Ballabil posted:Laminate White Natural Finish OR Formica Snowdrift gloss?
I used some glossy white white but not the same brand as you. I used Polytec createc I love the look of it but I have to say it is…
Ballabil posted:Ideas needed, what would you do with this? Cost Effectively?
The house looks beautiful with that stunning backdrop. I would just plant the slope out with some hardy native groundcover and shrubs, I would ask my local nurseryperson as…
Ballabil posted:Anyone Louvers and Split system ?
A lot of early Darwin homes still have louvre internal walls to allow free movement of air around the house as ventilation can be a problem in the humidity of…
Ballabil posted:Need Help with our paint colours walls ceiling !!
I have seen a lovely home with grand piano 1/2 walls . white around windows and classic white kitchen doors with a few timber doors to match similar floor to…
Ballabil posted:Kitchen cabinet color choice
I have not used this colour but if you like it that is what matters. Buy a sample pot and paint a board and see it in your kitchen…
Ballabil posted:Tile Removal
Anytime I've removed tiles I have always removed the cement sheet as it is very difficult to remove them without damaging the cement sheet. Then the new cement sheet is…
Ballabil posted:Building my first home
Sounds very exciting. What area are you building in.
Ballabil posted:HAVING NO LUCK FINDING A HOUSE IN A PARTICULAR AREA
I think deceased estates have to wait at least 3 months for probate etc. I do know someone who bought a house they wanted after they asked the owner…
Ballabil posted:Owner Building Cost Estimates- Am I in the ballpark?
Hi some were ball park and some were detailed. For instance the tiler cost a lot more than I had allowed as we were going to do it ourselves but…
Ballabil posted:Owner Building Cost Estimates- Am I in the ballpark?
Enjoy the challenge of building your home. I enjoyed ours, finally almost complete. I would allow a lot extra as there were a lot of changed things and added…
Ballabil posted:glass balustrading
Hi Ed
thanks again for your reply . I will start my description again and I will post a pic . We have several decks the one in question is…
Ballabil posted:glass balustrading
Thanks for the comment. I neglected to say that we used 12ml toughened glass. So far we have found out that the space between the top of the spigotts…
Ballabil posted:Please help me feel better about my retaining wall
Glad that you found my suggestions helpful. The initial shock of having your plans destroyed can be very difficult. Hope it all works well.
Ballabil posted:Pre Purchase Building inspection
Nothing to add re the building inspector but I would seriously shop around for the new roof. We had a difference of $10,000 between quotes for the colourbond roof…
Ballabil posted:Please help me feel better about my retaining wall
You can still do your chook run. Run the fence along the edge of your footings. If you get hold of wood shavings ( try finding a wood turner) and…
Ballabil posted:Too early to change agent?
Its a good idea to change agents, just make sure you read your contract with them thoroughly. Give the new agents a short contract. Keep them on their toes and…
Ballabil posted:Labourer for hire?
Have you considered going to the nearest backpackers there are often fit young men looking for a bit of extra cash and don't mind working for it.
Ballabil posted:Best Layout for Small combined Bath & Laundry
I would not bother with a trough at all just get the plumber to create an outlet for the washing machine water and make sure that the hand basin is…
Ballabil posted:glass balustrading
Is anyone familiar with australian standard 1288 and the Building Code regarding glass balustrading. We made ours 1200 high for our upstairs deck . We supported it with two stainless…
