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Hi, We are yet to have handover of our current build, but with all the cabinetry etc now installed we think our setup will work fairly well. Originally our plan had the…

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darb74
Aug 27, 2019 3:23 pm
darb74
bashworth
bashworth
26 August 2019

Land Evaluation

Land Evaluation

The thing to understand about house and land packages are The blocks are often used as a way of selling the least attractive blocks on an…

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bashworth
Aug 26, 2019 8:34 pm
bashworth
Ashryar
Ashryar
26 August 2019

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

Thanks, JM123, Sent a PM to you.

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Ashryar
Aug 26, 2019 1:28 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
26 August 2019

Grout colour Mudberry

Grout colour Mudberry

Hi , l need some mudberry coloured grout, but cannot find anynear where l live, l only have access to the grout they sell at my local Bunnings, can anyone think of what…

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jimbo73
Aug 26, 2019 10:43 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
25 August 2019

Claiming back GST

Claiming back GST

U can't listen to tradie for financial advise! :) If its your PPR. U can't

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MyFirst
Aug 25, 2019 8:56 pm
ben888
ben888
25 August 2019

Open style fencing

Open style fencing

Thanks. That would imply that indeed I shouldn't have a bottom panel touching the ground, although if I raise it a few inches, chances are after a while, soil and dirt and…

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ben888
Aug 25, 2019 5:05 pm
ben888
LILPOM
LILPOM
24 August 2019

Jasper17

Jasper17

See my video queen with 2 bed side tables. Excuse the boxes etchttp://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5d611100a86ee/received_407527853443619.mp4

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LILPOM
Aug 24, 2019 8:28 pm
LILPOM
ben888
ben888
24 August 2019

Deck timber to span 1.6m

Deck timber to span 1.6m

You're looking at the wrong thing by decking board. You need a garden bridge, which can easily span 1.6m, and will support some plants and even you weight walking over…

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ben888
Aug 24, 2019 12:45 pm
ben888
kumar2015
kumar2015
23 August 2019

Home Insurance

Home Insurance

A really good resource, but of course read on the Internet about home insurance to fully understand the issue.

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kumar2015
Aug 23, 2019 12:37 pm
Ashryar
Ashryar
22 August 2019

Gledswood hills

Gledswood hills

South West NSW

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Ashryar
Aug 22, 2019 2:40 pm
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IsabellaBoots
Aug 20, 2019 10:49 pm
paolo890
paolo890
20 August 2019

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

im going to install for the first time and engineered quartz stone. I live in remote area and is only two stone mason, one don’t wanna donthe job because I didn’t buy…

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paolo890
Aug 20, 2019 6:36 pm
Liliana
Liliana
20 August 2019

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

For those who missed it last night here is a link to the Four Corners investigation entitled Cracking up: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/four-corn ... 903H028S00 Bronwyn…

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Liliana
Aug 20, 2019 12:14 pm
casey6789
casey6789
20 August 2019

Creation Homes reviews

Creation Homes reviews

Where are you building with them?

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casey6789
Aug 20, 2019 8:42 am
radiuz
radiuz
19 August 2019

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

You could have a 40mm stone paver layer over screen which will do the job. Speak to a reputable paver or landscaping expert. We laid 20mm porcelain pavers over screed and…

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radiuz
Aug 19, 2019 4:54 pm
Kfm
Kfm
19 August 2019

Crackling sounds Roof

Crackling sounds Roof

Thnx will do and revert back if i need more advise.

