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Eager
Eager
3 September 2010

Who did you first meet in Homeone?

Who did you first meet in Homeone?
1, 2

The only Homeoner I've met so far is mattwalker. It wasn't purely a social visit (bought some outdoor speakers from *free plug* Selby Acoustics)…

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Eager
Sep 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Eager
Joel_Landscaper
Joel_Landscaper
19 December 2010

Indoor pool Advice Please

Indoor pool Advice Please

We did some landscaping for a client with an indoor pool and the room its in needs to be the same temperature or warmer than the pool water. So they've got a massive…

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Joel_Landscaper
Dec 19, 2010 11:13 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
3 September 2010

electrician needed

electrician needed

Click onto the Homeone homepage. There will lots in your area no doubt ;)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 03, 2010 7:03 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
robinred55
robinred55
3 September 2010

Do I have a right to be annoyed? Upgrade prices delay..

Do I have a right to be annoyed? Upgrade prices delay..

Lee, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I'm not sure if you were around when we got our contract quote and we nearly had a heart attack. We considered jumping ship…

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robinred55
Sep 03, 2010 9:30 pm
TheOK
TheOK
5 September 2010

Patio Roof Trusses

Patio Roof Trusses

Stick Built means built 'on…

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TheOK
Sep 05, 2010 1:37 am
TheOK
mecha-wombat
mecha-wombat
5 September 2010

Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land

Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land

So they did not speak to you first regarding any intentions? What bloody cheek !!!!! until they come and speak to you do not offer anything but full objection First port…

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mecha-wombat
Sep 05, 2010 3:07 am
mecha-wombat
bless_you
bless_you
15 September 2010

Refurbishing Aluminium

Refurbishing Aluminium

karcher will do this job id say! any sort of high pressure cleaner

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bless_you
Sep 15, 2010 9:31 pm
arkanah
arkanah
6 September 2010

Battle axe subdivision approved by the WAPC - where to now?

Battle axe subdivision approved by the WAPC - where to now?

ah! understood. I thought you meant selling the vacant block only. Still, a lot of people are unaware of these traps so I hope both of our information helps someone.

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arkanah
Sep 06, 2010 1:59 pm
piscean
piscean
6 September 2010

Solar Hot Water Rebates/RECS

Solar Hot Water Rebates/RECS

Not on a new house but our Edwards system cost $4000 after they deducted about $1100 worth of recs, we didnt get any rebates. It's a two panel system. What you would need…

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piscean
Sep 06, 2010 3:34 pm
piscean
piscean
6 September 2010

Trees obstructing new fence - What are my rights ?

Trees obstructing new fence - What are my rights ?

If the tree is growing onto your property you have the right to remove the growth that is on your side of the boundary. Generally if a neighbour tree is causing damage to…

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piscean
Sep 06, 2010 3:46 pm
take2
take2
6 September 2010

Room need for Bocat

Room need for Bocat

Thanks, Cheers Lou

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take2
Sep 06, 2010 5:06 pm
take2
xanthrope
xanthrope
6 September 2010

re-levelling home.did i just get ripped off? plz need advice

re-levelling home.did i just get ripped off? plz need advice

I'm not sure whether re-levelling is a regulated activity (concreting is anoth unregulated activity). You might want to contact the local council and talk to the building…

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xanthrope
Sep 06, 2010 5:21 pm
xanthrope
TUBBYM
TUBBYM
7 September 2010

Alarm Options - 4 X 2 in perth

Alarm Options - 4 X 2 in perth

just to give u an idea of the price, the company I work for has a basic package which is $990 including, which is 2 PIR's internal/External sirens, keypad, NX 8 panel.…

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TUBBYM
Sep 07, 2010 3:16 pm
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
6 September 2010

Parapet Wall - Council wanting neighbours comments

Parapet Wall - Council wanting neighbours comments

This is actually often the case because a parapet wall will take make your wall above the allowed height of a wall on a boundary (I believe its 3 meters), so therefore can…

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Sheepdog
Sep 06, 2010 6:47 pm
Lex
Lex
6 September 2010

Masonary colouring to repair brick faults?

Masonary colouring to repair brick faults?

