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6 years6 yearsDanPDanP posted:
Using a benchtop for a study desk - Where to find?

Probably cheaper to build custom. Go and buy some sheets of thick MDF, cut to size, bracket to wall.. then cover with material of your choice (we used cork)
Few photos…

Using a benchtop for a study desk - Where to find?
8 years8 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Bear in mind Shale Grey is quite blue – we didn't know that until the house was painted! Would've preferred a warmer grey.

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Hah well – technically, yes. We were living in Sydney but we moved to Tassie to save rent while the house (and mortgage..) goes up – primarily because we had…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We had an update/invoice to say our slab was done, but apparently someone pressed the wrong button- LOL!
As it stands, slab prep including the piering seems to be done.…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

that sure is a lot of cash for timber veneer MDF doors! Ouch.

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Last week our fences went up, site was scraped and levelled, and a lovely blue bog was delivered.

We aren't living in the area at the moment so relying on photos…

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Huge congrats Nat and Dan, enjoy your new home!
Did they sort out your door handle?
BTW I'm sure you started the process about the same time as us.. we might…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I'd say it's pretty normal. Yes, you'd generally expect mortar to squeeze out the back a bit, and it has here and there, but provided there IS mortar in there…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Gee, me either. We are planning to do our own, just a fairly simple gravel drive, but was hoping i'd be able to do it during that interim stage, after…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We have a Construction Certificate!
The only sad thing is our lovely, simple, non-beige tile choice for main, laundry and powder room was discontinued during the wait, and we are…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Oh my god, I can just imagine how our neighbours would react! We're the only vacant block on an established street.. haha jesus they'd crucify us! Unacceptable standard there and…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Oh man, another engineering report needed.
Just on flooding/drainage we're up to 7k of reports. We're on a hill 600m above sea level and we're gonna flood.

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

What do they feel like? I'd expect it's a slightly odd disconnect of materials – wood should be warm, and tiles are usually quite cold. This is why the vinyl…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We are building Bronte in the Highlands too. Hope your comes out of council a bit quicker than ours did..! I think Christmas is impossible at this stage, I'm sorry…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I must admit we've found it hard to get accurate and timely information from McDJ, post contract signing. We've generally needed to make contact and chase them for updates.
Like CathyLeigh…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Looking really nice @divine_home.
The kitchen has a very fresh feel. Splashback colour works a charm with the white and wood, classic Scandinavian look.
We've been told we should have our construction…

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Well, another week nearly gone with not a peep of an update regarding our construction certificate. Beginning to wonder if our house will even be built by 2017.
Good to at…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Phew! Take it your door handle issue has been sorted?

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

not sure if sarcastic :lol:

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Hi Harry. Lots for you to get your head around but really it's simple enough. Electrical you get a few things included – something like a plug socket per room,…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

well, nothing. We just wanted the option to not install them at all so we could do what we wanted after handover.

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Re: mirrors, we actually asked to have one big one in the ensuite in lieu of the two slimmer ones that were standard. The weird answer was that we could…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I would imagine it's so that the actual lock mechanism is at a useable height and you don't have to squat to unlock the damn door.
And if that is…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

hah, as per everything else – right down to *not* installing kitchen door handles when we said we might actually like to choose our own – it'll invalidate your warranty…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Lot927, that is atrocious. Pretty sure you are well protected by the law so definitely seek advice if you need it!
When you're paying them $3-, $4- or perhaps even…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We have another small delay getting our Construction Certificate due to DA conditions, which we have realised could make or break us being in for Christmas.. our rough guess at…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

nice to see progress for Nat and Dan, things are happening for you guys now. Good stuff!
We just got our approval to proceed from the bank. So now we have…

9 years9 yearsDanPDanP posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I thought you got a towel rail in each bathroom and one in the WC. But can't really remember. We upgraded to the bigger heated ones in both ensuite and…

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