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My parents rabbit has had 4 baby rabbits that they are giving away, they are 3 weeks old and will be available to be picked up in around…

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Ritchiefamily
Ritchiefamily
31 October 2010

STAGE 9 RELEASE

STAGE 9 RELEASE

Alamanda Point Cook :D

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Ritchiefamily
Oct 31, 2010 5:36 pm
Striking
Striking
31 October 2010

HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?

HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?

You will need to refer to the terms of your contract. If it was a fixed priced contract or cost plus. As a general rule, Architects should not be providing firm estimates…

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Striking
Oct 31, 2010 6:21 pm
AJW
AJW
3 November 2010

House purchased that has illegal wiring

House purchased that has illegal wiring

I have thought of the building inspection guy, since he should have atleast notified me that the down lights were covered by insulation - but…

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AJW
Nov 03, 2010 2:53 am
qonyx
qonyx
31 October 2010

Community Strata & Living

Community Strata & Living

Thanks Zozo.. thats the kind of thing that I like to hear.... The message seems to be consistent in these estates that they tend to be young families... much like us -…

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qonyx
Oct 31, 2010 9:50 pm
qonyx
sconn
sconn
16 November 2010

PVC Windows

PVC Windows

PVC Windows.... We did a total renovation on an old house in Hobart 3 years ago and replaced all the windows with tilt & turn Kommerling units. We even used a Kommerling…

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sconn
Nov 16, 2010 7:00 pm
Tomartyn
Tomartyn
2 November 2010

Major Wiring Concerns

Major Wiring Concerns

Thankyou for the response, and sorry for putting it in the wrong spot, thanks for moving it mods! >.< We just got our loan through so we're going to be getting people in…

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Tomartyn
Nov 02, 2010 2:20 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

Data Cabling and You

Data Cabling and You
1 ... 5, 6, 7

It does cost a few dollars but in comparison to doing it later or the potential cost of lost / stolen data on a wireless network it is priceless.

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:46 pm
mattwalker
kek
kek
1 November 2010

Placement of outside tap

Placement of outside tap

:lol: :lol: I wonder about the logic of the plumber's explanation anyway - having a tap placed above the gully trap doesn't guarantee that water will be run into the drain on a…

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kek
Nov 01, 2010 2:07 pm
kek
grom40
grom40
1 November 2010

Roofing: colorbond versus concrete tiled

Roofing: colorbond versus concrete tiled

I had a quote done by a builder (in regional Vic) who said that colorbond is cheaper than tiles for him to buy and thus would be cheaper for me to have on my home. I…

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grom40
Nov 01, 2010 2:38 pm
grom40
wizard
wizard
3 November 2010

CHEAP carpet cleaner near Truganina

CHEAP carpet cleaner near Truganina

Does anyone know of a CHEAP carpet cleaner in and around Truganina, we have to get our rental carpets cleaned before we hand over the keys, I don’t care about quality or…

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wizard
Nov 03, 2010 11:50 am
wizard
Pulpo
Pulpo
1 November 2010

Installing a basement under a concrete slab floor

Installing a basement under a concrete slab floor

Its an interesting proposition. I really have no idea if its viable but would be possible. I just installed a cellar in my new house before the slab and footings. The…

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Pulpo
Nov 01, 2010 11:05 pm
Lady Mich
Lady Mich
2 November 2010

Help with identifying cladding

Help with identifying cladding

It's very very expensive. We've been quoted around $1,900 for a small amount of cladding on our elevation, and that's at cost. But it does look fantastic :)

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Lady Mich
Nov 02, 2010 10:49 pm
whotabugger
whotabugger
2 November 2010

Garage floor on a steel frame

Garage floor on a steel frame

I'm building a new garage 16 m x 7m on a steel mazzanine frame .What building material for the floor can i use.Fibre cement sheeting 15mm can be use, but is there anything…

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whotabugger
Nov 02, 2010 5:28 pm
Lex
Lex
2 November 2010

How do you determine "good quality"?

How do you determine "good quality"?

Firstly, thanks to Ed :D Second, that's funny, Mozzie :lol: BTW, I don't think I've ever seen a pic where people's porc tiles are noticeable in size, or never heard that…

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Lex
Nov 02, 2010 7:17 pm
Lex
suh
suh
2 November 2010

blog and contact

blog and contact

I found someone blog in the homeone forum building list Can you tell me where this list is ::smile::

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suh
Nov 02, 2010 7:50 pm
suh
Mozzie
Mozzie
2 November 2010

Realestate adds that make you laugh

Realestate adds that make you laugh

Best one I saw was a house that was advertised as having a water tank. The picture of the backyard showed a small garden shed and a 2000 litre water tank plumbed off the…

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Mozzie
Nov 02, 2010 8:38 pm
Mozzie
d@n
d@n
2 November 2010

Render color for front facade.