Mr Ed, how did you go? You must have been disappointed when you had no replies :( (and I swear I didn't see this thread until now :D ) OK, yes, we've had it done. If you…

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Lex
Sep 06, 2010 8:56 pm
Lex
nat_bris
nat_bris
16 September 2010

What to use cleaning down the sink

What to use cleaning down the sink

I use Ajax cream to shiny up the outside of the sink, comes up sparkling like new. To clean the inside of the drain I just pour some bleach down and let it sit for a bit,…

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nat_bris
Sep 16, 2010 4:52 pm
deathgod
deathgod
7 September 2010

silly question alert..

silly question alert..

thanks its the Plush Melbourne 3 seater http://www.plush.com.au/Collections/Col ... /melbourne i will have to get the guys to walk right round my house and in thru the…

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deathgod
Sep 07, 2010 10:51 am
jakeau
jakeau
7 September 2010

Deep Floating Shelves

Deep Floating Shelves

Deep floating shelves are great to look at, but bear in mind that they do not reach their full load bearing capacity unless fitted into solid…

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jakeau
Sep 07, 2010 12:18 pm
xanthrope
xanthrope
7 September 2010

Masonite Packers on Studs - Anyone seen this?

Masonite Packers on Studs - Anyone seen this?

This is standard practice to ensure that the walls are relatively flat to receive the gyprock sheets. This preparation ensures that you ahve smoother walls with no unsightly bows.

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xanthrope
Sep 07, 2010 12:32 pm
xanthrope
Adam.M
Adam.M
7 September 2010

City West Water Manual Adjustment

City West Water Manual Adjustment

I received a call from City west Water. The rep mentioned that it was in their rights to charge the parks fee because it was for 2009/2010 of which you pay the charge half…

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Adam.M
Sep 07, 2010 12:54 pm
xanthrope
xanthrope
7 September 2010

Garage on boundary

Garage on boundary

Not…

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xanthrope
Sep 07, 2010 1:04 pm
xanthrope
AJW
AJW
7 September 2010

suitable toilet - for builder? - ????

suitable toilet - for builder? - ????

Thought of hire one, or buy one to put inside the shed... but My question…

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AJW
Sep 07, 2010 5:50 pm
Moogles
Moogles
7 September 2010

gj gardner homes

gj gardner homes

There are a number of reviews on this site... not sure if it will give you what you are looking for, but I found it 'informative' when first looking around at…

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Moogles
Sep 07, 2010 8:54 pm
harvey
harvey
7 September 2010

DA

DA

Development Application - and for NSW thanks

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harvey
Sep 07, 2010 10:29 pm
kek
kek
8 September 2010

PD Heating / Cooling Unit

PD Heating / Cooling Unit

Do you know what make and model the…

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kek
Sep 08, 2010 9:44 pm
kek
TheOK
TheOK
9 September 2010

Help with hinging a door

Help with hinging a door

Judging by the imprint on the door the type of hinges you're after are a 'Non-Mortise Hinge' they look like this…

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TheOK
Sep 09, 2010 10:47 am
TheOK
grom40
grom40
9 September 2010

Going on holidays during the build ... please advise !!

Going on holidays during the build ... please advise !!

My friend went to Africa for (I think) 4 weeks during her build and she didn't have any problems. I believe the house was being bricked at that stage tho so a bit earlier…

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grom40
Sep 09, 2010 5:38 pm
grom40
SteveBuild
SteveBuild
10 September 2010

I Going Crazy (PLEASE HELP!!!)

I Going Crazy (PLEASE HELP!!!)

Thanks, I knew i see one somewhere. Its the thread i was after cheers.

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SteveBuild
Sep 10, 2010 8:52 am
trippy
trippy
10 September 2010

A few questions about tin garden/storage sheds

A few questions about tin garden/storage sheds

Hey Ceebs, I have a colourbond steelchief shed - 3x2.26 - since I put it up earlier in the year, no problems. Clearly it's been dynabolted to the ground which has…

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trippy
Sep 10, 2010 10:12 am
baronx
baronx
10 September 2010

Design Guidelines - Side boundary / Facade

Design Guidelines - Side boundary / Facade

That what i was thinking, but the DG doesn't say anything about…

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baronx
Sep 10, 2010 12:27 pm
baronx
garden lover
garden lover
10 September 2010

Looking for help with skylights

Looking for help with skylights

I'm looking into getting Velux skylights when we renovate. Will be in the kitchen area both to let in light as its in the middle of the room and also to allow the heat to…

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garden lover
Sep 10, 2010 1:08 pm
garden lover
garden lover
10 September 2010

polished floor Vs tiles- house will be rented

polished floor Vs tiles- house will be rented

Tile, tile, tile - remember renters really dont care at the end of the day. I know you can get great renters in but on average because they didnt pay for it, they wont…

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garden lover
Sep 10, 2010 1:14 pm
Nott
Nott
10 September 2010

Narrow Bedroom Alcoves

Narrow Bedroom Alcoves

Our SIL's wardrobes were probably that depth. You hang the clothes in a few layers. You could use it as a bookshelf ( It should fit it a Billy bookcase), display shelf.

