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open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

15 h

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

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Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

May 15, 2024 7:00 pm

abc1231

19 h

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

I'm looking at doing a KDR in Sydney, likely a duplex but potentially a family home…

abc1231

520

abc1231

May 15, 2024 3:23 pm

nickmaj

14 May

Hi all, We are currently just up to lockup stage. Well our portal says lockup complete…

nickmaj

470

nickmaj

May 14, 2024 10:20 am

12 May

IMSU homes IMSU homes

Has anyone build with IMSU..? Please shade your experience.. Much appreciated

610

How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?

May 12, 2024 11:11 pm

jefferyb

7 May

I am building a new residential house. The structural engineer suggests drilling…

jefferyb

925

jefferyb

May 07, 2024 11:36 am

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a

6 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

770

May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Price for stone column Price for stone column

6 May

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation…

594

May 06, 2024 1:54 pm

open shelf pantry open shelf pantry

5 May

My U shaped open shelf small pantry with 1.2 meter walkway will be similar to below…

775

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

May 05, 2024 8:56 am

BrigidFrancis

4 May

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult…

BrigidFrancis

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BrigidFrancis

May 04, 2024 8:33 am

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

1 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

801

May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

29 April

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

783

Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

820

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

k77driver

28 April

Building contracts Building contracts

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

995

k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

1039

ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

1327

rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Bro

23 April

Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

1386

Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

1136

Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

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delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

1353

Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

Noobbuild

16 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder…

Noobbuild

1297

Noobbuild

Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

kingsway

15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

kingsway

1173

kingsway

Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm

lilijana

15 April

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

lilijana

1376

lilijana

Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

12 April

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF…

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Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am

Optimist

3 April

Hey guys, I have just purchased a block of land in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.…

Optimist

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Optimist

Apr 03, 2024 9:53 pm

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

3 April

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with…

25245

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Apr 03, 2024 3:14 pm

blacknwhite

2 April

Unsigned variations after a new home is completed Unsigned variations after a new home is completed

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on…

blacknwhite

23309

blacknwhite

Apr 02, 2024 7:30 pm

0418332973

1 April

KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for KDRB in Melbourne south east metro region - Suggestions for

Any advice on a builder in NSW who is demanding an extra 22000k after the house…

0418332973

20809

0418332973

Apr 01, 2024 7:38 pm

JeenB

31 March

Project home builder with attached granny flat Project home builder with attached granny flat

Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the…

JeenB

21357

JeenB

Mar 31, 2024 4:05 pm

kai1020

29 March

VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL VMIA INSURANCE REFUSAL

Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached…

kai1020

18677

kai1020

Mar 29, 2024 10:09 pm

Mane

28 March

Overshadowing and MCP Overshadowing and MCP

Our previous builder has been refused insurance by VMIA because of his history of…

Mane

17541

Mane

Mar 28, 2024 6:50 am

Kani9o1

24 March

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

Hi All, I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing. We…

Kani9o1

16868

Kani9o1

Mar 24, 2024 1:20 pm

MacRock

15 March

New Homes - Arli Homes New Homes - Arli Homes

We don’t live in VIC so want to know the exterior colours of Lumiere display so…

MacRock

19523

MacRock

Mar 15, 2024 8:44 pm

NKVA24

10 March

NEW BUILD IN FNQ NEW BUILD IN FNQ

Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with…

NKVA24

26180

NKVA24

Mar 10, 2024 5:58 pm

MarieD2B

2 March

Wisdom Homes | Momentum Series Wisdom Homes | Momentum Series

Hi folks, Hope this finds you well. I am looking at a new build in Cannonvale/ Bowen…

MarieD2B

9267

MarieD2B

Mar 02, 2024 12:15 pm

OzKh

25 February

Slope land builders Melbourne Slope land builders Melbourne

NSW

Hi Everyone, I am exploring builder in NSW and received a very tempting quote from…

OzKh

9621

OzKh

Feb 25, 2024 3:03 pm

AshZ25

25 February

Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract

VIC

Hi All, We have recently purchased a sloping block (3.5m fall building envelope,…

AshZ25

2594

AshZ25

Feb 25, 2024 1:22 pm

ownerinproblem

25 February

Building in Vineyard with Rawson Building in Vineyard with Rawson

1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas…

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Feb 25, 2024 12:14 pm

Rajiv3382

24 February

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

Just started the Build process for Chifley 42 with Rawson homes in Vineyard NSW,…

Rajiv3382

3365

Rajiv3382

Feb 24, 2024 11:18 am

andy8

23 February

Advice on new build Advice on new build

I recently hit a snag with my new build with Metricon. On the block I purchased…

andy8

2310

andy8

Feb 23, 2024 8:43 pm

calvinhobbes1

20 February

Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?

Hello, I am new here and looking for advice on an investment project. I have land…

calvinhobbes1

1259

calvinhobbes1

Feb 20, 2024 10:28 am

jossybgood

12 February

Survey for those who built recently, building now or soon Survey for those who built recently, building now or soon

hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback…

jossybgood

5070

jossybgood

Feb 12, 2024 10:10 am

whichbuilder

8 February

Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects

NSW

https://form.jotform.com/240284569218058 Please spare a moment to fill out this…

whichbuilder

3014

whichbuilder

Feb 08, 2024 2:29 am

cobrossaj

7 February

Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours

NSW

Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects

cobrossaj

2236

cobrossaj

Feb 07, 2024 9:44 am

cmckay

31 January

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey

Hi all, I am currently building through Simmonds and stuck deciding on my exterior…

cmckay

2924

cmckay

Jan 31, 2024 2:55 pm

Tejasvi

29 January

Sienna Homes - Reviews?Sienna Homes - Reviews?

VIC

Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home…

Tejasvi

9450

Tejasvi

Jan 29, 2024 8:18 pm

Vdo263

27 January