Render color for front facade.

Show us a pic of the place if you can.

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d@n
Nov 02, 2010 8:48 pm
kek
kek
3 November 2010

Opinions PLEASE on a situation I have with the painters

Opinions PLEASE on a situation I have with the painters

I agree that there would normally be an extra cost to have more than one wall colour. X litres of paint will cost exactly the same, whether it's in one or five colours,…

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kek
Nov 03, 2010 7:30 am
kek
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
3 November 2010

stormwater uphill

stormwater uphill

unfortunately you don't really have any other choices than the 2 the council has given you, as if they aren't happy with the solution, they just order you to do it another…

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chrisandkate
Nov 03, 2010 12:34 pm
lyno69
lyno69
5 November 2010

bbq - stainless steel or enamel

bbq - stainless steel or enamel

go stainless, never had any problems with it cracking on a BBQ. Enamel is relatively soft and can be scratched with metal implements.

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lyno69
Nov 05, 2010 8:59 pm
Grommit7
Grommit7
9 November 2010

Advice please Noise and Sound insulation for reno home!!!

Advice please Noise and Sound insulation for reno home!!!

Welcome to Homeone & Oz... you need to identify where your noise is getting in. What type of construction are your walls? Brick veneer?…

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Grommit7
Nov 09, 2010 10:11 pm
Melrich
Melrich
4 November 2010

Article - Housing Estates not Paradise?

Article - Housing Estates not Paradise?

I think all estates/suburbs have growing pains and the success or otherwise of a new development really needs to be assessed after 10 years or so. Fact is, these places…

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Melrich
Nov 04, 2010 9:03 am
bombaman
bombaman
4 November 2010

Trades Wanted WA Piara Waters

Trades Wanted WA Piara Waters

* Flooring (Bamboo/ Wood) * Outdoor paver mainly Liquid Limestone / landscaper * Reverse Ducted A/C * Electrician for complete lighting and…

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bombaman
Nov 04, 2010 11:33 am
ring09
ring09
4 November 2010

New Ikea in Thomastown

New Ikea in Thomastown

:lol: thanks lisanne, I dont know where I was when that conversation was happening.

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ring09
Nov 04, 2010 3:12 pm
ring09
jassy
jassy
4 November 2010

Water flows into shed between slab and shed walls .

Water flows into shed between slab and shed walls .

Another good idea. And it might be easier than the flashing. Thanks mate.

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jassy
Nov 04, 2010 6:21 pm
Goalump
Goalump
4 November 2010

Planning a country build

Planning a country build

Thanks guys, we are looking at expanding the main room by a metre to put a bath in the ensuite, but it is still early days. Thanks for the tip with Bendigo, I assume…

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Goalump
Nov 04, 2010 8:52 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
5 November 2010

Floor power point?

Floor power point?

Sorry, I missed the location of the power point being an issue as well. I only looked at the switching on and off part.

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chrisandkate
Nov 05, 2010 8:10 am
take2
take2
5 November 2010

Strange response for asking for a better price?

Strange response for asking for a better price?

Currently we are getting quotes for a pool fence and the first lot of quotes have come in, as you do you email back and ask if this is there best price. I had to laugh at…

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take2
Nov 05, 2010 11:12 am
take2
Homer Onerous
Homer Onerous
5 November 2010

Seamless Flooring - any issues?

Seamless Flooring - any issues?

Yes, it's a mixed use garage. appears around $55/sq m is standard in Brisbane.

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Homer Onerous
Nov 05, 2010 12:09 pm
Pugs
Pugs
5 November 2010

waterproof spotlight

waterproof spotlight

lots of 12v stuff is better then 240v stuff... cheaper.. more water proof and such.. and safer

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Pugs
Nov 05, 2010 2:06 pm
Pugs
kb46
kb46
5 November 2010

How to get insurance for incomplete house

How to get insurance for incomplete house

Perhaps approach an insurance broker?

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kb46
Nov 05, 2010 2:33 pm
bluemetal77
bluemetal77
5 November 2010

Recommendations on builders - Rawson, Wisdom, Fowler Homes?

Recommendations on builders - Rawson, Wisdom, Fowler Homes?

