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Hall2025-03-06T11:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2024/01/18/off-grid-tiny-house-a-water-management-strategy-worth-considering/2024-01-18T03:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/05/owner-builder-obligations/2023-06-25T08:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/07/29/tob-190-augustseptember-2015/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1824_2.jpgIMG_1824_2Eclectic and artistic family home built of mud and timberhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1821_2.jpgIMG_1821_2Bob tried out various infill techniques between the poleshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1820.jpgIMG_1820Wall cladding of second-hand sleepershttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1803.jpgIMG_1803Vine-covered pergolas shade the northern side of the house in summerhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1802_2.jpgIMG_1802_2Cordwood infill surrounds second-hand doors and windowshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1799_2.jpgIMG_1799_2The decorative arts are integral here.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1798.jpgIMG_1798Stage two wasn’t started until stage one was completehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1796_2.jpgIMG_1796_2Charming Tudor-inspired bumpout window seathttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1793_2.jpgIMG_1793_2Mud and timber in unity.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1789_2.jpgIMG_1789_2Reversed pressed metal lining for kitchen walls2023-06-04T10:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/09/23/tob-191-octobernovember-2015/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocket-stove-021.jpgRocket Stove 021... usually a cob seat.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocket-stove-015.jpgRocket Stove 015A metal barrel is placed over the top of the riser to force the heat downwards into a large storage thermal mass...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocket-stove-012.jpgRocket Stove 012Rocket mass heaters are wood burning space heaters used for heating internal spaces. https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc05686.jpgDSC05686Rocket stoves are used to cook on or heat water with.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc04836.jpgDSC04836 Small diameter wood is inserted at the bottom...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc04826.jpgDSC04826... to the cook surface.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc04816.jpgDSC04816 ... acting to move the heat up...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc04811.jpgDSC04811...the vertical section...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/8.jpg8First coat of render complete and drying, ready for first firing.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4.jpg4...insulation held in place with chicken wire.2023-06-04T10:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/11/19/tob-192-december-2015-january-2016/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/r001-017.jpgr001-017https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1216.jpgIMG_1216Straw bale garden wallshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1021.jpgIMG_1021Restful view over a fountain to the foresthttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0993.jpgIMG_0993'Tree trunk' postshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0979.jpgIMG_0979Hardwood flooring used for cupboard doorshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0959.jpgIMG_0959Stained glass window and natural edge timberhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0956.jpgIMG_0956Main bedroomhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0955.jpgIMG_0955Entry deckhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0951.jpgIMG_0951Straw bale home, created with love… https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/012.jpg012Italian mosaic tiles in the kitchen2023-06-04T10:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2016/01/28/tob-193-februarymarch-2016/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-14-dsc_5319.jpgInternalMassive centre post.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-13-20150215_192527.jpgInternalView of upstairs walkway from below.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-12-dsc_5311.jpgInternalInternal walls have been rendered. Timber ceiling.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-11-peterblythe_5346.jpgInternalMassive centre post.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-10-20150803_084843.jpgExternalHolding up to the snow.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-09-roof_bp_oct-2012_.jpgConstructionUnder construction.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-08-peterblythe_5341.jpgInternalView from kitchen to living area.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-07-dsc_5323.jpgInternalBedroom upstairs.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-06-20150803_081646.jpgExternalA serious test of thermal performance!https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/193-05-peterblythe_5335.jpgInternalLiving area view.2023-06-04T10:51:06+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2016/03/21/tob-194-aprilmay-2016/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nambour2.jpgPreparing for stumpsPreparing for stumps.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nambour-steps-2.jpgStairsStairs finish the job off nicely.