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Mozzie
Mozzie
29 January 2011

Retaining wall issue

Retaining wall issue

From what I've seen/experienced it is standard practice to put the retaining wall inside the boundary. However normally the distance is 300mm not 500mm. This is because…

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Mozzie
Jan 29, 2011 7:57 pm
Mozzie
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
30 January 2011

Is a First Flush diverter worth it for a wet/charged system?

Is a First Flush diverter worth it for a wet/charged system?

We have the wet charged system here, at the end of winter I remove the screw cap at the lowest point in a thing called the 'pig pit' and drain all the water from the…

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onc_artisan
Jan 30, 2011 10:52 am
onc_artisan
catjim
catjim
30 January 2011

ducted vacuum - bagless vs. with bag, which is better?

ducted vacuum - bagless vs. with bag, which is better?

We've got a bagged Valet vacuum in our current house that's been in for around 20ish years. We have replaced the motor twice in that time. Sounds a little drastic but…

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catjim
Jan 30, 2011 5:11 pm
sleven
sleven
30 January 2011

Junk Mail

Junk Mail

Hi, sorry, not sure where you are - but if in Melbourne - the following are the two major distributors who will then contact your…

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sleven
Jan 30, 2011 9:49 pm
sleven
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
1 February 2011

Need opinions/suggestions pls

Need opinions/suggestions pls
1, 2, 3

Just wanted to let you know I've put up the latest plan on my own thread now. I've changed a couple more things slightly. Sorry ERIN but I…

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cheerupcharlie
Feb 01, 2011 12:26 am
John Condon
John Condon
1 February 2011

Going down instead of raising

Going down instead of raising

Be very careful when going down - if you hit unexpected soils or rock it could cost a fortune in extra excavation fees and so on. I suggest getting a Geotechnical…

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John Condon
Feb 01, 2011 5:14 pm
ESB
ESB
1 February 2011

How important is a rear access in garage to the garden?

How important is a rear access in garage to the garden?

We don't have any access in/out of our garage except through the roller door, but we have full drive through access into the backyard through the side gate. We only had…

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ESB
Feb 01, 2011 5:50 pm
ESB
timbo2002
timbo2002
1 February 2011

Modern Corner Block House

Modern Corner Block House

Thanks for the reply guys. Metricon are out of the budget. But i think we found a good option on the weekend. Really good for maximizing the back yard.

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timbo2002
Feb 01, 2011 6:09 pm
darrell81
darrell81
1 February 2011

whos right me or the builder

whos right me or the builder

yep there in the contract document as 1 metre of over head cupboards.i,ll be ringing them in the morning.thanks

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darrell81
Feb 01, 2011 7:31 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
pedro.lyn.josh
1 February 2011

Stairs stain partial or full??

Stairs stain partial or full??

IMO they should be fully stained as raw timber is subject to moisture therefore may expand effecting the integrity of the structure. It's not like u can clean under the…

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pedro.lyn.josh
Feb 01, 2011 7:49 pm
pedro.lyn.josh
Michelle
Michelle
5 February 2011

Obscure glass

Obscure glass

I have to say I felt sorry for the 16 year old boy at the back of me. :shock: I probably scared him for life in my bathroom until I discovered it! :lol: :lol:

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Michelle
Feb 05, 2011 2:01 pm
Michelle
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
2 February 2011

help... sliding door mech that leads into pool area

help... sliding door mech that leads into pool area

Speak to your builder about it. It seems they should be aware that it will not meet the requirements and you may have to adjust the plans

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chrisandkate
Feb 02, 2011 7:19 am
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tstr1a
Feb 02, 2011 11:36 am
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
2 February 2011

How many litres is your laundry tub?

How many litres is your laundry tub?
1, 2

the LARGE majority of insert SS troughs are 45lts. There are a couple of ceramic ones out on the market at 35 litres. I would say you could put…

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blueblueblue
Feb 02, 2011 12:31 pm
joeygbh
joeygbh
2 February 2011

M****con Display Furniture

M****con Display Furniture

suite deals advertise that they stock display furniture but i think that is more advertising than anything else. How often do display homes…

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joeygbh
Feb 02, 2011 1:54 pm
joeygbh
joeygbh
joeygbh
2 February 2011

Shocked

Shocked

I'd blame over emotional FHBs instead. An investor carefully…

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joeygbh
Feb 02, 2011 2:00 pm
joeygbh
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
2 February 2011

Wallpaper vs feature wall

Wallpaper vs feature wall

Definetey go with a wallpaper. You can check where I bought mine.

