Vcat is a long process, I was hoping for a department that can pull them in line and provide me with my rights under the warranty period

Hi all,
We have built a home under a master builders contract, we had a total of 135 defects and had 6 repaired. Handover was 18 months ago and the…

Thanks guys, but does anyone know what specific epoxy and paints are in these kits? I'd like to do something original not just buy one of these kits?

Hi All,
I have seen the kits at Bunnings where you can DIY your garage floor with the epoxy paint, I have a larger garage space than standard and would need…

Hi all,
We are choosing a 32 amp spa and have hard wired cabling from the meter box thru the house to the rear of the property. The builder was suppose…

Absolute must !!!

I read your comment correctly
I only meant to quote your first sentence, not the second

We found the builder wasn't willing to negotiate. It was basically "thats the price" and no leeway. Upon the discussion with the 2nd builder, exact plans and extras, there was…

I disagree
Regardless of the size or shape of the block, a functional home can be designed. This can actually adds character and appeal with the odd levels/spaces. Just takes a…

We had the same dilemma but end up with 3 spacious bedrooms rather than 4 small ones. Gives the house a more comfortable feel and not as cramped. We also…

House is currently being painted, will post pics once done!
You can google it and find lots of examples

Tiny bedrooms

We priced it up in our home, upgrade costed $600 for a 32 sq home, saw a display home with the shadow line, looked unusual...
We end up going for square…

Geez…
A lot of smoke being blown in this topic...

I personally like the Pakman ones. Good for receiving parcels, etc.
Around $200-250

Every home will be dated one day…. Build what YOU want !
Like Building Expert said 99% of people would love to live in those homes…. INCLUDING ME !!!!!

If you have a big slope and highly reactive soil, site costs can easily get above 50k - even 100k is not unheard of. I am a bit hesitant when…

Gday All,
Looking to pour our own concrete slab for an entertaining platform for table/chairs,etc. We will have this grind back and sealed like polished concrete. Just wondering if anyone has…

We had 3m of slope back to front, cost $14000 on a 500m2 block with H2 soil. If you are in a rock prone area it may be peace of…

What sort of glass is this Wheeli?
Why so expensive?

I don't think an online course would suffice being a "qualified" interior decorator/designed, i certainly wouldn't hire somebody with an online degree.
PAB is on the ball, go spend 4-5 years…

Thanks Brian,
You seem to be answering a lot of my weird and wonderful questions lately!
This definitely looks like the solution, any idea what…

Gday All,
Im always the one for asking weird and wonderful questions about DIY stuff, I've often pondered for hours then thought hopefully some one has been in my boat and…

Generally volume builders tend to steer away from custom additions, or they sting thru the roof. They like to work with flat blocks and minimal changes to their plans. Depending…

It won't leave marks in your grout, the waste is basically cement dust and water, will wipe off with a sponge and water. How big are your cuts?

In the past i have used concrete saws with water injection which can be regulated so the cuttings or dust is turned into a small amount of paste or sludge.…

Mate its only 1200mm high in H1 reactive soil, engineer has gone way too far i know !!!!
Surveyor needs to sign off on it so not much i can do