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building-expert
building-expert
14 January

Framing on floor joists

Framing on floor joists

Houses have been framed on floor joists since settlement, chipboard flooring is only around for 50 years or so, so why would it not be satisfactory? However exercise skill…

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building-expert
Jan 14, 2024 11:24 am
building-expert
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chippy
Dec 12, 2023 2:42 am
chippy
Bek.H
Bek.H
18 November 2023

level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa

level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa

Hi guys, I want to do some floor levelling before laying the planks and am considering doing it with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB board. I am wondering which one…

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Bek.H
Nov 18, 2023 4:46 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 October 2023

Sikaflex Pro instead of Window Flashing?

Sikaflex Pro instead of Window Flashing?

AFAIK, flashing is a minimum standard. Out of curiosity is your window glass stamped with AS requirements in any of the corners of each pane? Im almost certan if theyre…

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ponzutwo
Oct 04, 2023 8:43 am
building-expert
building-expert
26 August 2023

Drilling into wall

Drilling into wall

I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment.

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building-expert
Aug 26, 2023 10:18 am
building-expert
aferraro
aferraro
22 July 2023

Franchise extension and renovation companies

Franchise extension and renovation companies

The number of aggrieved former customers of smith and sons extensions and renovations appears to be increasing. There is a private facebook group for these homeowners …

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aferraro
Jul 22, 2023 8:08 pm

The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction. Both of these steps are as important as one another to ensure you give…

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MClark
Jun 30, 2023 11:13 am
MClark

Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations met and give…

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MClark
Jun 22, 2023 8:44 pm
MClark
ajrtrancore
ajrtrancore
1 May 2023

Extension Cost - Melbourne

Extension Cost - Melbourne

Hi Ray, can you share it with me too? Looking to add an extension that roughly 80sqm to add living, Master bed, wir and enquite bathroom.

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ajrtrancore
May 01, 2023 11:38 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 April 2023

How to get Dulux Professional paint through retail

How to get Dulux Professional paint through retail

Go to an actual paint store, not bunnings. Dulux even have trade centers. Don't have to be a trade to but their paint.

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ponzutwo
Apr 04, 2023 6:48 pm
ksun1985
ksun1985
2 November 2022

Recommendations for Renovator around the Redcliffe Peninsula

Recommendations for Renovator around the Redcliffe Peninsula

Hi, Just wanted to see if there were any good/reliable companies I can start speaking with around the Redcliffe Peninsula for a Reno job. TIA

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ksun1985
Nov 02, 2022 3:37 pm
Rchahal
Rchahal
21 June 2022

HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB

HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB
1, 2

Hi Bud, Would yiu mind sharing the details of the trades yiu used.I am in the middle of whole thing.Structural engineer is coming onsite next week and it goes from…

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Rchahal
Jun 21, 2022 5:03 pm
aussieta
aussieta
16 June 2022

Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

Hello there, Bed bugs are common in the Middle East as well. Its ideal not to opt for a DIY solution. Bed bugs come from the insides of electrical switch plates, picture…

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aussieta
Jun 16, 2022 9:20 am
aussieta
chippy
chippy
11 January 2022

How to render my facade and have all bricks flush?

How to render my facade and have all bricks flush?

I'd use a saw (angle grinder or quick cut) to put some vertical cuts in the raised section of bricks. Then I'd use a small jackhammer to knock the bricks off. Half the…

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chippy
Jan 11, 2022 3:19 pm
chippy

Hi all, I'd like to build a seemingly simple portico over our front door, but struggling to find any good examples online with working drawings showing best way to build…

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damienh7
Oct 13, 2021 2:57 pm
fiona32
fiona32
11 October 2021

Concealed gutter conversion

Concealed gutter conversion

Hi Jozzsef, I was just reading tour comment from a year ago that you replaced your concealed gutters to exposed yourself. Do you have the time to explain the process and…

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fiona32
Oct 11, 2021 10:24 pm
nref81
nref81
6 October 2021

Stratco or Shademaster?

Stratco or Shademaster?

Hi there, i am having the exact dilemma..can you please share which one did you eventually go with? Stratco or Shademaster? Thanks!

