albi posted:Aquiring Timber Decking
Have you tried Shiver-me-timbers in Maidstone. I have not bought decking from them but they were the best price around for spotted gum floor boards. Urban Salvage in Newport/Spotswood also…
albi posted:Upgrading to a taller dividing fence
You may also need a permit to erect a fence over a certain height. I think it is 3m in Vic but don't quote me on that. Have you considered…
albi posted:A few questions about tin garden/storage sheds
B&G sheds in Point Cook have sheds on display- they are just off the freeway on the RHS going towards Geelong.
http://www.bgsheds.com.au
They mostly have big sheds though (single car garage size…
albi posted:Extension requires Protection Screen on neighbour's land
I think this is correct. Because you are at the building permit stage, any appeals will have to go to the Building Commission, not VCAT.
I would suggest reading the Building…
albi posted:Kitchen appliances- where to go??
You don't mention where you are but if you are in Melbourne then E&S Trading are very good and will do good deals when you purchase a few things.
albi posted:Solid Timber Spotted Gum - Wide or narrow planks???
We are having 19mm Spotted Gum in our reno. They were more expensive than the narrower ones but we much preferred the look of them. We haven't installed them yet…
albi posted:fly wire screens on windows & french doors - or alternatives
Hi,
Try these,
http://www.freedomscreens.com.au
http://www.ultrascreen.com.au
I haven't used them personally but I have seen them and they look good. We are planning on using them when we finish renovating.
Albi
albi posted:Fencing issue
Hi,
This should tell you all you need to know:
http://www.fencingonline.com.au/disputes/victoria.htm
Sheepdog - sorry but this is a really bad idea. We had a neighbour do this to us and it completely ruined…
albi posted:1x900mm or 2x600mm ovens
2 x 600 - gives a lot more options for different cooking
albi posted:HELP PLEASE
oh xavesmum, you poor thing. This must be very stressful for you.
I agree with Eves advice - get someone independent to have a look and don't sign off on anything…
albi posted:Flat roof vs pitched roof extension
When you say flat roof, do you mean totally flat (with small slope for run off) or do you mean higher at one side (there is probably a technical term…
albi posted:Keyless entry: garage or front door?
I think keyless entry sounds like a great idea. The only concern I have is how much is a replacement key. We recently tried to get a spare key for…
albi posted:resource - costs of various items to do with building & reno
Hi,
I noticed a few questions on the cost of various things on recent forums and then I stumbled across this. Not sure how accurate it is but they are claiming…
albi posted:white ceramic sinks
Go with what you like Decogal. I agree, in the right sort of kitchen they look fantastic but I just didn't like living with mine.
albi posted:white ceramic sinks
I had one when we lived in England and I hated it
It was too deep for washing smaller dishes so I always felt like I was bending over too far.…
albi posted:Help!! Kitchen island and aisles measurements...
That's why 1m is fine for me - I am the only one in the kitchen. Husband has no idea won't come near the kitchen and kids are banned from…
albi posted:Is everyone here building new?!
Please can we have a forum for renovators 
We are about to start extending and renovating our 110yo Victorian…
albi posted:Belgrave - Renovate/Extend v Moving
Hi kerry,
Gorgeous house in a gorgeous area!! My parents live in Kallista and I grew up in Silvan so I know the area fairly well. It is a fantastic area…
albi posted:Help!! Kitchen island and aisles measurements...
We are going 1m for all aisles in the kitchen - I don't want to have to walk too far when I am cooking. We checked out the dimensions in…
albi posted:bedside lamp for little girl's room
DD is just getting into Go Girl books too. She has also started eying off the Saddle Club series and I had to tell her that reading them is as…
albi posted:bedside lamp for little girl's room
can't think of a code for his CC 
It starts with A and is in 'scray (more secret western suburbs code sorry)
Oh, I'd forgotten about…
albi posted:Does anyone have a super quiet dishwasher?
Anyone want a second hand noisy Westinghouse dishwasher that doesn't deserve to be called a dishwasher as it doesn't wash dishes properly?
After reading all these posts, I really want a…
albi posted:bedside lamp for little girl's room
Hi donuts,
My son will be going the year after - he is actually 3 but turning 4 next week. My daughter goes to YW PS (I'm sure you know what…
albi posted:Anyone have a roof opening pergola?
Hi inthewoods
We have been looking into Vergolas as well and have decided against one mostly because of the cost. We found the rip off ones were not much cheaper than…
albi posted:Cleaning your stainless steel appliances-what do u use??
Dragonfly, that kitchen spray recipe sounds great - I'll have to give it a try.
I think the really important thing with stainless steel is…
albi posted:Does anyone have a super quiet dishwasher?
not westinghouse, not westinghouse, not westinghouse are you hearing me 
You'd think that with all the noise it makes it would do a good job…
albi posted:Difficult neighbour - advice needed
Buildme - sounds like an awful situation for you. Thankfully our situation is nowhere near that. We have also decided not to do anything to provoke him as we don't…
albi posted:bedside lamp for little girl's room
My daughter is 6 and would have loved the selections you have made donuts.
One thing to consider for the future, my daughter can now read independently so now she needs…
albi posted:Difficult neighbour - advice needed
Thanks for your responses.
Kyton - I wouldn't really access his land without his permission - it is just a fantasy really. We have already been down the permission path with…
