So Yeah been a while...
The after glow has worn off, and the stress has long subsided and we are absolutely loving the place!
We've been in 6 months now. We used…

Fortunately we haven't yet.
BUT our footings are 1.8 Mt deep....

Hey mate, We used one at every stage.
Was just over 2k.
We used a large volume builder, built relatively cheaply.
As such their trades can be questionable, partly due to the…

Heading into winter, thought I'd rekindle this one.
Any one got any more input?
I'm still thinking of the following,
Regency, Kingston
Pacific Energy, The Neo 2.5
Osburn, Matrix
All high efficiency and long burn times.

Yep agree that's a great idea, and better than firing up the aircon just to use the fan.
I installed an air transfer kit at our last place to transfer hot…

I'd be keen to hear feed back on this also.
We've just finished a build with a good amount of insulation added for winter.
We have a lot of glass…

Hey TC, cheers.
I ended up getting the guys that put the septic in to do the storm water. They gave me a great price and excellent job. Southern drainage if…

Storm water
Trencher
Just fits under with the pull out shade on the roof...

Hey Guys,
Again sorry been a while…
We didn’t get in before Christmas, but that was O.K as we weren’t ready.
We’ve had the first inspection, and the final is scheduled for the…

I've seen the gov has put out a publication regarding "unfair terms in flooring and window contracts. It does seem that those companies asking for up front payment do seem…

Hey all,
We are putting carpet and vinyl planks in our new house.
We’ve got a really good quote from a large chain in Adelaide.
I’ve just found out they want full payment…

Yeah I will be on site as we will have hand over just prior.
We had the same as you for our old house paid the balance on the day of…

Hey all,
We are putting carpet and vinyl planks in our new house.
We’ve got a really good quote from a large chain in Adelaide.
I’ve just found out they want full payment…

If it's the same as what we call pig face ( 20c to 50 cent size leaves with bright pink and red flowers). Be careful where you plant it as…

Hello again,
Well the builder seems to be still ploughing on and keen to off load our house before Christmas.
The painters have probably finished today, the shower screens were measured last…

Hey bg100,
Ours is only 600 - 800 mm high x 20 mts
It is at the front of the house, on 10 acres so we have heaps of space.
So I'm going…

Make sure you check out previous jobs. Exposed aggregate is somewhat of an art and it can easily go wrong if they've not much experience.

Hey mate
I'm up for the same thing.
I have a mate who is a landscaper and does this kind of thing. Block / brick walls most expensive, followed by concrete…

Hey all,
Sorry up dates have been few and far between…
Things have generally been moving along nicely.
It has been pretty quiet on site over the last week or so.
But has been…

Hi fede,
I'm in Adelaide,
Just goggled Lilydale toppings, looks like what we call dolomite to me. Sometimes called crusher dust.
Fitzgerald quarries in Yankalilla do a nice tan toned one and would…

Hey TC,
Thanks yeah we're really happy with the way things are going, but to be honest I've lowered my care factor towards the end...
I did ask the SS about the…

Love the blue kitchen and the built in table is really cool too. Ah yes your not going to know your self in the new place!! We are the same…

Wow your place is awesome. Great to see the floor boards, we are going to use the same. I think we've got very similar tastes, so thanks so much for…

Wow those tiles are awesome. Good on you for choosing something less mainstream!
I'm hearing ya on not wanting to leave, we have the same problem. Still not long for you…

Oh yeah, we got two punctures in one tyre, one nail and one screw early on in the build so have kept the cars away from the site. I cruised…

Hey all,
Sorry for the delay...
Things have been going really well.
Plaster board is on, kitchen, laundry, ensuite, bathroom and storage cabinets are in.
Wet areas have been completed. Walls sanded.
No one was…

Hey Tc. Yep all going well. Have been super busy with work. Fortunately the trades and co have been doing a good job. Plaster board is on and it's currently…

Cheers all,
Yep we did have that doubt when we first saw the roof and bricks going up. I think most people do though.
As with all colorbond colours it changes…

Hey Barnes,
We signed with Statesman same company as Hickinbotham.
We didn't build with them in the end and forwent our deposit.
They're prices are cheap for that very reason, you can have…