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nref81
Oct 06, 2021 8:17 pm
neelamegam
neelamegam
30 September 2021

2ND Storey Extension - Point cook ,Victoria

2ND Storey Extension - Point cook ,Victoria

Hi, I am living in a single storey house and would like to convert my existing bedrooms as living areas in the ground floor and would like to extend Second storey and…

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neelamegam
Sep 30, 2021 12:47 pm
Noname
Noname
29 September 2021

Structural advice - crooked stumps, minor brick cracks etc

Structural advice - crooked stumps, minor brick cracks etc

Start with a structural engineer that has experience with residential. A quick google search will return several firms in your area. Somone here may be able to provide a…

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Noname
Sep 29, 2021 3:24 pm
Noname
Noname
31 August 2021

Noggings required

Noggings required

yeah because it doesnt look like theres any room to attach something to the back and ensure the board is waterproofed or sealed in some way. I assumed the stud walls…

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Noname
Aug 31, 2021 4:33 pm

Playing around with some toilet-in-bath ideas here... I think I like option B best: best privacy for toilet and shower, best amount of room and privacy (assuming door is…

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damienh7
Aug 16, 2021 12:31 pm

some of your dimensions are inconsistent and i don't think your new bathrooms fits the available space allowing for wall thicknesses and i've suggested an alterative with…

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oklouise
Jul 21, 2021 9:15 pm
Howie
Howie
15 July 2021

Freshening up exterior of home

Freshening up exterior of home

Love this ^. Looks classy

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Howie
Jul 15, 2021 5:44 am
Howie
Howie
Howie
15 July 2021

First time renovators - looking for floor plan advice

First time renovators - looking for floor plan advice

I agree, I think an entry from the porch for a mudroom would be a good idea. Also I prefer the second plan with the double garage, and master at the rear works better.

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Howie
Jul 15, 2021 5:37 am
Howie
Howie
Howie
15 July 2021

Extension/Renovation ideas needed

Extension/Renovation ideas needed

Yep, I reckon you’re spot on. That kitchen / living space looks nice and open - I’d personally convert the lounge/study into a master bedroom given the other bedrooms…

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Howie
Jul 15, 2021 5:32 am
Howie

Hi All, hoping for some suggestions on what we can do to our house. We renovated out the back and added a large extension (Blueboard) but need to do something with the…

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Maltait
Jul 12, 2021 10:06 pm
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
25 June 2021

Toilets

Toilets

Thanks for that, super useful!

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EpicDNA
Jun 25, 2021 11:10 pm
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
24 June 2021

Home Renovation Blogs

Home Renovation Blogs
1, 2, 3

About to embark on our first (and hopefully only) renovation of our family home Feel free to pop by and share our advice / knowledge. :)

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EpicDNA
Jun 24, 2021 10:47 pm
EpicDNA

Been hunting for tapware to go with our classic look / style renovation and came across Modern National - Montpellier. The Montpellier range is quite new from what we…

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EpicDNA
Jun 24, 2021 10:33 pm
EpicDNA
arcadelt
arcadelt
11 June 2021

Exhaust fan noisy - squeaking and flapping noise

Exhaust fan noisy - squeaking and flapping noise

No, I have only seen one that you could add into the duct.

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arcadelt
Jun 11, 2021 8:29 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 April 2021

Can I build above a brick pier garage

Can I build above a brick pier garage

Here Air BnB over garage As for your design? ..(crickets, crickets, crickets) humour To avoid silence try putting up floor plan , photos, engineering The better the info…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 11, 2021 10:07 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Maltait
Maltait
17 January 2021

Rendering or cladding or both

Rendering or cladding or both

Hi All, We have an old 70's/80 house we have added an extension to at the rear of the property (blueboard). We were thinking of rendering the whole house but thought…

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Maltait
Jan 17, 2021 10:01 am
John Wick
John Wick
7 December 2020

How would you freshen this baby up?

How would you freshen this baby up?

