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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
HomeOwner2021
HomeOwner2021
17 June 2021

Noise transfer through duplex common wall - solutions?

Noise transfer through duplex common wall - solutions?

Hi Simeon, Appreciate your reply - that's good information. I'm not in Sydney, otherwise I'd gladly take your gyprocker's contact details. I now have some hope the…

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HomeOwner2021
Jun 17, 2021 6:45 pm
Jimb084
Jimb084
17 June 2021

Decking and concrete

Decking and concrete

Awesome advice thank you !

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Jimb084
Jun 17, 2021 6:05 pm
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
arcadelt
arcadelt
6 June 2021

Behind the render... is this normal?

Behind the render... is this normal?

On the inside it is called plaster, not render…and that green "film" just looks like old paint to me.

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arcadelt
Jun 06, 2021 11:51 am
heykrazi
heykrazi
5 June 2021

How best to resurface my sloped driveway?

How best to resurface my sloped driveway?

Hello forum friends – I desperately need some advice as my research and discussions with tradespeople is not clarifying things…

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heykrazi
Jun 05, 2021 2:52 pm
heykrazi
fivespice
fivespice
2 June 2021

Updating our ugly duckling

Updating our ugly duckling

Looks excellent and your kitchen is great too!

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fivespice
Jun 02, 2021 11:43 am
tradie_jon
tradie_jon
31 May 2021

Flashing on eaves of corrugated clad building

Flashing on eaves of corrugated clad building

Hi everyone, I have some builders re-cladding a building on our property with vertical corrugated Colorbond. They have done the roof and walls, and are now doing the…

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tradie_jon
May 31, 2021 11:48 pm
eddyweddy
eddyweddy
27 May 2021

Replacing metal roof

Replacing metal roof

Looking at cost effective solutions for this problem. The house is 40 years old, has vaulted cathedral ceilings throughout and a metal Klip-Lok roof with a pitch of 5…

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eddyweddy
May 27, 2021 10:31 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 May 2021

Reducing footstep noises from upstairs

Reducing footstep noises from upstairs

XBsean You don't need my help, you have it nailed!! :) You are absolutely correct, you lay at 90 degrees to the first layer and stagger them. Use a ton of glue on each…

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SejaeD
May 22, 2021 6:50 am
SejaeD
ho12
ho12
20 May 2021

Floor sander in eastern suburbs Melbourne

Floor sander in eastern suburbs Melbourne

Just wondering if anyone had used or knows a good floor sander in eastern suburbs Melbourne. We are leaning towards sanding and polishing our timber floor. Thanks.

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ho12
May 20, 2021 11:50 am
Budapest
Budapest
18 May 2021

Cost of Knock Down Rebuild vs Buying New House ?

Cost of Knock Down Rebuild vs Buying New House ?

We are in the final planning stages of KDR in Perth. We actually bought the land with that in mind - didn't want to stretch the mortgage to get house and land so bought a…

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Budapest
May 18, 2021 3:32 pm
Hart
Hart
18 May 2021

What floor timbers are these?

What floor timbers are these?

Any ideas? 🤔

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Hart
May 18, 2021 12:03 pm

hey scroggin How about extending the room under the eaves?

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 10, 2021 11:55 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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foobarph
May 05, 2021 11:56 am
Chris bee
Chris bee
29 April 2021

Home impact

Home impact

Hello I am in Earlwood looking to renovate, has anyone used home impact and if so where you happy, were they within time, budget etc

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Chris bee
Apr 29, 2021 10:03 am
Suep2020
Suep2020
28 April 2021

Painting - all one colour yes or no?

Painting - all one colour yes or no?

Home is a place where you can come after a long hectic day so your house and your walls should give you a type of peace and relaxation you need to choose according to your taste.

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Suep2020
Apr 28, 2021 8:15 pm
markryan
markryan
26 April 2021

How to remove faceplate from internal door handle (fell off)

How to remove faceplate from internal door handle (fell off)

Was about to suggest wd40. Good thing applied grease and pliers was a good combination for you mate.

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markryan
Apr 26, 2021 4:00 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 April 2021

“Flood prone” and renovations

“Flood prone” and renovations

Personally, I'd lift your old part of the house to match your new part so there is just one floor level- no steps. 1 in a 100 year flood area? With the way the planet is…

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Stewie D
Apr 21, 2021 6:55 pm
slothicious
slothicious
18 April 2021

White Set Plaster - Repair or Burndown the whole house?

White Set Plaster - Repair or Burndown the whole house?

Heya thanks Chippy ! Do I scrape off the whole wall if it keeps on coming off? I ask only because it feels like 'peeling skin around your nails' - you think you should…

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slothicious
Apr 18, 2021 12:29 pm
jp7
jp7
15 April 2021

Garage reno (low cost)

Garage reno (low cost)

Looking for ideas on ways in which I can renovate the garage inexpensively. It's in investment home, so ideally all renovations aimed to add value. Thank you!

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jp7
Apr 15, 2021 12:54 pm
BazNaihaus
BazNaihaus
13 April 2021

On the fence.

On the fence.

Thanks Stewie, great point.

