Why are you building/renovating/moving?
We built our first home when there was just the two of us, and we didn't really think about what we'd need once we had kids. Rather, we built…
Roof tiles or Colourbond?
Colourbond was also more expensive for us, but worth the extra in my opinion.
Roof tiles or Colourbond?
I love the look of colourbond, so purely for aesthetics we chose to use it. I also grew up listening to rain on a tin roof, so that…
Fridge cavity vs fridge size?
You can tell the build is going well just at this moment, as all I have to stress about is the fridge size Glad…
Fridge cavity vs fridge size?
This could be a dumb question, so please bear with me. Our fridge cavity on the plans is 70cm deep. I am looking at purchasing a new fridge…
How often did/do you visit your house during construction?
we are around the corner, so we are visiting at least once per day (usually more). We generally wait until the builders are done for the day before walking…
Any one have bathroom photos to share?
suh - now they are gorgeous photos! I really like the combinations you've used.
Any one have bathroom photos to share?
Goregous bathrooms (the one before the child appeared )
Anyone else willing to share?
Any one have bathroom photos to share?
Hi,
I am trying to decide on a bathroom colour scheme and like the idea of a brown toned theme. Just wondering if anyone is willing to share photos of…
$150,000 quote for home reno & extensions seems excessive
We had similar quotes to add on 2 rooms to our house, no change to kitchen/laundry/bathroom. As a result we decided to sell and build again.
I would definitely get…
Plans Approved on Xmas Eve!! Best Pressie ever!
Congratulations! We got ours on Christmas Eve too - very exciting! Bring on 2010
Inspiration for Names and Avatars
I just looked up at the tv saw In the Night Garden (my daughter is addicted to the show) and that's where it came from! If you don't…
$300-$350k Budget, First Time Home Builder.
With your construction budget, you should be able to get your dream home (or close to it). We are in the ball park of that budget and got our…
Objections to planning applications - can you find out who?
Thanks folks... will head off to council tomorrow to see if I can get the details.
Objections to planning applications - can you find out who?
Hi,
Will call our local council this morning, but thought someone on here might know. While in our advertising period, someone has put in an objection to our plan. …
Do custom designed builders have a standard range
Our custom design is costing a lot more than $10k per square. More like $13k, so there is a great deal of variation in custom prices. We decided…
Making sure you get to keep the Unused Bricks
With our first place, we just let the builder know we wanted any left over bricks as they were just going to toss them. That was with a small…
Do custom designed builders have a standard range
We are doing a custom build and the builder is giving us a list of standard inclusions, or an allowance for items (e.g. allowance for oven/stovetop/rangehood). We can then…
Anyone building in early 2010???
We are doing a custom build with a start either end of this year or early next year. Just waiting for council to approve our planning permit. We are…
How do I find vacant block owners?
I called the RE Agent, explained who I was and asked them to give the neighbours my contact details. They were happy to do this (no privacy issues) and…
PD Marina Started!!! updated blog - fix completed! picfest
How's the tap looking?
I just can't wait to see a tap... or a loo... or a tree protection zone (or three)...
Can I join in now... Update 10/9... we've got our occ.cert
Sorry theveiw, I just discovered your post (we were away for a few weeks so missed a lot of posts). How are you going with your build? …
WIR Fitout - Melbourne
kek - our wardrobe was about 2 metres long, and 1.5 wide I think (it is in our old place so can't measure it). So on the long side…
WIR Fitout - Melbourne
We used Premium a couple of years ago and were very happy with them. They were very reasonable and good quality. We spent around $800 for our WIR…
PD Marina Started!!! updated blog - fix completed! picfest
Wooooo Hoooooo!!!! You have a tap! And all we have is a planning permit sign (in its correct location)! There will…
Rec for engineer & someone for soil report MELB
We used David Cohen from Melbourne Geological Consultants in Greensborough - 9435 1698. He was able to do it quite quickly and was very helpful.
PD Marina Started!!! updated blog - fix completed! picfest
Hi Lisa! Sorry to hear you are having some problems... hope they get resolved soon. Must be so frustrating!.... our plans are in at council…
how do you convert??
Our first house was smaller than yours is going to be, and if you design it well then you can make the most of the space you have. The…
Floor plan ideas?
Thanks for the help! I am attaching our building envelope. Just wondering if anyone here likes playing around with floorplans and has some suggestions of how we could organise…