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hsv216
hsv216
7 March 2010

boundry regulations nz

boundry regulations nz

Hi Dez, I cannot help you, but I would think best bet will be the local Council. It seems that there are different rules for different councils, so think would be the…

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hsv216
Mar 07, 2010 11:56 am
Macy
Macy
7 March 2010

Glass bricks

Glass bricks

No-one has glass bricks any more?

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Macy
Mar 07, 2010 1:13 pm
Helyn
Helyn
7 March 2010

What is your carpet preference??

What is your carpet preference??

I had carpet for a while in my old house which must of been plush - it had the characteristic you mention that tread marks, vacuuming lines etc stood out, always made it…

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Helyn
Mar 07, 2010 9:45 pm
Helyn
Nic_s
Nic_s
7 March 2010

Glass sliding wardrobe doors

Glass sliding wardrobe doors
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No Packers in NSW.. ::sad:: Great pics on website though.

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Nic_s
Mar 07, 2010 6:08 pm
MrsRose
MrsRose
7 March 2010

Amber have 25% off Boral Pavers & free delivery in NSW & ACT

Amber have 25% off Boral Pavers & free delivery in NSW & ACT

Hi All, Currently out shopping for pavers and came across this internet deal which I thought I would share - its valid for the next 2…

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MrsRose
Mar 07, 2010 7:02 pm
MrsRose
rosypaige
rosypaige
7 March 2010

Kids Outdoor Play Areas

Kids Outdoor Play Areas

That's the one I was looking for Purple Butterfly! Thanks. Found to-do-lists, Fairy Blue - that's the one that gave me the original idea. It's fantastic.

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rosypaige
Mar 07, 2010 7:09 pm
swarvy
swarvy
8 March 2010

What first - internal doors or painting ?

What first - internal doors or painting ?

doors need to be hung first so they all hang correctly then painters remove them and re-fit them.

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swarvy
Mar 08, 2010 1:41 am
fruitty
fruitty
8 March 2010

FHOG

FHOG

You can apply for an extension if there are reasonable reason for the delay.

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fruitty
Mar 08, 2010 1:44 am
fruitty
jaelee
jaelee
8 March 2010

AUST STANDARDS

AUST STANDARDS

If you contact your local council they have all that information. We picked up a couple of flyer sheets they had. We are just going through the process now (fibreglass…

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jaelee
Mar 08, 2010 12:09 pm
kek
kek
8 March 2010

alternative to plantation shutters in walls

alternative to plantation shutters in walls

These timber screens aren't in wall voids, but used between rooms instead of walls:…

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kek
Mar 08, 2010 1:44 pm
kek
nine2eight
nine2eight
9 March 2010

Balcony balustrade suggestions...

Balcony balustrade suggestions...

Yea thought so...I'm think I'm over the wires look at the moment anyway, and steering away from glass..maybe just a nice wood panel or similar..also need to redo a side…

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nine2eight
Mar 09, 2010 3:25 pm
donuts
donuts
9 March 2010

anyone bought anything thru adrians.com.au?homewares website

anyone bought anything thru adrians.com.au?homewares website

thanks haywgl & CJV :) glad to see others like it as much as me! i think i might give them a shot anyway, if i can save $50 going thru them.

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donuts
Mar 09, 2010 4:40 pm
donuts
page26
page26
10 March 2010

Builder recoomendations please

Builder recoomendations please

Hi, unlike my project if you're building in a new estate you can build with pretty much any major volume builders. I don't know anyone who built with them - in fact I…

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page26
Mar 10, 2010 6:08 pm
kek
kek
10 March 2010

Do they have to re-clear our block? - ANSWER

Do they have to re-clear our block? - ANSWER

:? Hmm. One thing I've learned is to never rely on anyone's verbal assurances. No matter how trivial it might seem, put it in the contract... ::frown:: Lucky it's worked out OK…

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kek
Mar 10, 2010 6:41 pm
kek
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
10 March 2010

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS

next Thursday folks :) 8pm SBS 1

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 10, 2010 9:44 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
merbert
merbert
11 March 2010

Builder for Reno Recommendation?

Builder for Reno Recommendation?

Can anyone recommend a builder who works in the Fitzroy North area for a renovation to a Victorian terrace? Yes - I know word of mouth is supposed to be the best, but the…

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merbert
Mar 11, 2010 2:09 pm
Eager
Eager
11 March 2010

Sold our house ... again!

