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ibfragalot99
ibfragalot99
23 September 2010

Frame Issue - Help

Frame Issue - Help

Yep, no biggie.

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ibfragalot99
Sep 23, 2010 8:59 am
ibfragalot99
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
23 September 2010

Our bath water is green?!

Our bath water is green?!

Don't forget to catch the water and re use it!!!!! I don't care that they lifted restriction on Melbourne, we still have stuff all water.

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chrisandkate
Sep 23, 2010 12:10 pm
Micklou
Micklou
23 September 2010

Our build / reno

Our build / reno
NSW

Hi, We are doing an extension of our existing house in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney. We are also embarking on a reno of the old bit of the house. Our old blog is…

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Micklou
Sep 23, 2010 2:46 pm
Beazley77
Beazley77
3 December 2014

Just checking out the rules....

Just checking out the rules....

Hello, what is this * thing that can make your signature and profile private from google searches and how do I do it?

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Beazley77
Dec 03, 2014 2:03 pm
Beazley77
TheOK
TheOK
10 October 2010

Polyester carpet ?

Polyester carpet ?

It remembers alright.... that's why it stays down. :z: :z: :z: ::lol::

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TheOK
Oct 10, 2010 2:03 pm
TheOK
Dove
Dove
23 September 2010

Just a quickie!

Just a quickie!
VIC

Now I know I'm out of date. I printed the pages I wanted. Then photographed each page and load them to Photobucket. Primitive but it works. Reminds me of James Bond

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Dove
Sep 23, 2010 5:47 pm
Dove
joles
joles
23 September 2010

What is required fr me for an accurate quote fr a builder

What is required fr me for an accurate quote fr a builder
NSW

For any builder to give you an accurate quote, they have to do a contour survey and a soil test to determine the fall of the block and the type of slab required. Generally…

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joles
Sep 23, 2010 7:20 pm
joles
jacaranda
jacaranda
23 September 2010

Anyone else building in Arthur Court, Woodend?

Anyone else building in Arthur Court, Woodend?
VIC

Woodend is a fine place, great to find out who and what is being built there too, often drive past just to see how much progress is being made. We…

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jacaranda
Sep 23, 2010 9:00 pm
jacaranda
Chuq
Chuq
23 September 2010

getting fibre-optic cable from street to house

getting fibre-optic cable from street to house
QLD

It was available on TasCOLT (FTTH trial system…

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Chuq
Sep 23, 2010 9:09 pm
Chuq
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eho
Sep 23, 2010 9:16 pm
eho

Having our pipes installed today I think it’s a time to post some photos of our construction. Started the process back in few months ago when we signed contract with…

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NewInPointCook
Sep 23, 2010 9:46 pm
nettie.b
nettie.b
23 September 2010

Cavity sliding door question

Cavity sliding door question
NSW

I see, One should never make assumptions. Thanks for your help with that. Much appreciated. Cheers ::

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nettie.b
Sep 23, 2010 10:17 pm
nettie.b
NewInPointCook
NewInPointCook
23 September 2010

Our building project: Thirty 30 Builder Trevor Homes

Our building project: Thirty 30 Builder Trevor Homes
VIC

Should I be worries/complaining about these connected to each other by sticky tape…

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NewInPointCook
Sep 23, 2010 10:34 pm
paul.jason
paul.jason
23 September 2010

Can you help installing towel/hand rails - Melbourne ?

Can you help installing towel/hand rails - Melbourne ?

Hehehe...to be honest, no we didn't - we had work to do (the benefits of working from home !), and I'm not one to stand over a tradie (unless he did a shonky job).

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paul.jason
Sep 23, 2010 10:50 pm
paul.jason
wesky
wesky
17 October 2015

Fence Contractor in Keilor East,VIC

Fence Contractor in Keilor East,VIC

No idea about fencing - it's a bit hit and miss in the western suburbs. I've used two and both were not simple. Nicole - use CDC homes. Theyre in Keilor at Arabin plaza.…

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wesky
Oct 16, 2015 11:48 pm
hoffdog
hoffdog
24 September 2010

Oakford Homes

Oakford Homes
SA

Our block was sloping but we did not do split level. We built in one of the land estates that oakford owns, and 4 years ago (not sure if they still do it now) everyone…

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hoffdog
Sep 24, 2010 7:45 am
jakeau
jakeau
24 September 2010

How in the building company named " HomesNow" ???

How in the building company named " HomesNow" ???
VIC

http://forum.homeone.com.au/search.php?keywords=homesnow&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=titleonly&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search…

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jakeau
Sep 24, 2010 8:28 am
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
24 September 2010

Homestead Tan Bricks - Natural or Off White mortar ???

