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Saint Mike
Saint Mike
10 September

URBAN MYTHS .... ?

URBAN MYTHS .... ?
1 ... 18, 19, 20

I get Netflix free via Foxtel. Amazing how many spam emails I get on Netflix. Anyone else get many ?

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Saint Mike
Sep 10, 2023 4:33 pm
Saint Mike
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 September

Fairfield Council - Costs of a duplex and two granny flats

Fairfield Council - Costs of a duplex and two granny flats

Pandi This is a really good question that I do not know the answer to, but I will try and find out next week. Back to the original poster who was in Fairfield. We are…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 10, 2023 10:42 am
Ashington Homes
Moyston
Moyston
8 September

Construction tolerance

Construction tolerance

i inspect..there is no construction tolerance or building tolerances. Your option to instruct council with your surveyors report as they would have possibly had to obtain…

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Moyston
Sep 08, 2023 6:43 pm
CallyNoon
CallyNoon
7 September

Leak in wall new house

Leak in wall new house

If you make sure all taps inside and out are turned off, what does the water meter show if you leave it for a while.

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CallyNoon
Sep 07, 2023 10:02 pm

I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be…

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submacd
Sep 06, 2023 11:17 am
purplegold
purplegold
5 September

Changing a window to a door - DA vs complying development

Changing a window to a door - DA vs complying development

Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking to change a window to a sliding door. The window faces an enclosed garden (with a…

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purplegold
Sep 05, 2023 6:24 pm
Rezos
Rezos
5 September

Sliding doors direction

Sliding doors direction

Pls help! The black marks show where our outdoor entertaining area would be along side of house as we have an irregular backyard and want to make use of the side as…

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Rezos
Sep 05, 2023 1:35 pm
building-expert
building-expert
5 September

Water Underneath Timber Floor

Water Underneath Timber Floor

The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring…

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building-expert
Sep 05, 2023 11:05 am
building-expert
Magilla
Magilla
5 September

QLD Owner Builder Legislation.

QLD Owner Builder Legislation.

Hi all. Anyone know when the $11,000 limit was set in legislation for renovations in QLD? Ive been renovating for 5 years now and this was the limit back then. As we know,…

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Magilla
Sep 05, 2023 8:58 am
Rob19678
Rob19678
4 September

Strange noise in the walls

Strange noise in the walls

Thank you I'll give that a try

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Rob19678
Sep 04, 2023 9:15 pm

Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best…

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Doz440
Sep 03, 2023 6:27 pm
greatdayne
greatdayne
3 September

Can you build on both side fence boundaries (Victoria)?

Can you build on both side fence boundaries (Victoria)?

Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single allotment house, are you allowed to take the fence on both sides of your house and…

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greatdayne
Sep 03, 2023 11:43 am
Hajra28
Hajra28
2 September

Allura Homes in Liquidation

Allura Homes in Liquidation

Good riddance if you ask me. They stole so much money from me and my husband for doing initial design plans. Thank god we found another local builder around Pagewood and…

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Hajra28
Sep 02, 2023 11:05 am

Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill…

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tajb
Aug 30, 2023 1:30 pm
Ardo
Ardo
30 August

Changing selections after getting bank loan

Changing selections after getting bank loan

How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan?

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Ardo
Aug 30, 2023 9:14 am

Signature at Kellyville

Signature at Kellyville

Do not fall in that trap.

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anjanawijerathne
Aug 28, 2023 10:41 pm
stefcep
stefcep
27 August

Sewer pipes under slab

Sewer pipes under slab

Thanks that link in particular is really useful.

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stefcep
Aug 27, 2023 2:14 pm

Dover white or surfmist garage door. I am having trouble choosing a garage door. The outside of house will be tranquel retreat. I want it to all blend nicely however I…

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shell8383
Aug 26, 2023 7:11 pm
Gee Mack
Gee Mack
25 August

Material theft from site

Material theft from site

Different to what others have said but thanks for that insight.

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Gee Mack
Aug 25, 2023 12:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
24 August

Devil in the eyes

Devil in the eyes

Where ethics are absent, money takes center stage, turning business minds into puppeteers of moral decay.

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SaveH2O
Aug 24, 2023 1:26 pm
SaveH2O
Shuma
Shuma
23 August

Need advise on surfacing render interior wall

Need advise on surfacing render interior wall

I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps…

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Shuma
Aug 23, 2023 2:58 am

public open space contribution

public open space contribution

Cupcake.girl This really depends on your local council. Each one has different definitions and ways to calculate contributions. This is called a contribution…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 22, 2023 3:50 pm
Ashington Homes

Experts, experts everywhere.

Experts, experts everywhere.

