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Marclau
Marclau
23 August 2009

Cancelling a contract with a real estate agent to sell

Cancelling a contract with a real estate agent to sell

Thanks for the quick feedback........I am in discussions with my agent right now.........hopefully we can work it out. I will leave it with them but expect them too work…

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Marclau
Aug 23, 2009 1:58 pm
Marclau
Annietom
Annietom
21 August 2009

Herald Sun Home Show 2009 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)

Herald Sun Home Show 2009 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)
1, 2, 3

yeah I was afraid of that. I really wish I'd made it to the Garden show this year, but i missed it. At least that is fairly creative, rather than sales focused. I found…

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Annietom
Aug 21, 2009 10:21 pm
Annietom
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Trinity
Aug 17, 2009 6:02 pm
C&D
C&D
13 August 2009

Generic house plan ideas ?

Generic house plan ideas ?

I was going to suggest you have a look at some of the kit home websites, they have a lot of basic designs, as doTamawood/Dixon homes. Good luck!

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C&D
Aug 13, 2009 2:47 pm
Martin
Martin
6 August 2009

Garage Door Height

Garage Door Height

4.8m

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Martin
Aug 06, 2009 1:52 pm
Mrs B
Mrs B
1 August 2009

Would you replace your old windows with new double glazed?

Would you replace your old windows with new double glazed?
1, 2

Ahhh MrsB... but "if" you had to replace your windows in your period style home because they needed replacing... and the difference…

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Mrs B
Aug 01, 2009 5:53 am
Mrs B
kymvass
kymvass
28 July 2009

Polished staircase or NOT

Polished staircase or NOT

We are in the final stages of our renovation, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me does floor sanding include polishing the staircase and the area that holds the…

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kymvass
Jul 28, 2009 10:27 pm
lisanne
lisanne
25 July 2009

Anyone looking at Summerhill epping???

Anyone looking at Summerhill epping???

A lot of new estates out this way have no effective sewerage, sure the put the…

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lisanne
Jul 25, 2009 12:11 am
Nav
Nav
22 July 2009

Review - My new server - QNAP TS-409...

Review - My new server - QNAP TS-409...

Hey Matt, Thanks, I read the specs online and noise info but it's always better to find out first hand accounts. If you want to backup relatively cheaply (depending on…

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Nav
Jul 22, 2009 8:40 am
Nav
lynnebin1968
lynnebin1968
16 July 2009

Any comment on foldable/extenable awnings

Any comment on foldable/extenable awnings

The link for the awning doesn't seem to work.

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lynnebin1968
Jul 16, 2009 12:26 pm
lynnebin1968
MBBN
MBBN
12 July 2009

HELP! the house setback doesn't comply with the requirement

HELP! the house setback doesn't comply with the requirement

Can i just ask if you spoke to your neighbour about the issue? The reason i ask is, our neighbour (who throughout construction was quite pleasant to us and we were…

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MBBN
Jul 12, 2009 5:23 pm
thorney
thorney
9 July 2009

We may be doing it all again!

We may be doing it all again!

:lol: :lol: Ah Taffy, you crack me up! :lol: :lol: Some have a gambling addiction, some have nicotine addiction, our Taffy has a building houses addiction :lol: :lol: Your new block sounds…

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thorney
Jul 09, 2009 9:06 pm
thorney
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PhoenixStar
Jul 06, 2009 11:37 pm
PhoenixStar
waylow
waylow
5 July 2009

Boys and their toys...

Boys and their toys...

Thats why we will be having a triple garage :lol:

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waylow
Jul 05, 2009 3:09 pm
Shaun
Shaun
3 July 2009

Reflections at Tarneit

Reflections at Tarneit

Hey, Have built in reflections, building plans need to go through the office to get stamped....wasn't overly cumbersome as long as the guidelines are followed. Bank…

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Shaun
Jul 03, 2009 11:33 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 July 2009

The Dining Room Mirror...

The Dining Room Mirror...

Matt The mirror looks great, it's funny when you see the first mirror and then the new one, the first one become mini me. We have the same…

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mattwalker
Jul 01, 2009 8:57 pm
mattwalker
FireFox
FireFox
28 June 2009

Ebay bargains ...

