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1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1 November 2016

Basement renovation costs

Basement renovation costs

You've done the right thing getting your geotech and civil engineers involved early to get independent professional design advice, but if you want cost advice then you're…

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1960sModernistHome
Nov 01, 2016 6:33 pm
1960sModernistHome
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 October 2016

Conversion of shearing shed to house

Conversion of shearing shed to house

Victorian homebuilders must be sick and tired of having to hire all these expert consultants at great expense and LOL you guys also have the worst record of building…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 19, 2016 5:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
19 October 2016

Building company too expensive

Building company too expensive

They probably will get their nose out of joint if they miss out on the build job but I don't think you should be held to ransom if you don't want to proceed with them.…

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building-expert
Oct 19, 2016 1:31 pm
building-expert
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
14 October 2016

Kitchen island - Where to start

Kitchen island - Where to start

Hi Baxter01, If you're looking for kitchen design ideas ideas check out…

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themakeovergroup
Oct 14, 2016 3:35 pm
Agent_009
Agent_009
16 September 2016

B&D Knotwood Garage + Boral Cultured Stone + Pics

B&D Knotwood Garage + Boral Cultured Stone + Pics

No you can't. This isn't a paint I'm talking about....

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Agent_009
Sep 16, 2016 10:23 am
Agent_009
renoauction
renoauction
15 September 2016

Render job - Help!!!!

Render job - Help!!!!

did it dry out?

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renoauction
Sep 15, 2016 4:08 pm
marge78
marge78
13 September 2016

Which shade of 50 greys?

Which shade of 50 greys?
1, 2, 3

Does anyone know what Rellie ( previous poster) did their house colours in at all ?

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marge78
Sep 13, 2016 10:05 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator

Quick & Easy Renovation Cost Estimator

Getting a quick and easy estimate for your renovation can be a challenge so try this renovation cost calculator…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:55 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Looking for recommendations for a draftsperson (Vic)

Looking for recommendations for a draftsperson (Vic)

Hi Imogene, once you've got your rough design, you might want to use this handy renovation cost…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:46 am
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
2 September 2016

Reno Costing

Reno Costing

It does sound very cheap. You'd probably want to check they're a registered building practitioner. To work out your costs, there's a renovation cost…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 02, 2016 8:29 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
2 September 2016

Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne

Draftsman SE suburbs of Melbourne

Hi, We're needing a draftsman to design deck/pergola for permits. Any recommendations welcome!!! Thanks in advance

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Gaudi
Sep 02, 2016 7:17 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
2 September 2016

Draftsperson recommendations SE suburbs Melbourne

Draftsperson recommendations SE suburbs Melbourne

Hi purrfection, who did you end up using and were you happy? I'm currently looking for draftsman for deck/pergola design for building permit Thanks Rob

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Gaudi
Sep 02, 2016 7:10 am
IvMike
IvMike
23 August 2016

Chinese Prefab Bungalow/Granny Flat

Chinese Prefab Bungalow/Granny Flat

Read this and you will probably want to have another think about the idea. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2189944. Personally, I wouldn’t want to live in…

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IvMike
Aug 23, 2016 8:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 August 2016

September 5 2016 Swinburne university workshop invitation

September 5 2016 Swinburne university workshop invitation

Interesting choice of words " to achieve their Vision" If it is rendering presentation software/services your offering Sponsored by marketing/Sales Software companies ..…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 17, 2016 10:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 July 2016

Art Deco renovation Murrumbeena - Melbourne Victoria

Art Deco renovation Murrumbeena - Melbourne Victoria

Looks great ! I love that front entrance. That thread looks great, unfortunately none of the pictures work anymore. Are you able to see them?…

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Stewie D
Jul 24, 2016 11:25 am
cellent
cellent
5 July 2016

Enclosing a deck

Enclosing a deck

Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, so hopefully the link to my image works. We are looking to purchase a property that has an outside laundry and I am…

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cellent
Jul 05, 2016 12:02 am

Where to start for taking out a wall?

Where to start for taking out a wall?

Load bearing wall? Power points in wall need moving? I agree, the carpenter is the first man to talk to, he'll spot it right away if a sparkie is needed. If no sparkie,…

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new_senior_citizen
Jul 04, 2016 8:36 am

Colour Selection help please!

Colour Selection help please!

