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MJAB
MJAB
20 July 2010

grey comfort tone glass - advice

grey comfort tone glass - advice

Thanks Ed, we decided to stick to the safe conservative option of clear

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MJAB
Jul 20, 2010 12:55 pm
1stBuildFR
1stBuildFR
20 July 2010

FIELD RIVER ESTATE

FIELD RIVER ESTATE

Hi We have selected the Salerno by Fairmont Homes. No soil report yet. Still new to the game. How have yours gone. We only got our block a couple of weeks ago, due to…

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1stBuildFR
Jul 20, 2010 3:52 pm
Helyn
Helyn
20 July 2010

How much water do you use?

How much water do you use?

The number of bathrooms in the house shouldnt matter - I mean, if everyone has their own ensuite or whole family share one bathroom they are still haveing, say, one shower…

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Helyn
Jul 20, 2010 8:35 pm
Helyn
garbage
garbage
20 July 2010

Demir Leather - anyone experienced these problems?

Demir Leather - anyone experienced these problems?
1, 2

Update: I've now received the sofa, nearly 7.5 months after I ordered it. So glad it's worked out, but a lesson learned - always put down a minimal deposit. If they…

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garbage
Jul 20, 2010 9:31 pm
tjilpi
tjilpi
20 July 2010

Antique White vinyl wrap kitchen. What to do???

Antique White vinyl wrap kitchen. What to do???

I think I have Antique White laminate kitchen, is that the same thing? :th: Mine isn't really yellow, more sort of light beige. But I have dark slate floors, wood handles and…

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tjilpi
Jul 20, 2010 10:50 pm
kid81
kid81
21 July 2010

site supervisor licence - Victoria

site supervisor licence - Victoria

There is no supervisor "License" so to speak. you just need your white card (the red ones are still usable for those that are eagle-eyed).

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kid81
Jul 21, 2010 8:56 am
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sweetime
Jul 21, 2010 11:18 am
ScoZzz
ScoZzz
21 July 2010

Filling in carport

Filling in carport

Awesome, Thanks for that.

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ScoZzz
Jul 21, 2010 1:30 pm
wolf_rt
wolf_rt
30 September 2010

Enamel Paint Question

Enamel Paint Question

hey there beckandbubs, i would have to say your problem sounds more like the enamel yellowing to me. I have seen some white enamels yellow badly in as little as 3 months,…

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wolf_rt
Sep 30, 2010 3:01 pm
594Jessica
594Jessica
21 July 2010

Demolish an old house

Demolish an old house

Just to let you know that I contacted the house remover company themax mentioned. They told me they do not move full brick homes. Nobody moves full brick homes in…

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594Jessica
Jul 21, 2010 3:58 pm
The Little Misses
The Little Misses
21 July 2010

Wall colour suggestions

Wall colour suggestions

We went with Wattyl Texas Stone for our walls

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The Little Misses
Jul 21, 2010 7:56 pm
The Little Misses
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
21 July 2010

Rae's apartment reno pics

Rae's apartment reno pics
1, 2, 3

Really nice Rae. Love the little corner shelf unit, I think it really finishes off the kitchen nicely.

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Raleighfarm
Jul 21, 2010 8:50 pm
Raleighfarm
Twiggy
Twiggy
21 July 2010

Does this sound right cost of upgrade bricks

Does this sound right cost of upgrade bricks

My upgraded bricks (couldn't tell you what category they were off the top of my head) for a 42 square double storey were $7500.....and worth every…

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Twiggy
Jul 21, 2010 10:21 pm
Twiggy
Thalian72
Thalian72
21 July 2010

Architect / Draftsman Adelaide

Architect / Draftsman Adelaide

There were a couple of suggestions in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=32773 lyno69 has already replied here as well and then there was theyetti as…

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Thalian72
Jul 21, 2010 11:30 pm
Greenhaven
Greenhaven
22 July 2010

Downlights

Downlights

My pleasure. Good luck.

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Greenhaven
Jul 22, 2010 4:40 pm
Greenhaven
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digamma
Jul 22, 2010 9:14 pm
digamma
dreamhome
dreamhome
23 July 2010

Sheer curtains or Sunscreen blinds?

Sheer curtains or Sunscreen blinds?

The sheers let plenty of light through - bright enough that I don't need to have a light on (I just needed to use the flash in the pics).…

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dreamhome
Jul 23, 2010 1:58 pm
dreamhome
sslc
sslc
23 July 2010

Whats a decent value for money sound proofing material :Melb

Whats a decent value for money sound proofing material :Melb

... I've seen multiple products, one looks like a simple underlay that would just go under a carpet and says it'll block…

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sslc
Jul 23, 2010 3:19 pm
Gaia
Gaia
25 July 2010

signing building contract before soil tests??

signing building contract before soil tests??

