Morning,
As its an extension / reno, do you have somewhere to live while thats happening? As doing it on your breaks is chaotic and will take at least twice as…

Heya,
We submitted our planning approval and hit a major snag with bushfire requirements. Taken me a year to get through it all, so haven't really started. In that time the…

Maybe try a building inspector? Or an engineer?

Hi,
You can look at alternate designs (pole home, split level etc). It does add cost to a build, but usually there is a reason why you want the block.. mine…

Telescopic window cleaning wands ?

Try this: https://www.architects.nsw.gov.au/

Have you got a contract? What does it say ?

Do you have a current bath? Mark out 650 from it. Put a cardboard box next to - see how it feels? Or mark the dimensions out on the garage…

Yes, id say its probably a bit too squeezey... especially as you’ll struggle with the door opening for the shower too maybe constantly whacking it into the bath unless you…

Wouldnt be held by something like: https://youtu.be/fIKCNPKI0AI

How long is a piece of string....?
How I determined the size requirement for me (one car garage + storage):
- drew a shell of a garage
- drew storage - googled sizes…

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Due to Covid and the subsequent ‘fun’, I had a bit of a delay in doing my course and getting started on my build.
Ended up on the Homebase OB course…

Thanks alexp79
That doesnt look like something that would work for my situation...

It doesn’t necessarily need to be flush, but it shouldnt look like that.

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Interestingly, i have a sloping sandy site which i am being told will cost me ‘$100,000 to get out of the ground’. Being an enviro, I am keen for a…

Lazy carpentry. Even the other cut looks average. Ask supervisor how they will rectify, or have a look at your drawings and see if it was detailed.

My understanding is if it doesnt comply, it then has to go through development approval, where you would be contacted for comment, and it may be opened up for public…

Yes, if it matters to you to have them all the same, then buy a few extra just in case.
Manufacturers change designs and sizes, so no guarantees that you will…

Not sure yet - i assume its the same course for everything in WA? Its just a piece of paper which allows you to apply to the building commission?
Unless i’ve…

Howdy,
Doing a new build, possibly kit home...

Hi all,
Just wondering what Owner Builder (OB) course has everyone completed or suggest completing?
Homebase is the one I’ve heard of before, but many others pop up when googling.
Prices seem to…

Cheers! Ive been reading that already, and making my own notes. Pretty lucky, built houses before with project builders (2004 & 2007) and a commercial property in 2010...

Howdy,
Just thought I’d post up and say gdday.
I have just put an offer on a coastal property ’down south’ (south-west wa). Its a sloping block, east facing, but potential unobstructed…