hi all,
well still getting things fixed, had a shattered window for no apparent reason and after some to-ing and fro-ing MJH have taken it on as something to do with…

congratulations!

No, it still smells a lot. Brought an air purifier and a new vacuum. Have tried throwing carb soda around but alas, I still have to sleep with the doors…

Gavmer it doesn't sound right to me. We only had to put into the security account the total of the first and last payments, and then deposit more as the…

vpeewee, we have the Derby ducted system and so far it has been fantastic. It warms the whole house in a few minutes and is fairly easy to figure out.…

Jen Hi Jennie, can I ask what the problem was with the carpet as I've selected Dazzle as well, are you happy with the colour and style.
Cheers jacko
Jacko it only…

Hi catjim,
We got MJH to do the carpet and it was at the end of colour selections. I didn't even give a thought to any possible effects of getting one…

Hi Jacko,
We have two quite large sliding screen doors onto the al fresco out the back, we opted for just bug screening as opposed to the full on security ones.…

Well it's been a very eventful 2 1/2 weeks since we moved in, more than made up for our relatively uneventful build. A shattered window, a gas leak and carpet…

It looks great you guys! Nice to see Anna pitching in to help the brickies You'll be amazed at how quick it goes now!
Jen

Hi Bon, sorry I changed the properties of the album but you should be able to see them here: http://picasaweb.google.com/JennieFrien ... uvrucOJKw#
We are probably 80% moved…

Hi gavmer and thanks we are loving it, it has been a long time coming for us after raising 4 kids on one income until…

Hi jacko,
Construction started early April so 5 months approx. Re the splashback, you have the option to do anything you want as long as you are prepared to pay for…

We have keys The place looks absolutely great, I couldn't be happier. Blinds/drapes should go in late next week but I think I'm gonna have…

Handover tomorrow, yay!!
Jen

You will be surprised how fast it goes now, and how frustrating it is not being able to see what's going on inside. It's getting close now, you must be…

Sure danana, but it won't be until later in the week. I have to work Mon, Tues and Wed and I work 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm so not light enough…

Hi b Lizzie, Will try and answer some of your questions.
By accepting the quote do you mean paying the full deposit? Or accepting the initial tender? I know we paid…

I can't answer that in full until we have moved in, but from what I have seen I have been quite happy with. Our next door neighbours have just finished…

Hi BM,
Glad that your work is still progressing despite the hiccup with SS's. It hit home today how much we have yet to organise/do and we don't even have to…

Thanks for all your replies regarding the name plaque.
Woodduck, I love it! I had a job that involved driving through a lot of retirement villages until January this year and…

Hi Pipphen. Welcome and congrats on buying your plot of earth. I will try and answer your questions but others may have had different experiences. We signed up in early…

Pre handover inspection tomorrow, then keys a week after. OMG in just over a week we can start moving in
Welcome to everyone beginning (or…

Bear in mind if you go for a steel frame you have no choice, you HAVE to have colorbond.
Jen

Thanks BM, it was expensive but hubby and I love our timber. The recent photo's of the kitchen look a little washed out due to being taken through a glass…

Gavmer: That's most probably right - you never seem to get much credit when you eliminate things, but just try to add something and you get slugged. Was it just…

Well I no sooner got back from interstate than our SS called. Flooring, aircon and a few last minute touches plus cleaning it up and we will be ready for…

Hi BM, I have been following your blog and am amazed at the different way the roof and bricks look depending on the light, it looks great!
Did you get…

Hi riccathome,
Yes we had to set up a security account for progress payments. Unfortunately you don't get a choice, they have an arrangement with the ANZ bank at Maitland I…

Hi danana,
I think they are a standard drop but width varies greatly. There's some slim windows and some larger ones. The two triple sized sliding doors at the back are…