maintain their access to the site.
Small claims owner builderHi,
The tribunals do a fantastic job. You don’t need a lawyer.
Have had recent experiences with FOS (former financial ombudsman and VCAT in Victoria). They will… Prepare for sale post renovateMy husband & i have been in our house 6.5 years.
We have renovated our home, my husband is a plumber & his dad gave guidance (hes a retired carpenter but unable to work… 5Goodwood started a topic 7 September 2019 ago Hi, I need to widen and straighten my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked easily. It would involve concreting the front council nature strip area.
Whats the procedure… SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!Im seeking legal advice this week about what to do but unfortunately its going to be expensive either way I go  Home loan pre-approvalHi Sreenithk - getting a Pre Approval now is a good idea - personally for me, it's peace of mind that 1) you can obtain a loan and 2) you at least have an idea of what… ASJ1981 replied 6 September 2019 ago Tenant with Pets
I heard similar things, carpet replacement is common because of pets. Investing on a commercial propertyIf I invest on a commercial property (small family who stays and runs a family or childcare), what are all the aspects I have to consider, in terms of government /rules /… kumar2015 started a topic 4 September 2019 ago Buying a residential/ commercial propertyIf I buy a residential & commercial property, one roof but two tenancy agreements, what are all risks involved?
I understand finding tenants with similar setup (who lives… kumar2015 started a topic 4 September 2019 ago SkirtingsI agree with you, quadding on top of old skirting looks bloody awful.
It definitely is a lot cheaper to do though. Putting new skirting over my floor rather than quadding… ben888 replied 3 September 2019 ago yet another fence disputeI guess you could always remove "your" fence … 
Would cost a bit but you'll make your point - advise them in advance.
This is my design:
But using this colour scheme at the front:
If you look at our design we have a exposed brick inside the front entrance, so it will be the wall… post removed.Plumber moved mine about 2m, 20 years ago for $100 in Melbourne.
Don't know how he did it, I wasn't there, didn't turn off the street mains,
Didn't tell anyone,… I have a bathroom (or an ensuite) with the central drain hole and an independent… Shed-house, Shouse/ modular homeHi all
We have a large property we are looking to build a shed/house on
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