I totally agree with everything you have written. Thanks again for your always excellent input and advice. I really enjoy reading your posts cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Aug 21, 2023 2:11 pm
Ashington Homes
aferraro
aferraro
20 August

SureFoot foundations

SureFoot foundations

our situation was a bit of a guinea pig in that structural work by the previous builder was defective and the house was almost completed, and our structural engineer…

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aferraro
Aug 20, 2023 5:27 pm

Solid plastering around door frames - help... so confused :(

Solid plastering around door frames - help... so confused :(

If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify…

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building-expert
Aug 19, 2023 3:15 pm
building-expert
randoss
randoss
18 August

Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stick

Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stick

Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure…

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randoss
Aug 18, 2023 10:41 am
Ardo
Ardo
16 August

QS fees for building a new home

QS fees for building a new home

Is it just a report written to give to the bank initially and it is based on what and how your payments are made up for, or is it a full service where they go out and…

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Ardo
Aug 16, 2023 8:26 pm
chippy
chippy
15 August

Garage Driveway Coverage

Garage Driveway Coverage

It looks like Blacktown council allows up to a 6.0m wide driveway so just ask your builder to change the plans. If you are just in the planning stage then there is no…

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chippy
Aug 15, 2023 5:15 pm
chippy
SJT76
SJT76
15 August

Building Design Certificate Non-Compliance

Building Design Certificate Non-Compliance

From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need…

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SJT76
Aug 15, 2023 5:08 pm

Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on property

Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on property

You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 15, 2023 9:42 am
Ashington Homes
dmm12
dmm12
14 August

150mm Garage Grate Drain

150mm Garage Grate Drain

Had a new driveway installed with a 6 metre long 150 x 150 channel drain and have since found out it has 4cm of water sitting at the bottom below the side pipe…

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dmm12
Aug 14, 2023 10:20 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 August

Mortgage - HOUSE FIRE - No home insurance

Mortgage - HOUSE FIRE - No home insurance
1, 2

Not back peddling at all. You seem to have issues with comprehension my friend. Guy fcked up, he's considering being dishonest with his bank and hiding it. It will end…

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ponzutwo
Aug 13, 2023 10:56 am
KarenZ
KarenZ
11 August

Class 3 rooming house Occupancy Permit Problem

Class 3 rooming house Occupancy Permit Problem

I don’t think so as the floor area over 300 square meters then it is class 3….

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KarenZ
Aug 11, 2023 1:22 pm
chippy
chippy
9 August

Built-in Shelving

Built-in Shelving

Strong enough for what? For linen, absolutely. To climb on, no. I've got similar shelving in my garage and it holds a decent amount of weight. 900 wide shelves will carry…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2023 7:57 pm
chippy
gommeqld
gommeqld
9 August

Kitchen Renovation: DIY vs Resurfacing vs New Kaboodle

Kitchen Renovation: DIY vs Resurfacing vs New Kaboodle

Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close…

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gommeqld
Aug 09, 2023 3:13 pm
chippy
chippy
8 August

Polyurethane wardrobe door touch up

Polyurethane wardrobe door touch up

Normally you use builders bog. Polyurethane painting is basically the same principle as car panel beating and painting. All the prep work is the same and so is the…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2023 12:29 am
chippy
chippy
chippy
7 August

Kitchen Quote advice please!

Kitchen Quote advice please!

I was being kind to the builder. With the amount charged for the upgrade the builder is probably charging closer to 100% margin. There are a few variables as I…

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chippy
Aug 07, 2023 8:29 pm
chippy
dmm12
dmm12
7 August

Concreting a driveway

Concreting a driveway

We've had decent weather for last 7 weeks and now the drvieway has been cut out we had an evening of 50mm of rain including all the water from half the street, ground is…

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dmm12
Aug 07, 2023 8:35 am

Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging around under this tree. I would like to name the paddock after this tree. Can…

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LBrowny
Aug 04, 2023 10:19 am
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
2 August

DBI Claim for Defects

DBI Claim for Defects

Sorry forgot to mention I am in Victoria.

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Andrew1989
Aug 02, 2023 2:01 pm
strannik
strannik
2 August

Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo…

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strannik
Aug 02, 2023 1:58 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 August

victorian homebuyers fund

victorian homebuyers fund

I havent, and i havent looked to much into it, but on face value its not the saviour its trying to make out to be. Shared equity in your home is never a good idea. The…

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ponzutwo
Aug 02, 2023 11:43 am
hreay
hreay
2 August

Fire seperation qall

Fire seperation qall

Need some advice. Living in a townhouse with one common wall, recently we have discovered that the fire separation wall is incomplete and on further investigation, support…

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hreay
Aug 02, 2023 3:44 am
Althom
Althom
1 August

Is this fence acceptable?

Is this fence acceptable?

Give it 4 weeks and you won't even notice it

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Althom
Aug 01, 2023 3:27 pm
Althom
GP Homeowner
GP Homeowner
1 August

What is this material???

What is this material???

Hi everyone. We have durra panel in our ceilings which was put in in the 70's! The panels were never installed properly and need replacing. The have good thermal…

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GP Homeowner
Aug 01, 2023 1:27 pm

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foid wrap is essential component of energy efficiency and if not installed then alternative solution must be applied subject to building surveyors approval. A good option…

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building-expert
Jul 31, 2023 4:30 pm
building-expert

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