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Sir Snagger
Feb 02, 2011 3:48 pm
Sir Snagger
Spycar
Spycar
2 February 2011

Cinema Room Renovation Enquiry

Cinema Room Renovation Enquiry

Hi, I have a cinema room with an opening of 2.23m. I have browsed through the internet to look for door profile and it seems like a pivot or double door with frame will…

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Spycar
Feb 02, 2011 4:28 pm
timbo2002
timbo2002
2 February 2011

Brick Retaining wall costs

Brick Retaining wall costs

Thanks Mate, that gives me a good heads up. i was hoping closer to 5K but will be working on the 10 mark for my numbers.

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timbo2002
Feb 02, 2011 7:30 pm
oze
oze
3 February 2011

Red Gum

Red Gum

I'm looking for some red gum posts 100x100mm and wondering if anyone knows of suppliers?

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oze
Feb 03, 2011 2:11 pm
oze
Huggy_B
Huggy_B
3 February 2011

Garage Door Material

Garage Door Material

it gets bloody hot. go to a display home and stand in there with it shut on a warm day

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Huggy_B
Feb 03, 2011 4:13 pm
Huggy_B
ray.lisa350
ray.lisa350
3 February 2011

How do I work out the window measurements on my plan?

How do I work out the window measurements on my plan?

Hey!! Thanks a lot for this freat conversation. Thais is really beneficial for me.

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ray.lisa350
Feb 03, 2011 6:59 pm
Dazza88
Dazza88
4 February 2011

Driveway council approval

Driveway council approval

Thank you all for your advice, we are in Adelaide under Burnside council and I just got the form online - fingers crossed that they allow 2 driveways!

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Dazza88
Feb 04, 2011 11:45 am
Casa2
Casa2
4 February 2011

return of unsigned contracts

return of unsigned contracts

I've always liked the quote fee that gets taken off the cost of the job if you go ahead. I should start a business in which I quote twice as much as it really costs and…

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Casa2
Feb 04, 2011 12:13 pm
aza0
aza0
4 February 2011

Cost of a simple extension

Cost of a simple extension

My mum had a double brick extension with 12ft ceilings and raised of the ground around 500mm done about two years ago. This is Semaphore, South Australia. We did all the…

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aza0
Feb 04, 2011 6:28 pm
sleven
sleven
5 February 2011

Point Cook-ians - VicPol warning on Skeleton Creek

Point Cook-ians - VicPol warning on Skeleton Creek

Oooh i might not be able to get to work today... damn!

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sleven
Feb 05, 2011 4:13 am
sleven
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
5 February 2011

Tis a wee bit wet in Western Melbourne....

Tis a wee bit wet in Western Melbourne....

I just went near Palmers Road in Truganina, the water completely covered both sides of the road and was about 40cms high! I wanted to go to the display homes there but I…

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Victoria_g06
Feb 05, 2011 5:26 pm
Victoria_g06
garden lover
garden lover
5 February 2011

Built in TV cabinets

Built in TV cabinets

sorry I dont have any photos to show you, but we had one in our last house. My hubby (a builder) built out a wall that was say 2m long. It was built out by about 1/2 m…

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garden lover
Feb 05, 2011 6:52 pm
Jazzy4
Jazzy4
5 February 2011

Netwok IP Cameras (Wired)

Netwok IP Cameras (Wired)

Foscam IP cameras are your best bet.. Built in wireless and ethernet. There is plenty of apps in the app store that work with them to view on iphone or ipad. $90 or so…

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Jazzy4
Feb 05, 2011 7:12 pm
davidj
davidj
6 February 2011

Melbourne Rain - Brick Fence fell apart

Melbourne Rain - Brick Fence fell apart

Do you have any pics? Suprised a brick wall went over?

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davidj
Feb 06, 2011 8:00 am
bashworth
bashworth
6 February 2011

Cross overs/driveway

Cross overs/driveway

It really depend if the area can me made to drain along the road in which case a pipe wouldn't be needed

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bashworth
Feb 06, 2011 8:00 pm
bashworth

Thanks Eskay, More info: My northern boundary neighbor (whom would be the only one directly effected) has already agreed to let us build on the boundary. He was…

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chrisandkate
Feb 07, 2011 2:57 pm
trustno1
trustno1
8 February 2011

damage to kerb, caused by next door builders, who's liable?

damage to kerb, caused by next door builders, who's liable?

stockland said they have nothing to do with it, but to ring council and get details of who is building on the lot next door and take it up directly with them. i got…

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trustno1
Feb 07, 2011 11:07 pm
trustno1
fragile_goods
fragile_goods
9 December 2021

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?
1, 2, 3

Hi, who was the company you got to do the tests? I am having the same problem, 5 years in our new house. Cheers

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fragile_goods
Dec 09, 2021 2:17 am
kels
kels
8 February 2011

Blue board & render cost?

