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louwings

23 February

LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the question.

Using LED lighting is a good investment. They cost less to operate, release less heat, and has a longer lifetime. I found a good source about advantages of using LED…

Ynnie

30 November 2017

Karndean looselay vinyl planks - any good?

Hi SeriealBuilder, wondering how your vinyl flooring is now? Do you have any regret installing it? Is it really hard-wearing and do you have any problem with it?

SaveH2O

20 November 2017

How to start making this simplified Washing Machine

It could also be powered by a bicycle because electricity is expensive and unreliable in many disadvantaged areas. I have seen one made by hanging a nylon bag full of…

No1

13 October 2017

Aussie architecture

it looks like it would be secure, not many entry points... even so it's a bold move to spend such a lot of money on a design that is going to reduce the resale value - not…

twylamc

10 October 2017

Doors from Corinthian!

Probably a bit late of a reply but we have our 1200 x 2340 door in 4 hinges and also fine.

StructuralBIMGuy

14 September 2017

Virtual Reality Interactive Home Design

alexp79 The best modelling engine kernel & file format is parasolid Archicad is in desperate need of Overhauling & Updating..pretend solid modelling and your file…

MisterSlope

29 July 2017

Use of Structural Insulated Panels

brent06 You might want to look at this house, http://www.archier.com.au/project/five-yards-house/ , it is made from SIP designed by a local melbourne architecture practice…

banu

19 December 2016

Granite benchtops

Whole granite can be taken so that the price will be pretty less than getting at pieces.

Stewie D

1 September 2016

Bean Bag Chair for Living Room

If you like this knucklehead then you are going to love Abbott & Costello in this thread Save H2O... viewtopic.php?f=53&t=84493 Stewie

SaveH2O

26 August 2016

Pet Bed for Dogs

golemheart

23 March 2016

3D TV with no glasses is almost here

It's 2016 now we got 3D TV's for sure with 8K display being commercialized. And virtual reality headsets are in market right now. Check out Microsoft's Hololens. This some…

golemheart

23 March 2016

Have you heard of the stone Serpentine?

Yes Joseph. Physically, serpentine is a high density and high hardness material, close to zero rate of moisture absorption, which is a desirable aspect for outdoor…

jhiace

16 February 2016

Robovac

I had a roboking, it never did what it was supposed to, always got lost, couldn't find home, would often get stuck on the same thing and just go flat trying to find its…

Treeseachanger

8 October 2015

European Shower - starting to be popular in Perth

Would the smart tile be cheaper to install than a grate?

clairelv

8 September 2015

painting for you

i am not professional but i love painting . i also painted for my own house . https://www.facebook.com/claire.lv.16/m ... 203&type=3 it is my facebook ,there are some…

Grout Perfect

8 September 2015

Grout Colour Sealing DIY Kits from Grout Perfect

We have just recently launched our new website www.groutperfect.com.au and now have 24 colours for you to choose from. Grout Perfect`s grout colourant is long lasting and…

Stewie D

25 August 2015

How very Dr. Seus!

Everyone of those are useable as standalone storage for books etc. They are mostly only slightly less efficient than a square box from Ikea or Bunnings that looks a lot…

janidbest

19 August 2015

Indoor Ceiling Fans

Is it worth going for ceiling fans I don't have any idea I'm building with summer breeze evaporative cooling system $5400 .. Please help me to decide

canberrauser

13 August 2015

Led downlighting

Thanks great advices

kyton

4 April 2015

Splash Backs

Mel Smith

5 February 2015

Wow.....Truly amazing wallpaper

Greenstone , the original picture was posted on Sept 08 2008 and is no longer available. Click on the link and you'll find some there among…

Berstan Homes

26 September 2014

New powerpoints with USB ports for charging stuff

Good idea we install then in some of our builds and they cost around $35 extra per point. You can also purchase several portable adaptor types from the usual suppliers.

