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jodge
jodge
26 September 2012

Renovation Companies for Unit/Apartment.

Renovation Companies for Unit/Apartment.

Hi Simon! We bought cheap imported tapware from warehouse-type places for our home. . . 2 and a half years ago, and it's never given us any problems! We put in mixer…

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jodge
Sep 26, 2012 11:22 pm
jodge
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 August 2012

basix water tanks

basix water tanks
1, 2

Given that the O.P. hasn't built the house yet, one would assume that the use would…

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SaveH2O
Aug 12, 2012 10:42 am
SaveH2O
CBPH
CBPH
12 August 2012

CCTV drain inspection in mernda

CCTV drain inspection in mernda

Carlisle usually do these as standard practice, ask them for a copy of the video perhaps? Maybe contact them and ask if they…

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CBPH
Aug 12, 2012 11:16 am
bashworth
bashworth
12 August 2012

New house, water flow seems low (Sydney) basix / other regs?

New house, water flow seems low (Sydney) basix / other regs?

There are quite significant variations around Sydney. I don't think that Sydney water has a minimum flow rate but for other Water Authorities a rate of 20L/Min for 95% of…

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bashworth
Aug 12, 2012 11:48 am
bashworth
C-JPAL
C-JPAL
13 August 2012

Designer/Architect - Melbourne Northern Suburbs

Designer/Architect - Melbourne Northern Suburbs

Haven't tried Archicentre as yet. I've gone through Institute of Architects and BDAV website. Ideally, I prefer to look at website portfolio before contacting them to…

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C-JPAL
Aug 13, 2012 9:18 am
mfxmhome
mfxmhome
13 August 2012

Need to demolish home in Gosnells any advise on contractors

Need to demolish home in Gosnells any advise on contractors

Thank you very much for the info really appreciated.

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mfxmhome
Aug 13, 2012 11:15 am
kexkez
kexkez
21 August 2012

Cabinet colours to go with Wattyl Chalkdust walls

Cabinet colours to go with Wattyl Chalkdust walls

yes It isn't too creamy. We painted our doors and door frames with it and then did the walls with flokati in the kids bedrooms and main bathroom and igloo( darker)…

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kexkez
Aug 21, 2012 8:48 pm
kexkez
paulw11
paulw11
15 August 2012

Star serve setup questions

Star serve setup questions

Hi If it is coming from the fibre then it is almost certainly too strong a signal - the Starserve distributor has an amplifier in it which is probably clipping and…

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paulw11
Aug 15, 2012 6:52 am
namweng
namweng
15 August 2012

Concreter Needed Urgently

Concreter Needed Urgently

Sorry based in Victoria / Sunshine 12 km from CBD

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namweng
Aug 15, 2012 8:34 pm
mgilla
mgilla
15 August 2012

Cost of 600mm centre Trusses VS 900mm centres

Cost of 600mm centre Trusses VS 900mm centres

We used to put the trusses at 1200 centers then batten the ceiling with furring channel. The only problem ever encountered was the 4' gap between them made it hard for…

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mgilla
Aug 15, 2012 10:30 pm
Zarli
Zarli
15 August 2012

Need cheapish barstools

Need cheapish barstools

Deals direct or oo.com.au

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Zarli
Aug 15, 2012 11:04 pm
Zarli
daveandally1
daveandally1
16 August 2012

Timelines

Timelines

Hi biggs, For number 3) see the first page of my blog (signature below). I have outlined our complete timeline if it's any help to you :)

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daveandally1
Aug 16, 2012 12:56 am
daveandally1
shane0503
shane0503
16 August 2012

Garage door opener

Garage door opener

Hi has anyone installed a opener themselves for a double roller door

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shane0503
Aug 16, 2012 10:45 am
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gtclim
Aug 16, 2012 4:03 pm
bashworth
bashworth
17 August 2012

house facing north ?

house facing north ?

In the winter the sun doesn,t really shine much in the east and west facing windows. You loose more heat through these windows over the day than the benefit from the short…

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bashworth
Aug 17, 2012 11:31 pm
bashworth
Tippy Toes
Tippy Toes
18 August 2012

Water leaking into Garage from neighbours garden

Water leaking into Garage from neighbours garden

It it the neighbours responsibility to ensure water from their land does not seep onto your land. They will have to put some form of drainage in or you will have a case…

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Tippy Toes
Aug 18, 2012 10:43 am
Tippy Toes
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ECOECO
Aug 18, 2012 11:30 am
ECOECO
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
18 August 2012

Size of house on block of land - help!