We're in a Fowler Monaco 30 home for the last 6 months at The Ponds as well! Its all been good and smooth with them .. no dramas/no surprises - quite honest .. I would…

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bluemetal77
Nov 05, 2010 2:44 pm
bluemetal77
donuts
donuts
22 November 2010

iPad connectivity question

iPad connectivity question
1, 2, 3, 4

OH, okay thanks. kinda like mapping it. :) hahaha I'm pretending I actually know what I am talking about :lol:

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donuts
Nov 22, 2010 2:50 pm
donuts
Team PD
Team PD
5 November 2010

Contract and second soil test

Contract and second soil test
1, 2

Hello rramesh, Thank you for keeping us updated. I'm glad to see that you are maintaining contact with your CSA. I have received your private message and will bring it to…

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Team PD
Nov 05, 2010 4:17 pm
Team PD
Bruiserlee
Bruiserlee
5 November 2010

Anyone recommend a good roofer?

Anyone recommend a good roofer?

Thanks for the advice guys! Sounds like Modern are a bit dodge and it's good to hear from other people who have/are…

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Bruiserlee
Nov 05, 2010 6:03 pm
Rizzo
Rizzo
6 November 2010

Show me your FRONT DOOR...

Show me your FRONT DOOR...

I actually wanted just a solid wood door with no glass, the one which looks like it has slats across it, but the front hallway is quite big and would have been so so dark,…

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Rizzo
Nov 06, 2010 10:48 am
Mozzie
Mozzie
5 November 2010

Does this bother you?

Does this bother you?

I don't have kids but the thinking behind that was more that in estates (at least mine) most people are around their 30's and have kids under ten. So in ten years you are…

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Mozzie
Nov 05, 2010 6:56 pm
Mozzie
ref_kt
ref_kt
5 November 2010

Help needed

Help needed

i guess im lucky in the fact i am the only person using both his and hers WIR at my place, so can afford to lose the corner area as space sounds like a great idea with…

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ref_kt
Nov 05, 2010 9:22 pm
ref_kt
Captn Hoek
Captn Hoek
5 November 2010

imports from asia

imports from asia

got LEDs from ebay, they give up quite quick. Plus you need mare than 3 W each, otherwise you don't go anywhere (ok, good enough in floor or bedroom if you don't read).…

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Captn Hoek
Nov 05, 2010 9:46 pm
sugotosan
sugotosan
5 November 2010

Help. Stormwater Drainage

Help. Stormwater Drainage

Hi, Am hoping someone can help me. I am looking to purchase a relatively flat block and build a dual occupancy dwelling. It is above street level, however sewage line is…

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sugotosan
Nov 05, 2010 9:48 pm
Starz
Starz
5 November 2010

Recommendations for Internal Glass Balustrading Melbourne??

Recommendations for Internal Glass Balustrading Melbourne??

Good to see you are almost on the finishing part of your house. I will recommend you to check out with Gowling Stairs in Melbourne for a huge variety of . As balustrade is…

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Starz
Nov 05, 2010 10:09 pm
Starz
foc1
foc1
6 November 2010

Cost to re-roof in colorbond

Cost to re-roof in colorbond

I just built an extension approx 12 sq and I did roof myself (got friend plumber to sign off) in Vic, materials cost under $2k, I am no expert but that sounds expensive -…

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foc1
Nov 06, 2010 1:56 pm
Cozmo
Cozmo
6 November 2010

Fridge with Ice maker and water under 850mm wide

Fridge with Ice maker and water under 850mm wide

Thanks Sheep dog ... thats looks good... its 835mm wide and the space it has to go in is 870mm... shame its not stainless but beggars cant be choosers

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Cozmo
Nov 06, 2010 6:20 pm
qonyx
qonyx
7 November 2010

Developer Sales Pitch for Infrastructure? Truth/False or 1/2

Developer Sales Pitch for Infrastructure? Truth/False or 1/2

thanks btherl.. we are in NSW... also called council and they have said that the developer will build that road not council or rta... so need to talk to them to get…

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qonyx
Nov 07, 2010 9:27 am
qonyx
builda
builda
7 November 2010

Verandah roof leaking near house

Verandah roof leaking near house

You can purchase that foam from the same supplier where the laserlite was purchased. It is sometimes shaped to match the roof profile and it seals those gaps

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builda
Nov 07, 2010 11:57 am
builda
joles
joles
7 November 2010

How far from a busy road to not hear any noise?

How far from a busy road to not hear any noise?

I've lived in a flight path and next to a train line, and I just got used to the noise. Currently I live a few hundred metres from the Northern Hwy and a few kms from the…

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joles
Nov 07, 2010 1:38 pm
joles

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