I'd go with professional advice. They know whats 'cool' in the marketplace now and will have better results on market. New modern exterior always makes a house look good.…

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new_senior_citizen
Jul 04, 2016 8:29 am
fifiki
fifiki
3 July 2016

A pitched roof and a flat roof

A pitched roof and a flat roof

Thanks, Stewie D. Had one person say to me that the cost of building an extension beside the pitched roof (levelling off the back of the house) would be my entire budget…

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fifiki
Jul 03, 2016 10:19 pm
fifiki
fifiki
1 July 2016

Home Renovation SE Suburbs VIC

Home Renovation SE Suburbs VIC

Hi, I'm in exactly the same position as you: a blond brick house, and thinking of extending. How are you going?

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fifiki
Jul 01, 2016 8:46 pm
cplicious
cplicious
27 June 2016

Matt white tiles 900 x 450

Matt white tiles 900 x 450

Hey All Trying to source some matt white tiles in Melbourne that are 900 x 450mm. Anyone know where I can find some?

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cplicious
Jun 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
27 June 2016

Nailing blueboard onto hardwood frame

Nailing blueboard onto hardwood frame

Blueboard ? You should be using Villaboard or similar. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jun 27, 2016 8:53 am
zen41
zen41
19 June 2016

Wooden post / divider

Wooden post / divider

Is not for now. Planning for new house. In berwick

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zen41
Jun 19, 2016 7:53 am
carlos09
carlos09
9 June 2016

Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry

Enclosing Semi-Outdoor toilet/laundry

Hi, does anyone have any experience with doing this? Currently, we have the back door leading out from the kitchen, (this then still under roof line) If your standing in…

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carlos09
Jun 09, 2016 1:04 pm
Kari1
Kari1
24 May 2016

Confused about starting a renovation

Confused about starting a renovation

I would also recommend to contact a builder first and ask for the quote. This will help you in starting the renovation initially, focusing on your budget. This will also…

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Kari1
May 24, 2016 6:55 pm
ljrt
ljrt
22 May 2016

what do you think

what do you think

It will be on the smaller side - I work as a building designer and depending on your kitchen layout, minimum width we would layout for a galley style kitchen is 2700 (600…

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ljrt
May 22, 2016 9:39 pm
edge10
edge10
19 May 2016

Help adding a garage

Help adding a garage

look it may be the go to just update the current garage.. its not actually on the easement.. its my neighbours easement.. but the rules state 1m from boundary...

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edge10
May 19, 2016 2:47 pm
edge10
Sridhar
Sridhar
15 May 2016

Recommendations for a professional renovating company in Mel

Recommendations for a professional renovating company in Mel

Hello, We are looking to get professional advice and a company that handles all the following: replacing old carpets with laminate…

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Sridhar
May 15, 2016 12:32 am
Joynz
Joynz
1 May 2016

Tiling over Timber Floorboards - Screed vs Sheet Underlay

Tiling over Timber Floorboards - Screed vs Sheet Underlay

Also, how are you sure there will be no more movement? If your house is on stumps, the floor slope in the kitchen may indicate that your stumps need replacing.

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Joynz
May 01, 2016 3:33 pm
juddy1987
juddy1987
17 April 2016

Cost of laying hardwood flooring vs 300x300 ceramic tiles

Cost of laying hardwood flooring vs 300x300 ceramic tiles

Hi, Wanting to know the price difference of getting someone to lay bamboo click system flooring vs laying 300x300 ceramic tiles, both over chipboard? cheers

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juddy1987
Apr 17, 2016 4:39 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
15 April 2016

Facade reno, rendering, facelift etc.

Facade reno, rendering, facelift etc.

I think it would be worth getting an architect to do a few concept sketches for you, then get a few builders to quote on it.

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1960sModernistHome
Apr 15, 2016 6:39 am
1960sModernistHome
excalibr
excalibr
12 April 2016

Rendering over non-brick elements eg weatherboard and timber

Rendering over non-brick elements eg weatherboard and timber

Thanks fingers-crossed, we seem to have found a renderer who'd take care of the carpentry side as well

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excalibr
Apr 12, 2016 4:52 pm

So we bought this house in SE Melbourne 5 months ago, and we were quite happy with the basic structure, orientation, layout etc, and the rest of the house was in good…

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Spyro P.
Mar 22, 2016 7:23 pm
bashworth
bashworth
1 March 2016

Sunroom

Sunroom

Sorry I am a bit out of the loop for references

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bashworth
Mar 01, 2016 5:57 pm
bashworth
abeauthome_blog
abeauthome_blog
28 February 2016

Baby Nursery Interior Design - Thoughts

Baby Nursery Interior Design - Thoughts

Gorgeous ! I think it looks great :)

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abeauthome_blog
Feb 28, 2016 10:55 pm
abeauthome_blog
abeauthome_blog
abeauthome_blog
28 February 2016

Extension: building company, building designer, architect?

