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    A Quick Bathroom Reno

    Could you use the plexiglass as kitchen splashback????
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    Deck building advice.

    Yes good point Tools!! It is just between the posts that I am puttin the bearers on to.... Currently sketching up but post 1300 off the house then every 1300 and across the house at 1400...
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    Deck building advice.

    Oh and does anyone have a good contact for building certifier, Brisbane south??
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    Deck building advice.

    Hi everyone, I am seeking clarification from someone (hopefully a builder here :)) as to whether or not I can make the distance between post and shorter than 1500 out and 1800 across? I was looking at 1300 out and 1400 across. I can only think that this would make it stronger but want to...
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    An expensive lesson in doors !!!

    We have a few funny sizes too but going to cut them down... Auctions I was at on Tuesday saw a guy pick up 10 doors for $20!! Yep that's right, $2 per door!!
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    Timber floor coating

    Thanks all for your informative advice!! Plenty to look at now! In terms of applying, I was looking at getting one of those sheepskin ones on the pole but do they tear up quickly? Has anyone else used the roller to do it??
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    Timber floor coating

    Hi all, What are peoples thoughts on oil vs water based coating for timber floors? Has anyone used Feast and Watson before? It is a bit cheaper than the cabots? Any advice much appreciated!! Dos
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    how long have you been on Somersoft

    2003 for me after reading the Jan Somers book!! Have learnt a lot but not done too much on the reno side... Without taking this thread to a new topic, I have however owned 5 properties since then but due to a wedding, divorce, another wedding and baby, only have 2 left now and haven't made a lot...
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    Before and After Photos

    I have always thought of paitning the doors!! So using the enamel, it doesn't leave obvious stroke marks??
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    Cheap front fence

    Hi all, very long time since I have posted!! We recently did the slat timber fence at one of ours and I got it done in a weekend and then spent the next staining it... Was easy and pretty cheap!
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    the block 14/10

    Yeah, the blokes are a crack up....! Makes it good to watch... I liked the tiles, were a sort of shiny sandstone, very schmick!!
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    FBT on car??

    Ok so salary will be $75k and it would be at least 50,000kms... Hope that helps...
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    FBT on car??

    Hi all, I am sure there will be an expert on here who knows about FBT on a work car!! I have offered a new position that will involve A LOT of kms too and from work... They have organised to lease a car and give to me to use as the Salary Sacrifice option would cost me about $10k!! So I...
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    HR Managers out there - advice....

    Hi all, Just thought I would provide an update on this one seeing as you were all so kind to provide advice. So as a group, I took everyone to lunch to celebrate our mid year acheivements. This was well received by all staff and enjoyed being recognised. At the mid year review with...
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    How do I tell the boundary?

    Thanks everyone for your comments... Any ideas on how much this would then cost and furthermore, anyone know of anyone in Brisbane they have used, southern suburbs? Thanks again!
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    How do I tell the boundary?

    This may seem a silly question for the experts BUT I am wondering how I tell on my survey where the boundary of the property is? I am looking to build a fence so want to ensure it is inside the boundary. It is from 1971 and has stuff on there I have no idea about??? :o Any help greatly...
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    Something about Akker

    It's interesting and similar to the KRudd issue for me in terms of what would happen in a "normal" workplace?? I have plenty of people I work with who are self involved and don't follow the rules. But a few of us don't get together and punt the person?? Similarly, when the company's reputation...
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    Painting over Laminex

    Oh yes, I think I know of those ones too!! After looking at the kitchen in our IP the other night, it probably isn't in great need of a reno... If we were to move in yes, but not just as an IP..... Adding handles might be on the cards though!!
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    Painting over Laminex

    csc2, what have you found is the best product to re-sheet with? Laminex and if that, what thickness? Ta!
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    Painting over Laminex

    brrmm, Plastic ones that look like chocolate biscuits with a pattern in them????? :) Dos
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