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16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

I've just took a look at the website, and I'm guessing the reason why there was no results for the scratch test is that "All models scored 100% in the…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Newbie with Interest Rate Question

We're FHO, so no previous home loans. We've had this loan since June 2007 with interest only whilst under construction, and have not been charged any monthly fees for…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Newbie with Interest Rate Question

After reading all the replies, either we were extremely lucky or we got a great deal. We have a loan with ANZ with 0.70% off standard variable, with 100%…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
1% rate drop in official interest rates..

CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Kitchen - Too White?

The colour is Wattyl Romaine but if you're after a slightly stronger colour, there's Wattyl Alphalpha (which we originally selected).
Romaine
Alphalpha

Thanks, that was purchased from an Etsy store (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5004706)

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Kitchen - Too White?

As promised here are the photo's of the room now, with the feature wall (and a bit more furniture :) )



I'll have to agree with…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Kitchen - Too White?

The colour scheme is fairly close to what we have.
Our cupboard doors are Dulux White on white in full gloss, with Ice Snow CS bench tops. Splash…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Another Appliance Thread: AEG vs Kleenmaid vs Miele

I don't have any experience with induction cookers, but we have a Smeg pyrolitic oven. The self cleaning function has only been used once, but whilst the main oven…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Under floor heating??

We also have undertile heating for the bathrooms and tiled living area/kitchen. Unfortunately for me, I'm not allowed to turn on the bathroom heating on a normal basis

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
How much of the cupboard do you paint in poly?

If you're willing to spend the bit extra to have it done, then I don't see any issues with it. They're nice finishing touches and if it's not too…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

I had a look this morning and It's installed right, so it doesn't move :) . The installer did not use the base plate…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

I'll get back to you after living in it and having to constantly clean fingerprints :lol: . In all seriousness, we chose gloss mainly…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

No it's a Smeg. We ended using Smeg products simply because that cooktop was the only one we could find where the wok burner was not in the centre.…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

Glad to help :D . FYI, our selections were Dulux White on White in full gloss with Caesarstone in Ice Snow. The…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

Let's just hope the microwave stays that way when it's in use. Haven't tested it yet but hopefully it does not move around with the opening and closing of…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

We're contrasting the white of the kitchen with a dark brown dining table with brown leather chairs.

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

Of course :D
We're thinking of getting stools like these

Just not quite sure how many, either 3 or 4. The length of the…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
White kitchen

Just posting a few pictures of our white kitchen, a "real life" kitchen as opposed to the glossy showroom kitchens in magazines :D .…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Norman Ellison carpets?

Does this mean it's not recommended to get the Dyson with the motorhead for loop pile carpets? Or even the turbine head?

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Rinnai Infinity hot water system

Don't quote me on it, but I believe that button is used if you have the SmartStart system. If you don't have one, I suspect that button is not…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Building in Syd

Hi Bernadette,
I see you're building in Lakewood which is just on the other side of where we are building (NR). We considered land in there but at the time…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Anyone building in New Rouse Hill

It might be the case that the land has not been registered as yet. When is settlement for the land? We're building in another Delfin estate and it…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Home Building and Contents Insurance

After reading the good rating GIO received in Choice (also a member), I called them last night to request a quote, and they came back with $7590

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Raised ceiling height/ standard doors

For most builders I would say they're two different items. It's not necessary to have the taller doors with the higher ceilings, though it's something that can only be…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Home Building and Contents Insurance

As we're FHO, we've never had to worry about insurance for the property so just hoping to receive advice from more knowledgeable people out there.
Basically, what should you be looking…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08

Thanks for the kind comments.
kexkez:
It's not surprising that you haven't seen this thread considering I haven't updated for a while so it would have been a few pages down. …

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08

After looking back at my last post here, it definately has been a while since I've provided any updates. Guess at this stage, the excitement has faded and the…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Laminex Visage - what do you think?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't there be joins between panels and how do they look? I think in the picutre, they were smart and avoided having a…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Powerpoints

I'm not sure of the exact requirements but it must be located a certain distance away from the sink. The holding capacity of the sink also plays a part.…

16 years16 yearsdnadna posted:
Anyone seen this cornice?

Boral has the ClassiCove range but not sure if any of them is exactly the same as the post picture. To me it looks like the ClassiCove Sydney.
http://www.boral.com.au/docs/product/plaster_products/product_plaster_products_23032004_100918.asp?AUD=homeGarden_PlasterboardPlasterProducts&site=Boral&toggleItem=2

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