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One-off Spring CleanJust a bump on this - I had my carpet cleaning lady come back today to try and do some spot cleaning, anyway she mentioned her company is also associated with a cleaning… haywgl replied 29 July 2010 ago Valuations
Ugh I know what that feeling is like. We had our house valued at the end of last year and it was done via drive by and it was just as we were starting to redo our front… Twiggy replied 30 July 2010 ago Cornicesdont know about renovating but we had squareset put through our new home. And it looks great! Love it  makoby replied 30 July 2010 ago advice pls on yard prep ...More traffic? Possibly. Generally speaking, those with landscaping knowledge will go to that area and will offer you assistance if they can. More traffic here = more… Bam replied 30 July 2010 ago Masterton Build Help PleaseHi,
Just to clarify the Syd Water approval - have you got stamped plans to approve the encasing? Maybe that's the delay? That will happen (in my experience anyway) when… bel replied 31 July 2010 ago Retaining Walls - Secret Harbour WAHi Abbeybox -
Re retaining walls in Secret Harbour, they guys who are constructing the walls in Spyglass Hill do most of the work in Secret Harbour, if you require their… PlasterboardsHow much of a difference does plasterboard make? We went through a HIA display and came across Gyprock Supercheck, which sounded good (more dense, harder to damaged/dent,… Wiring in the unitBeing in a unit you will probably have no access to the roof space (and the walls are probably solid brick) so you really couldn't even get the TV point professionally… aus_nz replied 1 August 2010 ago Easement liability?I have recently purchased a block in a new subdivision with a drainage easement in the back part of the block. I dont have any great issue with the easement but I dont… troppo started a topic 1 August 2010 ago slab approved SUBJECT TO ?unfortunately he has already been paid. in hindsight that is exactly what i s/d have done. the building surveyoe passed the inspection based on the builders undertaking… possible building dispute
i'm afraid that it w/d cause greater tension b/w me and bldr if they became aware i had gone to the building commn about their conduct. Is everyone here building new?!
Another renovator here. Have done 4 houses before but current one is by faaar the worst. The only thing that has gone smoothly through the whole thing is the carpet… 600mm Porcelain TilesOurs was $60 per m2 by Builder - for tiles only. Laying is covered in the promotion.
Same tile under retail was $35 m2. For laying would be 70m2 by builder. So we went… Yellow replied 4 August 2010 ago Pull out bins in kitchen- what size?I asked my cabinet-maker to put in big bins in my cupboard but he says the biggest ones you can get are 15 litre bins. I am almost postive this… Polystyrene boards on fibro?Thanks Zion.
Will check with the local council and see what the regulation is in regards to this 
Cheers,
Ed ed. replied 5 August 2010 ago Brick suitability for fireplaceWe have an open fire place. We have normal face bricks on the outside wall, and internally there are solid bricks which are made particularly for fireplaces - heat… Bam replied 5 August 2010 ago OLD ASBESTOS HOUSEI would use the asbestos to leverage a lower price. Wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, especially if the house is in a nice location they like. Not like the house is gonna… ed. replied 5 August 2010 ago scratched Colorbond guttersGuttering along the front of our garage was replaced as it was scratched- scratches were about 5-10cm long. They didn't even question it. We just pointed and said, 'that… Door placement questionThanks. I tried to do a picture with paint.....but I am officially useless and couldn't do it 
If it helps, the South wall would be totally filled in, the West wall has… tjilpi replied 5 August 2010 ago Free Electrical lighting advice.Gday all, am not a "domestic"electrican(but learning quickly now that am OB'ing!) Have been reading a alot of posts and some people are getting very bad advice on… Ross started a topic 6 August 2010 ago PrestartHi Bel
Thanks for that info on Michelle, but I was actually wanting to have a face to face consultation rather than an online one.
I have brochures / swabs etc that I… Electrical fittings - WAas long as you buy them from Australia you won't need to get them rewired. If you buy from overseas you might need to. kexkez replied 6 August 2010 ago Boundary fencing advice please!Mate , show some mercy to the neighbors and pay half of every fence pale that is 5.5ft and higher.This is according to the agreement that i see in your posts. I mean 5.5,… Architect plansnhe&design & bjb design…can I ask you both to change your user names, as business names for new members are not allowed.
Thank you. Rainwater Tank installationIf you site it down a hill then you have to pump it back up the hill to use it.
The tank only needs to be just below the guttering of your house to flow into it.
You have… re roofingHI, can anyone tell me if you can re roof over the top of an exsisting roof, both corrugated. The original roof is very old but sound. We just want to enhance the… divver started a topic 8 August 2010 ago Anyone used Ecowaterbox?Hi Dirkadirk
Did you end up going with this system? I don't quite understand your pricing is it $8000 for 5000 litres or $8000 for 200,000… Wanneroo Council RatesWe are building in Wanneroo too and my rates are the same. I hadn't given it a second thought I was just going to pay it but our house is only about 4 weeks off completion… djembe replied 8 August 2010 ago Industrial-look windows/doorsI am looking at building a new house, and every time I see a place I like in a magazine it has metal (steel?) industrial looking windows and French doors of the variety… melbmeg started a topic 8 August 2010 ago carpet or wood/bamboo floor?I prefer carpet in the bedrooms - breaks up the space a bit between hallways and bedrooms and esp in older qlders with wooden floors throughout it's just too much reckon.… dtm replied 8 August 2010 ago Costco
I bought a few things from Aldi until I found weavils in some pasta. It turned me off although I know that this can… Fence QuestionsHi sorry in a huge rush spelling was the last thing on my mind. I mean meters 3 meters! And i also meant throwing i have edited it to help you understand.
I have spoken… Concrete floor slabsHi Can anyone please let me know what the going rate per m2 both labour only and supply waffle pod floor slab is. also any decent concrete layers around western sydney… boz started a topic 9 August 2010 ago Lighting earthing systemThanks for the replies.
I have already had an electrician out to look, and he suggested the double insulated lights without actually looking at the wiring. I have since… pc83 replied 9 August 2010 ago Brescia FurnitureThanks Danma...it's always comforting to know that they care about their customers. I think after sales service is just as important. We have been dealing with their… Painting - Where to startOil based types of undercoat have some + and water based has some + .
I think thats why they invented Oil latex.
I like the stuff , everyone i know who has had to sand…
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I am turning my shed into an entertaining area, the structure of the shed is in good condition.
I want to knock out the side…