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/move006.jpgEasy moveEasy does it. Photo: David Wright House Removershttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/georgest12.jpgFloorboardsTreasures await discovery in an older house, such as this beautiful floor buried under old linoleum and restored to life by polishing.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/church001.jpgChurchA former church becomes a home. Photo: David Wright House Removershttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/childers-house-underway-stairs-and-tank-done-solar.jpgChilders HousePlacing on piers is a common option.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bucklest-001.jpgBuckle Street houseThe final result can be stunning.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/alloway_move.jpgAlloway wide moveA wide load needs careful handling. Photo: David Wright House Removers https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2_macks_and_house_2.jpgSplit move...or in two halves. Photo: David Wright House Removershttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mg_6308.jpgIntact moveHouses can be moved intact… Photo: David Wright House Removers2023-06-04T10:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2016/07/25/tob-196-augustseptember-2016/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/front-cover.jpgFrom The Owner Builder No. 196 Aug/Sep 2016From The Owner Builder No. 196 Aug/Sep 20162023-06-04T10:49:44+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2016/11/29/tob-198-december-2016january-2017/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hadaway-plans.jpghadaway-plansFloorplan by Graham Scott.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/trent-gardiner-unloading-bales.jpgtrent-gardiner-unloading-balesUnloading straw bales.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/temporary-rafter-fixing.jpgtemporary-rafter-fixingRafter fixing.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/shawn-lisa-rob-ian-splitting-bales-copy.jpgshawn-lisa-rob-ian-splitting-bales-copySplitting bales.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rosemary-seiving-clay.jpgrosemary-seiving-claySieving clay.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rosemary-making-bricks.jpgrosemary-making-bricksRosemary making mud bricks.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rendering-completed-copy.jpgrendering-completed-copyExterior rendering completed.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mud-brick-laying.jpgmud-brick-layingLaying internal mud bricks - note the timber 'bricks' for door fixing.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mixing-clay-and-water.jpgmixing-clay-and-waterMixing clay and water.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lifting-hardwood-ring-beam.jpglifting-hardwood-ring-beamLifting the hardwood ring beam into place.2023-06-04T10:48:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2017/03/27/tob-200-aprilmay-2017-200-issues-in-36-years/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/200-cover.jpg200 coverCover artwork by Toni Lumsden: Watercolour pencil illustration combined with photographhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/200-hadden-plans.jpg200 Hadden Planshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/stairs-up-to-my-office.jpgStairs up to my officeStairs to officehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/raising-truss-434-enlarged.jpgRaising truss # 434 enlargedhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/raising-truss-434-enlarged-2.jpgRaising truss # 434 enlarged-2In progresshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0388.jpgDSC_0388Detailshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0387.jpgDSC_0387Detailshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0382.jpgDSC_0382Detailshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0379.jpgDSC_0379Detailshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_0378.jpgDSC_0378Details2023-06-04T10:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2017/05/24/tob-201-junejuly-2017-be-inspired-real-stories-about-real-owner-builders/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/plans.jpgPlansOriginal design by Gavin Scott of EARTHBOUND design+construct. This plan rendition by Russell Andrews from TOB 100 Aug/Sep 2000.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000415.jpgP1000415A happy mud brick family!https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000412-1.jpgP1000412 (1)Living area.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000411.jpgP1000411Living area. Plan arrow Chttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000408.jpgP1000408Cool blue bathroom. Plan arrow Dhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000406.jpgP1000406Passageway. Plan arrow Bhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000405.jpgP1000405Entry niche.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000402.jpgP1000402Indoor glow. Plan arrow Fhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000401.jpgP1000401Sheltered southern patio. Plan arrow Ghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1000398.jpgP1000398Spa and outdoor shower.2023-06-04T10:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2017/07/24/tob-202-augustseptember-2017-building-what-is-adequate-rather-than-what-is-required/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/image024-resized.jpegimage024-resizedThe finished studiohttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/image-1-resized.jpegimage-1-resizedInsulationhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202-moshel-wp_20170126_18_38_32_pro.jpeg202 Moshel-WP_20170126_18_38_32_ProBook cubbieshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202-moshel-img_8170.jpeg202 Moshel-IMG_8170Books to be enjoyedhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202-moshel-img_8148.jpeg202 Moshel-IMG_8148Hand laid brick courtyardhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202-moshel-img_8145.jpeg202 Moshel-IMG_8145A peaceful 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plateshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/203-obrien-oldcamera-img_6221.jpg203 O'Brien-OldCamera-IMG_6221Animals always find the sunny spots2023-06-04T10:43:47+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2017/11/26/tob-204-december-2017-january-2018-changing-plans-from-straw-bale-to-hemp/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/204-walters-hempcrete-house-shelford-view-ne_-copy.