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50sfreakmark
50sfreakmark
30 December 2011

1940-50s kitchen wanted SE Brisbane

1940-50s kitchen wanted SE Brisbane

Hi, Im looking for a kitchen from the 40s-50s. Base cabinets and overheads, already have one base cabinet but need another approx 1900mmx500mm or longer. Im based in SE…

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50sfreakmark
Dec 30, 2011 7:17 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
7 December 2011

Thick Decking - what are the issues

Thick Decking - what are the issues

Nothing wrong with factory seconds if that is what you are after. Sometimes the small imperfections can add character and charm (IMO) The…

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Uncle Arfur
Dec 07, 2011 1:48 pm
Janelle
Janelle
23 November 2011

Stamp Duty Concession - QLD

Stamp Duty Concession - QLD

Contact the State Revenue Office http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/

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Janelle
Nov 23, 2011 12:42 pm
Janelle
Dion
Dion
5 November 2011

Double brick / cavity brick builders in Brisbane

Double brick / cavity brick builders in Brisbane

We are planning to extend our 1950 cavity brick house. Ideally we'd like to keep in with the existing nature of the house and build the extension (bathroom and…

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Dion
Nov 04, 2011 11:22 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
28 October 2011

Which soil test is right?

Which soil test is right?

I would err on the side of caution if there's any chance you have extremely reactive clay with lots of movement inside or close to the building envelope, but that's just me...

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cmhamilton
Oct 28, 2011 8:07 am
Large
Large
27 October 2011

shipping containers home

shipping containers home

Containers are only around 2.9 meters wide you may want to place the two containers next to each other and cut the inner walls out.

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Large
Oct 27, 2011 8:16 pm
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
22 October 2011

Tradies clashing

Tradies clashing

No experience or stories to share... but just wanted to say good luck. Sounds like you are so close to the end, so hang in there :D . HHCIB

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How Hard Can it Be
Oct 22, 2011 8:29 pm
natasha1986
natasha1986
20 September 2011

Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?

Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?

Hi, the downpipes and waste pipes around the house all have large concrete boxes around them. They are D shaped, and around 300mm high. I'm wondering what the purpose of…

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natasha1986
Sep 20, 2011 11:28 am
JPS25
JPS25
19 September 2011

Building

Building

I agree about the painting it would require to be done every so many years where as brick doesn't need it

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JPS25
Sep 19, 2011 5:37 pm
mgb
mgb
5 September 2011

Fencing advice

Fencing advice

Thank you everyone, The neighbour still can't find their contract so I think we will go and give some money to our neighbours and let them decide if they want to pay him.…

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mgb
Sep 05, 2011 12:26 pm
mgb
darrell81
darrell81
3 September 2011

anyone in brissy looking for cheap merbau decking

anyone in brissy looking for cheap merbau decking

i was in bunnings at albion yesterday and they had 90x19 merbau marked down to $3.91 lm. rang my local store today and they still have it at $4.60 they rang albion and…

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darrell81
Sep 03, 2011 9:22 am
kellyW24
kellyW24
24 August 2011

Where to find internal stair Hand Rails QLD

Where to find internal stair Hand Rails QLD

Hi Homeone enthusiasts :D Our internal stairs have gyprock walls on both sides with no handrail. Where can I source a brushed chrome or similar handrail that I can…

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kellyW24
Aug 24, 2011 1:37 pm
Pauankim
Pauankim
24 August 2011

Environmental Consult

Environmental Consult

?

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Pauankim
Aug 24, 2011 8:38 am

lol Pebbles, thankyou!!

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Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
flynny
flynny
15 August 2011

Ideas Please On steel

Ideas Please On steel

gday guys i work at a patio company and we end up having alot of off cut steel in sizes of 150x50x2, 100x50, 76x38x1.6 and 90x90 all of which range from 1.5 to 2.5m…

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flynny
Aug 15, 2011 2:10 pm
Darren Stewart
Darren Stewart
15 August 2011

What's best granite or ceasarstone??

What's best granite or ceasarstone??

I like both, but granite has a depth to it that you just cannot get with man made products. Both can scratch but natural granite is pretty tough. Caesar stone can and…

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Darren Stewart
Aug 15, 2011 3:38 pm
Nika25
Nika25
7 August 2011

Mould everywhere. Who is at fault?