Homestead Tan Bricks - Natural or Off White mortar ???
VIC

Hi all, I am using Austral Homestead Tan bricks for my new home. I was just wondering have many people here built with this brick? Im torn between the natural (grey)…

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rajan_g4
Sep 24, 2010 12:13 pm
rajan_g4
brb_654
brb_654
24 September 2010

Intercom system bought from PD

Intercom system bought from PD

That's understandable, we were lucky enough to only really need the one, although 1 in the master could have come in handy :th: might look into adding it later!

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brb_654
Sep 24, 2010 2:14 pm
brb_654
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
24 September 2010

Homestead Tan Bricks - Mortar Colour??

Homestead Tan Bricks - Mortar Colour??
VIC

White sand it is then !!!! Thanks for the tip, Arena ( sorry, dont know your name :-) ). I have already made heaps of changes since my Colors. My tender signing is on 21st…

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rajan_g4
Sep 24, 2010 2:30 pm
rajan_g4
namzunger
namzunger
24 September 2010

Homesnow - Site Costs $40,700 - House Type Le Grande - 34 Sq

Homesnow - Site Costs $40,700 - House Type Le Grande - 34 Sq
1, 2

Hi kkurni Do you already start build with homesnow? Your site cost is around 30k, how is your land like?? My land is p class and around 2m fall from front to back.. I…

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namzunger
Sep 24, 2010 4:10 pm
dagget
dagget
24 September 2010

which building company do Timber Floor Foundation in Mel??

which building company do Timber Floor Foundation in Mel??

Our builders, Yarra Valley Homes only work on stumps, and build anywhere here is what they have done for us so far.

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dagget
Sep 24, 2010 4:28 pm
dagget
newshirehome
newshirehome
24 September 2010

Bamboo Flooring - new home

Bamboo Flooring - new home

Hi, We are considering bamboo flooring for a new home project......any thoughts - good, bad or otherwise? Anyone got photos of recent projects? Any feedback about diy…

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newshirehome
Sep 24, 2010 4:46 pm
Abthi
Abthi
24 September 2010

Any built or building with HomesNow?

Any built or building with HomesNow?

We are building with IQ Living....so far so good......Have a look their deals

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Abthi
Sep 24, 2010 4:58 pm
ESB
ESB
24 September 2010

Ducted Air - Fans or not fans??

Ducted Air - Fans or not fans??

We're having ducting through our house and also fans. I'm having fans in every room, including the media room. Actually, the only room I'm not putting one in is the…

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ESB
Sep 24, 2010 5:41 pm
ESB
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
24 September 2010

BLUE!

BLUE!
NSW
1, 2

I'm considering a blue bathroom http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/p/bathroom.html Love House of Turquoise!

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mrssnowden
Sep 24, 2010 7:49 pm
rramesh
rramesh
24 September 2010

Building at The Reserve - Tarneit

Building at The Reserve - Tarneit
VIC

Anyone who has land that's already titled at the Reserve would like to know how long it took for you guys to get to the titling stage. We are in stage 29 which was…

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rramesh
Sep 24, 2010 9:24 pm
davidj
davidj
25 September 2010

Site costs and price rises - building with Big M

Site costs and price rises - building with Big M
VIC

About your bricks, I'd talk to your sales consultant about this. They may be able to do something for you. What size is your cut?

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davidj
Sep 25, 2010 7:34 am
Kaytee
Kaytee
25 September 2010

RhinoCharlie's H3nley Barclay...Bamboo flooring laid!

RhinoCharlie's H3nley Barclay...Bamboo flooring laid!
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

That is one beautiful floor. ::kiss:: ::kiss::

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Kaytee
Sep 25, 2010 12:35 pm
Kaytee
kb46
kb46
25 September 2010

Any ideas on timber directions

Any ideas on timber directions
WA

+1 (But I wouldn't like to be the one matching the boards in the corner V's!)

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kb46
Sep 25, 2010 8:00 pm
ibfragalot99
ibfragalot99
25 September 2010

Ever give your Broker/Liason/SS a Thankyou Gift?

Ever give your Broker/Liason/SS a Thankyou Gift?

ooooh don't get me started on…

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ibfragalot99
Sep 25, 2010 8:13 pm
ibfragalot99
david242gt
david242gt
25 September 2010

Formal Tender or not

Formal Tender or not
QLD

Sierra, Thankyou for your response. The hardest part for us is which other builders do we selected to tender with. We would have to either use the internet or yellow pages…

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david242gt
Sep 25, 2010 9:19 pm
david242gt
Surfboy
Surfboy
27 September 2011

ceiling fans in Perth???

ceiling fans in Perth???