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2023-06-04T10:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2018/01/22/tob-205-february-march-2018-building-a-sustainable-house/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/205-corkin_lounge_.jpg205 Corkin_lounge_https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/205-corkin_loft-jpg.jpg205 Corkin_loft jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/205-corkin_curved-roof-pizza-oven.jpg205 Corkin_curved roof & pizza 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dustedDone and dustedhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_truck-motel-3.jpgFraming upFraming uphttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_truck-motel-2.jpgMaxMaxhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_truck-motel-on-the-move-008.jpgSettling inSettling inhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_truck-motel-on-the-move-006.jpgOn the moveOn the movehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_commer-in-scrap-yard.jpgIn the scrap yardIn the scrap yardhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_cobb-co-and-robbies-barber-shoppe-and-the-bakery.jpgCobb & Co, Barber Shop and BakeryCobb & Co, Barber Shop and Bakeryhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_1-logored.jpg211 old dadswell_1 logoredhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/211-old-dadswell_1-generalstore.jpgGeneral StoreGeneral Store2023-06-04T10:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2019/03/26/tob-212-apr-may-2019/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-unmani.jpgMeera - curves and graceA circular space is perfect for music. Photo: Lex Paterson | www.unmani.com.auhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-munro.jpgWash house to tiny houseThis tiny house provides all the necessary essentials.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-lorena.jpgLorena rocket stoveA lorena rocket stove is a very efficient cooking solution. | www.eljardinometepe.comhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-clarke.jpgClarke relocation renovationThe outside-inside dunny.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-baldwin.jpgAward winning straw baleThe corner windows are an unusual feature in this straw bale home. Photo: Lex Patersonhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/212-addey.jpgMapazi bush campNot even a passing giraffe can break the concentration required to work on plumbing. Photo: Jane Addey | www.surefootsafaris.com2023-06-04T10:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2019/05/29/tob-213-jun-jul-2019/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/213-munro-p1010934.jpgInternal archThe internal mud brick arch through to the kitchen was a late addition.2023-06-04T10:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2020/03/30/tob-217-march-may-2020/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tob-217-free-to-view-online-1.pngTOB 217 free to view online2023-06-04T10:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2022/01/26/project-update-shambhala-building-our-mud-brick-home/2023-06-04T10:13:34+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2023/06/04/quietly-sustainable/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-86.jpgsplitbuilding-86https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding_dusk-38-1.jpgsplitbuilding_dusk-38-1https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding_dusk-26-1.jpgsplitbuilding_dusk-26-1https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-62.jpgsplitbuilding-62https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-89.jpgsplitbuilding-89https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-87.jpgsplitbuilding-87https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-40.jpgsplitbuilding-40https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-42.jpgsplitbuilding-42https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-57.jpgsplitbuilding-57https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/splitbuilding-11.jpgsplitbuilding-112023-06-04T09:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2021/12/29/tob-222-june-august-2021/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tob-222-front-cover.jpgTOB 222 front cover2023-06-04T09:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2021/09/28/update-concrete-home-from-tob-177/2022-01-26T03:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2021/03/13/tob-221-march-may-2021/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/221-richards_img_1930.jpgCreative Container HouseAfter investigating prefab/kit and relocatable options, Jake and Michelle settled on recycled shipping containers. 