General Discussion

Michelle

27 August 2008

Asbestos Cement info - with video

http://www.metro-asbestosencapsulators.com.au/

garry90

29 August 2008

Where to buy a mailbox?

hi, garden centres are ideal. there are places like http://www.statueinnovations.com.au/about.html we found that when we were looking for pots most of those kind…

thebuildingsurv

29 August 2008

Underpinning - Propping Up My Strip Footing!

usually it will support itself that is why you only do small sections at a time.

House-To-Be

29 August 2008

Just saying a big hello

Yes you did!! and it will be won't it ?

madmel

29 August 2008

plastering over garage internal door

They've done it to ours too! Now I feel better, not being the only one! xMel http://marshallmansion.blogspot.com/

to_do_list

29 August 2008

Installation of ceiling fans / replacing light in fan

Had some electricals done in June....a selection of itemised prices which may help (Melb $): $240 Install sconce lights $110 Install IXL tastics $90 Install ceiling…

Yak_Chat

30 August 2008

Load bearing walls

Sounds good.

grace_slick

30 August 2008

Body Corporate Rules a Tad Extreme?

Yeah, that's what I thought - that shutters/new curtains would be ok. If the backing of any new curtains we get is the same (beige type cream colour as I assumed they all…

grace_slick

30 August 2008

Painters...are they all much the same??

Well, we got the second quote today...they think they can do it in one single day. Is that bad? It's a 2 bedroom medium sized apartment. Just walls. No ceilings, cornices,…

davinci

31 August 2008

building plans

thanks for replys

zergling

31 August 2008

Adding on a Alfresco

thanks, will call them to get a quote once handover is completed.

PhoenixStar

1 September 2008

Legal advice

Hi Beetle, i agree with photogirl. Get yourself some legal advice, it is a tricky situation to be in and you want to make sure you are covered. It must be so heart…

Sharee

1 September 2008

Interesting comment....

Well I can say that I am in my early 30's and for the last 7 years my partner and I have struggled because we blew all our money every week. well…

House-To-Be

1 September 2008

Fellow Hawkstowe ppl

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Helyn

2 September 2008

do I need an independent lawyer?

Hi, Helyn. I know trust is important, but as I am not experienced, just wanna be careful..... Our cases were different, in both cases…

FireFox

2 September 2008

[ADL] Zego Workshop

Hey Guys, i signed up with Zego's website and they have a training workshop in adelaide; Housing Industry Association Cnr Port Road & Station Place,…

montemoo01

2 September 2008

Rural Land

Hi Sha & Tony Thanks for the replies....even though both are very different amounts to connect power, they are still well under what I thought we'd be paying so I am…

sirgoat

2 September 2008

Order of Work

(a) some patching of the plaster on one wall (b) repainting of the ceiling and walls (also need the loungeroom ceiling repainted but that is all through the house) (c)…

acm2269

2 September 2008

Recommended Painters in Southeast Melbourne

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good painter in Melbourne,particularly Southeast area. I plan to do featured walls after handover. I'd appreciate any help... cheers, Hannah

T&V

3 September 2008

90 X 90 Gal angle lintel 6 or 8 mm

good advice thanxs pat. regards T

grace_slick

3 September 2008

Is this good for an electrician?

I got another quote from an electrician. Here is what I want and the prices… 1. Remove existing kitchen fluoro dome style light and replace with 4 directional…

grace_slick

4 September 2008

Is this painter too cheap!?

Oh god no! lol. My partner’s mum did some of her place herself (she’s 70!), but…to be honest, it’s very streaky and uneven. I would just never trust myself to do…

Ozibob

4 September 2008

best value kit homes to lock up stage

Try these guys These guys are really helpful. We were going to use them…

FireFox

4 September 2008

Excellent online floorplan app

yeah same MVH is really irritating and annoying when you dont always have a net connection; punch is good easy to use everything is easily adjustable but yes quite bland…

Cabinfever

4 September 2008

Can painters make slight alterations to colours if you ask t

Ho ho ! I sympathise. In a lot of areas and with a lot of trades the old "get lots of quotes" rule is completely out the door. I went through five electricians - three…

soda

4 September 2008

Made it to Canada

Get onto the Canucks asap. I worked at Big White (interior BC) for two seasons and love Canada like a second home. Still a massive Canuck (NHL) fan to this day, (No.6 Sami…

nesspop

5 September 2008

you opinion please marriot waters

Gee that have stung you a few times I hope they dont get the chance again. We will be heading down too on Sunday as we have a little persons party to go to on…

grace_slick

5 September 2008

Any special way to get rid of new paint smell?