Danette

23 July 2014

Laminex Metaline splashbacks

I too was hoping it would be cheaper than a glass splashback. Unfortunately my kitchen quote is already $4000 over budget so for me I think it's back to tiles

GBDesign

4 July 2014

Concept designs: new oven & kitchen tap

Hmmm, certainly a design point, but can't see that being an issue, with the fact that it would have multiple layering(inner tube & outter tube, the temperature limiting…

MR2

3 January 2014

New R ratings in May

to be honest I'd be a fan of the lifting of minimum R ratings/Basix Again in light of the rising temperatures.

CuttingEdgeKitchens

28 December 2013

Should we put down WHITE HIGH GLOSS 600 x 600 floor tiles???

Doesn't really matter does it? They are photos of New kitchens and New…

bradster181

14 November 2013

Wireless motion sensor

This DIY project is amazing cool.

Omg 1800

26 March 2013

beat the heat with Solar AIR Conditioner

beat the heat with solar air conditioner with solar hot water heater all in one unit , up to 80% saving on power, great for new and older homes

Marmalade

20 February 2013

Internal Glass Sliding Doors

We have similiar hanging sliding doors but in timber. Previous owners were too cheap to put cavity sliders in. Hate them to pieces, always bumping into them. Glass…

Peter Dow

18 January 2013

I or H bricks or tiles with dowels for assembled structures

Thanks very much Ed! I hope you have it…

MR2

15 January 2013

how tall can we go?

Thread Nechromancy! probably not going ahead after the GFC lol

MR2

15 January 2013

LED Light Bulbs - iPhone/Android controllable!

would like a network based controller that does that for groups of lights

Stewie D

8 November 2012

What material is this?

To me its look like carbon fiber.

JagSRK

9 October 2012

Wallpaper

checkout http://www.humeinternationale.com/ they are based in VIC. I haven't used them yet. Jag

kerry-ann

7 October 2012

You have to see this!

Oh my i feel quite sea sick Is this real or something to be built I dont know if i would know if i was coming or going...... Though at least you would not need a…

MattR

11 September 2012

Gainsborough G+ Access System

Looks interesting. Has anyone installed it yet?

Stewie D

6 August 2012

hmmm... Interiors...

I'd install a speaker in the ceiling and every time someone sat on the loo I'd play creaking sounds so it sounded like the whole bathroom was about to fall down the…

Ben Vander Veen

4 June 2012

Polished Concrete Imitations

The biggest problem with the polished concrete industry is that there is no trade package or qualification. At the moment we are currently writing a certificate 3 module…

sceen7

29 May 2012

Bedroom Lighting suggestions

finthom

16 May 2012

TV cabinet

wow that is a very nice looking cabinet but I am not sure where you can find one.

Peter Clear

1 May 2012

funky stairs

mmm, interesting

Stewie D

18 April 2012

polished plaster

We did a refurb on an upmarket apartment in the city ten years ago and the owners had this done in their entrance foyer and hallway walls From a distance it looks just…

Casa2

30 December 2011

Got my iPad now for somewhere to use it.

sienna81

16 November 2011

Recessed Power Points

cool idea- maybe they could work on the aesthetics a little more- you never know when you will need them visible and when you won't- so they should be pleasing to look at…

Variegated

16 October 2011

Universal Houseing, Ageing in Place, Adaptable Housing

Good list of things to look out for Stewie D! As an Occupational Therapist (not practicing at the moment) I would suggest removing all steps - they can be a real problem…

Wathaurong Glass

11 October 2011

Custom slump glass splashbacks by Wathaurong Glass Arts

Just done a bit of searching and found this site. Just thought we would let you all know we have updated our site and added lots more images. Glad to know people like our…

Darren Stewart

15 August 2011

Perfect laser leveler

I want a really nice spinning laser with detector, but for the moment I actually get really good results with my Stanley x line laser! I've did decks and everything and…

Wrighty1

17 July 2011

Large Vase

I have seen VERY similar vases at Sam's Warehouse, although they were in blue, they had a similar shape BUT this was going back about 5 years ago and I know they rotate their stock

RenoTeam

10 June 2011

Cool article about new and eco friendly building materials

Did you know that structural renovations now require a 6 Star energy rating? It really didn't hit the media, so we wrote an article about it -