I think it depends on the age of the house. Most older homes would have the toilet in the bathroom. I don't mind it . My pet hate is toilets…

We are getting to the end of our new home build. Anyone advise what goes in first - carpets or engineered timber? Carpet people are saying they install after timber…

I am sure you will love it! I have had mine for 3 years and couldn't live without it. I don't think it is expensive for the quality and the…

To answer the original question I reckon price seems ok. We have just paid $850 for a standard single entrance door (820x2040), installed pre painted rather than stained. So to…

Just saw an advert in the West Australian for Smartstrand - looks like it is available in the O'Connor & Cannington stores.
I'll be going to have a look as it…

The Samsung one is 924l. It is the one I am planning to get as the freezer section has doors rather than a big drawer so I think things will…

Hi - I want to get the walk in robes in our new house fitted out. Any recommended companies based in Perth?
I know I have seen some mentioned in threads…

Actually I sympathise to an extent. We are building a fairly expensive custom home and still struggle to get regular updates.
Lets be honest - we are all making one of…

I think it is ok for a holiday home but not sure for a permanent place.

I think it is standard practice for the customer to pay the electricity. Our bills haven't been much do far - about $25 every two months.

I think it depends on if there is any salvageable material in the house - like timber windows, floorboards etc.
We were $18k to demolish a single storey Californian bungalow including…

I think it is cheaper to build that way!

I think ugbug's layout would work well. I don't like the door swinging right towards the toilet in the original. If you can't have a sliding door you could have…

We got ours increased as the original amount wouldn't have even covered a basic weekly rent. However you may be right saying it may be a moot point as I…

Sounds like you should consider if you are overcapitalising for the street? Or do you think that in a few years more houses may be upgraded.
Everyone has different opinions of…

Your home is looking fantastic Cinder - amazing sunset too.
Just be careful of the robo vac - my friend stopped using hers as it was scratching the timber floors.

Sounds a bit harsh - our builder told us they only charge a fee after construction commences. We have already made a couple of minor changes with no extra cost.

Totally agree with other saying look at overall price not individual items - otherwise you start feeling really ripped off!!
Also take into account whether you are prepared to deal with…

Best of luck in your new home Cinder!
Enjoy - it is beautiful. No pressure for more pics - tomorrow is fine

Sadly I think what you are up against is not uncommon - as soon as you try to customise things with a project builder costs escalate dramatically. They make their…

It's morning glory - a complete nightmare of a weed! Read the fact sheet here which gives some tips to get rid of it.
http://www.thegardengurus.tv/tv/factshe ...…

We changed builders right before signing the final contract.
All you have signed is an agreement to prepare plans. You can pull out but may lose your deposit.

How awful. Agree it wouldn't look so bad if the mortar wasn't so stained.
Does she have any payments left to hold back until resolution?

Nice plan.
I think the kitchen will be fine. It is still a triangle of sorts!

Have a look at Katrina from the Block's blog - she used www.iseekblinds.com.au
http://www.katrinaleechambers.com/the-w ... ht-online/

Absolutely stunning!

Yes you will probably save money engaging tradesmen yourself but it will take longer and have to be project managed to get a successful outcome.
We got quotes from the companies…

Retaining walls are normally the responsibility of the owner unless included in the building contract.