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Telephone cablesWe already had a phone point in the kitchen when we renovated, so just moved the phone point and powerpoint down low onto the bench and then sat the phone/answering… ESB replied 14 June 2011 ago Ducted air conditioning in Flat roofs ?Our plans weren't flat roof but I know from having to add ducting throught he floors on the design our ducts were 350mm and 450mm in diameter. That's just the ducting… Colorbond Colors Ironstone and Surfmist?Hi
Have you looked at the colorbond website where you can change colours on a few different house elevations? We picked up samples at Mitre 10.
Hmmm there's no option for… HELP! We need an ETSA pitWe dont have an ETSA pit on our land and just wondering how we go about getting one?
Is this something we organise direct or does the builder? How much can we expect to… Ashkate started a topic 16 June 2011 ago juggsJun 16, 2011 7:27 pm * out of our landGeez - I don't know - my parents built in SE Qld and cut about 1.5m at the boundary - they had to build a retaining wall and on their own land - not the neighbours' land -… kb46 replied 17 June 2011 ago kb46Jun 17, 2011 11:45 am What ride on mowerHi, we have been busily researching the same question and decided on a Greenfield ride-on as they last forever and seem to hold their value, which suggests that the older… Paint Garage Floor anyone?Don't use the ones that you paint a base coat that the 'top' coat sticks to. As the paint will eventually where away where you park your car, the heat from the car tyres… huddoJun 18, 2011 4:50 pm Debris dumping by neighbour's buildersIf the builders on site are approachable have a friendly chat to them to remove he waste from your property. If they are pigs and unreasonable avoid confrontation and… Furniture Shopping Sunshine Coast/BrisbaneI'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… would you sign for PCIdo 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… bobbie replied 19 June 2011 ago Construction drawingsCheck everything against what you want.
It's your last chance to check any mistakes that have crept in over the period since you started.
A… Clearance standards under floor??Hi Tjilpi - I could have just said here, but I just PM'd you to say thank you so much, but that won't be necessary just yet. Thanks again.
Today, DP pulled off all the… Period home fireplacesCool and thanks so much. The plan is to go Edwardian/Federation (which is Federation here but I have found most people on the net don't use that lingo as much  ) on the… Rod12 replied 20 June 2011 ago Rod12Jun 20, 2011 7:38 pm Soundproofing wallsWhen you soundproof the room dont forget to use a solid core door and seals, otherwise the sound will still get in. Whirligig - cost??Thanks for that david242gt - good idea re calling the hardware stores. Not sure what I was thinking - didn't even know where you got them from but if I had of stopped to… KaffyJun 22, 2011 6:58 am Wardrobe fit outMake a list of what you need in each one.
Do you want:-
Hanging Space
Trouser hanging spaces
Wide drawers
Narrow drawers
Double hanging for shirts etc
Long hanging space… kyton replied 22 June 2011 ago kytonJun 22, 2011 12:31 pm What is this gutter profile?
I'm trying to find this gutter profile in Melbourne - contacted Stratco who say they don't know of it. Can you provide any more details on how… 60mm Overhang On Bricks?
I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks… Mice
There's one in the pantry. I've seen evidence of it.  We leave the pantry door open during the day but close the door and set traps at night. Nothing. Naughty little… joles replied 23 June 2011 ago jolesJun 23, 2011 12:28 pm boundary access lawsDoes anyone know what the law says regarding access to do house maintenance?
My neighbour and I have a shared boundary (my wall of the house forms part of the boundary… camelia started a topic 26 June 2011 ago PowerpointNo! You want to "piggy back" off a existing power point or install a junction box and run your cables to where you want the new power point to be. But given the basis of… Star energy ratings6 star rating is basically only what is currently required (OK only) and is fairly easy to get. Back in 2005 when the builders standard was 5 stars by just getting the… Access through neighbour propertyHave you asked your neighbours nicely?
A carton of beer / bottle of nice wine or something to that effect for the incovienience goes a long way… suh replied 28 June 2011 ago Condensation
Thanky you too HHCIB for appreciating. Glad to contribute. I plan to write more and if it can contribute to your future articles I'll post back here. Fences and adjoining in new estateDefinitely have another word to the builders. I don't think that can stop you from putting the fence up earlier than they would have liked. I think that they just have to… kdgirl replied 29 June 2011 ago termite protection and deckingi 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… Any firemen on here ???If you are concerned about your smoke detector replace it, otherwise you can buy a test spray can to test them. Depending on the type of… Alex88 replied 30 June 2011 ago Importing from China??
Whats the level of formeldehyde in the Vietnemese boards cos I noticed not long ago that a local manufacturer now offers a reduced version?
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The SMH site now says it's a low possiblity of rain until Thur next week. Who knows what will be forecast on Sunday!! 
