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tassie108
tassie108
30 September 2011

Has anyone installed a solatube or similar skylight?

Has anyone installed a solatube or similar skylight?
1, 2

I have recently been to see solatube in Balcatta and the ballpark figure is now approx. $1200 each

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tassie108
Sep 30, 2011 12:28 am
Veefy
Veefy
30 September 2011

Broadband Tower on property

Broadband Tower on property

How far is a "short distance"? This is probably worth a read. General consensus seems to be that there is very little evidence for any direct health risks.

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Veefy
Sep 30, 2011 4:34 pm
Starz
Starz
1 October 2011

Used Furniture Buyers in Melbourne South East

Used Furniture Buyers in Melbourne South East

Hi Starz, You could try Vinvent Raux and sons. They're in Dandenong -97937050 and Clayton -95431385. They have mobile numbers on their website too.…

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Starz
Oct 01, 2011 7:32 am
Starz
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
1 October 2011

Bad tiles or bad waterproofing in the bath?

Bad tiles or bad waterproofing in the bath?

HI, What should I do? How do I fix this? What recourse do I have with my builder - I believe he has to guarantee all work on the house for 7…

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How Hard Can it Be
Oct 01, 2011 4:22 pm
deb17
deb17
2 October 2011

How to deal with builder mistakes

How to deal with builder mistakes

I would tell them tomorrow in writing as well as ringing them. We have gloss on the walls and matt on the floor, their was no upgrade in prices. As soon as you see…

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deb17
Oct 02, 2011 7:42 pm
chippy
chippy
3 October 2011

Stove power outlet

Stove power outlet

I dont think so, excerpt from rules. I'm not a spary though so you may want to get the deffinative answer from them. http://i.imgur.com/sXcml.png

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chippy
Oct 03, 2011 10:00 am
chippy
loungelizard57
loungelizard57
3 October 2011

Platon product for waterproofing sub floor

Platon product for waterproofing sub floor

Just wondering if anyone has used this product called Platon. I have a subfloor which I need to turn into a room and wondering if the cement floor requires some other…

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loungelizard57
Oct 03, 2011 4:58 pm
planfan
planfan
3 October 2011

smallest kitchen ever

smallest kitchen ever

Raise the bar stools so you can eat from a bench above the bench. Use the skirting board space as drawers. Shelf under the overhead cupboards. Slide out cutting…

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planfan
Oct 03, 2011 6:16 pm
Stormy
Stormy
3 October 2011

How should concrete slab in garage be finished off?

How should concrete slab in garage be finished off?

Oh, and yes, it can be used on driveways. We havent done our driveway yet but we will have colour through the concrete, where as the sealer we used is a medium grey…

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Stormy
Oct 03, 2011 7:28 pm
Stormy
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
3 October 2011

Carpenter question - how to convert furniture doors

Carpenter question - how to convert furniture doors

So, would any of the BNGS ones be OK for my doors? NO Depending on how your doors are to be set up, you will see from Bunnings display…

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Uncle Arfur
Oct 03, 2011 8:11 pm
kels
kels
4 October 2011

Draftsman charges... just checking.

Draftsman charges... just checking.

Thanks guys, Yeah the extra work he did was adding a linen cupboard and extending the house out another 400mm on the plans. It's cheaper than other plans because we're…

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kels
Oct 04, 2011 7:45 am
remo2211
remo2211
4 October 2011

Supplies of Kempas Raw timber flooring

Supplies of Kempas Raw timber flooring

I forgot to mention that am looking for a supplier from sydney.

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remo2211
Oct 04, 2011 2:27 pm
tanmax
tanmax
4 October 2011

Eucalypt North Epping

Eucalypt North Epping
1, 2, 3

Hi Pinoy - How is your house construction going on ? Have you started building? Keep us posted mate. My friend Priyesh has settled…

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tanmax
Oct 04, 2011 4:52 pm
Pugs
Pugs
5 October 2011

My electrical plans, any thoughts ?

My electrical plans, any thoughts ?

if anything .. where you have 3 data points put 4 in... esp in the main bedroom where 5 way wall plate will look ugly..

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Pugs
Oct 05, 2011 8:17 am
Pugs
Mclaren
Mclaren
5 October 2011

Solar Hot Water - claim your STCs

Solar Hot Water - claim your STCs

Yes it is tricky! Apparently there are a number of "agents" who can sell them on your behalf and the current rate from Target Zero is $25/STC - apparently the price is…

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Mclaren
Oct 05, 2011 11:49 am
Mclaren
pattycake4
pattycake4
5 October 2011

beware greybox!

beware greybox!