Ebay bargains ...

found some more similar remotes, they do seam to be quite long in length though? 330mm-354mm product details are hard to find, i heard that phillips has pulled out of…

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FireFox
Jun 28, 2009 2:35 pm
FireFox
Taffy
Taffy
17 June 2009

House plan/design question re: main bedroom

House plan/design question re: main bedroom

Thanks Bam. I am editing this as I go along as I just spent ages typing and computer played up and I lost the lot :( ::angry:: Here is something along the lines. This is one my…

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Taffy
Jun 17, 2009 9:01 pm
Taffy

Yep just saw that in your other thread :oops: .... I just assumed ( :oops: ) that it was the long side as you said "a big expanse of blank wall." If there is already a window in the…

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monkeyupatree
Jun 14, 2009 11:07 am
monkeyupatree
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 June 2009

Need suggestions to buy a Non-Silent Core Granite Blade

Need suggestions to buy a Non-Silent Core Granite Blade

I vote YES... and claim your staff discount... :wink:

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ECOECO
Jun 12, 2009 3:46 pm
ECOECO
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m&n
Jun 04, 2009 9:12 pm
muzzman
muzzman
2 June 2009

Cheap house for sale...

Cheap house for sale...

Detroit has many many abandoned houses... this may be one of them, or in the same…

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muzzman
Jun 02, 2009 2:50 am
muzzman
vicky_qj
vicky_qj
29 May 2009

Bench top for a desk

Bench top for a desk

we got one from ikea, cost us $200+ few years ago! easy installation! we are still using it now!! everyone saw it would love it!

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vicky_qj
May 29, 2009 9:10 pm
vicky_qj
mikeval
mikeval
21 May 2009

Austral Bricks Stimulus Package Sale

Austral Bricks Stimulus Package Sale

Yeah, it is a good deal. We are planning to order the retaining wall package. 8)

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mikeval
May 21, 2009 1:17 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
21 May 2009

phone connection

phone connection

Up to your builder so you'll need to check to see if they're happy with you doing this. If so you can get it done beforehand as long as you're not taking your…

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purpleninja
May 21, 2009 6:29 am
Nott
Nott
19 May 2009

Post contract variation's credit

Post contract variation's credit

Thanks all, I read the contract, in clause 23, it said the amount will be carried to the next progressive payment. However, unsure of if any conditions apply above this clause.

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Nott
May 19, 2009 4:38 pm
Nott
fruitty
fruitty
10 May 2009

Where to put your outside sink ?

Where to put your outside sink ?

We have ask the builder to put in provision (hot n cold water point and drain) for an outside sink. It is just outside in the corner on the back wall near the alfresco…

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fruitty
May 10, 2009 7:50 pm
fruitty
DeviousMe7
DeviousMe7
8 May 2009

Hallway decorating ... Opinions please

Hallway decorating ... Opinions please
1, 2

mmm is the picture on the right smaller than the centre and left picture? If so, the the right picture should be swapped with the one in the middle and definitely lose…

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DeviousMe7
May 08, 2009 5:57 pm
Maxie
Maxie
7 May 2009

HIA Sydney Home Show 2009 - Free Double Passes

HIA Sydney Home Show 2009 - Free Double Passes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Just a late thankyou for the tickets. However, can't say I enjoyed it as much as in previous years. There were definitely a lot of the usual big names missing -…

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Maxie
May 07, 2009 2:49 pm
Maxie
MBBN
MBBN
6 May 2009

At the DesignEX Exhibition...

At the DesignEX Exhibition...

Wasn't Designex disapointing this year?! Very much a let down for me anyway

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MBBN
May 06, 2009 7:37 pm
gizben
gizben
29 April 2009

Brick Mortar - Flat or Flush / Raked / Rolled

Brick Mortar - Flat or Flush / Raked / Rolled

We only had the option of raked joints, not sure why as I like flush and thought it would be easier for them. The builder however will only do raked joints on all their…

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gizben
Apr 29, 2009 9:44 am
bingoshelley
bingoshelley
21 April 2009

Coloured Melamine Sheeting...

Coloured Melamine Sheeting...

bunnings sell it too

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bingoshelley
Apr 21, 2009 9:41 pm
joles
joles
21 April 2009

My new hallway table...

My new hallway table...

Oh and what I actually was going to say is :oops: ..... I saw some really cool wall things at Freedom. Like a big branch with leaves, but each leaf is actually a little mirror.…

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joles
Apr 21, 2009 9:12 pm
joles
JohnAndTarin
JohnAndTarin
19 April 2009

How many squares - how to calculate?

How many squares - how to calculate?

Hey HomeAngels, You can do it 2 ways :: 1.…

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JohnAndTarin
Apr 19, 2009 8:02 am
JohnAndTarin
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
18 April 2009

Blow in Insulation... Dangerous???

