Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We asked our sales consultant about this only this week. Was told absolutely no, they won't do it.
We've extended our alfresco by 1m on one side only, concrete included,…
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I'm sure you could extend to full height tiling afterwards. Just buy the tiles at the same time as the rest of your bathroom in the same batch.
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hey mate. Can't give you any contact for that stuff because it was all in our package. One thing to remember though if you do flooring after handover (I…
Just3ofus posted:Considering a stone bench top
We went with quantum quartz Carrara for our reno'd kitchen a year ago. Literally half the price of the similar product from Caesar stone.
It has a slightly brown vein rather…
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
How did you get them to draw 6 lots of plans before giving them any money? That's a lot of time for them to invest with no guarantee
Just3ofus posted:Painting new build same colour as current house?
When we moved into our house 4 years ago (an existing home), we painted internally throughout the entire house. Dulux Beige Royale in half strength, timber trims in quarter strength.
We…
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
^^^ we're still with our building and design consultant atm. I said I really preferred the look of the flat profile tile.
He said he would do anything in his power…
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We have already paid a $3000 fee to have all our changes etc put into the quote and to have our plans drawn up.. Have I been jipped?
Just3ofus posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I would strongly recommend extending the locked in price, they charge 1k per month. If they're saying April, it's likely going to be later than that and it would be…
Just3ofus posted:Anyone with bamboo?
We have pretty glossy bamboo in our current parents lounge/formal lounge. I honestly really really really dislike it. We only have one child and no pets. I guess though if…
Just3ofus posted:Anyone with bamboo?
With children and pets I would stay well clear of any flooring with a gloss. Unless you want to see every last bit of hair, dirt and fluff rolling across…
Just3ofus posted:Wall studs for hanging TVs
DH wants to add some extra wall studs for wall mounting tvs in the home theatre, master and family room.
With a steel frame, how does this work? Do they add…
Just3ofus posted:Best rear north aspect floor plan
Ddarroch thank you for taking the time to give such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it.
The reason we want the garage on the eastern side is because we're adding…
Just3ofus posted:Can you insist on fixed site costs?
Looking to build with very well known project builder, in a "typical" new estate. Our block is 22m wide, 35 deep with 1m fall from back right down to front…
Just3ofus posted:Land Slope
Most project builders I have spoken with said fall of 1m would be included.
Just3ofus posted:Best rear north aspect floor plan
Thanks so much John for taking the time to reply.
We're leaning towards the first option because of the bedrooms to the front. I think the heat in summer has more…
Just3ofus posted:Best rear north aspect floor plan
does anyone have any helpful suggestions? Anything at all would be really appreciated.
Just3ofus posted:Is this acceptable? Pics included.
Yep get them back out. The seams are puckered at the vertical joins and along the bottom hem. Give it another week or two so they know you've given it…
Just3ofus posted:Best rear north aspect floor plan
Just after some opinions on these floor plans. With heating and cooling not so much of a concern (we'll need to use them no matter how efficiently we plan the…
Just3ofus posted:Polytec Ravine...timber look
We did our kitchen last year and LOVE it. But at the end of the day, it's what I wanted in my own home. If you like it, go for…
Just3ofus posted:Independant home building inspector?
Was your issue more to do with how much they were charging you and not so much the assistance such a report could provide?
OP sorry to hijack a little, but…
Just3ofus posted:Retaining walls
First time builders here.. Is anyone able to please direct me to some reading on retaining walls? The requirements, who does them (builder or separate contractor) and when they get…
Just3ofus posted:Flooring after handover
Thanks all- some helpful suggestions and things to think about. I must say, the idea of having to allow extra time after handover is a big negative and one thing…
Just3ofus posted:Third garage or separate garage
This was the reason we'll be putting our garage (double plus a third) on the east side. Having it on the dead side (west) reduced the amount of available space…
Just3ofus posted:Home lower than street level - possible options
The house we live in now (it's about 18 years old not built by us) would be about 2m below street level. While aesthetically it's quite open from both the…
Just3ofus posted:How to get the land you want in a estate
Same, this was a huge plus for us too!
Just3ofus posted:Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders
What determines the start point of the process? We have our land and are trying to dried on a plan/builder.
Just3ofus posted:Rubbish on vacant land
Temporary fencing right from the get go. And a sign.
Disgusting behaviour from your future neighbours.
Just3ofus posted:Flooring after handover
Speaking with a friend at work today, they have decided to do their tiles and carpet after handover from their builder (huge volume project builder).
They will be saving a…
