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5 years5 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Site Costs - Other Peoples Experiences

We have a 1000sqm block in WA we just had site works done on (seperate to build) and it cost $25k. It sloped about 2m back to front. Had limestone…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Stuck on small bathroom design

If it were me I’d do this I think, with a combined shower bath (I can’t see any way to fit it all in separately!) I think it would be…

Stuck on small bathroom design
6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
WA Builders - trying to decide between several

We built with Plunkett in 2010 and 8 years later we love our house and have pretty much zero maintenance and no issues at all! I always hear good things…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
New Build - Evans Head - Northern NSW - Ben Campbell Buildin

Sounds like you have it all covered. Can’t wait to see it all come together, I love watching the custom builds on here

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
New Build - Evans Head - Northern NSW - Ben Campbell Buildin

One other thing, I know you’re probably past this point or might have a different view, but my main bathroom in my current house I built has the same layout,…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
New Build - Evans Head - Northern NSW - Ben Campbell Buildin

Looks fantastic! I went through the same process and ended up just drawing a plan of my ideal home. Sometimes those builders don’t know best I was very keen…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Polish concrete floor issues

Hi mishb, unfortunately I don’t think there’s any other options to filling them up. We’re also building a new home with polished concrete floors although it’s exposed aggregate so will…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Floor plan

Plan looks awesome! I can’t see any issues, the only thing I’d consider changing if it were me is the doors between dining and alfresco - I’d change to a…

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6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
FHOB - Newbie nerves

You should be fine. They mostly care about income, savings and debts and you can tick all three boxes. I know when we were in a similar financial situation and…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Help with kitchen layout!

And thank you sparrowsnest I will definitely check it out! I wish I were a better cook, then at least I’d have some idea of what I’m doing haha

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6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Help with kitchen layout!

Yeah I see what you mean Joker. It will make it easy for us to be doing tasks and not be in each others way. And I prefer the fridge…

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6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Help with kitchen layout!

I’m close to finalising my custom house plan but I’m having trouble with kitchen appliance locations! Hoping someone can help or has experience with some points I’m confused about..
I definitely…

Help with kitchen layout!
6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Master Bedroom Layout

WIRs also attract junk! Ours is terrible

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Master Bedroom Layout

I can’t see the pics? But I have definitely considered doing a row on wardrobes instead of a walk in. I currently have a one sided walk in robe and…

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6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Help identifying weed and how to eradicate

Or maybe kikuyu. We have it in our buffalo too. Pretty invasive I don’t know how to get rid of it as roots seem to spread deep in the soil.…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Help identifying weed and how to eradicate

I think it’s couch grass. Don’t quote me though!

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Our First Home - Ballarat - Handover Friday

Oh they’re cool!

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Site Works Cost in Perth

Jaycee I received a rough quote (still waiting on Final as were still finalising plans etc) and it’s $20k. Includes 2m high retaining at the front using two staggered, spaced…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
pendant lights - do kitchen and dining need to match?

B&A ummm yeah that’s a beautiful one. You should use it, then post pics for us to laugh, I mean see..

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
pendant lights - do kitchen and dining need to match?

I love it Nuri. I was almost going to suggest that one to you, it’s nice and big and the bulb shape and black trim/casing ties in perfectly with your…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
pendant lights - do kitchen and dining need to match?

Also www.fatshackvintage.com.au have awesome industrial lights!

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
pendant lights - do kitchen and dining need to match?

It probably depends on the look you want to achieve. I was going to have wicker/rattan style pendants on the island, but then I decided to use my current large…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Tiling Skirting when laying Herringbone tiles

I’m not sure why it would make it easier, but I do think doing a skinny herringbone right to the floor would be pretty tricky for a tiler. There’s no…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW

I didn’t think they used a special brick but they’re usually just the basic ugly 2c bricks they use on the inside of a double brick house for example. It’s…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Sliding staker door overhanging slab

I have no actual building knowledge but if I saw that on my house I’d be **! I’ve never seen any door frame just jutting out in midair.

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff

Also could swap activity with bed 2 so it cops the West sun.

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff

That’s a really cool plan, different from most I’ve seen on here! Only thing I noticed is do the stacker doors open the direction you want? I wasn’t sure I…

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6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
Metricon Vantage 35 - New Build

Yeah Geraldton isn’t too bad. Our block is in Drummond Cove about 15m north of town and is near the beach so should be great.
If you have to get…

6 years6 yearsJAMBYJAMBY posted:
GJ Gardner - Element Prestige

Oh, bummer! Plan looks amazing though, perhaps you will be the first

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