Extension: building company, building designer, architect?

haha I did think maybe this would be a good idea to put our house renovation out there. Or maybe give us the pressure to actually complete it. I'm and interior Designer…

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abeauthome_blog
Feb 28, 2016 9:52 pm
abeauthome_blog
0ochello0
0ochello0
28 February 2016

Self contained apartment - insulating exposed brick

Self contained apartment - insulating exposed brick

Hi, I recently purchased my first home in the Dandenong Mountains Vic. There are 2 rooms and a bathroom below the main part of the house which has a separate entrance. I…

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0ochello0
Feb 28, 2016 10:24 am
purrfection
purrfection
23 February 2016

Recommendations pls - extension builders SE Melb suburbs

Recommendations pls - extension builders SE Melb suburbs

please PM me if you can recommend a builder for an extension/reno in the south-east. I'm not looking for (nor can I afford) a luxury home builder, just someone who will do…

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purrfection
Feb 23, 2016 5:44 pm
purrfection
Darren_PM
Darren_PM
20 February 2016

Builder / Interior Designer Advice - Inner NW Melbourne

Builder / Interior Designer Advice - Inner NW Melbourne

Hi Dan, Please see PM sent to you. Regards -Darren

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Darren_PM
Feb 20, 2016 10:42 am
Darren_PM
learnerstill
learnerstill
18 February 2016

torcwisegroup

torcwisegroup

Has anyone heard of the Torcwise Group? or Andrio Torcwise, aka Andrew? I have a feeling he might be a con man. used to work at urban edge i think. any information will…

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learnerstill
Feb 17, 2016 11:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 January 2016

diy basement

diy basement

Hi adsy249 Welcome to the forum Up loading photos might help guide you at this initial stage. You will also require a site report and the original engineering details (if…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 20, 2016 9:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
JMatthews
JMatthews
15 January 2016

Front Door Colour

Front Door Colour

Your side fence and gate looks great. Do you mind me asking how much it cost you to have done?

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JMatthews
Jan 15, 2016 6:20 pm
excitednewhomeowner
excitednewhomeowner
4 January 2016

filling/gapping around windows - weatherboards

filling/gapping around windows - weatherboards

Weltman Consulting offers structured realtor administration consulting and business consulting that includes business planning, marketing strategies, accounting…

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excitednewhomeowner
Jan 04, 2016 4:22 pm
Baz33
Baz33
14 December 2015

Roof Insulation query

Roof Insulation query

Hi, Some years ago I bought a "renovated" weatherboard house in a small rural town. The house is always cold and difficult to keep warm due to lack of insulation in the…

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Baz33
Dec 14, 2015 5:28 pm
Homefinder
Homefinder
20 November 2015

help please

help please

hi we got study in the corner with living area and dining . we are thinking to remove it to open up the living area. it it good idea. it is good or bad for selling…

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Homefinder
Nov 20, 2015 3:34 pm
Homefinder
Endo37
Endo37
11 November 2015

Resi house builder of units

Resi house builder of units

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good house builder for two units in Western suburbs of Victoria? I want to pull down my current house and put two units on it instead. …

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Endo37
Nov 11, 2015 2:56 am
purrfection
purrfection
30 October 2015

Is it cost effective to get extension and reno done by same

Is it cost effective to get extension and reno done by same

ugh... I would gladly pay for a portaloo to avoid that. all valuable advice, thanks. sounds like some major work was done to your home; we are tacking on a few rooms and a…

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purrfection
Oct 30, 2015 12:01 pm
purrfection
Spottiswoode
Spottiswoode
21 October 2015

Home Extension Advice

Home Extension Advice

How does that fit on your block. If there is room at the back (left) it's probably the best place for it, leaving more usable yard space.

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Spottiswoode
Oct 21, 2015 9:50 am
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
9 October 2015

paint garage roller door

paint garage roller door

Colorbond is not to be primed with any sort of metal primer. It is to be cleaned, lightly abraded if necessary, and painted with a self priming low sheen or semi gloss…

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rebuilder86
Oct 08, 2015 11:07 pm
fordehouse
fordehouse
28 September 2015

Raise again and build under (QLD Logan Area)

Raise again and build under (QLD Logan Area)

Hi there! Best of luck with all your plans to renovate, this sounds great! My name is Madeleine Johnson and I’m an associate producer from Channel 9. I am reaching out…

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fordehouse
Sep 28, 2015 5:41 pm

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