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Kfm
Aug 19, 2019 2:02 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 August 2019

Basement garage

Basement garage

This is pretty complex, the title is the biggest issue. If Strata, it would need approval from 75% of owners I believe. The DA would likely need the whole building to be…

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Pulse
Aug 18, 2019 8:15 pm
SydSR
SydSR
16 August 2019

Woodlands Estate, Stringer Rd, North Kellyville

Woodlands Estate, Stringer Rd, North Kellyville

Hi Tamal, Are you able to went further to buy any land here , do you have any key points to consider or anything you wanted to share. thanks, Thanks,

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SydSR
Aug 16, 2019 3:53 pm
cobri05
cobri05
15 August 2019

ELECTRA HENLEY HOME JULY 2019

ELECTRA HENLEY HOME JULY 2019

I don't believe you can get an Electra for that price. Ours is $343k not including demolition costs. The price will vary a huge amount if you are are a knock down rebuild…

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cobri05
Aug 15, 2019 5:01 pm
Tee3
Tee3
15 August 2019

Should I level the foundation of my house?

Should I level the foundation of my house?

Thank you! Will chat to a few engineers and get a quote.

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Tee3
Aug 15, 2019 4:42 pm
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
15 August 2019

When do construction errors usually manifest themselves?

When do construction errors usually manifest themselves?

At the risk of confusion, it can happen at any stage. But-yes, it generally happens in the first few years. We've seen homes stand perfect for 20 years, until the…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 15, 2019 9:27 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 August 2019

Damp! Help?

Damp! Help?

The external finished levels must not slope toiwards the house. You must…

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SaveH2O
Aug 14, 2019 11:18 am
SaveH2O
tom4ever
tom4ever
12 August 2019

Building with bentragerhomes

Building with bentragerhomes

We are building two story home with Bentrager. We are looking forward to our Prestart after 2 months. However I am just curious to know how much they will charge for…

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tom4ever
Aug 12, 2019 2:27 pm
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
12 August 2019

Triexta Carpet

Triexta Carpet

I have Scenic Rise Cloud Cover in my home, but the home is only 9 months old so can't give you a long term impression. But the carpet is fantastic. Well worth the expense.…

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Mr. Sausage
Aug 12, 2019 4:19 am
Knotwood Australia
Knotwood Australia
11 August 2019

Sliding driveway gate with Knotwood simulated wood slats AND

Sliding driveway gate with Knotwood simulated wood slats AND

Hello meyeview! Sorry i just saw your post now, but basically we are the manufactures of the product and sell it in 6m lengths. You can either DIY or get a builder to…

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Knotwood Australia
Aug 11, 2019 9:37 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
10 August 2019

Ducted Vacuum

Ducted Vacuum

Dyson 10 and a Roomba... why do yourself what a robot can do

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Gaudi
Aug 10, 2019 6:14 pm
simonsss
simonsss
10 August 2019

Query with plans / power box

Query with plans / power box

Hi, a query I have with the power box location and what can be done? Thanks in advance for replying. the fuse / power box for the house was not placed as per the plans.…

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simonsss
Aug 10, 2019 3:20 pm
chippy
chippy
9 August 2019

Replace skirting boards

Replace skirting boards

I'd normally use a multi tool to cut the quad (quarter round) at the height of the skirting so the skirting slides underneath. Or you scribe the skirting around the quad…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2019 10:04 am
chippy
johnf
johnf
9 August 2019

door/ceiling

door/ceiling

Wow thank you! I regularly keep an eye out around the internal and external perimeters of the house, as does the pest control people, but will now check thoroughly inside…

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johnf
Aug 09, 2019 9:29 am
oldchippy
oldchippy
8 August 2019

Cutting a hole in a brick wall

Cutting a hole in a brick wall

I think you are a bit too close to the top of the wall for such a wide opening. If you just cut a hole in the wall that wide you may lose all the brickwork above it. If…

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oldchippy
Aug 08, 2019 11:17 pm

Hi all, is it best to pain skirting and door frames first? If I can't do this does it matter? Also wondering how I should tackle the below, is some scraping and sanding…

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TomS
Aug 08, 2019 4:08 pm
Sue1
Sue1
7 August 2019

Mojo

Mojo

Anybody built the Vibe23? Can’t decide on colours for Kitchen and Bathroom, would love to see photos of what you have done

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Sue1
Aug 07, 2019 11:37 pm
volmix
volmix
7 August 2019

Display home sale

Display home sale

Also, you will find that bans will have a lower LVR for display home lending.