Mould everywhere. Who is at fault?

Question the results if they blame you ? It's a bit late now, but for anyone else reading this it pays to put every little tiny detail in writing…

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Nika25
Aug 07, 2011 9:17 pm
Nika25
cherub
cherub
7 August 2011

Timber Decking & timber sizes

Timber Decking & timber sizes

posts 90x90mm or 230x230mm brickwork bearers 2/190x35mm will span 2400mm (thats 2 nailed together) joists 90x45mm will span 1700mm @ 450mm centers

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cherub
Aug 07, 2011 8:44 am
farmerswifey
farmerswifey
6 August 2011

Please help me out with some tiles!

Please help me out with some tiles!

Could you help me find the thread, I can't see it!! Sorry newbie here...

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farmerswifey
Aug 06, 2011 11:17 pm
namtrak
namtrak
11 August 2011

Sealing old timber floors

Sealing old timber floors

Bona Naturale - ring Bona and talk to Adrian to get some advice

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namtrak
Aug 11, 2011 4:57 pm
1sthome
1sthome
5 August 2011

Cutting metal pipes

Cutting metal pipes

If u dont like a grinder try a recipro saw. Ozitzo have a cheapie that will do the job.

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1sthome
Aug 05, 2011 4:09 pm
eyspy
eyspy
2 August 2011

Tiling Question

Tiling Question

That sounds much better, I am sure you will be pleased with that decision.

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eyspy
Aug 02, 2011 8:58 pm
bashworth
bashworth
31 July 2011

are you allowed to raise inspection points for....

are you allowed to raise inspection points for....

I suppose you are supposed to get a plumber to do it. But I did just as you describe myself.

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bashworth
Jul 31, 2011 4:41 pm
bashworth
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
28 July 2011

Turning 4th bedroom into a bathroom

Turning 4th bedroom into a bathroom

Sounds like you may need to consider an extension also. I would think that if you can use the 4th BR as a study/spare room then it would be more beneficial to retain it…

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chrisandkate
Jul 28, 2011 2:18 pm
Wolffie
Wolffie
24 July 2011

Windows ratings

Windows ratings

Hi. I am a new member. Our house was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Yasi and we are in the process of demolishing it in order to build a new house. Not 1 window was broken…

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Wolffie
Jul 24, 2011 9:53 am

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Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
Linrox
Linrox
22 July 2011

Minimum Circuits

Minimum Circuits

I don't think either of those events will happen any time soon. I think the only way it will happen is for me to pay for it. I have also wondered lately how much of a fire…

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Linrox
Jul 22, 2011 4:19 pm
Dexterredcat
Dexterredcat
21 July 2011

Pre handover inspection- final Payment

Pre handover inspection- final Payment

From what I know YOU are entitle to have your independant inspector through and the builder cannot stop this there is a paragraph in the building act that states this…

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Dexterredcat
Jul 21, 2011 11:06 pm
Dexterredcat
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
2 July 2011

Building garage

Building garage

To help other help you, how about mentioning where you live and the local council. Also have to talked to the shed suppliers as they generally…

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chrisandkate
Jul 02, 2011 10:00 pm
darrell81
darrell81
29 June 2011

termite protection and decking

termite protection and decking

i want to build a deck on the side of the house at ground level from our laundry door.im not too up on termite protection so what do i need to do to keep the termite…

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darrell81
Jun 29, 2011 5:55 pm
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Pepsi_Drinker
Jun 28, 2011 12:21 am
Pepsi_Drinker
bobbie
bobbie
19 June 2011

would you sign for PCI

would you sign for PCI

do you not have a fixing period in between pci and handover, during which the builder has to fix the defects prior to demanding your money? i've just done my pci and…

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bobbie
Jun 19, 2011 8:43 am
bobbie
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
18 June 2011

Furniture Shopping Sunshine Coast/Brisbane

Furniture Shopping Sunshine Coast/Brisbane

I'm going to be spending a few days in the sunny coast and i was wanting to put together a list of furniture shops to visit while there. We need to buy a dining table set…

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cheerupcharlie
Jun 18, 2011 11:32 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
15 June 2011

Tiled skirting in living area? the norm or only in bathrooms

Tiled skirting in living area? the norm or only in bathrooms

I have seen an all house tile skirting but it was many years ago. It is all about personal preferences but I thought at the time it looked a bit 'commercial'.