Blow in Insulation... Dangerous???

I used to have the recycled newspaper type and I can tell you it burnt very easily. I also spent in total about 20 hours bagging it all up in the roof by hand which was…

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Dukekamaya
Apr 18, 2009 7:06 pm
Dukekamaya
Bam
Bam
18 April 2009

So, you all have solar panels....

So, you all have solar panels....

^ I learnt that much from the expo! :lol: I just wanted to know whether particular soalr panels were dedicated to a particular function, and from what you said they are. So…

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Bam
Apr 18, 2009 5:12 pm
Bam
bigred
bigred
18 April 2009

So excited!!!!

So excited!!!!

Awesome letterbox, but the only letters I get are bills. I'd be better off without the damn thing! :-)

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bigred
Apr 18, 2009 12:11 am
bigred
suh
suh
15 April 2009

The tale of 8 bar stools...

The tale of 8 bar stools...
1, 2

Matt, I thought you were going to say you bought them back off ebay ::wornout::

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suh
Apr 15, 2009 9:53 am
suh
homeone
homeone
13 April 2009

HIA Home Ideas Show 2009 - Free Tickets

HIA Home Ideas Show 2009 - Free Tickets

Dear All, As you're aware the 'HIA Home Ideas Show 2009 - Free Double Pass' Melbourne promotion has come to a close. We've had a solid influx of requests for double…

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homeone
Apr 13, 2009 10:58 pm
homeone
sooty
sooty
13 April 2009

Hand over day

Hand over day

I asked to pick them up from the offices because it was Thursday before Good Friday and I wanted the keys before the Easter weekend to do some paint work in the house. …

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sooty
Apr 13, 2009 12:39 pm
Annietom
Annietom
13 April 2009

First home buyers grant extension - probable...

First home buyers grant extension - probable...

i Think if the FHBG is deleted in July than it may go down slightly, but not significantly. If think if it is reduced, the prices will continue to grow for now. hard…

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Annietom
Apr 13, 2009 12:07 pm
Annietom
oztish
oztish
6 April 2009

Can timber floor be mopped?

Can timber floor be mopped?

We had an engineered floor from Truegrid flooring. We used a steam mop. The only thing is not to leave the steam mop on in the one place for too long - our cleaner did…

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oztish
Apr 06, 2009 7:14 pm
Taffy
Taffy
31 March 2009

Where are your handles?

Where are your handles?

Well guys I am happy with the handles now :) The more I looked at them the more I have got used to them! In fact I luvvvvv my kitchen :D :z:

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Taffy
Mar 31, 2009 8:32 am
Taffy
Bam
Bam
30 March 2009

What to ask potential draftsman

What to ask potential draftsman

Thankyou! :D We're meeting up with him on Thursday night - how exciting!

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Bam
Mar 30, 2009 9:25 am
Bam
chuth77
chuth77
25 March 2009

My house slab is in wrong size

My house slab is in wrong size

For a 90mm stud the tolerance is 10mm overhang... 75mm stud has no overhang!

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chuth77
Mar 25, 2009 7:00 am
kek
kek
24 March 2009

New roofing product?

New roofing product?

Apparently it's an asphalt product and is an upgrade in the vicinty of $10-$12K. :shock: It wasn't a very good job either....a section near one of the ridges was all wrinkly. :roll:

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kek
Mar 24, 2009 12:00 pm
kek
cascade
cascade
17 March 2009

Recommendations Plse Older Home Inspection - S.E. Melbourne

Recommendations Plse Older Home Inspection - S.E. Melbourne

Don’t bother trying to contact Kevin.. he’s extremely busy…due to this …very poor customer service. He inspected my house recently …. However still no report……

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cascade
Mar 16, 2009 11:47 pm
Bam
Bam
8 March 2009

Inspiration Pics - concrete masonry with partial render?

Inspiration Pics - concrete masonry with partial render?

Ooooh, I get it! Something Ill keep in mind when I look for pics :D

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Bam
Mar 08, 2009 9:11 pm
Bam
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Salt&Pepper
Mar 07, 2009 10:18 pm
Salt&Pepper
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
6 March 2009

Anyone seen one of these before?

Anyone seen one of these before?

Hey Phoenix, maybe they got suburbs mixed up and were supposed to go to Brookland…

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PhoenixStar
Mar 06, 2009 7:07 pm
PhoenixStar

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