Hi Skyzie - how did you get it from 29 down to 12.5?

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fairly basic question, but where does the string attach to when securing the insulation batts? the noggins? i take it noggin width are less than the stud width so string…

internal niches will be on internal wall.

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Looking to build a house in kelmscott hillls, W.A. - i have relatives/friends in different trades, but am thinking it might be worth using local people for this and…

sorry, i might not have explained properly, but i guess the theory is the same - recesses are not actually in the shower, but above basin, or near it.

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this relates to walls, but a bathroom wall so will post here
i am hoping to build either a steel or timber framed home
rather than shelving out from the wall, was…

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Have a question about bathroom floors and pole homes (no concrete slab)
How is the floor sloped for water run off in a shower - i'd like to have a walk…

my house-to-be is approx 90sqm with 15sqm of balcony, with a drop of about 1.7m. Very early estimate had cost of subfloor (including soil test, engineering, scaffolding) at 50K.…

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this is more of an info thing, but I thought I'd share
Just got off the phone with ANZ (im in perth if that makes any difference to info)
I have a…

its impossible to see where the opening of the original down pipes are without removing roof tiles - so that is what i will do.

brainwave - use ING as everyday account, deposit all savings into bankwest offset account and throw card away

cheers mark - I might ring the bank and say, can I specify an account which can replace the current offset account (such as the ING account).
it wont be…

have decided to put savings for house into INGdirect at the moment. I don't trust myself enough not to spend it and can set up an automatic savings plan…

thanks for your post stelle, my only comment would be, like, hope it like works out for you

yeh, mine will be small-ish, looking at about 5-7sqm (or is that big?) ha!
thinking a galley kitchen perhaps
if i can keep it under $10k i will be over the moon

well done Donna
I agree, you can mix and match IKEA
can i ask what you spent on your kitchen?
did you install it yourself (except electrics/plumbing obviously) and do ikea help with…

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Ive got a loan for land, through a broker, who said "forget INGdirect savings account, put it all into the loan; come and see me when you need a loan…

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just a quick question
Im tempted to make the most of what Masters, Bunnngs, IKEA have to offer - any reason why I shouldnt?
Ok, IKEA stuff looks like IKEA stuff and…

possible arfur, but if so, they are doing a rubbish job, because when it rains water pours out said spout. And/or the offset has no fall. Would have to…

ddarroch, finally got plan together then found an old post (this one) and you spoke about SIP's - will email builder right now
for costs, I…

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My partners place, which is a small apartment, has 2 downpipes that come down from the eave, and into the garden.
These downpipes are not connected to the guttering
Instead the guttering…

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Ive given them my own plans rather than go fro theirs. My block is not standard shape so their designs wouldnt have worked.
I am under no illusion re…

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Finally got my act together and got a base price for soil test/engineering/stumping/sub-floor and a 2 bed/2bath to lockup
Has anyone used ross squires homes before? Thoughts?
Thinking I can…

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My next door neighbours is a draftsman.
Not sure which company he works for though
can find out for you.

Hi Nimisha - how did you go with finance if you dont mind me asking?
im hoping to get to lock up and finish with family/friends tradesmen and myself…

If I can add to this post, I'd be keen to know peoples opinion on finishing a house from lock up stage to completion - especially how the banks operate.…

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Im not sure if this topic has been started before, if so then apologies for a repeat
Im hoping to have a building company construct a house to lock up stage…

hello
doing my own plans for a 2 bed, 2 bathroom pole home
current size is 105m2 for house with 18m2 of verandah
anyone with similar dimensions?
wondering about costs - i know…

i guess not

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Has anyone used a builder who builds to lockup and also provides the kit/instructions to complete their home themselves?
Sort of a half builder - half owner/builder set up
If so, how…