OHH, really? That’s ok then. There aren’t really any brushstrokes cause I used a mini roller, not a brush.

Raz

5 September 2008

Pulling Out - Help with conflicting tender clause re deposit

Just back from an amazing holiday in Thailand... Great win for you Rachelle, but its also noteworthy that they refunded money to you without a fight. Not many…

ausfatcat

6 September 2008

Anther painting question

The girl at the paint store gave me the wrong paint, I wanted 2 litres of ceiling white tinted spanish white, as I am topping up paint I already have to do a second coat…

Yak_Chat

6 September 2008

TDLS's TDL got a whole lot bigger.......

Cheers Mike, good to chat- but it's much better to have Vic's precious resource looked after properly Good luck in the new abode and make sure you make time for your…

buddy

6 September 2008

Painting...any suppliers of good quality paint...but cheap?

we used solver on our ourdoor steps (their deck paint) and it was TERRIBLE -- peeled, chipped -- I would never, ever touch it again. i did other stairs around the corner…

buddy

6 September 2008

Repack and reblock my piers and stumps

i used to be a reblocker for many years (many moons ago!). are you talking about redoing the stumps under the floor or under the walls? if it's the floors it's a matter…

zaff

8 September 2008

Questions on render/texture coat on blueboard

I used Quikcote pruducts on blueboard at my place. Here's their site: http://www.quikcote.com.au/ The blueboard stuff (Flexi-patch) was about $36 and the normal stuff…

gpierce

8 September 2008

How to remove super strong adhesive from doors & walls?

In my experience, the best thing for removing sticky residue is Orange Oil. It won't eat anything except the glue. It is a problem on wall surfaces. You have to soak it in…

sean

9 September 2008

marriot waters

just wondering if anyone that is building in marriot waters or surroundings that is looking to put a gazebo in the yard if so take a look at this website

BigKev

9 September 2008

The Rise, Lyndhurst

We are on the corner of Aylmer Rd and Tetrabine Way. We settled in Nov 07. The original settlement date was June 07. We are currently building with New Dimension…

suh

9 September 2008

Opinions on 2 things

My daughter had a kitchen not unlike yours. This is what she did..... Left the window and put a white timber look venetian on it. Put the fridge and pantry on the…

gweluphome

9 September 2008

Yay I am finally In

Well done wingies..finally in your own place. Have a nice rest and then lots of photos.....

grace_slick

10 September 2008

Weird Architecture...

Thanks for that! Will take a look (am at work now and site is taking forever to load so will have to wait till later, grr)

Mikaela_D

10 September 2008

Not satisfied despite beautiful renovations?

I’m gonna have to write down totally detailed instructions so she knows without a shadow of any doubt where each and every piece of…

Dukekamaya

10 September 2008

Problem with downlight being dimmer

Swap the globes around and see if its the different brand/ or wattage globes.

GG

10 September 2008

Building my new home

Yeah, we opted for the ensuite to guestroom downstairs. I was told I can nominate my SS. Any recommendations here? I am in the Eastern suburbs. I am only at the…

Judie

10 September 2008

Photoshop?? Braveheart

ellyash

11 September 2008

We got our plans back - what do you think?

Oh that would be just lovely...but the cost of moving hte two toilets would just be beyond us, and I also think it may be over capatilising for this particular house at theis time.

Keewee Swan

11 September 2008

Has anyone had home window tinting?

You guys should always seek a professionals help, don't to do everything on your own. Trust me I've been there, but that was in the past right now I am guided by a very…

Helyn

11 September 2008

It's all starting to happen!

Sassy Bud, we can get excited by laundry troughs too!! Come on, pic, pic, pic!!

Sharee

11 September 2008

Join mark in kitchen panels??

Thanks for that Earl, I will give them a call directly.

tygwyn

12 September 2008

An idea to hide 'those ugly' things down the side...

Simple but effective...nice work