Understand where your coming from,DD builder wanted $$$$$ for extra tiling when l asked for breakdown of cost,where told that's not their policy.Hence she is doing it…

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pattycake4
Oct 05, 2011 5:20 pm
urk697
urk697
5 October 2011

Any recommendations for a sparky to install downlights

Any recommendations for a sparky to install downlights

My builder charge $75 per data point, $55 for double power point, $90 for tv points, $350 for home theater wiring(5.1 without plates, $550 with plates), $50 for extra…

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urk697
Oct 05, 2011 8:24 pm
Paulus
Paulus
6 October 2011

New Shed

New Shed

Hi Guys Decided to go with Olympic, also getting them to erect so will see how things go. Will take several weeks to get council approval and then 6 weeks for Olympic to…

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Paulus
Oct 06, 2011 8:13 pm
AE86
AE86
7 October 2011

How to read a soil report?

How to read a soil report?

they put the peirs in yesterday and so far no rock at all ,so that is a major releif for the H class slab

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AE86
Oct 07, 2011 5:08 am
xanthrope
xanthrope
7 October 2011

Suspicious Building Inspectors?

Suspicious Building Inspectors?

I have to agree with all the comment above - good stuff. One thing seems consistant though is that it seems very suss that the buyer would not share the report with…

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xanthrope
Oct 07, 2011 9:39 am
xanthrope
buildingwest
buildingwest
7 October 2011

When to get home insurance?

When to get home insurance?

OMG. If I was you I would be straight on the phone and arranging some cover now. That is way too much risk if something happens and the house burns down or something…

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buildingwest
Oct 07, 2011 5:37 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
7 October 2011

Soil survey results - good or not so good?

Soil survey results - good or not so good?

We just received our soil survey and I'm more than a little worried about the notes regarding rock at each of the bore holes. We have a $3.5k (paid for) additional…

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cmhamilton
Oct 07, 2011 9:38 pm
kek
kek
8 October 2011

How much is your electricity bill with downlights?

How much is your electricity bill with downlights?

Your builder should have been paying the electricity bills during construction - unless you're an owner-builder. Check your contract. It does sound excessive. :|

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kek
Oct 08, 2011 8:22 pm
kek
lapua
lapua
9 October 2011

WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH

WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH

Hello all Has anyone used this company as we are thinking of building one of their design up in the Perth hills. Thank you

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lapua
Oct 09, 2011 8:07 am
MrKool
MrKool
9 October 2011

house for removal - a couple of questions

house for removal - a couple of questions

I have dealt with http://houseremovalsandrelocation.com.au once before and found them to be very cheap and very professional.

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MrKool
Oct 09, 2011 1:55 pm
Has
Has
10 October 2011

How old a house is considered old in Melbourne South Eastern

How old a house is considered old in Melbourne South Eastern

Thanks Helyn, and thanks Stormy, Your response is very much appreciated.. and you gave me enough ideas to consider when making decision.. Thanks again and wish you a…

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Has
Oct 10, 2011 9:09 am
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
10 October 2011

Anchoring a gate into a neighbours brick wall?

Anchoring a gate into a neighbours brick wall?

Are you sure that the driveway is actually your land? My parents used to own a battleax property, and the driveway to their house was actually owned by the property in…

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joannapaulp
Oct 10, 2011 9:46 am
bashworth
bashworth
10 October 2011

Planning Yuor Build

Planning Yuor Build

There are some electrical checklists here. http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?page_id=235

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bashworth
Oct 10, 2011 10:55 am
bashworth
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
10 October 2011

Damaged sewer line ..who should pay us or the builder

Damaged sewer line ..who should pay us or the builder

I should also add that I would attach a letter to the effect of "I don't expect you to pay this, but I do expect your excavation contractor or their insurance to do…

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chrisandkate
Oct 10, 2011 11:00 am
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
10 October 2011

Scaring birds away

Scaring birds away

They said that they wanted to scare the birds not blast em into the next suburb :lol: :lol:

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Fitzyplumber
Oct 10, 2011 9:45 pm
MrKool
MrKool
11 October 2011

Septic Tanks

Septic Tanks

Thanks Fitzy. These septic tanks look really good on paper but getting real feedback is more important I think.

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MrKool
Oct 11, 2011 10:42 am
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
11 October 2011

More visitors than members logged on ?

More visitors than members logged on ?

Most are prolly just spam bots trying to index the site. I too never log in unless I actually want to post. Most of the time I have my RSS reader crawling this site for…

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zeitgeber
Oct 11, 2011 2:16 pm
zeitgeber
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
11 October 2011

Dynabolts or chemsets?

Dynabolts or chemsets?

10mm hole for a 10mm dynabolt When drilling into a concrete slab for dynabolts I use a thin piece (about 4mm diam X 600mm long) of plastic tubing to blow all the dust out…

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Uncle Arfur
Oct 11, 2011 3:27 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
11 October 2011

Changing a Tap Washer, Pulling Apart the Tap !!

