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Brick Veneer - walls cracking externally and internally
How old is the house?
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New home - Tile Queries
We have Alpine Ivory 450 x450 (Shine) for inside and Alpine Ivory (External) for alfresco and porch. Shine is like a cross between matt and gloss. We also got the…
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Chaise lounge or Sofa for living/TV room
Go with a sofa and matching ottoman. That way you can use the ottoman as chaise if you want.
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Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
Definitely need alot of space for a jacaranda. That doesn't make sense.
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TILING ISSUE - floor and wall tile grout line far apart
We have 2 different tiles on the walls and a 3rd tile on the floor. Our tiler did a fantastic job on the walls and centred the tiles on…
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Crossover/driveway question
With narrow blocks, it is usually stipulated by the developer which side you need to put your garage. Your house will have a build to boundary garage and…
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My build - GJ Gardners - Newport
Just saw your plan and like the changes you made to the original plan. Great idea to move the laundry and increase the size of the outdoor area.
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Main Bedroom, Ensuite and Walk in robe layout
If you are using this for personal use as well as an Air BNB, I would reduce the size of the landing on the top floor and put in a…
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Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
Personally, I wouldn't change the dining and family rooms.
The dining room is 5.98m long and 3.55m wide before you run into the kitchen island. It would feel very narrow…
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Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
I would add a big window to the family room. The two small windows are there so you can put the TV between them, I would put the TV on…
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Can this issue be reported to fair trading?
I am no expert, but would assume that if he didn't advise of any changes to the quote before starting that, that he should be honouring the quote.
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Can this issue be reported to fair trading?
Do you have a written quote from him?
If so, how long between the date on the quote and the actual job start date.
Most quotes are usually only…
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Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size
i don't think it really matters which way they swing as you have solid walls outside the theatre room.
It will allow more space in the room and them you…
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Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size
Why don't you have the doors open outwards instead.
And, definitely have 2 doors the same size.
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Which bayside suburbs to pick in Brisbane?
I live on the Redcliffe Peninsula and it is a beautiful place to live.
There are alot of beaches you can swim at and heaps of parks. There is a…
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Ensuite Layout - Please help/Vote!
I like a bigger shower, but I prefer the left option.
I would prefer to walk into the bedroom and see the basin, rather than the toilet.
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3mm Grout line & which tile for my main floor
We have Alpine Ivory Tiles with matching grout. They were laid 3 years ago and grout is still the same colour. I would say that our grout is…
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Clarendon help please (Boston 28)
If you house is reversed to the first picture, I would swap the family and dining room. That way you have the big window to the north.
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Help with Double story design for a couple with NO Family.
You said your budget is $450000, I would be looking at homes with a base price of no higher than $370000. By the time you add of the extras…
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Block orientation and plan suggestions
Our house faces south-east and has a very similar facade. We have a 1.2m wide door with 6 frosted glass panels. I have never found the hallway dark at all.…
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New build, neighbours garage on boundary
Our neighbours started their build about a week before ours finished. We had the same issue with the fence. We asked for a copy of their plan and…
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Fence height dispute/dilemma
Depending on where you live, you can build your fence to 2m tall.
Both neighbours wanted a little higher, so one side put those black screen panels from Bunnings on their…
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First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
Sarking wasn't included when we built (was about $3000).
You also only get 4 shelves (particle board in the pantry), we did melamime and 5 shelves.
The consultant estimate for the…
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First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
We did our own driveway, landscaping and fencing.
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First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
When we built, we started at $196000 and ended up with $272000. However, this was due to increasing the house by 20m2, creating a bigger façade. Our site…
Where is the back yard?
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