Sold our house ... again!

:oops: Shows how often I look at the General Discussion…

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Eager
Mar 11, 2010 7:37 pm
Eager
Martin
Martin
12 March 2010

CSR vs Boral Plasterboard Quality. Which one is better?

CSR vs Boral Plasterboard Quality. Which one is better?

I think there might be a difference in the label. One say Boral Plaster board the other says CSR plaster board :shock: . Other than that they are the same.

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Martin
Mar 12, 2010 10:34 am
JJ305
JJ305
12 March 2010

Fire Regulations '10/30'

Fire Regulations '10/30'

Hi, We applied for a planning permit in 2009 before the fire regulation 10/30 (clear Trees & shrubs 10 metres from house/ Clear shrubs 30 metres from house without a…

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JJ305
Mar 12, 2010 12:27 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
12 March 2010

New HDMI range ... ebay only!

New HDMI range ... ebay only!

Thread moved to here with a free giveaway viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30953 Closed

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mattwalker
Mar 12, 2010 1:35 pm
mattwalker
Dollar
Dollar
13 March 2010

Need to reselect bricks- help!!

Need to reselect bricks- help!!

I like Vic Blue best but I am biased. Blue Rio is nice too. The domino bricks would be nice too but not sue how it'll look with the windows.

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Dollar
Mar 13, 2010 12:49 pm
serge44
serge44
14 March 2010

Bellflower Estate - Sippy Downs

Bellflower Estate - Sippy Downs
1 ... 5, 6, 7

updates on Bellflower or Forest Grove estates?

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serge44
Mar 14, 2010 12:41 am
serge44
gaza001
gaza001
14 March 2010

Costs of reblocking and re pinning

Costs of reblocking and re pinning

Hi, I live in outer south-east melbourne, and i have a 13 square home. I think i need to get either reblocking or repinning work done. Does anybody know ballpark figures…

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gaza001
Mar 14, 2010 9:55 am
lachjor
lachjor
14 March 2010

Any recommendations for builder to renovate in South West WA

Any recommendations for builder to renovate in South West WA

Hi, Asking on behalf of a family member, just wanting to know if anyone here has any recommendations or experience (good, bad or otherwise) for a builder to renovate an…

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lachjor
Mar 14, 2010 3:17 pm
lachjor
Macy
Macy
14 March 2010

What colour to paint the fence???

What colour to paint the fence???

I'm not sure I'd bother if you're planting in front anyway. Is it a standard paling fence or lap and cap? Do the neighbours have gardens yet? I know people who've been…

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Macy
Mar 14, 2010 4:01 pm
dr_jode
dr_jode
14 March 2010

Re-roofing.

Re-roofing.

Hi all, not sure if this is the right place for this question? I need to get a new zinc iron roof put on my place. However, because I live out of town I'm finding it…

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dr_jode
Mar 14, 2010 4:23 pm
IkonInteriors
IkonInteriors
14 March 2010

New estates.. building old looking houses

New estates.. building old looking houses

As far as covenants go surely we all have a bit of common sense here to realise that unless they stipulate you can…

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IkonInteriors
Mar 14, 2010 7:48 pm
IkonInteriors
kek
kek
15 March 2010

L-shape wooden bifold doors - Do they let in drafts?

L-shape wooden bifold doors - Do they let in drafts?

Nope, no drafts. The weatherproofing is actually way better than on standard hinged doors. You don't see the seals when they're closed, but they do a great job.

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kek
Mar 15, 2010 6:57 am
kek
Vundaful!
Vundaful!
15 March 2010

Problem with Birds (Cockatiels)

Problem with Birds (Cockatiels)

I'm thinking that maybe you could start with some chicken wire, fashion up a cage yourself and place it over the evap cooler. If this doesn't deter them, maybe you need…

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Vundaful!
Mar 15, 2010 1:31 pm
Vundaful!
Macy
Macy
15 March 2010

Asbestos in Eaves

Asbestos in Eaves

The asbestos website put up by our local government says asbestos is likely in houses built prior to 1985.

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Macy
Mar 15, 2010 2:46 pm
BeatrixKiddo
BeatrixKiddo
15 March 2010

Damage to neighbours tree roots on my property - liability?

Damage to neighbours tree roots on my property - liability?