Size of house on block of land - help!

Considered the Arena 4.1 or Avant 4? They might work better with what you're trying to achieve in the same price range and in terms of…

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MalinViktoria
Aug 18, 2012 9:24 pm
MalinViktoria
excitednewhomeowner
excitednewhomeowner
19 August 2012

Berwick Waters - Clyde North

Berwick Waters - Clyde North

that seems a little expensive especially during these times. Do you know how many blocks have sold?

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excitednewhomeowner
Aug 19, 2012 10:28 pm
ktotherose
ktotherose
21 August 2012

Herald Sun Home Show 2012 - Free Double Passes!

Herald Sun Home Show 2012 - Free Double Passes!
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the passes! The show was a little disappointing though and the green section was smaller than expected. But saw a few cool things. Thanks again though!

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ktotherose
Aug 21, 2012 2:49 pm
stormjr
stormjr
21 August 2012

Electrical warranty period for new houses in WA

Electrical warranty period for new houses in WA

I would have thought 12 months, I do more commercial work and they only get 12 months. The builder might be 6 years but that might be structural only! 2

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stormjr
Aug 21, 2012 11:52 pm
mandv
mandv
22 August 2012

Walk in Robe behing bed head wall - What have you done?

Walk in Robe behing bed head wall - What have you done?

i have seen a few different nice designs 1. mirrored wardrobe doors to hide all the clothes 2. shelving but instead of clothes on the shelving, you have drawers at the…

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mandv
Aug 22, 2012 8:49 am

Hi, Just thought I would pop back in here and share the external selections that we have decided on. Roof – Surfmist Gutters – Surfmist Fascia – Surfmist Main…

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SANLE
Aug 22, 2012 9:21 am
Michelle
Michelle
28 August 2012

Colorbond roof combinations - Shale Grey with Surfmist?

Colorbond roof combinations - Shale Grey with Surfmist?

mazstar1980, did you post this in the building forum as well? It might do best up there.

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Michelle
Aug 28, 2012 7:00 pm
Michelle
akashra
akashra
22 August 2012

New home dilema

New home dilema

IMO, Dune looks great with Tinker.

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akashra
Aug 22, 2012 9:08 pm
B STAR
B STAR
22 August 2012

water meter box

water meter box

as people have said bunning have them in the irregation section.

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B STAR
Aug 22, 2012 9:31 pm
cookie_monster
cookie_monster
23 August 2012

Dispute with builder over incorrectly installed flue

Dispute with builder over incorrectly installed flue

Thanks building-expert. The heating was part of the build, so they are definitely responsible for fixing it.

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cookie_monster
Aug 23, 2012 8:37 am
savewater2010
savewater2010
23 August 2012

HELP LPG instant gas hot water feedback please

HELP LPG instant gas hot water feedback please

Hey I've got a G26 HWS Chromagen branded. Recently my hot water in the shower the flow and pressure is so pathetic! I have to put the hot water tap on full and the cold…

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savewater2010
Aug 23, 2012 9:28 am
Ribbon
Ribbon
23 August 2012

tenant not paying rent

tenant not paying rent

Go read the relevant legislation for Victoria - it will be called the residential tenancies act or something like that. Unlike alot of other legislation the tenancies…

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Ribbon
Aug 23, 2012 11:06 am
shane0503
shane0503
23 August 2012

Power points

Power points

thanks ryan

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shane0503
Aug 23, 2012 6:07 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
23 August 2012

Beware of dishonest Bathroom Supply retailers

Beware of dishonest Bathroom Supply retailers

Good on you for standing your ground and finally getting what you wanted. Too many customers accept what some inept salesperson claim, not…

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JazzyJess
Aug 23, 2012 7:33 pm
building-expert
building-expert
23 August 2012

Buying a house with renovations - Brisbane

Buying a house with renovations - Brisbane

Buying a home with illegal renovations can be extremely risky because you just don't know what has been done and whether the work is sub standard or even downright…

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building-expert
Aug 23, 2012 9:48 pm
building-expert
leighton
leighton
25 August 2012

Role of a builder

Role of a builder

my view is that you negotiate this with a flexible builder. i mean maybe you can do what you want and get the builder to do the other. that is what we do at clark new…

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leighton
Aug 25, 2012 6:49 am
leighton
leighton
leighton
25 August 2012

Colourbond external wall cladding

Colourbond external wall cladding

i am a builder. have done a fair bit of work with colorbond this way. it can be a bit tricky but the material is reasonably priced and you dont need to paint it. so far so…

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leighton
Aug 25, 2012 6:20 pm
leighton
our dream home
our dream home
26 August 2012

Help!! How long did it take from slab to payment

Help!! How long did it take from slab to payment

I agree as soon as the progress payments are ready we will certainly be on top of it I just hope the bank is consistent when the payments are requested.