Blue board & render cost?

Hi, We're currently in the process of drafting plans to extend our Sydney fibro cottage. Was wondering does anyone know what the approximate coast is per square metre to…

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kels
Feb 08, 2011 10:15 am
James65
James65
8 February 2011

Does your balcony leak?

Does your balcony leak?

Agree about the builders, the two builders who pretty well said they wouldn't do them were cheaper big name builders, the third who was a local builder, highly regarded…

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James65
Feb 08, 2011 7:42 pm
innsaneink
innsaneink
8 February 2011

Painting

Painting

Thanks for the help boys n gals. PS: Ziplock, I need to scrape, some serious peeling going on here, but not for long

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innsaneink
Feb 08, 2011 8:18 pm
wiring guy
wiring guy
9 February 2011

wiring clipsal saturn light switch

wiring clipsal saturn light switch

thx adam, all makes sense now. yeh will have to get an electrician as after checking wiring in roof is all very old and fragile and all the same colour. Hmmmm not good…

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wiring guy
Feb 09, 2011 7:32 am
deb17
deb17
12 February 2011

Leather or Fabric Sofa?

Leather or Fabric Sofa?

Leather for sure, so easy to keep clean.

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deb17
Feb 12, 2011 10:18 pm
Aiah
Aiah
9 February 2011

Ground Floor Extension to lock up in Sydney

Ground Floor Extension to lock up in Sydney

Good and cheap? usually you get one or the other. Goodluck

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Aiah
Feb 09, 2011 1:03 pm
Aiah
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Pat the draftie
Feb 09, 2011 2:34 pm
Pat the draftie
pattycake4
pattycake4
9 February 2011

Shed Installer

Shed Installer

Does anyone in Melbourne northern suburbs know a good shed installer.I have a 6mx6m garage slab is down,thanks

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pattycake4
Feb 09, 2011 3:55 pm
tim mitchell
tim mitchell
16 February 2011

Dav%y pumps for the toilets keeps going on it's own

Dav%y pumps for the toilets keeps going on it's own

pressure pumps i have found cause cisterns to let water pass due to the pressure. check the pressure switch or even put a pressure limiting valve on the line to suit…

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tim mitchell
Feb 16, 2011 2:44 pm
jassy
jassy
1 June 2011

Soil under slab washing away

Soil under slab washing away

No functionning camera at the moment, I'm afraid.

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jassy
Jun 01, 2011 9:16 pm
Mango
Mango
11 February 2011

Putting new kitchen in - sand floors before or after?

Putting new kitchen in - sand floors before or after?

We sanded the floors and used the waterbased finish prior to installing the kitchen. We did both jobs ourselves and there was no damage to the floor when installing the…

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Mango
Feb 11, 2011 10:17 am
the_milesy
the_milesy
10 February 2011

Change of Owners - No responsibility for warranty?

Change of Owners - No responsibility for warranty?

Did the original fence builder offer any warranty / guarantee? Was he a registered contractor of any sort? Do you have anything in writing? Even a receipt / invoice? If…

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the_milesy
Feb 10, 2011 8:00 am
lisanne
lisanne
10 February 2011

Installation of Appliances - post Handover???

Installation of Appliances - post Handover???

I built with PD and mine weren't installed until the day I moved in and that's standard due to theft

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lisanne
Feb 10, 2011 7:15 pm
bashworth
bashworth
10 February 2011

Questions to ask a customer of Custom Builder

Questions to ask a customer of Custom Builder

Did they make good progress or were there delays?

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bashworth
Feb 10, 2011 7:52 pm
bashworth
kb46
kb46
11 February 2011

Stair tread timber type

Stair tread timber type

Our builder told me he always tried to convince his customers to use Kwila (Merbau) on the stairs because it doesn't wear so fast as most other timbers.

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kb46
Feb 11, 2011 8:38 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
11 February 2011

Land Title Registration

Land Title Registration

^^^^^ I rang up the titles office 2 days ago and they Asked if i was Mr Greg XXXXXXXXXXXX We bought the place from him 6 years ago. LOL Your bank should have a copy of…

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chrisandkate
Feb 11, 2011 12:40 pm

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