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PORTADA HOMESHi I saw you are building with PORTADA HOMES.
What stage are you at with PORTADA HOMES? Rooster2 started a topic 27 January 2010 ago LED Lightingg'day
as an electrican, i have found people wish they didnt go led lighting. yes they do last longer but the light given is a weird BRIGHT WHITE doctors surgery light… ihjanJan 28, 2010 9:59 am Glass splash backI've been trying to find a decent glass splash back companyt in sydney that also do bathroom shower screens, frameless shower screens and semi frameless shower screens.… shineon started a topic 28 January 2010 ago Wind turbine with feed in tarrifLast time I looked there weren't any approved home wind turbine systems to feed back into the grid (only to create and store your own) ... would love to know if this has… buying landTo my general understanding of the process, the site costs are fixed and you can't be asked to pay any more for it - even if they find a cathedral under you… Twiggy replied 28 January 2010 ago Re covering a couchI re-upholstered our dining chairs (just the seat part) and it is very easy, just requires two pairs of hands at times to stretch the fabric evenly while the other… Stormy replied 29 January 2010 ago TV above FireplaceI've seen it done, so it must be possible, but I wouldn't. Apart from radiant heat near appliances being a bad idea, the TV would have to be mounted quite high and that… kek replied 29 January 2010 ago What happens with small permanent errors?Personally I feel if you specify something and want it how you said and paid for it it should be 100% and if your not happy they fix it or you dont pay.
It seems to only… Sealing a newly installed kitchen sinkThe sink was supplied by the kitchen company and its made in china (unbranded). They didnt supply the plumber...who has his own agenda and it… arms replied 30 January 2010 ago
Haven't tried it yet, but most definately will be soon! Guest started a topic 1 s ago GuestJan 01, 1970 11:00 am Front setback dispensation questionKek, it's a real shame as we used to get along so well with them. Their kids would babysit our kids. This whole drama has irrevocably damaged… LouiseR replied 31 January 2010 ago Council RebatesWe can get back $300 for ours, but alas we had no sub-base  So can not claim.
Our council is City of Wanneroo (we're up in Yanchep) Blue replied 31 January 2010 ago Utility savings
Gas was our big surprise - this house is three times the size of our old place, yet our gas bills are averaging out at the same as we used to pay… DeeElle replied 31 January 2010 ago Large Drive land
Total land size is 556 sqm out of which 200 sqm is driving way. Hence, would like to know advantages and disadvantages of such a large… kek replied 31 January 2010 ago Anyone used Belka?Just wondering if anyone here has used or know of anyone who has used Belka interior wall coating material? It's described as an alternative to paint or wallpaper? And… mupsil started a topic 31 January 2010 ago mpcjFeb 01, 2010 10:42 am Brick wall cutting?Recently, a friend asked me if I can cut a square hole in his bathroom wall which is solid brick 15cm thickness.
I can't do it right now because of some known reasons to… grinder started a topic 1 February 2010 ago simondsWhat, no razor wire and search lights around the perimeter?  Tiling & waterfall edgesAre you kitchen cupboards already in and just waiting on the stone? As long as it wont effect your benchtop height, it wont matter if the stone is done last. We have… Mango replied 1 February 2010 ago MangoFeb 01, 2010 7:32 pm Let's talk about Storage
Storage was a must for us too, we have;
WIR in all the kids bedrooms
Built in robe in guest room
5m x 3m dressing room in the master bedroom
Walk in Linen cupboard
Floor… BecH replied 1 February 2010 ago Where do you iron?
I iron just about everything.Im a baby boomer and my mother told me that ironing kills germs so I have done it ever since so I blame her. One board upstairs and one… Meterbox locations and lawsI'm pretty sure there are regulations, but the distance is usually measured from where the gas point is in your land. Its the same for water and electricity. The meter… JJ305 replied 2 February 2010 ago JJ305Feb 02, 2010 4:12 pm Favorite house on the forum
Yay! JohnnyD and Jodge for president!
Who created this thread? Isn't it all about neighbour-loving??? jodge replied 2 February 2010 ago jodgeFeb 02, 2010 10:09 pm Joinery - Sydney areaHi Guys,
I am a builder and can give you a name of our joiner. He is excellent and recently finished putting in $60,000 worth of joinery in our latest project in Balmain.… HELP!! UPGRADING OF PAINTWORK INSIDE HOUSEThe last home we built we had the standard builders "washable" paint. What a joke! When you washed marks off the wall the paint came with it. The external paint was worse.… cvermFeb 04, 2010 11:53 am Need advice... What would you do...I would have a chat to a real estate agent to get a value of your property as it is now, and then ask if you were to do what you have suggested ask them what they would… jaelee replied 5 February 2010 ago
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