We had the builder do the soil tests prior to signing the contract so we had a fixed price. We paid them for it and it was deducted from the contract price after we…

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Gaia
Jul 25, 2010 10:58 am
bonster
bonster
25 July 2010

Continuous Flow Hot Water Maximum Distance to Include Heat P

Continuous Flow Hot Water Maximum Distance to Include Heat P

Hi, If putting in something like a Rinnai Continuous flow hot water system what is the recommended maximum distance to your bathroom/laundry before you should consider…

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bonster
Jul 25, 2010 2:30 pm
lilfeggle
lilfeggle
26 July 2010

Switch Homes

Switch Homes

Hi Gillian We're building with Switch, This is our second time around at building, the Admin side has his hickups, but now we are at site the tradies sure know their stuff.

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lilfeggle
Jul 26, 2010 9:46 am
lilfeggle
Richard W
Richard W
26 July 2010

Gas point in Alfresco

Gas point in Alfresco
1, 2

ok, there are 2 ways of fitting the gas point. The cheapest, neatest and easiest is during construction. 110% without question. Estimated cost of this would be $150 -…

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Richard W
Jul 26, 2010 12:41 pm
Richard W
Richard W
26 July 2010

Regulation height of external taps- urgent reply sought

Regulation height of external taps- urgent reply sought

If the customer has so specified height, we normally fit them at a comfortable enogh height to turn and also so that at least one can fit a bucket under, so 450mm to…

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Richard W
Jul 26, 2010 12:44 pm
Richard W
Richard W
26 July 2010

Water Tank Question

Water Tank Question

Every job is different but you have to consider the project in smaller parts. Part 1 Connect the roof to the tank. Part 2 Connect the tank overflow to the stormwater…

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Richard W
Jul 26, 2010 3:13 pm
nrh157
nrh157
26 July 2010

Property Planning iphone/Android App

Property Planning iphone/Android App

Now here's an interesting app that may be helpful when you are considering a property purchase :th: SMH Article…

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nrh157
Jul 26, 2010 6:46 pm
nrh157
themax
themax
27 July 2010

Things you wish you had renovated prior to moving in?

Things you wish you had renovated prior to moving in?

Break it up into tasks per day that you would like to accomplish steeled3. Makes it a little more achievable. Also a list of the HAVE TO DO's and the WOULD BE NICE TO…

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themax
Jul 27, 2010 3:42 pm
themax
Richard W
Richard W
27 July 2010

Linking two instantaneous water heaters

Linking two instantaneous water heaters

no worries croc, its ok. more than happy for people to tell me i am wrong, especially if i am.!!!

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Richard W
Jul 27, 2010 6:51 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
27 July 2010

Soil test results class E

Soil test results class E

E Class...nice car...or Extremely reactive soil meaning it will expand and contract a lot as it gets wet and dry, respectively. This puts…

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to_do_list
Jul 27, 2010 8:26 pm
to_do_list
donuts
donuts
28 July 2010

Crossovers & Power poles

Crossovers & Power poles

or get a photobucket.com.au account, download your pics to there and then just put the links in here :)

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donuts
Jul 28, 2010 8:13 am
donuts
bryky
bryky
28 July 2010

Anyone Install Dividing Fire-wall in Existing Home?

Anyone Install Dividing Fire-wall in Existing Home?

Thanks very much for this imformative reply. A great help!

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bryky
Jul 28, 2010 11:57 am
tassie2
tassie2
28 July 2010

ehabitat modular system, recommendations?

ehabitat modular system, recommendations?

Hi, Has someone used ehabitat's modular system? If yes, can you tell something about your experience? Thanks.

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tassie2
Jul 28, 2010 12:28 pm
zion187reigneth
zion187reigneth
28 July 2010

Plastic siding

Plastic siding

An idea i am thinking of is to add a piece of foil wrap to the brick corners where i will screw the EXT siding edges. The paper will allow better movement and slip for the…

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zion187reigneth
Jul 28, 2010 6:09 pm
katherineandadrian
katherineandadrian
28 July 2010

Underground Optus telephone

Underground Optus telephone

It is my understanding that you can get Telstra to do all the work and go with Optus once its connected however I believe it is more costly. I do remember seeing the…

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katherineandadrian
Jul 28, 2010 6:40 pm
SubwAy
SubwAy
28 July 2010

Your opinion - retaining wall

Your opinion - retaining wall

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies and comments :-) Thanks to ed @ EcoClassic as well; I just know that my English isn't perfect yet and I hate when someone can't write…