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volmix
Aug 07, 2019 7:27 pm
Hkhome
Hkhome
6 August 2019

Endell st, Bridgeman downs

Endell st, Bridgeman downs

Hi anyone building on the Endell st development by fairland group?

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Hkhome
Aug 06, 2019 1:39 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
6 August 2019

Render patchy

Render patchy

Thanks. You don't see all the brick lines once it is painted.

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bestspecials
Aug 06, 2019 8:20 am
bestspecials
Rhetti
Rhetti
5 August 2019

Clarendon left the power of my water tank to rain

Clarendon left the power of my water tank to rain

That's an outdoor power point. Note the inlets are facing down meaning gravity stops water from getting inside the PowerPoint. It's totally fine.

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Rhetti
Aug 05, 2019 6:55 pm
Rhetti
arcadelt
arcadelt
4 August 2019

Below street level house

Below street level house

That’s not at all what I was expecting. Anyway, nothing to worry about there, as long as they have installed sufficient drainage in the yard.

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arcadelt
Aug 04, 2019 7:15 pm
BennyG
BennyG
4 August 2019

Minimum ceiling height

Minimum ceiling height

Well that sucks... Thanks

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BennyG
Aug 04, 2019 6:39 pm
BennyG
DaniB
DaniB
4 August 2019

Private Building inspector

Private Building inspector

Hi everyone , we are thinking about having a private building inspector for our new build. Is it worth having one, and how much do they charge? Also, any recommendations…

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DaniB
Aug 04, 2019 6:32 pm
Fleur
Fleur
3 August 2019

Cost for connecting services to suburban block in Brisbane?

Cost for connecting services to suburban block in Brisbane?

I'm wondering if anyone could give me a rough estimate for the cost of connecting water, sewage and electricity to a home in suburban Brisbane. Thanks

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Fleur
Aug 03, 2019 4:12 pm
Fleur
Mike8136
Mike8136
3 August 2019

Sanding and polishing timber floor

Sanding and polishing timber floor

You can do this with a good sander, it is much easier, and you can buy it for low prices on Amazon now.

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Mike8136
Aug 03, 2019 10:35 am
ben888
ben888
2 August 2019

What's my setback?

What's my setback?

If no planning permit is needed for the build, then it is basically up to the building surveyor to interpret the setback and issue the building permit. So the first thing…

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ben888
Aug 02, 2019 9:28 pm
ben888
TomS
TomS
2 August 2019

Updating an intercom

Updating an intercom

I am replacing a simple intercom in my house. I purchased the newer model, it looks like a telephone cord. Are there electrical…

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TomS
Aug 02, 2019 10:38 am
Joker
Joker
1 August 2019

Mobile Uploads

Mobile Uploads

Amazing warp

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Joker
Aug 01, 2019 9:57 pm
DaniB
DaniB
31 July 2019

Heating/cooling duct

Heating/cooling duct

Hello everyone, what’s your opinion of having an aircon duct in small butler pantry with cooktop and the entryway of the house, please suggest?

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DaniB
Jul 31, 2019 1:44 pm
SDAHIYA117
SDAHIYA117
30 July 2019

Aquarevo Lyndhurst

Aquarevo Lyndhurst

Bought a block of land in Ilika isle which will be titled early next year. we will be building Doulton 56sq by Metricon....

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SDAHIYA117
Jul 30, 2019 7:40 pm
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
29 July 2019

Surfmist windows and garage

Surfmist windows and garage

We have just built using Surfmist for windows and the garage door and it looks “soft” white if that makes sense. Certainly not bright white but not cream either. We…

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Teaswizzler
Jul 29, 2019 9:53 pm
Teaswizzler
SejaeD
SejaeD
29 July 2019

Naming Builders online

Naming Builders online

Have been through this exact issue. You should be fine to name the builder as long as you are truthful and give your honest opinion/experiences

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SejaeD
Jul 29, 2019 5:47 pm
SejaeD

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