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area2019-11-23T04:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/07/08/national-construction-code-now-available-free-online/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015_vol2.jpg2015_Vol22019-02-07T10:57:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/07/17/first-home-owners-grants-and-owner-builders/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/first-home-owner-grant.jpgFirst home owner grant2019-02-07T10:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2010/06/30/may-to-june-2010/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_0045-small.jpgGarage - locked upGarage - locked uphttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_0248-web.jpgGarage - western red cedar claddingGarage - western red cedar claddinghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_0235-small.jpgGarage - framework completeGarage - framework completehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mg_4349-web2.jpgGarage - lower level framesGarage - lower level frameshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mg_4349-web1.jpgGarage - lower level framesGarage - lower level frameshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mg_4349-web.jpgGarage - lower level frameworkGarage - lower level frameworkhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_0201-web.jpgPier and strip footings laidPier and strip footings laid2019-02-07T10:55:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2010/04/30/january-april-2010/2019-02-07T10:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2010/03/26/one-week-at-a-time/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/mg_4349-web.jpgGarage Week 1Garage progress at he end of week 12019-02-07T10:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2009/12/30/august-2009-to-december-2009/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_0048-web.jpgBare block with derelict garageBare block with derelict garage2019-02-07T10:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2009/12/29/at-last-a-blog-and-a-house/2019-02-07T10:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/07/07/benefits-and-challenges-when-owner-building/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/benefits-challenges-copy.jpgBenefits Challenges copyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/the-self-build-portal.jpgThe Self Build Portal2019-02-05T23:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2014/09/26/tob-185-octobernovember-2014/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/front-cover-185.jpgFront cover 1852019-02-05T09:12:40+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2011/06/30/january-to-march-2011/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1-img_0085.jpg1 IMG_00852018-04-04T07:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/10/30/criteria-for-the-selection-of-land/2018-04-04T07:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/01/owner-builder-finance/2018-04-04T07:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/12/standard-contracts/2018-04-04T07:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/28/durability-and-sizing-of-timber-poles-in-local-hardwoods/2015-07-15T11:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/03/26/tob-188-aprilmay-2015/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tob-188-screensaver-v2.jpgTOB 188 screensaver V2TOB 188 Apr/May 2015 Vertical Screensaverhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tob-188-screensaver-v.jpgTOB 188 screensaver Vhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tob-188-screensaver-h2.jpegTOB 188 screensaver H2TOB 188 Apr/May 2015 Horizontal Screensaverhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-06.jpgCoop 06A hinged roof with polycarbonate sheeting and an access ramp completes the chicken coop.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-05.jpgCoop 05… makes a perfect base.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-04.jpgCoop 04Reused aircraft engine part box...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-03.jpgCoop 03'Queenslander' timber cladding.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-02.jpgCoop 02Roof structure added.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/coop-01.jpgCoop 01Frame screwed together.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boat-shed-20.jpgBoat Shed 20Now closed in, it makes a great little lunch room.2015-07-04T04:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2015/05/21/tob-189-junejuly-2015/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/front-cover-189.jpegFront Cover 189TOB 189 June/July 2015https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rainforest-4.jpgRainforest 4https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/positioning-the-centre-pole-2.jpgS/W Ver: 9E.03.28RPole raising.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mango.jpgMangohttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0220900-eaves-and-sprinklers.jpgIMG_0220900 eaves and sprinklersWindow detail plus sprinkler system.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1367-workshop-with-winter-sun.jpgIMG_1367 Workshop with winter sunInterior of workshop/studio.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1336.jpgIMG_1336Workshop/studio viewed from house.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0223-thermalux-fire-flue-in-drying-cupboard.jpgIMG_0223 Thermalux fire & flue in drying cupboardSolid fuel cooker.