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SubwAy
Jul 28, 2010 11:29 pm
kyton
kyton
29 July 2010

building a kit garage (need a list of the steps involved)

building a kit garage (need a list of the steps involved)

In our case it went like this:- Measure the area Contact the company and discuss options Order garage Submit plans to Council Council approval granted Concrete slab…

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kyton
Jul 29, 2010 11:16 am
kyton
sslc
sslc
29 July 2010

Advise about wet plaster boards

Advise about wet plaster boards

THanks mate, Very wise words of advice. Did talk with the supervisor and carpenter and he said it'll all dry. I think I will get him to replace my damaged lights (4 in…

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sslc
Jul 29, 2010 11:45 am
zion187reigneth
zion187reigneth
29 July 2010

Difficult neighbour - advice needed

Difficult neighbour - advice needed

zion - unfortunately council are not providing us with any assistance or support on this one ::angry:: This could be your platform to launch your…

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zion187reigneth
Jul 29, 2010 3:13 pm
Machiars
Machiars
29 July 2010

Internet Provider

Internet Provider
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While I don't recommend going Telstra, they have just changed all of their prices. They now offer something like 200GB for $69 or similar. The other ISP's are taking them…

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Machiars
Jul 29, 2010 4:01 pm
Machiars
haywgl
haywgl
29 July 2010

One-off Spring Clean

One-off Spring Clean

Just a bump on this - I had my carpet cleaning lady come back today to try and do some spot cleaning, anyway she mentioned her company is also associated with a cleaning…

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haywgl
Jul 29, 2010 7:30 pm
haywgl
Twiggy
Twiggy
30 July 2010

Valuations

Valuations
1, 2

Ugh I know what that feeling is like. We had our house valued at the end of last year and it was done via drive by and it was just as we were starting to redo our front…

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Twiggy
Jul 30, 2010 5:31 am
Twiggy
Trinia
Trinia
30 July 2010

Buying a big bed for my little girl. which one?

Buying a big bed for my little girl. which one?
1, 2

There is new Super Amart in Nunawading - 410 Whitehorse Road. They had their grand opening sale very recently; I had junk mail about it. ;)

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Trinia
Jul 30, 2010 6:24 pm
Trinia
Eve Dweller
Eve Dweller
30 July 2010

Deviation from contract plans and specifications

Deviation from contract plans and specifications

Hi, What are the owner's options if a builder changes the specifications on his own without any approval from the…

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Eve Dweller
Jul 30, 2010 7:29 pm
makoby
makoby
30 July 2010

Cornices

Cornices

dont know about renovating but we had squareset put through our new home. And it looks great! Love it :D

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makoby
Jul 30, 2010 8:40 pm
Bam
Bam
30 July 2010

advice pls on yard prep ...

advice pls on yard prep ...

More traffic? Possibly. Generally speaking, those with landscaping knowledge will go to that area and will offer you assistance if they can. More traffic here = more…

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Bam
Jul 30, 2010 9:31 pm
Bam
ikana2010
ikana2010
31 July 2010

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed??

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed??

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed?? I am asking this is due to the fact I have very limited access to my backyard due to the fact the area I am…

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ikana2010
Jul 31, 2010 6:28 am
bel
bel
31 July 2010

Masterton Build Help Please

Masterton Build Help Please

Hi, Just to clarify the Syd Water approval - have you got stamped plans to approve the encasing? Maybe that's the delay? That will happen (in my experience anyway) when…

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bel
Jul 31, 2010 7:27 am
bel
lilfeggle
lilfeggle
31 July 2010

Retaining Walls - Secret Harbour WA

Retaining Walls - Secret Harbour WA

Hi Abbeybox - Re retaining walls in Secret Harbour, they guys who are constructing the walls in Spyglass Hill do most of the work in Secret Harbour, if you require their…

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lilfeggle
Jul 31, 2010 12:10 pm
lilfeggle
Pete_n_Pet
Pete_n_Pet
31 July 2010

Plasterboards

Plasterboards

How much of a difference does plasterboard make? We went through a HIA display and came across Gyprock Supercheck, which sounded good (more dense, harder to damaged/dent,…

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Pete_n_Pet
Jul 31, 2010 11:04 pm
aus_nz
aus_nz
1 August 2010

Wiring in the unit

Wiring in the unit

Being in a unit you will probably have no access to the roof space (and the walls are probably solid brick) so you really couldn't even get the TV point professionally…

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aus_nz
Aug 01, 2010 12:49 pm
aus_nz
Bam
Bam
1 August 2010

bedside lamp for little girl's room

bedside lamp for little girl's room
1, 2

bling bling!! :)

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Bam
Aug 01, 2010 10:48 pm
Bam

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