1st time ob what a ride
From your first blog about the footings I thought I wouldn't do it the way you were either , but you need to remember this is your first undertaking of…
How to get glued on lino off floorboards?
Hi Karol,
Be careful though, some of those old lino tiles contained asbestos!
Tom
Cost of surveyor
Hi Sammy,
I recently had a surveyor peg the boundaries of our property, it cost $600, this was in Adelaide so prices may be different where you are but perhaps it…
Rainwater Tanks ... To Top Up, or Not?
Hi Jeanette,
From what I have discovered there are pumps available which as soon as your tank is empty, bypass the tank and the mains supply to your toilet or washing…
Raked or Flush Bricks
Hi,
I'd go for the raked joints if it was me, it gives you a flexibility if you decide not to go ahead with rendering, and really the difference in…
TV program looking for owner builders and other projects
Hi Natalie,
Sounds like "Grand Designs in OZ". I hope you are as successful as the UK programme - I love that show. You shouldn't have too hard…
Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?
Hi all,
Yes we are currently building with Sterling homes and despite their assurances prior to our signing I would have to say it is developing in one of the worst…