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GordonS
GordonS
29 August 2022

Finding some older floor tiles

Finding some older floor tiles

That should be Imoker tiles.

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GordonS
Aug 29, 2022 8:42 pm
rogerinaus
rogerinaus
3 August 2022

Fibro Cladding

Fibro Cladding

Hey everyone, Ive just bought an old workers cottage that of course is covered in fibro. It's been clad over with vinyl cladding at some point and that is now falling…

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rogerinaus
Aug 03, 2022 5:09 pm
rogerinaus
misssally2022
misssally2022
14 January 2022

Taubmans exterior + dulux interior

Taubmans exterior + dulux interior

I have picked some Taubmans colours for my external paint... Can I then use Dulux colours inside or will it look funny?

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misssally2022
Jan 14, 2022 6:48 pm
GemzC
GemzC
30 September 2021

House Exterior colour scheme

House Exterior colour scheme

Completely agree, which is why we plan to remove the fence and have the windows painted. Think the previous owners/builders were possibly colour blind : )

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GemzC
Sep 30, 2021 4:12 pm
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
24 June 2021

Home Renovation Blogs

Home Renovation Blogs
1, 2, 3

This home is a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, it's simply beautiful.

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EpicDNA
Jun 24, 2021 10:47 pm
EpicDNA
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
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
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
13 December 2020

Renovating a 70s Monstrosity

Renovating a 70s Monstrosity
1, 2

Thank you. We were pleased that we got back what we had put in, and a little on top of that but certainly wasn't heaps. On to the next project now! :)

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LilyJimJam
Dec 13, 2020 9:05 am
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Nickson76
Oct 04, 2020 10:22 pm
lindsayr
lindsayr
25 July 2020

House Extension

House Extension

Hi SIRIUSKEY, No that would not be my intent. I am intending that it would be fully enclosed downstairs with a half wall upstairs. After @oklouise's thoughts, I am…

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lindsayr
Jul 25, 2020 3:11 pm
lindsayr
lindsayr
20 June 2020

Extension estimate

Extension estimate

Thanks for that! Lindsay

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lindsayr
Jun 20, 2020 8:34 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
5 April 2020

Help replacing tap valve

Help replacing tap valve

Are you in QLD? If so you probably have those outrageously overpriced washers everyone was having installed as part of the “smart” energy program You can buy these…

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forrestmount
Apr 05, 2020 4:53 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 December 2019

Cladding - Biowood, Future Wood? Anyone used it?

Cladding - Biowood, Future Wood? Anyone used it?

Timber Cladding fire scare spreads as NCat Finds Panelling poses "Undue Risk" to residence

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 14, 2019 8:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
hollie1978
hollie1978
3 November 2019

Siting variation side boundary Brisbane ‘air flow’ concerns?

Siting variation side boundary Brisbane ‘air flow’ concerns?

Hi all, Our neighbors have requested to talk to Council re air flow concerns over a 7m extension we proposed that is next to their yard and pool, not the house itself (our…

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hollie1978
Nov 03, 2019 11:53 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
10 October 2019

Retainer wall needing council approval

Retainer wall needing council approval

Cheapest and simplest option is to do a stepped wall https://fencescape.com.au/wp-content/up ... g-Wall.jpg

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Rhetti
Oct 10, 2019 9:10 pm
Rhetti
IsabellaBoots
IsabellaBoots
4 October 2019

Hardwood floor repair

Hardwood floor repair

it's not the best looking job, but not the worst. It really depends on how much you paid for it.

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IsabellaBoots
Oct 04, 2019 11:51 pm
lindsayr
lindsayr
31 August 2019

Pavilion Extension

Pavilion Extension

Anyone know any companies that specialise or have experience in pavilion extensions? Looking to talk to someone about potential of putting a 2 storey pavilion style…

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lindsayr
Aug 31, 2019 4:09 pm
kenbron
kenbron
28 March 2019

Battening under a Queenslander

Battening under a Queenslander

Hi I am from China, specialized in exporting furniture for over eight years. If you are looking for something from China, or searching for anything from China, I think I…

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kenbron
Mar 28, 2019 6:15 pm
kenbron

Hi all, Would love some opinions on our extension. We're adding an 8m extension on our 70's weatherboard cottage (existing 12m frontage) as per the photo. The current…

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felix_deLarge
Nov 14, 2018 7:49 pm
Emcdermott85
Emcdermott85
20 October 2018

Grey Pebble quarter by Dulux.

