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Martin
Martin
5 July 2010

Waterproof paper for plans

Waterproof paper for plans

I got over this issue by printing many copies of plans. Always left spare copies in the car.

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Martin
Jul 05, 2010 10:50 am
Lex
Lex
5 July 2010

DA Application Delays - Baulkham Hill Council

DA Application Delays - Baulkham Hill Council

Have you contacted the Council? Ask to speak to the person/s who are in charge of evaluationg/approving dev apps for your area of the council - these guys should give you…

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Lex
Jul 05, 2010 7:18 pm
Lex
Oceanus2
Oceanus2
6 July 2010

Building in WA - what's the wait?

Building in WA - what's the wait?

Way too many variables. Where, what, when & how? Is your land titled? How big is your house? How many days will it rain between now and when it's finished? How many public…

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Oceanus2
Jul 06, 2010 12:13 am
SpArKLyStAr
SpArKLyStAr
6 July 2010

Who performs soil test?

Who performs soil test?

yep - wanted to know who was responsible for organising it.... thanks, you've answered my question :)

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SpArKLyStAr
Jul 06, 2010 10:46 am
johnnyrie
johnnyrie
6 July 2010

Flourecent Globes

Flourecent Globes

Yeah, I found some good information…

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johnnyrie
Jul 06, 2010 3:46 pm
dilla
dilla
6 July 2010

How much weight can a wall take?

How much weight can a wall take?

Thanks so much guys. One of them is 3kg, the other is 7kg spread over 3 pieces so I'm happy to get some hooks and put them in the walls now. ::lol::

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dilla
Jul 06, 2010 6:40 pm
dilla
booney
booney
6 July 2010

gyprock costs

gyprock costs

Thanks, just want to make sure we're not getting ripped off.A series of problems ment we've had to get them to do a lot more than we wanted to.I know all about patience…

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booney
Jul 06, 2010 8:54 pm
emilygirl
emilygirl
7 July 2010

Blinds,curtains and things..Im stuck.......

Blinds,curtains and things..Im stuck.......

Thanks...the thread is just what Im after....:)

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emilygirl
Jul 07, 2010 7:53 pm
booney
booney
7 July 2010

Undecided render colour for home

Undecided render colour for home

Hi, we have a woodland grey colourbond roof and are just about to render with dulux toffee fingers.Lets hope it looks as good as it does in my head!

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booney
Jul 07, 2010 9:06 pm
dadandsue
dadandsue
7 July 2010

How to get Builder Licence

How to get Builder Licence

Call the HIA or Master Builders

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dadandsue
Jul 07, 2010 10:32 pm
sokio123
sokio123
8 July 2010

Low voc paints

Low voc paints

has anyone used low voc paints and can they tell me there results and if youd like info regarding the latter ive done extensive research and may be of help

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sokio123
Jul 08, 2010 4:11 pm
themax
themax
8 July 2010

House Colours - Colorbond Monument????

House Colours - Colorbond Monument????

yeah right. ::sleep:: rub it in. thanks a bunch...dribble

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themax
Jul 08, 2010 7:02 pm
themax
Casa2
Casa2
9 July 2010

Demolition

Demolition

I've found the demolition comes to between $8,000 to $12,000 regardless of size. This is because the bigger the place, the more that can be recovered. Of course this…

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Casa2
Jul 09, 2010 8:40 am
JinLeann
JinLeann
9 July 2010

The Reserve - Tarneit Stage 18

The Reserve - Tarneit Stage 18

Hi, I'm wondering if any one is currently in the process of building around there? I have opted not to "fixed" my site cost and getting really worried it might be…

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JinLeann
Jul 09, 2010 10:33 am
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
9 July 2010

Electrical Quote Excessive??

Electrical Quote Excessive??

Hi All, We have just received a quote for some electrical work (we now have handover). I think it may be a…

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Sheepdog
Jul 09, 2010 3:42 pm
kek
kek
9 July 2010

Minimum space required for "behind the bedhead" open WIR?

Minimum space required for "behind the bedhead" open WIR?

You need to decide if you want sheves/hanging space on both sides or only one. If only one, you'd have to allow for: Shelves/hanging 500-600mm Space between the fitted…

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kek
Jul 09, 2010 3:49 pm
kek
Meli1973
Meli1973
9 July 2010

Private Certification vs Council Approval

Private Certification vs Council Approval

I'm assuming you have already been through council for the DA and the builder is suggesting that you use a private certifer for the Construction Certificate and as the…

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Meli1973
Jul 09, 2010 7:22 pm

Herald Sun Homeshow & Garden Expo

Herald Sun Homeshow & Garden Expo

Does anyone remember the Negative Ion Generator air fresheners? ::hyst:: It seemed like there…

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The Little Misses
Jul 09, 2010 8:00 pm
The Little Misses
D200 Doug
D200 Doug
9 July 2010

Moving in!!!! YEA !!!! Thanks to you all

Moving in!!!! YEA !!!! Thanks to you all

I am having problems posting the photos they are on my flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/76729200@N00/

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D200 Doug
Jul 09, 2010 9:58 pm
lisanne
lisanne
9 July 2010

NBN coming to South Morang and surrounding suburbs..

