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We had custom furniture made by a cabinet maker and was meant to be raw MDF but instead it came with a laminate finish that normally has 2pac applied. See photo. It is…

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ideaswoman
Jul 19, 2017 4:09 pm
ideaswoman
MarqueeMark
MarqueeMark
17 July 2017

Rooftop deck possible?

Rooftop deck possible?

cheers... might stick with this

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MarqueeMark
Jul 17, 2017 9:30 pm
arodc
arodc
4 July 2017

Small bulges in new plasterboard

Small bulges in new plasterboard

Thanks, I appreciate your comments

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arodc
Jul 04, 2017 10:19 pm

Hey there, I am just after some advice, we have had a meeting today with our SS and a inspector after saying we are not happy with our brickwork, mainly the window sills,…

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Ladybugs2
Jun 20, 2017 9:06 pm
Ladybugs2
sarb
sarb
12 June 2017

horizontal slat fencing

horizontal slat fencing

Hi I was wondering if anyone has slat fencing? I like the look of it but was wondering can you see through it easily if you use a 9mm gap?I am looking at pvc slat fencing…

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sarb
Jun 12, 2017 1:56 pm
sarb
sarb
3 June 2017

kitchen cabinet downlights

kitchen cabinet downlights

Wondering if it is possible to install under cabinet lighting like led lights after the completion of build or you have to do it before in order to have wires installed properly?

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sarb
Jun 03, 2017 10:59 am
Ladybugs2
Ladybugs2
30 May 2017

Front porch slope.. is this normal standards?

Front porch slope.. is this normal standards?

Thanks for your replies! we haven't measured yet as unsure what measurement to take? and yes it all looks like it falls to the front right hand corner def not evenly to…

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Ladybugs2
May 30, 2017 10:26 pm
Ladybugs2
MandM+4
MandM+4
11 May 2017

Floor plan advice

Floor plan advice

Yes the ensuite needs a CSD like the WIR next to it. Then the towel rail could be moved. Building Monte Carlo 40- Wisdom homes

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MandM+4
May 11, 2017 2:09 pm
Horse
Horse
24 April 2017

Control Joints

Control Joints

Thanks twylamc. I will ask them to do that. It is very helpful to have all this comments from experts.

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Horse
Apr 24, 2017 11:23 am
Jclw
Jclw
20 March 2017

The Most Valuable Lesson You Have Learnt?

The Most Valuable Lesson You Have Learnt?
1, 2, 3

Cheap online store for your home or cottage here link http://apromera.com/ galvanized buckets, : Lol:

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Jclw
Mar 20, 2017 10:23 am
Intrepit
Intrepit
14 March 2017

2 year old town house - ridge developing under upstairs carp

2 year old town house - ridge developing under upstairs carp

Thanks for the assist. Your explanation would make sense given the ridge runs directly over a lower level wall. I plan on recarpeting in the next year or 2 so my plan…

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Intrepit
Mar 14, 2017 6:41 pm
Mec06
Mec06
24 February 2017

Aqua Enamel paint finish

Aqua Enamel paint finish

Hi All, just had our PVC come through finally - I was surprised by the upgrade cost of the Aqua Enamel: Provide non-standard Aqua Enamel paint finish to internal…

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Mec06
Feb 24, 2017 1:41 pm
Mec06
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 February 2017

Soil Testting

Soil Testting

A lot of engineers are now (wisely) recommending soil moisture tests and monitored daily watering for 2 weeks to rehydrate the soils of KDRs to acceptable moisture levels…

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SaveH2O
Feb 15, 2017 8:14 am
SaveH2O
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
14 February 2017

Kitchen designers

Kitchen designers

We did a kitchen Reno with them a few years ago. I thought they'd since been taken over by Nobby's ?

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Hillsbuilds
Feb 14, 2017 11:31 am
building-expert
building-expert
9 February 2017

Roof flashing material by sight

Roof flashing material by sight

To me that looks like a standard valley gutter made from zincalume steel

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building-expert
Feb 09, 2017 9:58 pm
building-expert
arcachon
arcachon
31 January 2017

Electrical Plan - Thoughts?

Electrical Plan - Thoughts?

You've perfectly described one of the issues dealing with a volume builder compare to a more boutique operator. They are really a production line. Happy to step you…

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arcachon
Jan 31, 2017 8:03 pm
KC16
KC16
19 January 2017

Gyprock walls

Gyprock walls

I will investigate the skim. I have a builder here at present who may be able to do it unless anyone knows of someone in Brisbane who is a whizz at it?

