I have a 2300 x 3000 Study with a BIR. It is a good size and I work a lot from home. I also use the BIR more…

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We are looking at upgrading to a Timber Look type of door. Our builder uses B&D but their 2 colours really don't suit what we are after. …

For me it is all about keeping the insects away (Sydney). And a little bit of cooling during the summer months when needed.

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I know what they are talking about and I can tell youfrom experience that having an outdoor area to cook fish on is great. We have young kids…

We are doing the same. Our builder has recommended we get the stainless steel hunter pacific typhoon fans. We are not near the coast though.

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Looks like the council are requiring us to use Permeable Pavers for the driveway. I know it basically means they let the rainfall etc fall through the paving…

600's Porcelain was about $45 sqm, but we went "rectified" tiles and they lumped on another $15sqm to lay them. Apparently rectified tiles require them to be more carefull…

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We knocked down a 120 sqm house, timber clad on brick piers, for $12,500, but it included a bit of asbestos. We had 6 medium to large trees cut…

Got further info. That charge is basically for putting stop cocks in the ceiling piping....only applicable to bath and shower mixers, not basins as they are easily added to…

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I was talking to my builder about upgrading the pc's and he said if I want mixers in the bathrooms it will cost me about $400 per bathroom in…

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Related to these type of outdoor kitchens. What fridges do people on here recommend? I guess they would have to be stainless steel (at least at the…

Wow, that does look good....Dan out of interest any chance you could do one with Dune render to compare please?
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Thanks Joles, I PM'd her as well.
I understand Michelle and appreciate it.
And also without meaning to offend anyone on the forum, and perhaps being a little bit cheeky, having a…

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Is there a picture anywhere?
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Perfect thanks Michelle, that is what I was after. We are keen on the white windows because we want white trims inside, now to try and get screenshot of…

Thanks for the replies. I have tried using Chief Architect but way out of my league on that one.....I will try and get a hold of these....thanks again.

Thanks Michelle.
So you are suggesting the render that would look good would be the 2 dulux colours?
Also I have noticed a lot of people using Dune as a render to…

Probably should also say the garage and front doors will be timber (or timberlook for the garage),and the middle to lighter colour brown....not the dark brown.
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Trying again

Attached is a screenshot of the DA, sorry only one I have.....
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We love the PGH Brick - Cassica (with off white flush or ironed mortar)....but have no idea what render would suit it...looking for some ideas. The bricks will…

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My wife is driving me nuts in changing her mind about the colour/type of bricks and the colour of the render for the front facade. Can anyone please…

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Got DA approved and knockdown begins next week. In Killeaton St. The wife is driving me nuts with facade, brick colour and render colour...she keeps changing her mind!
Does…

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Building in St Ives. Quinn Home, but early stages yet. Have the plans locked down should start the DA in the next couple of weeks.

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I have read quite a lot of posts and have not come across an exact answer that best suits and am confused as to whether a Starserve type solution…

Thanks for the replies everyone. House could be relocated being a timber frame, cladded house on piers but not sure how the y would truck it out. Being…

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This forum is great and now I am looking for some help please. It has really helped me talk to builders and designers and now I am talking…