NBN coming to South Morang and surrounding suburbs..

I heard about this too - how do they select the houses or do you need to put your hand up for it?

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lisanne
Jul 09, 2010 11:07 pm
Lex
Lex
10 July 2010

Builder Quotes low for Ins Co job

Builder Quotes low for Ins Co job

Pitty I couldn't help, gracie, and wishing you luck. Looks like it's a story that people don't hear often - thank you for sharing your experience!

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Lex
Jul 10, 2010 7:43 pm
Lex
The Little Misses
The Little Misses
10 July 2010

Price difference between std rollerdoor and panel lift???

Price difference between std rollerdoor and panel lift???

Same here as well. Our estate requires a sectional slimline panel lift, so that was the cost of the upgrade.

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The Little Misses
Jul 10, 2010 8:14 pm
The Little Misses
Emohruo
Emohruo
10 July 2010

Cold dark bedroom - Any tips?

Cold dark bedroom - Any tips?
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Sorry a little off topic....Emohruo, are these panel heaters the ones you just attach to a wall, plug in and off you go? Would this form of…

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Emohruo
Jul 10, 2010 10:19 pm
croc
croc
11 July 2010

Austral Bricks in O'Connor (Perth)

Austral Bricks in O'Connor (Perth)

Yes - outside areas which include tile displays are accessible when the shop is closed.

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croc
Jul 11, 2010 9:27 am
croc
croc
11 July 2010

Roofing Felt?

Roofing Felt?

Do a search for "sarking" and you should find the answers you're looking for.

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croc
Jul 11, 2010 9:30 am
flagstaffIV
flagstaffIV
11 July 2010

What do I do with the plainest house frontage in the world

What do I do with the plainest house frontage in the world
1, 2

Go for it!!!!!!!!! The more colour around the better I reckon ;-) On another note..... just got a quote for timber venetians (the window is an…

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flagstaffIV
Jul 11, 2010 2:41 pm
flagstaffIV
dalamah
dalamah
11 July 2010

Turning Alfresco area (UMR) into an extra room (PERTH )

Turning Alfresco area (UMR) into an extra room (PERTH )

Hi there Can anyone give me any information regarding potential costs or how to go about this. One part of the room would have windows and the other part doors to go…

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dalamah
Jul 11, 2010 4:11 pm
c4az57b
c4az57b
11 July 2010

What type of material is this?

What type of material is this?

Thanks Timm I knew it had to be expensive, as it looks too good.

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c4az57b
Jul 11, 2010 4:28 pm
AJW
AJW
11 July 2010

Hot Water Systems

Hot Water Systems

Instantaneous Gas Hot Water Systems are not the best option. They are 'big' in Japan because they are small in size. And space is a premium…

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AJW
Jul 11, 2010 6:12 pm
phoenixrain
phoenixrain
12 July 2010

Stamp Duty Rebate

Stamp Duty Rebate

Our settlement agent handled all of it for us. They should have the form to complete it. ;)

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phoenixrain
Jul 12, 2010 4:25 am
phoenixrain
grom40
grom40
12 July 2010

FHOG incorrect payment amount?

FHOG incorrect payment amount?

Sorry I'm not too sure about OB as I'm going through a builder myself. Have you tried looking here? http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/sro/SROnav.ns ... wners?open Looking on…

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grom40
Jul 12, 2010 2:17 pm
grom40
amsaini15
amsaini15
12 July 2010

Painter/Plumber/Carpenter in Western Sydney??

Painter/Plumber/Carpenter in Western Sydney??

Hi All I am pretty new to this forum and would like to get some help in finding a reasonable Painter, Plumber, Carpenter who works around…

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amsaini15
Jul 12, 2010 10:38 pm
Richo
Richo
13 July 2010

Alfresco/Outdoor room - concrete by builder or not?

Alfresco/Outdoor room - concrete by builder or not?

One other thing to consider is if you want a different surface. Tiles straight over a slab would work either way, same with polished concrete. But say you wanted exposed…

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Richo
Jul 13, 2010 10:55 am
Richo
zoe's mama
zoe's mama
13 July 2010

I think we've found it.... need objective advice!

