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    2. General posts should be placed in the appropriate forum NOT HERE!

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    3. If you are not familiar with the rules of these forums then please read the posts in this. You may save yourself and others a lot of problems down the track.

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    4. Jump in here and say G'day (hello, hi, etc) Let others know your here ang get a warm WWF welcome.

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    5. Heard a good joke about renovating, woodwork or anything else lately? Seen a good comic strip? Maybe know a tall TALE or two that could even be true. Let's hear it from you. But keep it clean ot it will be deleted.

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    6. This section is ONLY for problem help with things that aren't covered in any other forum.

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    7. Place details of your business or services in this forum, and it will live here for a month. If you contribute to the forums by posting solicited recommendations or advice your listing will remain. Non-contributors will have their post in the forum deleted at the end of one month.

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    8. Off on a holiday to the country or interstate? Travel regularly to a certain town or area? Got a bit of room in the back of the car for a package or another person? Here's a chance to maybe help out another forum member by delivering them or their package for them.

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  2. THE LIBRARY Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Help yourself resources all in one place, with the plans, tables and information, you may need to assist with your renovation projects.

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    2. Helpful at your fingertips tables for conversions and calculations of numerous things.

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  3. RENOVATE FORUMS Threads / Posts  Last Post

    This forum is for all posts regarding renovation for houses / homes / shops, etc

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    4. Do you have a favourite supplier? Help others by sharing contact details and information here.

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    5. This forum hosts everything to do with brickwork and bricklaying.

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    6. ABOVE LINK IS TO MARKET PLACE

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    7. Ask others about your cladding work. Anything from flattened kero tins to recycled bottles.

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    8. Talk about your concreting work and find the best way to get it done.

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    9. Share your best decking tips with others.

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    10. Check here for what to consider when you’re pulling things apart.

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    11. Open the door to this forum for more ideas and inspiring tips.

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    12. All your Q&A about safe and correct electrical work.

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    13. Work out how much your reno will cost by posting a description of your project.

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    14. Get your fences and screens looking its best.

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    16. Anything that doesn't seem to fit into another category can go in here. Make this your last resort, look at the other forums before just dumping it in here.

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    17. Share your success stories and inspire others with your DIY reno work.

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    18. Learn efficient and environmentally friendly ways to heat or cool your home.

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    20. Exchange ideas for your new home theatre.

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    21. Discuss your kitchen reno ideas, extension project or ask about your kitchen appliances.

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    23. Looking to clean up your laundry? Get some handy hints on this forum.

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    24. Add an extra touch to your new door or window frame with a leadlight.

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    25. Share your ideas and tips. Anything to do with LED, halogen or flood lights can be found here.

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    26. Let’s learn from our mistakes. Use this forum to share or read about renovation mistakes so you don’t repeat the same errors.

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    28. Are you painting a mural or deciding on what colour to choose? Get a second opinion on this forum.

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    29. Pave your way to renovation success with these tips of the trade.

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    30. Find suggestions for your outdoor project and discover new places to put the BBQ.

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    31. Share the best designs and find out how to maintain your swimming pool and spa.

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    32. Master your plaster with the tips and ideas in this forum, or share your own!

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    33. Exchange modern plumbing and drainage solutions with others.

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    34. Ask all your rendering questions here for the best tips and secrets.

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    35. Seek advice on your retaining wall and find out what you’re doing right/wrong.

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    36. Find relevant information about tin, tile, thatch or any other roofs

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    37. Understand solar electrical systems with the information shared here.

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    38. Q&A about stairs, steps and ramps for your renovation.

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    39. Overhaul your home and create the space you've always dreamed of.

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    40. Includes discussion about footings, stumps, piers, bearers and joists for all your internal and external needs.

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    41. Antenna? Television? Computer Installation? Find all the answers here.

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    42. Compare your DIY cubby house with previous projects and ask all the relevant questions.

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    43. Discover new designs and garden shed ideas.

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    44. All things related to floor, wall and ceiling tiling.

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    45. Share the details of your favourite supplier or find a supplier on this forum.

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    46. Not the sharpest tool in the shed? Learn more about the tools you need here.

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    47. Trade ideas on how to save water costs and minimise usage.

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    48. Resources for your waterproofing project and needs.

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  4. FINISHING & RESTORATION Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS, FINISHERS, RESTORERS, etc. both professional and amateur, to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with finishing, and restoration.
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    2. Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.

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    3. From full blown sprayed finishes to air brushed small, decorative and artistic finishes.

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    4. Make of it as you will.

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  5. MARKET PLACE Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Buy and sell appliances. Refrigerators, freezers, ovens, cook tops, air conditioners, etc, etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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    2. Buy and sell, building materials all and sundry... flooring, bricks, tiles (roofing, floor, wall). doors, windows, cement, plaster, etc, etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture(s). Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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    3. Buy and sell fixtures and fittings. Bathroom, kitchen, laundry, taps, lights,etc, etc.No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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    4. For things to do with outdoors, garden furniture, pool, spa, planting, gazebo, garden equipment, plants fertilisers, paving, etc.

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    5. This forum is for anything Miscellaneous - buy, sell, anything and everything that isn't catered for in any of the other Market Place Forums. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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    6. Have an article you don't have a use for. This is the place to give away or swap your preloved goods.

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    7. This forum is for all things woodwork - buy, sell, woodworking tools, machinery, equipment, etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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    8. Looking for an item you need and can't find anywhere else. Try in here. Please include all the info to correctly identify the item you want and where possible a photo. Don't make it a guessing game. Including phone numbers & email addresses in post is not recommended, and is done at your own risk. Don't blame us if you get spammed or nuisance calls.

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    1. Looking for employment or an employee, full time, part time, casual. Need someone to do a job for you, or want to put yourself out there for self employed work. GO FOR IT HERE. Heres a place to try. No guarantees but at least it puts your name out there.

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    2. List your upcoming Reno or related event. This forum is for clubs, individuals, businesses, organizations, etc.(AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ONLY)

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    3. A forum to post births, engagements, marriages, deaths, illnesses, wellnesses. Anything currently in your life making you sad, making you happy, making you question what it's all about. You don't really have to be the strong silent type. Leave your Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Anniversary, Easter, etc, greetings, wishes, gripes & grumbles here.

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    4. This is your chance to have your say on what ever you wish. Rant and rave. Give someone a pat on the back, or a kick their bum. TWO STIPULATION: 1/ Keep it about renovation and related renovation stuff. 2/ Keep it non slanderous. 3/ Keep it clean.

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    5. This forum is open to all comers with hints and tips on anything at all to do with renovating and allied crafts, trades, skills, techniques, etc.

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    6. This forum is for GENERAL DISCUSSION/DEBATE/CONFRONTATION etc. on any topic you like, so long as it has NOTHING TO DO WITH RENOVATION.

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    7. Need some feedback or special information then maybe polling the visitors to these forums will give you the answer.

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    8. O.K. It's quiz time. Answer the questions correctly and the prize will be yours. The prize being the glory of answering and participating. By the way all answers may be correct and not many will be deemed to be wrong.

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