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BazNaihaus
Apr 13, 2021 10:49 pm
With the Birds
With the Birds
12 April 2021

Paint colour skirting board and cornice

Paint colour skirting board and cornice

Painting the inside of my house and want to know if we should paint skirting boards same colour as walls (a light grey). Currently we have ugly beige cream walls and…

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With the Birds
Apr 12, 2021 7:17 pm
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

We have a front (north facing) deck that was built by previous owner who considered himself a 'handy man'. Anyway he hasn't implemented any drainage, the bearers weren't…

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MuddyWaters
Apr 08, 2021 2:19 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 April 2021

Extending living area onto alfresco area (Townhouse in NSW)

Extending living area onto alfresco area (Townhouse in NSW)

"For such a simple extension, could we just draw up the plans ourselves using the real estate agents floorplan similar to below and apply to council?" You need a lot more…

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Stewie D
Apr 04, 2021 11:06 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 April 2021

New front door on new Granite tread

New front door on new Granite tread

S/Steel dowels drilled into the granite and door frame and epoxied in. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 04, 2021 10:52 am

All done! Will just need to open up the sides for ventilation!

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Yiannakis50
Apr 02, 2021 8:01 pm
caru
caru
25 March 2021

Floor Tiling

Floor Tiling

Hi, Thank you for the detailed response. I have also received feedback that levelling clip should not be used to force level the tiles if the slab isn’t level. I have…

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caru
Mar 25, 2021 4:00 pm
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Amanad78
Mar 22, 2021 4:53 pm
Mito
Mito
19 March 2021

Builder or separate trades for renovation in heritage area

Builder or separate trades for renovation in heritage area

Hi, I'm looking to do some renovations to my house. It has been rented out for a number of years, but now I'm looking to move back in and spruce it up a bit.…

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Mito
Mar 19, 2021 7:06 pm
caru
caru
19 March 2021

Laundry and Toilet Room Reno - advise

Laundry and Toilet Room Reno - advise

Hi All, On the back of our disastrous renovation (drummy / lippage issues). We have decided to re do the renovation, starting from the laundry room and slowly the toilet…

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caru
Mar 19, 2021 11:08 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 March 2021

Feedback for Reno plans please

Feedback for Reno plans please

OK, that makes sense, although without knowing what is original (and thus binds the design) and what is new/renovated, it is a shame that the garage and more minor rooms…

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arcadelt
Mar 17, 2021 10:07 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
16 March 2021

Architect Cost What is Reasonable?

Architect Cost What is Reasonable?
1, 2

very good well thought out answer!

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SejaeD
Mar 16, 2021 9:23 am
SejaeD
worldofmud
worldofmud
13 March 2021

Adding a second storey to double brick with strip footings

Adding a second storey to double brick with strip footings

Ditto the above-a few additional ponderings as well: If your house walls are in decent condition with no serious cracking and the footings are in natural soils it’s…

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worldofmud
Mar 13, 2021 12:54 pm
aussieta
aussieta
7 March 2021

How to tell if you can install ducted aircon in a property?

How to tell if you can install ducted aircon in a property?

as long as you have a pitched roof, ducted ac can be fitted, not including raked ceilings 3 phase power already to house would cut down install costs evaporative cooling…

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aussieta
Mar 07, 2021 11:58 am
aussieta
Pulse
Pulse
28 February 2021

Furring channel in shed

Furring channel in shed

clips at 1200 is fine, Rondo 129 will span than easy, you can fix 140 wall track to floor too. Space at 600 or less if you need a stronger wall

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Pulse
Feb 28, 2021 10:42 pm
world2160
world2160
20 February 2021

Erecting height poles to assess view loss impact

Erecting height poles to assess view loss impact

Thanks for the reply. We found a carpenter to do it. He actually used PVC pipes and braced it onto our tile roof.

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world2160
Feb 20, 2021 2:50 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 February 2021

Patio install specfications/laws

Patio install specfications/laws

Thanks for the update Have you checked pricing online before you specify the construction/engineering? RHS 150 x 50 x2mm Galv $25lm CB $35/m + brackets Pine 140 x 35…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 12, 2021 12:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 February 2021

Best way to blockout heat in a sunroom

Best way to blockout heat in a sunroom

Once the sun is inside the building you are limited in what you can do. Try to shield it outside, easier anyway I think.

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ECOECO
Feb 10, 2021 11:11 am
ECOECO
MrCurly
MrCurly
8 February 2021

Raise and renovate - where to start?

Raise and renovate - where to start?

If I were you I would speak to one of the house relocation companies, there is one around Caboolture. Ask about their process regarding setting up relocated…

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MrCurly
Feb 08, 2021 6:03 pm
MrCurly
MrCurly
8 February 2021

What goes with chocolate brown and beige?

What goes with chocolate brown and beige?

Hi Kate, I feel your confusion, as that confronted us years ago - and we just bit the bullet and rendered the whole thing. Ours was a 17 x 12 house, and that really…

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MrCurly
Feb 08, 2021 5:50 pm
Poider
Poider
6 February 2021

Floating floor

Floating floor

thank you

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Poider
Feb 06, 2021 9:19 pm

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