Umm the house looks modern and awesome already

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John Wick
Dec 07, 2020 9:44 pm
Debunk
Debunk
24 November 2020

Ventilation for The Foundation

Ventilation for The Foundation

ps i agree with other comments - remove the concrete path, get all vents open and funcitoning as they should, slope all ground away from the house (1:10 slope) to good…

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Debunk
Nov 24, 2020 1:42 pm

Hi All, Was hoping someone could identify the type of floorboards in these photos. They're currently under carpet in an old 1960s brick home built in Melbourne. They're…

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mark1881
Oct 24, 2020 4:30 pm
Oh oh now what
Oh oh now what
13 October 2020

House Color H E L P

House Color H E L P

Hey all looking for suggestions tips pointers pictures - Like most Melbournians stuck at home in ISO - Im about to forced to into leave for 4 weeks so thought id put the…

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Oh oh now what
Oct 13, 2020 2:21 pm
oklouise
oklouise
26 September 2020

Raising Ceiling Height

Raising Ceiling Height

simples way to achieve the result is to remove the whole roof and build up the walls and make a new roof but a huge expense for no extra living space.... instead of higher…

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oklouise
Sep 26, 2020 11:56 am
TTLE
TTLE
15 September 2020

Stocklands Fencing

Stocklands Fencing

Hi There We recently bought a corner block in an estate and Stockland is the developer. Looking through the guideline,…

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TTLE
Sep 15, 2020 3:17 pm
TTLE
Homefinder
Homefinder
31 August 2020

Builder recommendation

Builder recommendation

Thanks for your replies

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Homefinder
Aug 31, 2020 8:40 pm
Homefinder

We did a cleanout of boxes stored under the stairs, so I took the opportunity to sort out the shoe cupboard, to make it walk in again! That's all mine on the top left…

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Sparkyf
Aug 29, 2020 11:48 am
Sparkyf
darb74
darb74
24 August 2020

Roof Insulation

Roof Insulation

Howdy, This all depends on your opinion relating to whether or not to ventilate your roof cavity though. Personally I would rather ventilate rather than air seal the…

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darb74
Aug 24, 2020 1:52 pm
darb74
d@n
d@n
8 August 2020

New tinyroom outdoor office

New tinyroom outdoor office

LOL. You're in the dog house.

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d@n
Aug 08, 2020 8:16 pm
ks04
ks04
5 July 2020

Floorplan Feedback

Floorplan Feedback

Hi, Thanks - I've updated the image in the original post to indicate North

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ks04
Jul 05, 2020 11:53 am
Tee3
Tee3
16 June 2020

Which Brand of Hybrid Flooring

Which Brand of Hybrid Flooring

Yea it is hard wearing but I think most of those reviews were related to the product buckling after installation. Of course we don't know who installed then in those…

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Tee3
Jun 16, 2020 9:40 am
JJ2019
JJ2019
7 June 2020

Any recommendation for good handyman in Craigieburn

Any recommendation for good handyman in Craigieburn

Hi, Any recommendations for good handyman in Craigieburn area. Looking for someone who can be trusted and is economical on services. Any help will be really appreciated.

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JJ2019
Jun 07, 2020 4:17 pm
JJ2019
ksun1985
ksun1985
28 May 2020

Extension Companies and Costs - Melbourne

Extension Companies and Costs - Melbourne

Hi All, Trying to do some research regarding extension only project. Would like to know: - Which builder/extension company did you use in Melbourne and how was the overall…

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ksun1985
May 28, 2020 5:49 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
14 April 2020

can i hang a heavy (18kg) mirror off 1 screw into the stud?

can i hang a heavy (18kg) mirror off 1 screw into the stud?

You may follow a triangle shape. Lower 2 or 3 screws will carry the weight. If you follow this instruction i guess this will perfect to carry 18kg.

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GGeorge551
Apr 14, 2020 6:55 pm
GGeorge551

Hi all, Have a really steep staircase with some low hanging beams which we'd love to remove in some way to make the stairs much more useable. Any thoughts on what could…

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mslodyczka
Mar 21, 2020 4:07 pm
alymei
alymei
14 March 2020

Custom Entrance Door

Custom Entrance Door

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alymei
Mar 14, 2020 5:37 am

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