brendondanielle posted:Need help choosing a brick!
Out of the 2 of them I really like the newport. We were tossing up between these 2 bricks as well. We ended up upgrading to cat 3 Hawthorn. You…
brendondanielle posted:Hi from NE Melbourne!
Welcome MPCJ
We built in mernda as well. We moved in 3 months ago and loving it here. What estate are you in?
brendondanielle posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
This happened with my FIL only with dirt about 16 cubic meters in total. It started out with only about 2-3 but people just continued to dump more dirt. I…
brendondanielle posted:Window Coverings
I am very happy with the blinds now they are installed. I love the colour too.
brendondanielle posted:Issues to consider when adding Heating/Cooling after Build
See if the builder will let you at least run the duct work during the build. This is how we did it and then they fit off (install vents and…
brendondanielle posted:Proof of your ability to pay?
My FIL had to get letter from the bank to say he has the funds. We are in Victoria.
brendondanielle posted:Infills above windows and sliding doors?
I guess I am lucky then. Brick infills were standard on my house
brendondanielle posted:Window Coverings
This is true. I got Mark out to measure and quote but didn't pick any colours until the paintng was done. Mark kindly loaned me his samples so I could…
brendondanielle posted:For all those who like cupcakes
Here are some of the cakes I have made.
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brendondanielle posted:Rules regarding offers
I would say they offered $220 if he says it's to the lower end of the scale. You could always go in at $225 and see what happens. The worst…
brendondanielle posted:Bath Style...not so urgent after all!!
I would go rectangle too
brendondanielle posted:Can scratches be removed from a window?
The same thing happened to me but only to 25 of my window panels. When we had our inspection the builder agreed to replace all the glass (5 panels were…
brendondanielle posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
Hi Neil and Rach,
Welcome to Mernda Villages.
You are my neighbour too. 
You are 6 doors up from me closer to Bridge Inn rd. I…
brendondanielle posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
Bam I love Dom's in Thomastown. We are renting around the corner and I am a frequent visitor. Beautiful food. I love the carbonara yum.
brendondanielle posted:Cost of Plastering
DP said it's about $35 to $40 per hour. Jido it must be relatively the same in the western suburbs as the northern.
brendondanielle posted:Cost of Plastering
I don't think I would attempt to do it yourself. I think it's not as easy as people think. Patching 1 hole would be a different story but a whole…
brendondanielle posted:When do windows go in?
Hopefully this works. I did a search for it.
well well it worked.
brendondanielle posted:When do windows go in?
Our windows went in after frame and then bricks. Can't post any picks because for some reason it's saying quota reached. If anyone can help me post a pic I…
brendondanielle posted:Security camera that streams over the internet
Wow this threads good. I am going to check out those links. Thanks
brendondanielle posted:Kitchen benches with waterfall edges - 20 or 40mm?
I would go the 40mm on the waterfall. I think it looks much nicer.
brendondanielle posted:Grout Enquiry! White or Off White?
If I was to pick between the two colours I would go the antique white. I think grey grout would look nice.
brendondanielle posted:Opinion/Reviews: DeLonghi vs. Technika 900mm Uprights?
I was faced with this dilemma last week. We decided to go with Delonghi over Technika. Here is the thread for anyone interested.
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brendondanielle posted:CBA progress payment processing time?
Ours have usually taken around 7-10 days. Get on the phone to them and tell them about the interest. When this happened to me they seemed very blazay about me…
brendondanielle posted:Negotiating final payment
I would also get it in writing what needs to be fixed with a time frame and that way you get to move in but also cover yourself for the…
brendondanielle posted:dark roof + birds = eww ... suggestions?
Try the rubber snakes on the roof. We did this in our old house because the birds were pooing on our cars. It worked for us. We got ours from…
brendondanielle posted:Occupany Certificate
My driveway and garden is not done and my builder applied for the Certificate of Occupancy. I didn't think you were suppose to have your final inspection until you got…
brendondanielle posted:Help with your opinions on dramas with our bricks
This is true. The gap between the bricks (perpends) is not allowed to be more than 15mm. Looking up your wall the perpends should not run out by any more…
brendondanielle posted:Henley discontinues Damani
This exact same thing happen to me but different builder. We had a choice out of Technika or Delonghi. After doing a bit of research we went with the Delonghi.…
brendondanielle posted:Does anyone know what bricks these are??
They look like either austral Brighton or Cotham. That would be my guess anyway.