Grey Pebble quarter by Dulux.

Hi i am also going for a greige colour scheme. I tried grey pebble half on the inside and it is very warm (pinky red in reality). Unfortunately I don't have any pics of …

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Emcdermott85
Oct 20, 2018 1:49 pm
red wolf
red wolf
17 July 2018

Basement ideas???

Basement ideas???

Hi, If you want to make your basement to have a more cozy feel I'd add a nice couch for people to sit on. Also, some comfy chairs so people can socialize will make the…

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red wolf
Jul 17, 2018 3:27 am
raelph
raelph
14 July 2018

foil backed insulation

foil backed insulation

I need some foil backed insulation but cannot find thick enough. R2 insulation is available in rolls and I thought if I add some silver sided sarking below the insulation…

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raelph
Jul 14, 2018 1:55 pm
donna79
donna79
15 May 2018

Lower floor extension - builder recommendation

Lower floor extension - builder recommendation

Hi Does anyone know of a builder/architect for a lower floor extension? Cranbourne area

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donna79
May 15, 2018 1:48 pm
Ladybug09
Ladybug09
3 May 2018

Order of Renovations

Order of Renovations

Hey dan123 Wondering how you are getting on with your renovations?

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Ladybug09
May 03, 2018 9:33 am
Ladybug09
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 April 2018

Patio Post Problem for Flyover Roof

Patio Post Problem for Flyover Roof

Julianflynn Welcome to the forum Here are some tips for "getting the most from your post" 1.Most viewers have difficulties understanding 2D Flat (Planar) plans 2. Please…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 15, 2018 8:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Juno89
Juno89
14 March 2018

Repainting house built in 1993-1996- higher lead level

Repainting house built in 1993-1996- higher lead level

Sorry, found my topic in another part. thanks!

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Juno89
Mar 14, 2018 8:26 am
Token3
Token3
6 January 2018

House raise and build under costs

House raise and build under costs

queenslanderreno1 Did you end up finalising costs? Old post but I'm looking into this myself, who did you use for the plans / build?

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Token3
Jan 06, 2018 12:10 pm

Hey all - I'm sure this topic has been discussed many times but the last was over 5 years ago. We live in Brisbane and looking to buy a Queenslander, colonial or cottage…

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overwhelmed83
Nov 16, 2017 2:25 pm
libos04
libos04
15 November 2017

Cladding suggestions

Cladding suggestions

Hi, actually Gold Coast! We are starting to consider the option of just painting brick and maybe just having some timber batten feature areas...

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libos04
Nov 15, 2017 11:59 am
Agile Approvals
Agile Approvals
7 September 2017

Question: Things that you can build on your front yard.

Question: Things that you can build on your front yard.

Hi Tendious If the Council has given you the all clear to build your deck/patio with reduced setbacks, all you need is a building approval from a private building…

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Agile Approvals
Sep 07, 2017 6:08 pm
chode1984
chode1984
3 August 2017

Raising a house and building in

Raising a house and building in

30k will probably just include raising and stumping the house and depending on the size it might also include the disconnection and reconnection of services. It wouldn't…

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chode1984
Aug 03, 2017 2:34 pm
chode1984

Sorry, but this is what I get when I try to look at your pictures. If you are using Tapatalk, you could upload them to Homeone directly, which might be easier.

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arcadelt
Aug 01, 2017 4:41 pm

Got talked into removing the sills and I hate the outcome. The style is Hamptons/Queenslander/Colonial and the modern sills do not look right. If you did the same what did…

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ideaswoman
Apr 25, 2017 5:46 pm
ideaswoman
farmmum96
farmmum96
7 March 2017

Master Bedroom Help!