You would probably also be liable if the tree dies or is permantly damaged, something along the lines of destruction of your neighbours property and landscape. Their…

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BeatrixKiddo
Mar 15, 2010 3:58 pm
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Helyn
Mar 16, 2010 12:02 am
Helyn
Fiffaro
Fiffaro
16 March 2010

Lending power with children

Lending power with children

It helped us. We…

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Fiffaro
Mar 16, 2010 2:06 am
HappyHome
HappyHome
16 March 2010

House built in wrong spot

House built in wrong spot

The offer went unconditional before they started questioning it, so their motivations are unclear. We have legal representation waiting in the wings if it comes to it,…

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HappyHome
Mar 16, 2010 7:45 am
tempura
tempura
16 March 2010

Has anyone hated their house after building??

Has anyone hated their house after building??
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which builders do you guys used? perhaps a pre-cautious note for those people that are planning to build their new house?

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tempura
Mar 16, 2010 4:45 pm
tempura
mattwalker
mattwalker
16 March 2010

Matt's house is sold...for a third time!

Matt's house is sold...for a third time!

Oh they all thought they could....looks liek the reigns might have been pulled back! ;) Anyway should be good this time! Cheers guys :)

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mattwalker
Mar 16, 2010 5:43 pm
mattwalker
robinred55
robinred55
16 March 2010

Site Costs

Site Costs

Our soil tests came back M-D on a flat block of land and site costs have come to around $12,000. We were originally quoted $8.500 but the found some fill on the corner of…

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robinred55
Mar 16, 2010 6:11 pm
purplerosey
purplerosey
16 March 2010

Fairmont Homes?

Fairmont Homes?

Hi Robinred55, Well all builders have thier own share of complaints, and have thier complements as well. As I said It all depends on our luck what will happen with our…

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purplerosey
Mar 16, 2010 9:34 pm
kid81
kid81
17 March 2010

PVC or Stainless Steel exterior wall angles??

PVC or Stainless Steel exterior wall angles??

The only concern you would have would be on poorly manufactured PVC. It can discolour in the sun however considering they are rendered over, this will not be a problem. As…

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kid81
Mar 17, 2010 10:35 am
Melrich
Melrich
18 March 2010

Tradesmen/work during business hours - how do you do it?

Tradesmen/work during business hours - how do you do it?

I should be at home during the day when they can come and give me a quote or do work My wife and I both work so we face the same problem.…

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Melrich
Mar 18, 2010 9:11 am
BecH
BecH
18 March 2010

Do you have to have gutters??

Do you have to have gutters??

Funnily enough right now that's us with TC…

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BecH
Mar 18, 2010 12:50 pm
karakarakara
karakarakara
18 March 2010

Building with Ventura Homes

Building with Ventura Homes

That sounds extremely specced out to me We having the builder do the shell and most the things we cant/wont do later. Then doing all flooring etc ourselves, will which…

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karakarakara
Mar 18, 2010 1:25 pm
room4acubby
room4acubby
18 March 2010

How to cyclone proof garage roller doors

How to cyclone proof garage roller doors

Take them off and tie them down. Ensure you have more than one opening left on your sheds though so that the cyclone doesn't lift the shed.

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room4acubby
Mar 18, 2010 2:09 pm
room4acubby
evo9
evo9
18 March 2010

Structural engineer/ wall removal

Structural engineer/ wall removal

Can anyone recommend a structural engineer in Sydney to see if a wall can be removed in a strata unit?? Has anyone had an internal brick wall removed if so what was the…

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evo9
Mar 18, 2010 2:45 pm
Annietom
Annietom
18 March 2010

Adairs Sale

Adairs Sale

good onya donuts! like to know when the good bargains are around... I spent a bit in Laura Ashley today, they have 25% of everything (cept furn) over next four days…

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Annietom
Mar 18, 2010 9:04 pm
Annietom
felant
felant
19 March 2010

builders in Adelaide using Hebel

builders in Adelaide using Hebel

I thought I would clarify the job - it is an extension to the back of the house, dimensions are approx. 9 x 5 m, and and ensuite to the side of the house, dimensions…

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felant
Mar 19, 2010 7:03 am
suh
suh
19 March 2010

Decoration rubbish bin stickers

Decoration rubbish bin stickers

Just found the stickers at our local Pharmacy yesterday....fancy! They sell everything

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suh
Mar 19, 2010 9:16 am
suh
Martin
Martin
19 March 2010

why build on slab?

why build on slab?

quick and easier. Better process for trades. No need to get the same trades in and out.

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Martin
Mar 19, 2010 1:03 pm

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