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Nott
Sep 10, 2010 7:45 pm
Nott
Deemaree
Deemaree
10 September 2010

neighbors security camera vs our property?

neighbors security camera vs our property?
1, 2, 3

^^^^ H1 Bromance! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Deemaree
Sep 10, 2010 9:45 pm
Deemaree
Barwon374
Barwon374
10 September 2010

Water bill on house under construction

Water bill on house under construction

We received our water bill and and queried with SE Water as to why there is $173.00 of service charges and $5 actual usage. As the house is…

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Barwon374
Sep 10, 2010 11:32 pm
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
10 September 2010

Bunkers - Bunk Beds??? Anyone have them

Bunkers - Bunk Beds??? Anyone have them

You can search online for the . There you can get the bunk bed in many designs and sizes.

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Raleighfarm
Sep 11, 2010 12:03 am
Raleighfarm
Sierra
Sierra
11 September 2010

Help reading engineering drawing.. please !

Help reading engineering drawing.. please !

The sewerage cover I think will look like the bit of concrete in the attached photo. It's about 300mm in…

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Sierra
Sep 11, 2010 2:56 am
Sierra
TheOK
TheOK
11 September 2010

Home design software

Home design software

Thank you for sharing this website

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TheOK
Sep 11, 2010 8:29 am
TheOK
buildme
buildme
11 September 2010

Just Don't Know What To Do

Just Don't Know What To Do

Mrs B : Thanks for your help, will keep watching. donuts : 1st, thanks for your info about the other towns, 2nd, I will be a bit more specific next time, but I was just…

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buildme
Sep 11, 2010 10:46 am
TheOK
TheOK
11 September 2010

Dog Door recommendations?

Dog Door recommendations?

Hey all. Not far off finishing the house reno's and need to choose a dog door design. Our rear extension is very modern/stylish so I want to…

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TheOK
Sep 11, 2010 11:06 am
TheOK
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fairy blue
Sep 11, 2010 7:56 pm
fairy blue
GeoffW1
GeoffW1
11 September 2010

1 degree pitch roof

1 degree pitch roof

Hi. Lysaght's Klip-Lok generally can be installed at 1 degree pitch according to the specs, but some others of Lysaght's profiles are recommended for 3 degrees minimum,…

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GeoffW1
Sep 11, 2010 9:08 pm
GeoffW1
Nonna
Nonna
11 September 2010

New Product / any comments???

New Product / any comments???

anyone used it yet? I want others to be guinea pigs.... :twisted:

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Nonna
Sep 11, 2010 10:25 pm
Nonna
Matlan
Matlan
11 September 2010

Help with colour scheme for skillion house

Help with colour scheme for skillion house

The house frontage is 13.6m and the block is 20m frontage. There will be 2m on the south side and 4m on the north side (for our boat).

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Matlan
Sep 11, 2010 10:27 pm
RenoQueen2010
RenoQueen2010
12 September 2010

When to Pay any other such start items

When to Pay any other such start items

Hi there thx for ur help :) I have arranged to meet next week just to get facts straight before hand. It is alot of money to part with without asking some questions...…

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RenoQueen2010
Sep 12, 2010 7:11 am
Dollar
Dollar
12 September 2010

House sitting

House sitting

My parents used a house-sitting company for about 6wks or so. Couldn't fault the service or the family we got. They looked after the house, the gardens and even our pets for free.

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Dollar
Sep 12, 2010 11:39 pm
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
13 September 2010

Have you bought a transportable home?

Have you bought a transportable home?

Hello I am currently researching my options (building or buying established). I am leaning towards building a small transportable on a good size block of land, but just…

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fitnhealthy
Sep 13, 2010 10:05 am
KingHenry
KingHenry
13 September 2010

Extended roof

Extended roof

Hey everyone, Im hoping you can help with a 'damp' query. Basically one side of the outside of our house has mould on it, not a lot, a few patches here or there. It's…

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KingHenry
Sep 13, 2010 1:05 pm
Dollar
Dollar
15 September 2010

Letterbox/Mailbox

Letterbox/Mailbox

Sam I should have red properly. I haven't seen any like this but mind you I have been to many places. Alot of the places round here make them looking like that. How's your…

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Dollar
Sep 15, 2010 2:30 pm
aid
aid
13 September 2010

Electrics, anyone?

Electrics, anyone?

Hi E1109, putting them higher is a very good idea. Thanks your advice.

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aid
Sep 13, 2010 5:28 pm

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