Changing a Tap Washer, Pulling Apart the Tap !!

The video I posted above is 100% the correct video to watch if you want to learn how to change that tap washer in a tap similar to the one you posted in…

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Uncle Arfur
Oct 11, 2011 3:36 pm

I too love the show (thus the inspiration for the question!) and have 1-7 on DVD and have seen the Aussie ones (pretty sure theres still only onw season of it), but have…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
catjim
catjim
12 October 2011

Settle an argument?

Settle an argument?
NSW

We built a custom design with a less well known builder and it would have been $250,000 or a little bit less. A three bedroom plus two studies (I work from home), two…

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catjim
Oct 12, 2011 11:38 am
nsw
nsw
12 October 2011

your help needed do you anything about building entitlement

your help needed do you anything about building entitlement

hi i built a house in nsw 8 or 9 year's ago there was no building entitlement or da just a block of land now i have just had the council on my back what can i do and is…

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nsw
Oct 12, 2011 3:57 pm
paulw11
paulw11
13 October 2011

What size should i build my shed toilet?

What size should i build my shed toilet?

Yes, under the BCA either the door has to open out, or it needs to have lift-off hinges. Most houses (mine included) seem to go the lift-off hinge route as it looks neater…

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paulw11
Oct 13, 2011 6:04 am
turns71
turns71
13 October 2011

Painting over terra cotta tiles?

Painting over terra cotta tiles?

Hi there, Is it possible to paint over terra cotta tiles in an outdoor patio? I'd like to get away from the orangey look of terra cotta and give them a contemporary…

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turns71
Oct 13, 2011 1:50 pm
quiksilver
quiksilver
13 October 2011

ATM SKIMMING

ATM SKIMMING

Sad to hear. The banks should really look into investing in anti-skimming devices on ATMs to distrub the signals of these skimming activities to protect users.

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quiksilver
Oct 13, 2011 5:07 pm
HappyCamper_au
HappyCamper_au
14 October 2011

building entitlement

building entitlement

What about electricity, is it connected? I thought the power authority needed to sight the building permit prior to connection. Then again, has the electrical wiring…

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HappyCamper_au
Oct 14, 2011 2:54 pm
j_lorro
j_lorro
15 October 2011

HELP-Has anyone built with PGH Castlmaine or Da Vinci Brick?

HELP-Has anyone built with PGH Castlmaine or Da Vinci Brick?

Hi, I have just seen your post whilst searching for images of bricks. By now you have probably chosen your bricks and construction more than likely finished. We too are…

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j_lorro
Oct 15, 2011 6:38 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
16 October 2011

Sewer repairs

Sewer repairs

Thanks and yes it does and will be, but finally time to get it fixed good and proper if only a stupid incompotent plumber had done his job correctly in the first place/…

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kassan1973
Oct 16, 2011 9:06 pm
sargs77
sargs77
17 October 2011

Is my watertank causing my brick mortar to soften/discolour

Is my watertank causing my brick mortar to soften/discolour

thanks for your thoughts and advice Cheers will see how i go

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sargs77
Oct 17, 2011 2:53 pm
paulw11
paulw11
17 October 2011

Getting Power to your house site in SA.

Getting Power to your house site in SA.

For the amount of money quoted I am assuming that high-voltage work is required - which means poles and transformers. If you have neighbors then I believe you can recoup…

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paulw11
Oct 17, 2011 4:48 pm
lazy
lazy
17 October 2011

Need some old roof tiles - who can help?

Need some old roof tiles - who can help?

Thank you, Uncle. I will try.

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lazy
Oct 17, 2011 8:31 pm
chippy
chippy
18 October 2011

Sticking Wall Mirror to Plasterboard/Gyprock

Sticking Wall Mirror to Plasterboard/Gyprock

Either find a stud to screw a hook onto or use Ramset nylon wallmates and screw a hook into those. Depending on the weight of the mirror you may need to share the load…

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chippy
Oct 18, 2011 12:43 pm
chippy
mrsrusty
mrsrusty
18 October 2011

Essential living area's - with kids

Essential living area's - with kids

Thanks kexkez and kyton :) I think three areas is a goer. Be good to have a kids zone and having a lounge/home theatre area is very appealing too....love to be able to…

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mrsrusty
Oct 18, 2011 8:49 pm
luke11
luke11
19 October 2011

Damaged electrical cover!

Damaged electrical cover!

Thanks for the reply Phippsy, Yeah I think we are talking about the same thing. Well its good to know that wont charge us for it Cheers Luke

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luke11
Oct 19, 2011 5:06 pm
luke11

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