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ZeligJun 25, 2014 9:56 pm Running power from pole
Yes of course we would all love to be using solar instead of hooking up to the grid but unfortunately there are a few disadvantages
*The panels… bpratt replied 25 June 2014 ago My local builder walks off the jobI was wrong of me to assume it was purely financial.
There could be any number of reasons why A has handed the job over.
I still maintain regardless of the circumstance I… mgilla replied 24 June 2014 ago Painting/no more gaps questionIf everyone that has gone before in the build of the house - framing carpenter and the frames are relatively straight and in line then the gyprocker who puts the sheets on… LED headlight picks up painting gaps.True enough Stewie but if I wake my senile old dogs they think it's morning and start whinging at me. They are deaf as a post so if I keep the light off… roofing materialsAs we are building in a rural location we just assumed colourbond would be the best roofing material. It is compact to transport. But are there other options? What is… oil based primer on gyprock?This is an oil based primer and it is often used under acrylic. It is done now so time will tell. The plasterer who put the gyprock up (30 years experience) recommended… Opinions on Land Fall/Survey PleaseThanks for the replies 
mgilla - I had to look up what a dumpy level was 
matt68 - There's no road at the rear of the block, it ends at the rear of another acre. I… Elli replied 22 June 2014 ago Technika Oven Exploded
Sorry for 3 posts ... but has this happened to anyone since - say - the beginning of 2013 - ie a stove built/installed since then ?
Especially the 900mm wall oven style… CarpetAccidents happen - carpet or not. But teaching kids to do the right thing can save a lot of problems.
I'd just pick the carpet you like and have it treated. Like a… Extending Colorbond FenceI think they make that for people who just want to increase their privacy. Note the sleeve part of only 5 cms or so, definitely not enough for a 1200mm extension.
Its a… qebtel replied 19 June 2014 ago HELP! Need to select feature render colourI am after some opinions on what colour i should paint my render feature wall. I am hoping perhaps someone has used a similar colour theme to what i have chosen and has… 4 or 5 Bedroom?Thanks for the feedback,
House is 28sq under roof,
We are a family of 2 adults & 5 kids, we have already taken part of the 2nd family room and made into a study,… Well I've got myself a few samples over the Wkend.
The swatch on the left is shale grey and surf mist on the right.
I think you are correct bpratt the surfmist against… Mandalay - Beveridge
Hi all,
We're building in stage 16 - halycon bend. Hoping for a December start date! GreetingsHello all
New to the site and thought I'd join up and say hello 
I've been in the Building and Construction industries for more than 15 years, currently in Commercial… Antman started a topic 14 June 2014 ago Horizontal slat screening DIYAn update:
We have decided to paint pine or treated pine for our screens though we might go with merbau for our side gates.
Getting quoted on some DIY kits from Thomson… kifaya replied 13 June 2014 ago Builder IssuesI thought that there is a clause in the contract that states the builder must start within x days from contract signing.
Crazyk replied 12 June 2014 ago Builder Recommendation (wollongong)Hi,
Finding a good builder can be hard, generally its best to ask some of the local architects in the wollongong area for the builders they recommend to carry out there… Hi Eden
I've seen a lot of ground movement in houses, but normally it appears as gaps under walls, at tops of walls or diagonal cracks in walls - mostly emanating from… Very bad ConveyancerHey everyone,
Thanks so much for replying.
I've spoken to my bank and they said the $1000 was in other fees. They said my conveyancer should have given me a list of all… F2014 replied 6 June 2014 ago F2014Jun 06, 2014 9:58 pm 2 houses from 1 plan??A contractor or designer who designs for you (not an employee of yours), owns the copyright for that design, unless there is an agreement to the contrary.
Copyright is… ECOECO replied 6 June 2014 ago Driveway sealer issueThanks qebtel - yes, I know it's doing what it was designed to. But it seems most new, sealed driveways allow water to soak in.
Would you be worried about water sitting… Nbn fibre broadband and pay tv ..help!Probably the easiest way to think of it
NBN - Fibre (The new network being rolled out in various formats)
ADSL\ADSL 2+ - Copper cable
Optus\Testra Cable - Hybrid of… ST13 replied 5 June 2014 ago
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good to see the progress train is still running
do you have some photos to show 
