Bunnings previously had a "we'll beat any other quote by 10%" policy - does this still exist? If that is the case, shouldn't they be cheaper for, well, everything? As…

Thanks BingoShell, I'll get some quotes too before I rush out and get the dingo, a friend of a friend has a bobcat so I might be able to get…

Thanks Piranha,
I found some info at their website too: http://www.dingo.com.au/post_hole_digger_spec.php
They make some fairly generous claims about the capability of the auger but I don't see…

Does a Dingo have an auger attachment to drill holes? Perhaps I'm getting a little too ambitious about its capabilities...
Cheers,
Benn

Hi Focus06,
You might be better off creating a new topic for your question with a subject more specific to your query - the original question for this topic was particularly…

Thanks Hunts, I think you stated exactly what I was trying to ask in the first place - so when I make an offer on my block, I should state…

Hi All,
I've been reading several posts about soil tests prior to purchase to determine site costs but they all seem to be related to building on a slab and determining…

That's a good idea, thanks heaps JB.

Thanks James. That is generally what I'm worried about. The slab is over two years old and from my limited knowledge of slabs it looks 'good' in that I can't…

Try this website:
http://www.mudbrickcircus.com.au/
I think they are in Kyneton. There are also books available re making mud bricks, you can find some books at:

Thanks very much Tony.
I'm in NSW, the property is in the Blue Mountains. The information I have so far is from the real estate agent but they too have directed…

Hi All,
I'm looking at a block of land which already has a slab on it, but the owners have 'lost' the certification papers for the slab and the outfit who…

Hi Nina,
Multiply by 10
I would normally say m2 also but the original question was posed in squares! Good luck with your build.
Cheers,
Benn

Agree with Minx, it totally depends on what you want in a house. While the sky is the limit on the upside if you want to live in a marble…

I'm looking to build a very simple 10 SQ box with a loft and my expenses are currently at $3100 per SQ - but like bingoshelley that is the cost…

Thanks Loretta,
I have seen that diary and definitely a good read for anyone undertaking this. Tyrrels also provide an excellent guide to owner building for free on their website, I…

Hi All,
Does anyone have any comments/gotchas/pitfalls of being an owner builder in the Blue Mountains? The LEP is now pretty strict in terms of bush fire prevention but I guess…

Bingo/Nomad,
Thanks very much for your responses. I'll head down the path of just getting the frames and trusses made up. Any recommendations for companies who do this in the Sydney…

Hi All,
My first post here so thanks for having me. I'm investigating building a kit home with several of my own mods which has so far had me going through…