I was considering fans for my house in Sydney and bumped into a bit of research by RMIT on the impact of ceiling fans on Energy Star ratings and energy saving. It is hard…

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Surfboy
Sep 27, 2011 6:19 pm
2pais
2pais
26 September 2010

Our Topaz in 2010 Backyard Pics

Our Topaz in 2010 Backyard Pics
QLD
1 ... 8, 9, 10

yes n&n02 and Pebbles, guess we all feel the same about the weather. I love the rains but at the moment im singing 'Rain Rain GO AWAY come again another Day' ::wink:: n&n02 i…

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2pais
Sep 26, 2010 6:46 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 October 2010

Ordering Flyscreens - Don't leave it until the last minute..

Ordering Flyscreens - Don't leave it until the last minute..

Bump... flyscreen suppliers usually close early over the holiday... the queue will get longer... Ed

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ECOECO
Oct 22, 2010 7:07 am
ECOECO
kiwi
kiwi
26 September 2010

Selkirk Macedon - What do you think?? *House pic first post*

Selkirk Macedon - What do you think?? *House pic first post*
VIC

I viewed, but didnt even think bricks dated!! some bricks I dont like...but I am sure these wont date. I wouldnt have chosen them, but only cos I want a sandstone look!

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kiwi
Sep 26, 2010 10:09 am
kiwi
kristyv
kristyv
26 September 2010

Rawdon Hill @ Marriott Waters - Moving In - The Adventure...

Rawdon Hill @ Marriott Waters - Moving In - The Adventure...
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hey guys! House looks awesome. Hopefully building the Montague with Rawdon Hill soon. Just wondering if you I could ask how much your driveway…

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kristyv
Sep 26, 2010 10:53 am
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
20 September 2014

Melbourne: recommend building inspectors

Melbourne: recommend building inspectors

Hi Eve Dweller, You've surely got one by now, but structural engineers are not very familiar with some aspects of a building. They are trained on structure and…

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Leonardo_23
Sep 20, 2014 12:44 am
TazR
TazR
26 September 2010

Construction Insurance vs Home Warranty Insurance

Construction Insurance vs Home Warranty Insurance

From some research I have done, it seems that the Home Warranty insurance covers you when the builder fails to satisfy their obligations. So in the case of vandalism, the…

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TazR
Sep 26, 2010 8:53 pm
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Builder77
Sep 26, 2010 9:14 pm
Builder77
Builder77
26 September 2010

Know any custom house builders that is not afraid of 2m slop

Know any custom house builders that is not afraid of 2m slop

Hi, There is a company called Samor Homes, they do anything and are better priced than most and they build on anything. I know Genjusho and they have wonderful looking…

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Builder77
Sep 26, 2010 9:31 pm
Echo
Echo
26 September 2010

Building not just a house, but a Gemmill Home..

Building not just a house, but a Gemmill Home..
WA

Plan , Plan , Plan , Plan , Plan...... ::lol:: Where ? Hurry Up ....

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Echo
Sep 26, 2010 11:46 pm
Echo
cherub
cherub
27 September 2010

Thicker skirting boards and architraves??

Thicker skirting boards and architraves??

Would suggest you get skirt cut in place but not nailed off, you then lay floor . Much better result and easier for flooring

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cherub
Sep 27, 2010 6:16 am
cherub
cherub
27 September 2010

Just built a pergola - need advice price for plasterboard

Just built a pergola - need advice price for plasterboard

Consider villaboard, harder wearing for exterior and can be hosed down

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cherub
Sep 27, 2010 6:18 am
luckyduck1
luckyduck1
27 September 2010

Plantation Rise

Plantation Rise
QLD

Hi All New to all this. Just settled on a piece of land in Plantation Rise, Woombye, Sunshine Coast. Am in talks with Stylemaster and Morcraft homes. Both have newbuilds…

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luckyduck1
Sep 27, 2010 7:48 am
JJ305
JJ305
27 September 2010

Thread for Weatherboard Homes

Thread for Weatherboard Homes
VIC

We built a weatherboard in 2006 and are doing so again in 2010. Current one is really half cedar weatherboard as the other side is corrugated…

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JJ305
Sep 27, 2010 11:41 am
Pugs
Pugs
27 September 2010

island bench powerpoints - photos please

island bench powerpoints - photos please
1, 2

Man cave :D They look the part too, nice and heavy duty, is there a tile inset on the top? That would be great if there…

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Pugs
Sep 27, 2010 12:07 pm
Pugs

I try to tell my clients (who don't purchase from us lol) that cheapest is not always the best. Sometimes you can get a bargain, but again, they make to a certain level…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
btherl
btherl
27 September 2010

site cost problem??

site cost problem??
VIC

We signed without site costs, but that was because they hadn't done the soil test. If your test has been done (and no further work is planned on your site, such as adding…

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btherl
Sep 27, 2010 5:19 pm
btherl

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