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0217-bamboo-and-woodshed.jpgIMG_0217 Bamboo and woodshedhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0208-pool.jpgIMG_0208 PoolAbove ground swimming pool.2015-07-04T04:15:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2014/05/24/183-junejuly-2014/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image3.jpgimagehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image2.jpgimagehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image1.jpgimagehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image.jpgimagehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140525-175500-64500666.jpg20140525-175500-64500666.jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140525-175500-64500125.jpg20140525-175500-64500125.jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140525-175500-64500516.jpg20140525-175500-64500516.jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140525-175459-64499713.jpg20140525-175459-64499713.jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140525-175459-64499151.jpg20140525-175459-64499151.jpghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140523-204158-74518411.jpg20140523-204158-74518411.jpg2014-05-25T16:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2014/03/13/tob-182-aprilmay-2014/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tob-182-screensaver-v1.jpgTOB-182-screensaver-VTOB 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agonisingly fi ddly getting more than one face right.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image4.jpgStone HavenBeautiful stonework – worth the effort!2014-03-13T02:41:35+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2014/01/31/tob-181-februarymarch-2014/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tob-181-screensaver-v.jpgTOB-181-screensaver-Vhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tob-181-screensaver-h.jpgTOB-181-screensaver-Hhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sue_mitchell_houses_13.jpgSue_Mitchell_Houses_13https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sue_mitchell_houses_11.jpgSue_Mitchell_Houses_11https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sue_mitchell_houses_09.jpgSue_Mitchell_Houses_09https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/our-house-004.jpgOur house 004https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/our-house-003.jpgOur house 003https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nov-2010-063.jpgNov 2010 063https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nov-2010-061.jpgNov 2010 061https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/may-2010-022.jpgMay 2010 0222014-03-11T04:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/11/15/tob-180-december-2013-january-2014/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tob-180-screensaver-v.jpgTOB-180-screensaver-VTOB 180 Dec 13/Jan 14 Screensaverhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tob-180-screensaver-h.jpgTOB-180-screensaver-HTOB 180 Dec 13/Jan 14 Screensaverhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1497.jpgStudio trucksStudio truckshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0754.jpgStudio trucksStudio truckshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8274544660_8fdc990c92_o.jpgStudio trucksStudio truckshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/new-33-tiny-house-014.jpgTiny Aussie HomesTiny Aussie Homeshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/485486_647769948571610_1616555189_n.jpgTiny Aussie HomesTiny Aussie Homeshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/180-brothers-archival-2.jpgThe transportable Sadhana roomTransportable Sadhana roomhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pict0015.jpgOur first home was a bus…Our first home was a bus...https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/inside-bus.jpgOur first home was a bus…Our first home was a bus...2013-11-15T05:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/07/25/somethingreallyprecious/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/kendram1.jpgKendram12023-02-05T16:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/07/24/tob-178-augustseptember-2013-2/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tob-178-screensaver-v.jpgTOB 178 Screen Saver TOB 178 Screen Saver TOB 178 Screen Saver VTOB 178 Screen Saver - Vertical formathttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tob-178-screensaver-h.jpgTOB 178 Screen Saver HTOB 178 Screen Saver - Horizontal formathttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/render-has-failed.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/raising-walls-5-15col.jpgRaising wallsThe final gable bale is placed.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pulling-render-off-southern-gable-2.jpgFailed renderRepair of failed render.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1010070.jpgP1010070Salvaged and simple materials provided the stairs to loft rooms.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1010068.jpgP1010068Salvaged and simple materials provided the stairs to loft rooms.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1010060.jpgP1010060Organic ‘waisted’ walls to master dressing room and bathroom.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1010046.jpgP1010046Antique and rustic blend happily with shiny new and modern in the kitchen.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1010042.jpgP1010042Straw bale render’s earthy tones, texture and rounded edges add charm to the sunny living room.2013-07-24T11:38:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/07/01/inspirational-owner-builders/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/178-timbercrete-rural-retreat.jpgTImbercrete rural retreatHeavy timber framing and Timbercrete blocks co-exist perfectly in this Hunter Valley home.2013-07-24T11:06:21+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/05/22/tob-177-junejuly-2013/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tintagel-window0031.jpgTintagel windowInspiration from a very unusual window in the circular stone staircase of ‘The Old Post Office’ in Tintagel, Cornwall.