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albi

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Joined 8 August 2008
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14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Aquiring Timber Decking

Have you tried Shiver-me-timbers in Maidstone. I have not bought decking from them but they were the best price around for spotted gum floor boards. Urban Salvage in Newport/Spotswood also…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Upgrading to a taller dividing fence

You may also need a permit to erect a fence over a certain height. I think it is 3m in Vic but don't quote me on that. Have you considered…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
A few questions about tin garden/storage sheds

B&G sheds in Point Cook have sheds on display- they are just off the freeway on the RHS going towards Geelong.
http://www.bgsheds.com.au
They mostly have big sheds though (single car garage size…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Internal Glass Sliding Doors

Moogles, they look fantastic!!

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land

I think this is correct. Because you are at the building permit stage, any appeals will have to go to the Building Commission, not VCAT.
I would suggest reading the Building…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Kitchen appliances- where to go??

You don't mention where you are but if you are in Melbourne then E&S Trading are very good and will do good deals when you purchase a few things.

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Solid Timber Spotted Gum - Wide or narrow planks???

We are having 19mm Spotted Gum in our reno. They were more expensive than the narrower ones but we much preferred the look of them. We haven't installed them yet…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
fly wire screens on windows & french doors - or alternatives

Hi,
Try these,
http://www.freedomscreens.com.au
http://www.ultrascreen.com.au
I haven't used them personally but I have seen them and they look good. We are planning on using them when we finish renovating.
Albi

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Fencing issue

Hi,
This should tell you all you need to know:
http://www.fencingonline.com.au/disputes/victoria.htm

Sheepdog - sorry but this is a really bad idea. We had a neighbour do this to us and it completely ruined…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
1x900mm or 2x600mm ovens

2 x 600 - gives a lot more options for different cooking

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
HELP PLEASE

oh xavesmum, you poor thing. This must be very stressful for you.
I agree with Eves advice - get someone independent to have a look and don't sign off on anything…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Flat roof vs pitched roof extension

When you say flat roof, do you mean totally flat (with small slope for run off) or do you mean higher at one side (there is probably a technical term…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Keyless entry: garage or front door?

I think keyless entry sounds like a great idea. The only concern I have is how much is a replacement key. We recently tried to get a spare key for…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
resource - costs of various items to do with building & reno

Hi,
I noticed a few questions on the cost of various things on recent forums and then I stumbled across this. Not sure how accurate it is but they are claiming…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
white ceramic sinks

Go with what you like Decogal. I agree, in the right sort of kitchen they look fantastic but I just didn't like living with mine.

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
white ceramic sinks

I had one when we lived in England and I hated it
It was too deep for washing smaller dishes so I always felt like I was bending over too far.…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Help!! Kitchen island and aisles measurements...

That's why 1m is fine for me - I am the only one in the kitchen. Husband has no idea won't come near the kitchen and kids are banned from…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Is everyone here building new?!

Please can we have a forum for renovators ::smile:: ::smile::
We are about to start extending and renovating our 110yo Victorian…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Belgrave - Renovate/Extend v Moving

Hi kerry,
Gorgeous house in a gorgeous area!! My parents live in Kallista and I grew up in Silvan so I know the area fairly well. It is a fantastic area…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Help!! Kitchen island and aisles measurements...

We are going 1m for all aisles in the kitchen - I don't want to have to walk too far when I am cooking. We checked out the dimensions in…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
bedside lamp for little girl's room

DD is just getting into Go Girl books too. She has also started eying off the Saddle Club series and I had to tell her that reading them is as…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
bedside lamp for little girl's room

can't think of a code for his CC ::hyst:: It starts with A and is in 'scray (more secret western suburbs code sorry)
Oh, I'd forgotten about…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Does anyone have a super quiet dishwasher?

Anyone want a second hand noisy Westinghouse dishwasher that doesn't deserve to be called a dishwasher as it doesn't wash dishes properly?
After reading all these posts, I really want a…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
bedside lamp for little girl's room

Hi donuts,
My son will be going the year after - he is actually 3 but turning 4 next week. My daughter goes to YW PS (I'm sure you know what…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Anyone have a roof opening pergola?

Hi inthewoods
We have been looking into Vergolas as well and have decided against one mostly because of the cost. We found the rip off ones were not much cheaper than…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Cleaning your stainless steel appliances-what do u use??

Dragonfly, that kitchen spray recipe sounds great - I'll have to give it a try. ::smile::
I think the really important thing with stainless steel is…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Does anyone have a super quiet dishwasher?

not westinghouse, not westinghouse, not westinghouse are you hearing me :z:
You'd think that with all the noise it makes it would do a good job…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Difficult neighbour - advice needed

Buildme - sounds like an awful situation for you. Thankfully our situation is nowhere near that. We have also decided not to do anything to provoke him as we don't…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
bedside lamp for little girl's room

My daughter is 6 and would have loved the selections you have made donuts.
One thing to consider for the future, my daughter can now read independently so now she needs…

14 years14 yearsalbialbi posted:
Difficult neighbour - advice needed

Thanks for your responses.
Kyton - I wouldn't really access his land without his permission - it is just a fantasy really. We have already been down the permission path with…

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