I think we've found it.... need objective advice!

Good for you! We're demolishing and rebuilding on a main road. The noise is not an issue for us, we're used to it, and the new house will have enough room for at least 4…

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zoe's mama
Jul 13, 2010 4:09 pm
barkly
barkly
13 July 2010

Squeaky Floorboards

Squeaky Floorboards

Whilst waiting to get under the house and provide some treatment as per Dukekamaya's suggestion sprinkle liberally talcum powder over the floor boards above so that it can…

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barkly
Jul 13, 2010 4:49 pm
thirsty
thirsty
13 July 2010

DH's cringe at me shopping and changing my mind!

DH's cringe at me shopping and changing my mind!

well, well, well........ Today we went looking at taps and basins,etc and out of all of the bathroom gear we get I don't like any of it ........SURPRISE......SURPRISE :roll:

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thirsty
Jul 13, 2010 7:38 pm
thirsty
Michelle
Michelle
13 July 2010

Timber wainscoting is it available in kit form?

Timber wainscoting is it available in kit form?

Hi All My wife and I have a colonial style farm house, that we have started to renovate. It lends it's self, to more the American style of…

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Michelle
Jul 13, 2010 7:59 pm
Michelle
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
14 July 2010

Fencing

Fencing

sounds like its on their land so chances are they are allowed to do it, you could ask them to remove the chain mesh fence to limit the eye sore

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Lunchtime
Jul 14, 2010 8:37 pm
mayerlogue
mayerlogue
14 July 2010

Eureka Red Cobble tile

Eureka Red Cobble tile

I'm in desperate need of 50-70 Eureka 110mm square 12mm thick tiles in colour Red Cobble Having renovation works done and I've cracked the front step

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mayerlogue
Jul 14, 2010 10:27 pm
sweetime
sweetime
15 July 2010

Doing things in reverse

Doing things in reverse

You should have no problems getting a refund, if that's what you want to do. Unfortunately Bunnings aren't always logical in their choices of what to stock (and when and…

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sweetime
Jul 15, 2010 11:50 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 July 2010

Dog proofing my yard

Dog proofing my yard
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Electric fence... harmless to the doggie but he won't try twice. Be careful to leave it on though as they seem to be able to sense it. Battery and mains available, but…

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ECOECO
Jul 16, 2010 8:11 am
ECOECO
AaA1
AaA1
16 July 2010

Garage door installation rules

Garage door installation rules

Thanks aldavies3. That's what I'm pushing my builder.

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AaA1
Jul 16, 2010 2:19 pm
Lex
Lex
16 July 2010

Floating floor in a sunken loungeroom

Floating floor in a sunken loungeroom

... and a solution to the 2 step issue. Anyone tackled a steps using a floating floor system? If so.... how did you manage the verticle aspect of…

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Lex
Jul 16, 2010 6:54 pm
Lex
Nathan SteelFab
Nathan SteelFab
17 July 2010

Where To Start - 5yr Low Cost - Renovation Blueprint

Where To Start - 5yr Low Cost - Renovation Blueprint

Is the renovation of the three stages going to make the rest of the place look dated?

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Nathan SteelFab
Jul 17, 2010 9:47 am
Nathan SteelFab
AllyA
AllyA
17 July 2010

building a 40 sq house

building a 40 sq house

Good advice! Thanks for your help.

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AllyA
Jul 17, 2010 12:03 pm
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mattwalker
Jul 17, 2010 1:47 pm
mattwalker
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
17 July 2010

Squeaky Floorboards

Squeaky Floorboards

Did you lose your first topic?? Its here... viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35948&hilit=carpet I get a little suspicious when wording is identical... Try not…

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Dukekamaya
Jul 17, 2010 4:35 pm
Dukekamaya
suh
suh
19 July 2010

How do u get silicon off c/stone ?

How do u get silicon off c/stone ?

its ceaser stone isn't it supposed to be tough? carefully with a flat blade, like the scraper for getting off old rego stickers, is how i would…

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suh
Jul 19, 2010 1:08 pm
suh
JJ305
JJ305
19 July 2010

Rights when it comes to a fence

Rights when it comes to a fence

Not sure if this is all states. But I am pretty sure that if you don't want a colorbond you only have to pay half the amount of what it would cost if they were getting a…

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JJ305
Jul 19, 2010 4:07 pm
toby
toby
19 July 2010

earthworks outside building envelope - URGENT ADVICE PLEASE

earthworks outside building envelope - URGENT ADVICE PLEASE

thanks for reply. I met with the builder and they have agreed to alter the house to fit the building envelope. This means rotating the house around and making a few…

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toby
Jul 19, 2010 10:55 pm

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