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Uncle Arfur
Jun 15, 2011 1:37 am
CA3105
CA3105
25 May 2011

Solar Hot Water

Solar Hot Water

All the solar HWU providers I've dealt with in Perth have said that north-facing HWU's are actually overefficient, which is why west is an acceptable option. East facing…

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CA3105
May 25, 2011 11:05 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
25 May 2011

Demolish and rebuild - Plumbing and Drainage approval (BCC)

Demolish and rebuild - Plumbing and Drainage approval (BCC)

Can't help on the Brisbane bit but our time from moving out to demolition was 2 months as we had issues with getting the building permit approved due to an easement that…

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chrisandkate
May 25, 2011 8:36 am
Crawley
Crawley
23 May 2011

Plantation Trinity colour scheme Brentwood Rise QLD

Plantation Trinity colour scheme Brentwood Rise QLD

Hi Matt We are building that one in a Q2. It is an absolutely gorgeous house isn't it? I have been to see it numerous times and just love it more and more each time. We…

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Crawley
May 23, 2011 6:47 pm
Casa2
Casa2
22 May 2011

Architect's error: What to do?

Architect's error: What to do?

There you have it. You are…

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Casa2
May 22, 2011 8:30 pm
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
18 May 2011

Anyone used Easycraft and have some pictures?

Anyone used Easycraft and have some pictures?

Just wondering if anyone has some personal experience of this product in their own homes. I have seen it in bunnings and have checked out the gallery online and really…

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cheerupcharlie
May 18, 2011 5:42 pm
peterkelly03
peterkelly03
16 May 2011

why do some builders lie

why do some builders lie

some builders do that to get more deals, they give promises and that..

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peterkelly03
May 16, 2011 11:36 am
pottsy
pottsy
7 May 2011

Good painter required in Gold Coast

Good painter required in Gold Coast

Hi there, I'm new to this site and have just come across it. I'm also new to renovating and am just about to settle on a property in Paradise Point, Gold Coast at the…

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pottsy
May 07, 2011 10:22 pm
Casa2
Casa2
6 May 2011

Should you pay trdadesmen for quotes

Should you pay trdadesmen for quotes
1, 2

A quote must be free of any cost or obligation. There are several reasons for this: 1) Open to abuse. I can run around town doing quotes for $50 each and just look at…

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Casa2
May 06, 2011 8:58 am
evo550
evo550
5 May 2011

Changing Sewerage Connection (Brisbane)

Changing Sewerage Connection (Brisbane)

Mark, There may be some private contractors who can do the work, other than the council. I'm in Brisbane and had to , on occassions vary finished levels of existing…

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evo550
May 05, 2011 8:26 pm
adamleah
adamleah
22 April 2011

Free soil available in Redlands area of Brisbane

Free soil available in Redlands area of Brisbane

Hi all, we are about to dig a hole for pool and have what I am told about 60 cubic metres of red soil to offload to anyone whom is local to the redlands area in Brisbane "…

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adamleah
Apr 22, 2011 10:49 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 April 2011

Laundry forum??

Laundry forum??

Sounds like a plan in there somewhere! I have added "Laundry" to the Bathroom forum... viewforum.php?f=21 :)

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mattwalker
Apr 19, 2011 10:54 pm
mattwalker
jess p
jess p
15 April 2011

what to do after youve found the block

what to do after youve found the block

does the land come with a complete land survey with correct measurements? I would get one personally instead of sticking with 1 builder to get it done for you, you might…

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jess p
Apr 15, 2011 9:47 pm
kwiwkim
kwiwkim
13 April 2011

Dune garage door

Dune garage door

I had picked Surfmist for a garage door but my builder suggested I change to DUNE as surfmist would be too light. What I am worried about now is that our garage door, is…

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kwiwkim
Apr 13, 2011 9:23 pm
Databoom
Databoom
10 April 2011

leaking roof

leaking roof

hey is there anyone that could please help me out on this problem,i live in the north of brisbane on acreage my house has a leaking roof its a…

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Databoom
Apr 10, 2011 7:58 pm

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