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KC16
Jan 19, 2017 5:12 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 January 2017

Doors

Doors

Re doors. I feel our ensuite toilet area etc can be a tad small. I feel ours could have been - maybe 30-50 cms wider. Also - the powder room - often forgotten - we…

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Saint Mike
Jan 19, 2017 9:11 am
Saint Mike
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
5 January 2017

Triton Super Jaws

Triton Super Jaws

G'day, Thank you for the User Manual. I had seen that but mine was an older model. A young man came to have a look to see what was wrong. I have to use a Screw Driver to…

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Perry the Pom
Jan 05, 2017 2:26 pm
Perry the Pom

Just before painting a wall, I wiped it down with damp cloths to remove any dust, insects etc. Dust was mainly a problem near the bottom of the walls. I painted during…

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Beetaloo
Dec 28, 2016 5:24 pm
Beetaloo
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Beazley77
Dec 20, 2016 7:31 pm
Beazley77
arcachon
arcachon
19 December 2016

Stanley Stud Finder

Stanley Stud Finder

When in doubt, throw it out.* (*normally applies to old items in the fridge)

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arcachon
Dec 19, 2016 10:11 am
COLORBOND(R) steel
COLORBOND(R) steel
6 December 2016

boundary fence question

boundary fence question

It does sound expensive. We would suggest contacting either LYSAGHT or Dunn & Farrugia for comparative quotes Regards, Peter (COLORBOND® steel)

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COLORBOND(R) steel
Dec 06, 2016 1:20 pm
COLORBOND(R) steel
MattnSha
MattnSha
1 December 2016

Help!! Needed. Granny flat build going on 18months now...

Help!! Needed. Granny flat build going on 18months now...

Hi everyone, Site newbies here looking for some information and help. My name is Matt and my wife is Shadhna. Just a little back ground information ... For the past…

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MattnSha
Dec 01, 2016 9:44 pm
ausdesign
ausdesign
1 December 2016

Choosing the right block of land

Choosing the right block of land

After you've had a look at Marks page have a look through our 'Australian Dream' series of articles. There may be some info that is relevant.

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ausdesign
Dec 01, 2016 8:03 pm
ausdesign
snowing
snowing
27 November 2016

Dividing Fence Legal Question

Dividing Fence Legal Question

As far as I know, he should have given you 3 quotes in the first place and consult you regarding the fence. If the fence is included in his plan for submission to council…

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snowing
Nov 27, 2016 10:37 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
27 November 2016

Vertical versus horizontal cladding

Vertical versus horizontal cladding

Hi, I have Vertical cladding as Standard and it would cost me additional $2000 to change to horizontal cladding. I prefere the look of horizontal cladding but I'm…

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gaweleczek
Nov 27, 2016 9:27 am
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
26 November 2016

Generator

Generator

G'day, I managed to contact an Electrician. He was very helpful he told me about the different types of Generators. He explained about the Inverter ones. He recommended…

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Perry the Pom
Nov 26, 2016 4:07 pm
Perry the Pom
Legend 27 home
Legend 27 home
8 November 2016

Legend27 Our Fist home build Metricon QLD

Legend27 Our Fist home build Metricon QLD

18 Sep 2016 Deposit paid to Metricon 8 Nov 2016 Colour selection done We are excited to the following progress ........ :z:

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Legend 27 home
Nov 08, 2016 9:54 pm
Legend 27 home
qebtel
qebtel
8 November 2016

Building a home studio/office pod in Brisbane

Building a home studio/office pod in Brisbane

On cursory inspection of thir site, Supply cost appears to be $3000 per sq metre or so. 5- 8 day building time, so add $5-$8000 to that. Not cheap.

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qebtel
Nov 08, 2016 7:58 am
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Narrewarren01
Oct 28, 2016 3:40 pm
Borisdavenport
Borisdavenport
26 October 2016

Effective Ways to Improve Work flow at a Construction Site

Effective Ways to Improve Work flow at a Construction Site

This one is a good article on this topic. While working for sites in Urban areas, I usually outsource most works as to conserve space, vendors will deliver materials on time.

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Borisdavenport
Oct 26, 2016 2:12 pm
Borisdavenport
nomnomnom
nomnomnom
25 October 2016

Soundproof walls

Soundproof walls

http://www.gyprock.com.au/Pages/Solutio ... Noise.aspx enjoy reading..... and yes the sound batts used provide both sound and thermal insulation.

