I was able to get GIO to cover my build from a certian point - they said as long as the house was locked up, kitchen, bathrooms, etc were complete…

I used them to buy some DAR Merbau timber in Sydney - they are essentially a brokerage for building supplies in different states
You 'order' what you want from them and…

All good
The only regret I had with my place is that I didn't think enough about placement of the security stuff. I ran ample cabling for sensors, etc but If…

Just to add to the draw backs of this method;
- loss in resiliency - you are doing this because you are expecting to use the devices at the end of…

Grass FINALLY!!! What an effort and I need to thank everyone for their help!

Xile - this is the most important part of anything you are thinking of doing, wanting to do or even preparing for things you aren't aware you will want
Have ALL…

Maximus - purely my opinion. Predicated that you are able to swap those windows for a high window (say 3000mm wide and about 600mm high - starting about 200mm…

Thanks for the info - ill have a read as I needing something to refer to when i get around to mine (next few week's i think once things settle)

Look at that - same day! We are about half way through the cleaning - started moving the kitchen in
Your place is looking a million bucks! Has the grass started…

Thanks guys - much appreciated
Docker_rob - how has the move gone?

Thanks AKB

So.........
With the singular shreds of sanity I have left, we are planning on moving in this coming weekend. It has been a path that has caused me countless sleepless months/years,…

Thanks 1rocky - I hope to have more to put up over the weekend to share...A LOT of progress since the last set of pics

Thanks candycandy
Baths - I managed to get them from Masters there @ Gregory Hills, NSW
The 1500 model is '1500 Blaque free standing bath' (as described by Masters) and the…

Fair bit has happened since the last update;
* Concreting is almost complete. Just driveway /layback to go (hampered by rain for the last week and a half - to keep…

futsal1st - I think you have sort of answered your own question
by plugging the BluRay (best not to say DVD player as it gets confusing) direct to the projector and…

NEVER believe whats on the box - ive run it all over my place and will only be relying on WiFi for internet access. thats it

Pepsi_Drinker - any reason why you cant run a couple of data cables to the rear of the house for an AP to service the back of the house?
This…

All - anyone know where I could find extension kits for making the length longer - somewhere around the 3m mark? I want to use the pendant light in a…

This is the bit I was regretting - the detail!! always happy to make a mess with the bricks, work in mud (and rain most of the time) but standing…

Big fortnight of work. Tiler finished the floors downstairs and they have come up a treat. VERY happy with their progress.
STAIRS ARE IN!! When I got the photos yesterday, I…

IMO - not one bit... Go bigger!!!
Make it feel like an IMAX in your lounge!

Some quick shots of the great work our tilers are doing;
Very professional, always willing to offer advise on better ways of doing things (not in a forceful, 'if you dont…

Just an update on our progress;
Garage door is ordered - This was a journey and a half (not sure if others have had this discussion). Our opening is 7m wide…

My comments below;
1. I've budgeted to have x4 data points located in the HT - I have asked the builder to provide x4 32mm conduits for the data points near…

I can second the Cabinetry - VERY good team and Jamie definitely know's his stuff

MJlo - Yes they are. I sourced them from a local company called Securalux based in Wetherill Park. Frames are imported from Italy
Cost wise, the front corners are about $1500…

It has been some time since my last update (Gyprocking has taken a lot longer than expected) but none the less we are 99% complete
In waiting for the other trades…

Danois,
Happy to help. I would suggest that you read the below thread before reading on;
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=56821&start=40
I've had quite a bit of commentary regarding this particular topic. The…

All,
Just wondering what some people have paid for driveway/footpaths/Entertainment area slabs?
What im looking for is a rough p/sqm cost if possible including all materials (concrete, steel, etc) and works (formwork,…