Master Bedroom Help!

What are the dimensions? I'm assuming if it was a single car garage it was minimum of 3.5 metres, possibly 4m wide? The master bedroom in my house is only 3.5m wide…

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farmmum96
Mar 07, 2017 11:32 pm
bryn
bryn
23 January 2017

Building in underneath a deck

Building in underneath a deck

you want to enclose the underside of the deck, both walls & ceiling? If the deck roofed/walled above the deck level? That style of deck is by design not sealed- you cant…

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bryn
Jan 23, 2017 4:43 pm
bryn
bryn
23 January 2017

New plaster - pin holes everywhere

New plaster - pin holes everywhere

its common to see that in the first coat, but you always need at least two coats to get a good finish (3 if its deep). Have they done 2 coats?

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bryn
Jan 23, 2017 4:37 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
7 January 2017

Help with beam size for new opening

Help with beam size for new opening

You will need to seek out an engineer who will do the comp's for you, which you can attach to your plans you have had drawn up for your proposal when you lodge them for a…

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oldchippy
Jan 07, 2017 4:23 pm

My outdoor area is comprised of two different concrete slabs. One old slab that has some old paving on it and a newer slab that is about 70mm lower than the old one -…

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trexathon
Jan 05, 2017 12:55 pm
Borisdavenport
Borisdavenport
5 January 2017

suggest me some low budget roofing solutions .

suggest me some low budget roofing solutions .

I agree with Willey. We have an asphalt shingle roofing and it was installed by a…

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Borisdavenport
Jan 05, 2017 3:42 am
Borisdavenport
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 December 2016

Taps - water hammer - how to stop

Taps - water hammer - how to stop

You can buy anti water hammer tap seals like the Hydroseal and other anti hammer devices like the Fix-a tap hammer relief valve. Just Google "Anti water hammer fittings"…

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SaveH2O
Dec 30, 2016 4:31 pm
SaveH2O
kingy13
kingy13
28 December 2016

building a carport

building a carport

Hi all Long (relatively) time reader, first time poster :D I am moving back into one of my investment properties with the intention of doing some renovations to make it…

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kingy13
Dec 28, 2016 7:42 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
13 December 2016

Strengthen a deck

Strengthen a deck

Hi. 3 meters is excessive and I am guessing that they used 90x45 pine? Generally you would want to keep it at 2m max or 1.5m which would be better. Some options, you…

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Adam.M
Dec 13, 2016 11:07 am
aaronaaronaaron
aaronaaronaaron
12 December 2016

Funny Dunny?

Funny Dunny?

Here is the setup, see the access pipe on the top right, i undid this to confirm if this made a different, it did not.

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aaronaaronaaron
Dec 12, 2016 7:05 pm
aaronaaronaaron
aaronaaronaaron
9 December 2016

Replacing wooden house posts with steel - what gauge?

Replacing wooden house posts with steel - what gauge?

Hi, I need to replace existing wooden posts (like the power poles), with steel posts on a single story qlder. Some of the house has new posts (75*75*?), but for whatever…

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aaronaaronaaron
Dec 09, 2016 10:58 am
Our Build123
Our Build123
27 October 2016

Major reno but in which order?!

Major reno but in which order?!

Next 50 years... LOL, I know the feeling, we are finally wrapping up ours (#SSBBproject) after 4 years. Your build sounds very similar to ours, in either order will be…

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Our Build123
Oct 27, 2016 7:31 pm
Our Build123
Jwalker86
Jwalker86
30 September 2016

Plastering Cost Brisbane

Plastering Cost Brisbane

I received a price from a plasterer for supply, install and finishing of plaster work which was $4,975.00 Including GST. Does this seem competitive? Kitchen Wall 50…

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Jwalker86
Sep 30, 2016 3:47 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 September 2016

Please help: wall water barrier

Please help: wall water barrier

You need to find where the moisture is coming in from outside. No point installing new plasterboard etc inside if the timber frame is continuously wet otherwise it will…

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Stewie D
Sep 19, 2016 5:02 pm

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