
In floor cleaning v Robotic cleaner
Hi everyone,
Would love to hear your thoughts on whether a robotic cleaner is as effective as in-floor cleaning? As a first time pool owner, I am nervous that the…

Building Variations
Hi everyone,
Can someone give me a run down on building variations. Do these allow for things like adding a fireplace?
Thanks!

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21
Great, thank you. So easy to miss things like this!

Thomas Archer Hive 46 (customised) Build 2020-21
You are echoing our feelings too. The process has been frustrating and has made me question our decision, but we are making progress too. Look forward to hearing more…

Recessed curtain track
We too have been told that the ceiling will need to drop to accommodate the recess. Not willing to loose the 100mm, so will revisit this post handover.

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21
Looking great!! With the one shelf in the kitchen cabinets, do you mean the underbench and overhead cabinets?

Recessed curtain track
HI everyone
Can anyone shed some light on whether a recessed curtain track can be done after handover, or is it best to include in contract?
Thanks.

Cemintel concrete cladding panels for indoor
We've been told to expect to pay approx $15k for a 2.7 x 6m wall.
I had no idea Bunnings now stock it. Will check it out,…

Cemintel concrete cladding panels for indoor
Hi everyone
Has anyone used Cemintel concrete cladding panels in their home? Thinking of a using this material for a feature wall, but nervous about the price. Does anyone…

Wardrobes.....
Would love to hear if you had any luck with this and how comparable the pricing was.

Two pyrolytic ovens?
Hi everyone,
Curious to hear what everyone who has two ovens has done with their microwave. Where did you put it? I'm contemplating replacing one of the ovens with…

Fireplace - yay or nay
A fireplace is a big easy cost to get rid of, but just wondering what other's experiences have been. Have you regretted not including a fireplace, and if you…

Heating and Aircon zones
Hi everyone,
How many zones should I expect to have for a 43 square home? Would two zones be enough? Anything else I should be considering here?
We…

Regrigerator help
Hi everyone,
Debating over whether to go with the Fisher and Paykel french door refrigerator with freezer draw underneath or to just opt for column fridge and column freezer side by…

Quiet Rangehood recommendations
We've had not so great experiences in the past with rangehoods, so would love to hear your recommendations. We were thinking a Schweingen rangehood but have hear the external motors…

All electric home
Hi guys,
We are thinking of going all electric in our new build. I'm very new to this, so could anyone give me a quick rundown of what this involves?…

Thomas Archer Hive 46 (customised) Build 2020-21
Which pool company are you using?
We are now thinking of pool installation after the build too, would you recommend it?

Power points in kitchen
Thanks, we have draws on our island bench, so that's a good idea too.
We also have a drop bench and were thinking of installing one on the side…

Thomas Archer Hive 46 (customised) Build 2020-21
That's what we have done. We have just allowed for provisions. We'll do it post handover I think.

Power points in kitchen
Fabulous idea!! We weren't made aware of these at our electrical appointment.
Do we need to allow provisions for these if our builder can't supply them?

Thomas Archer Hive 46 (customised) Build 2020-21
Looks amazing!! We will have the same shadow cladding. Are you having cameras on the shadow cladding? We can't decide, it just looks so good..

Power points in kitchen
Hi everyone
I am trying to keep our kitchen free of power points (sounds crazy, I know) but I do have quite a few in our butlers pantry. I think I…

Steam Oven/Combi Oven
Thanks everyone! Not many good reviews for steam ovens I see...

Steam Oven/Combi Oven
Can anyone give me a quick overview of ovens?
Where do I start? I've opted for 2 x ovens. Is a steam oven/combi oven worth the money?
Any recommendations or…

Thomas Archer Bayside Build
Yaaay!! Congrats! It's been wonderful following your journey. Now you can enjoy!!

Super White Natural Stone
Will definitely have a look at the porcelain. Which one is it on the WK stone website?

Super White Natural Stone
That is a considerable difference in price! Will have a look at the porcelain alternative. Thanks