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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
tony2000
tony2000
27 September 2010

piering question

piering question
NSW

Thanks Sierra, so we are exactly the same case as yours no worries anymore ;)

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tony2000
Sep 27, 2010 6:02 pm
IkonInteriors
IkonInteriors
27 September 2010

fence and boundary

fence and boundary

Ah, well in that case I'd just chat to your neighbour first... see what they say?

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IkonInteriors
Sep 27, 2010 7:57 pm
IkonInteriors
Adrian008
Adrian008
27 September 2010

Help on Exterior Colour Scheme

Help on Exterior Colour Scheme

Has anyone used the following combination: Brickwork: Zinc Render: Shale Grey (even thinking about windspray) Some other colours that were thrown to me today…

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Adrian008
Sep 27, 2010 8:36 pm
MBBN
MBBN
28 September 2010

G/borough Architectural lever handle problem

G/borough Architectural lever handle problem

Please excuse my very 'technical' terms here! We have a beautiful Gainsborough Architectural lever handle (you know the ones that are just a long bar) which I love but…

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MBBN
Sep 28, 2010 10:55 am
Team PD
Team PD
28 September 2010

Building PD Dromana 27 @ Tarneit Reflection State

Building PD Dromana 27 @ Tarneit Reflection State
VIC

Hi Folks, I am a new member to homeone. I am building with PD Dromana27 @ Tarneit Reflection estate. My site scrape has started and base will be…

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Team PD
Sep 28, 2010 12:41 pm
Team PD
Adrian008
Adrian008
28 September 2010

Zinc or Graphite brick????

Zinc or Graphite brick????
VIC

Hi Everyone, I am tossing up between Zinc bricks or Graphite bricks in the Austral Elements series. Has anyone used either of these bricks? Would love to hear your…

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Adrian008
Sep 28, 2010 12:49 pm
mel_mox
mel_mox
28 September 2010

Bricks & render colour selection

Bricks & render colour selection
VIC

Your roof looks awesome :-) I love that Jasper colour :-) I will be keeping an eye on your blog :-)

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mel_mox
Sep 28, 2010 8:30 pm
Rodda
Rodda
29 September 2010

home theatre help

home theatre help

Len Wallis Audio is very well known in Sydney - not sure how far from them you are (me being a dirty Victorian), but they have well earned credibility: http://lenwallisaudio.com/

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Rodda
Sep 29, 2010 10:55 am
Rodda
mel_mox
mel_mox
28 September 2010

Site test results

Site test results
VIC

Hey bicko I have just pm u Mel

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mel_mox
Sep 28, 2010 10:27 pm
zulu
zulu
28 September 2010

Soil removal

Soil removal

Hi All, We are looking at building in WA (the vines). The block is 1950 and has a number of large trees. Can anyone give any indication of site works. Also has anyone…

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zulu
Sep 28, 2010 11:34 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
29 September 2010

Site Works HELP!!!!!

Site Works HELP!!!!!
WA

Builders and Geotechnical engineers will automatically classify your site as "P" if there are medium to large trees…

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zeitgeber
Sep 29, 2010 7:49 am
zeitgeber
nemisis
nemisis
29 September 2010

render cleaning need your help please

render cleaning need your help please

Sugar soap would also be a good option.

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nemisis
Sep 29, 2010 8:28 am

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