FG - we had major problems like this with our builder M3tricon.
I ended up dealing with our site supervisors boss and then after awhile I had to deal the boss's…

I agree about leaving it.
When buying a house people like a blank canvas often and can imagine their own colours etc.
Good luck with the sale.

Thanks sallyho, they are only about $350 more, but have a 5 year warranty instead of 2 years and the peace of mind of knowing that they have a showroom…

Yeah we got about 5 quotes and in the end due the fact they are big co. and we don't want to get burnt again we are going with "Victory…

Michelle, now that I have my refund, I'm done with him and I'm happy to throw him to the wolves so to speak.
So do what you like with him, list…

Hi Simong,
We built in Doreen in the Vaucluse estate (closer to Yarrambat).
We built with the builder which cannot be named but starts with "M" you can figure it out and…

Commonwealth bank have agreed to reverse the transaction for our $1000 deposit which is great.
So unless there is a problem with that I think I'll just leave it at that.
While…

Welcome Jola!

We have a square basin in our 2nd bathroom and I love it. We were supposed to have them in our ensuite but Hubby decided on bench top bowls…

I'm still tryinig to find out why Simple.
I posted a long story about my experience with them (all just facts) and it was removed from the forum. I believe…

If you make it yourself you'd be looking at about $90 -$120 per square.
Depending on merbau price, treated pine joists and bearers and sizes.
I used 140mm decking boards.

Very fancy, you'd need the right kind of house. Our house is too modern I think.
Good luck finding chairs.

WOW what a change!
It looks great Michelle.

It's great for people to hear these stories so they can make informed choices when choosing a builder. Sorry to hear about your problems.
I hope Henley doesn't get all…

He quoted me for basswood installed. So they aren't shutter kits that I would have to paint myself or anything.
He also goes by the name of Shutter Style.
His quote…

I just has shutter R us out to quote of basswood shutters.
I'll get the price tomorrow so I'll let you know if they compare well to my other quotes.

Well I've just had 2 other Co's out to quote and 3 more to come over the next few days. They all agree that I should get him out…

I'm pretty sure were already up do about $30k. still have some stuff to do. But we did buy new furniture too.

Well hubby waited for him last night and of course he didn't turn up.
The only reason I agreed to have him come is that I'm building a lovely case for…

Leanne thanks for the referral. Judging by their phone number it looks like they may be local to me.
We want basswood though to match some others we have, but…

We are in Melbourne Michelle.
It's only 3 windows that we want them for.
The problem is our builder didn't give us the windows we asked for, but we didn't realise and…

Consumer Affairs rang me yesterday to say that Paul from Madeka finally called them and really wants to resolve the matter and install our shutters next week.
What The?????????
If he wanted…

Mum and Dad used to have these and one stuck. But we had to get someone out to fix it.
If you're renting the landlord should fix it not you.…

I know they're open 10 - 5 weekdays, but I can't remember about weekends but you could call them.
The number on the website is (03) 9331 6022 but that's for…

I love the prints, but the ones I like best are the most expensive.
Thanks for the link. I might actually buy some…

You've got 612 now, keep posting.............

The pumps just arrived today so that's hubby's job this weekend. More digging, thank God I'm working........ lol.
Don't know how long it will take, but will definitely post more…

This is the beginning of our pond/water feature.
Hubby is doing it himself and bought the pumps online for heaps cheaper than the stores.
He just researched on the internet and asked…

What's the website address?

Michelle I don't think they have a factory in NSW but if you're a business you can order online.
This is their website.
www.rogueimports.com
Here are some pics of…