
Benchtop Colour help needed
I looked at that one. I was concerned it would be a little boring given there is no texture anywhere else (other than the upper cabinets). The kitchen is at…

Benchtop Colour help needed
We were originally having stone benchtops but have had to change to laminate for budgetary reasons. We are trying to work out what colour benchtops (and will possibly continue it…

Obscured windows in bedroom
Would be interested to know what. We tried going back asking if we could use screening instead but Council said they don't allow that - only obscured glazing.
End of the…

Obscured windows in bedroom
Anyone have a bedroom/s with obscured glazing and no ability to open up to 1.7m above floor? Would love some feedback on this as our Council have said all our…

Problems with Council
Update:
Went back to Council asking if we can do screens instead (as per the building regs). Apparently Knox Council don’t accept that and will only allow obscure glazing. Boggles the…

Cost of Colorbond Fence vs Timber Fence
Looking into fencing at the moment. What sort of difference in price is there between Colorbond and Timber fences these days? An acquaintance has suggested they are effectively the same…

Splay Area - definition?
Thanks. Did try Google but didn’t have any luck hence the post here.

Splay Area - definition?
Trying to make sure I understand the various conditions the Council have put on our planning application...
Anyone know what this might mean?
"Alterations to front fence for splay area or replace…

Problems with Council
Front home is still there. Cause of the lay of the land it sits two stories above our home and of course because of its age none of its windows…

Problems with Council
Ain’t that the truth! Same Council and old mate can buy an existing home and without a few months it’s demolished and townhouses or units are going up in its…

Problems with Council
Yeah I’m a bit annoyed they missed all this. Even more so that the certifiers they engaged (because they supposedly had experience dealing with our Council) didn’t cover any of…

Problems with Council
I wouldn’t call it a small lot (400m2). Take your point about not fighting “the man” though. Was just a bit frustrated at the crap situation after a year of…

Problems with Council
Building on an in-fill block in Knox Council Victoria (Melbourne).
It's been a year so far trying to get Council Approval (they just keep coming back with stupid things like roof…

Garage - House Door as Cavity Slider
Ours was meant to be a cavity slider on the plans but I asked to change it to a swing door to get a better seal and insulation (given that…

Austral red brick inspiration
Haven’t built yet so can’t help with pics but we decided to go Austral Access Ruby with Pale Eucalypt roof. We are building in outskirts of Melbourne. Quite a few…

Can split level potentially help lower site cost?
Chat to your builder and see what they say. We have a 2m fall on our block and have gone split level - I believe it was mostly because Council…

Confused about 3 phase
Thanks for the input. I’ll have a chat with the builder.

Confused about 3 phase
Hello! Yes, another 3 phase question.
I’m confused after lots of reading and arguments either way. Hoping you can help so I don’t look like a complete tool going back to…

Approx 2m slope
Our block is the same. Originally the builder proposed $20k of site works to put retaining walls at the back and build up to front level. Council said no. What…