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/slate-section-graphic.jpgSlate roof sectionShowing gauge and head lap details.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/slate-layout-graphic.jpgSlate layout Correct head lap and side lap, combined with gauge, provide a watertight seal.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nail-graphic.jpgNail holesIf the nail hole is not slightly countersunk, the flat head of the nail will protrude and cause the next slate laid over it to ride up giving a gap.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0103.jpg'Aged' timbersThe new timbers needed a little help to make them look the part.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0101.jpgNew slatesMarkings for overlap still visiblehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0099.jpgStone slit windowThe resulting 'replica' window.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0098.jpgClose up detailDetail of underside of slate and timber jointshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0095.jpgLime washed timbersView from inside the porchhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0093.jpgTimber archClose up of timber arch2013-05-23T00:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/03/25/tob-176-aprilmay-2013-2/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/27.jpg27https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/25.jpg25Sofa cum bed – very comfortable.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/23.jpg23Entry door from lower deck includes sliding recycled fly screen.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/22.jpg22The boundary wall was clad with fire rated board before being covered with macrocarpa battens.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/21.jpg21The street facing wall was clad macrocarpa battens, placed 10mm apart.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20.jpg20Stairs to roof deck.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/19.jpg19Roof deck.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/18.jpg18Stair and roof deck construction was designed with portability in mind.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/11.jpg11Compact bathroom space.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/09.jpg09Timber framed internal dividing wall creates the compact bathroom space.2013-03-25T10:31:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2013/01/23/tob-175-febmar-2013/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0784-enlarged.jpgIMG_0784 enlargedhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0773.jpgIMG_0773Lisa and Baron.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0761.jpgIMG_0761One of Lisa’s prized collection of second-hand doors.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0759.jpgIMG_0759Ventilated skylight above bathroom.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0758.jpgIMG_0758https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0754.jpgIMG_0754Leftover Zincalume lines wet areas and contrasts well with timber.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0751.jpgIMG_0751https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0750.jpgIMG_0750Timber CD storage cupboard.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0747.jpgIMG_0747Ceilings are of Himalayan cedar.https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0745.jpgIMG_0745More of Lance’s great timberwork in the kitchen, set off by Zincalume panels, with the corrugations neatly fitted into rebated frames2013-01-24T01:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/22/tob-174-dec-2012jan-2013/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6460.jpgIMG_6460https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6457.jpgIMG_6457https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6437.jpgIMG_6437https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6431.jpgIMG_6431https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6428.jpgIMG_6428https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6423.jpgIMG_6423https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6414.jpgIMG_6414https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6413.jpgIMG_6413https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6402.jpgIMG_6402https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6400.jpgIMG_64002012-11-23T07:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2012/11/22/green-building-is-no-longer-just-a-passing-fad/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ad_121115_ecovillage.jpgArchitecture & Design 121115_ecovillagehttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dbs_aldinga-ecovillage.jpgDesignBUILDsource Aldinga ecovillage2012-11-22T03:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/2010/08/31/july-to-august-2010/https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/loft-lining-img_0178-e1296973851235.jpgLoft liningLoft lined with ecoplyhttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/frames-img_0291.jpgFrames IMG_0291Untreated pine framinghttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/windows-img_0334.jpgWindows Aluminum framed double glazed windows https://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_0074-overlaps2-e1296870192593.jpgJoist overlapsJoist overlapshttps://theownerbuilder.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_0052-crippled-e1296869870802.jpg'Crippled' bearerIn order to reduce the bow in the timbers, they needed to be 'crippled' - a narrow slit cut in from the top to allow the timber to settle 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