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nomnomnom
Oct 25, 2016 9:41 pm
nomnomnom
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
25 October 2016

Removing paint

Removing paint

G'day, I loaned my Triton Work Centre to a friend. He returned it with paint over it. I want to remove it. I tested a small part with Paint Remover. It also removed…

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Perry the Pom
Oct 25, 2016 7:40 pm
Perry the Pom
lp77
lp77
24 October 2016

Qld his new home contract...

Qld his new home contract...

We're building South Gold Coast qld. Trinity lux q1. What design ru looking at and where?

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lp77
Oct 24, 2016 9:21 pm
TysonJ
TysonJ
23 October 2016

Pro Poll: 2016's Biggest Obstacles

Pro Poll: 2016's Biggest Obstacles

Good Evening Homeone community. This year has been full of ups and downs for me. And as 2017 is growing ever closer and I'm keen learn about the biggest obstacles our…

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TysonJ
Oct 23, 2016 9:21 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 October 2016

Pine stairs treads or MDF treads

Pine stairs treads or MDF treads

Mdf is used on thousands of stairs around the country without any problems. Especially seeing as you are going to cover it with carpet. What you asked for and what you get…

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Stewie D
Oct 21, 2016 7:14 pm
LochietheChippy
LochietheChippy
12 October 2016

Alfresco step down heights

Alfresco step down heights

50mm is fine are you getting Facebrick or render

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LochietheChippy
Oct 12, 2016 7:21 pm
Mec06
Mec06
11 October 2016

Timber stacker issue..

Timber stacker issue..

Hi all, We had our tender appointment today, which was all smooth except for an issue we've now discovered with our stacker doors... We had chosen timber stacker after…

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Mec06
Oct 11, 2016 5:27 pm
Mec06
Ladybugs2
Ladybugs2
7 October 2016

Ashford, Huxley question

Ashford, Huxley question

Thank so much for your replies, We got our solicitor onto it and she did a lot of research and checks on the company, turns out they are not a company and not ran by the…

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Ladybugs2
Oct 07, 2016 6:19 pm
Ladybugs2
Kristy1234
Kristy1234
28 September 2016

Building with Morcraft Homes

Building with Morcraft Homes

Did you go with Morcraft?

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Kristy1234
Sep 28, 2016 10:18 pm
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
27 September 2016

Binding a carpet

Binding a carpet

G'day bashworth, Thank you, now I understand. I have to go to town today so I will purchase some Hot Glue. Thank you very much for your help. Cheers Perry

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Perry the Pom
Sep 27, 2016 5:50 am
Perry the Pom
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Roomeat
Sep 26, 2016 8:20 pm
Roomeat
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
26 September 2016

Painting a Concrete Water Tank

Painting a Concrete Water Tank

G'day Bpratt, Thank you for your reply. The guy at Bunnings told me that there will be some specials on old stock Exterior Paint coming soon. He will phone me as soon as…

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Perry the Pom
Sep 26, 2016 8:12 am
Perry the Pom
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 September 2016

Water leak

Water leak

My first one was high - but we filled the pool.

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Saint Mike
Sep 25, 2016 3:59 pm
Saint Mike
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
24 September 2016

Bee Hive Paint

Bee Hive Paint

G'day Guys, Thank you for your replies. I have almost finished repainting all my hives. I did well. I went to the Recycling Depot. A heap of paint was there. I…

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Perry the Pom
Sep 24, 2016 6:10 am
Perry the Pom
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
23 September 2016

Replace roof and change roofline?

Replace roof and change roofline?

Hi simnapted, You must first get a designer who understands roof shapes and roof construction and in particular the Light Timber Framing Code (Residential Timber Framing…

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Leonardo_23
Sep 23, 2016 3:18 pm
simnatped
simnatped
16 September 2016

Tree stump

Tree stump

Very nice! I've spend the past 2 years digging out stumps in my garden. Unfortunately I don't think the neighbours would appreciate a bonfire. Only 3 stumps to go..... :oops:

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simnatped
Sep 16, 2016 1:18 pm
lp77
lp77
13 September 2016

Alfresco wooden roof

Alfresco wooden roof

Hubby would like this done, is it easier to do at build stage as putting in lights and ceiling fan ? We know it'll be more expensive done by builder but.. Maybe easier?

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lp77
Sep 13, 2016 2:42 pm
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
7 September 2016

Air Stapler

Air Stapler

G'day Stewie, At the moment I only have the Stapler. If I purchase any more Pressure Tools I might invest in a Filter. Cheers Perry

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Perry the Pom
Sep 07, 2016 1:13 pm
Perry the Pom

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