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our dream home
Aug 26, 2012 7:27 am
xya
xya
27 August 2012

Questions to ask architect/building designer

Questions to ask architect/building designer

Thanks all, definitely worth thinking about designer builders. We're currently talking to a specialist company in NSW home addition, Cape Cod. They seemed good, anyone used them?

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xya
Aug 27, 2012 12:17 pm
JimmyL
JimmyL
27 August 2012

structural damage to homes in Bluestone Green Wyndham Vale

structural damage to homes in Bluestone Green Wyndham Vale

Hopefully yours turns out ok. Mine is cracking in all of the spots where there are no piers. Not sure what they were thinking.

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JimmyL
Aug 27, 2012 5:52 pm
Casa2
Casa2
27 August 2012

Building in Double Brick

Building in Double Brick

Hmm well we were builders in NZ we have been in Perth for 12 months now so have experienced the heat waves and reasonable cold snap and we rent a…

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Casa2
Aug 27, 2012 7:56 pm
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Buffy
Aug 28, 2012 8:40 am
B STAR
B STAR
28 August 2012

Is it worth Building in Melbourne's outer west? I think not.

Is it worth Building in Melbourne's outer west? I think not.

I didnt buy a house for easy money, I bought a house for lifestyle and to raise a family. I can make my payments comfortably, I like the area -…

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B STAR
Aug 28, 2012 3:30 pm
nate89
nate89
14 February 2013

Solar pool heating

Solar pool heating

Can anyone help because I'm left feeling very confused by differing opinions from solar pool heating companies! Which is better panels or the…

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nate89
Feb 14, 2013 1:28 am
Stormy
Stormy
29 August 2012

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Hi Buffy, I have moved your thread out of public view. It can be replaced again at any time if you would like it to. We don't usually do this, unless there are…

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Stormy
Aug 29, 2012 11:06 pm
Stormy
Stewie D
Stewie D
30 August 2012

Structural advice please.

Structural advice please.

As Uncle Arfur says or you may also use a precast brick or concrete lintel that is 90-110mm thick and because it is masonry you can render over it. I think you can get…

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Stewie D
Aug 30, 2012 10:53 am
kylie40
kylie40
30 August 2012

Proposed house plan critique

Proposed house plan critique

I'm probably way to late, but just in case... as a mother of a 10 year old and an 8 year old, I wouldn't buy or build a house which didn't have both kids' bedrooms on the…

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kylie40
Aug 30, 2012 11:10 am
kylie40
leighton
leighton
24 August 2012

Cost of renovations

Cost of renovations

most of this is so unrealistic. one problem is the usual, how long is a piece of string, and what type of string, diameter, strength, and so on.…

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leighton
Aug 24, 2012 6:37 am
leighton
catjim
catjim
30 August 2012

Variation Request from Builder

Variation Request from Builder

Leighton, you really need to check the dates of the original posts as you seem to be responding to topics that are years old.

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catjim
Aug 30, 2012 2:19 pm
LimelightAdam
LimelightAdam
30 August 2012

Switch cover plates

Switch cover plates

Nope there wont be anything, some additional wiring may help in ways the light is controlled,

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LimelightAdam
Aug 30, 2012 9:40 pm

This is the type of piering you have to do and the pdf below is the one you…

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Stewie D
Aug 31, 2012 8:15 am
sgeco
sgeco
4 September 2012

Any recommendation for Feng Shui master ?

Any recommendation for Feng Shui master ?

you can research the internet for feng shui do's and don't for your homes.

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sgeco
Sep 04, 2012 11:58 am
sgeco
Kempe
Kempe
31 August 2012

Installing new powerpoints - Cost?

Installing new powerpoints - Cost?

Was told just today that if you get a new powerpoint fitted you must also fit a safety switch if you dont already have one so budget approx $200 for that alone if you need it

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Kempe
Aug 31, 2012 9:55 pm

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