noisy vents
I have to get the company that installed mine to come out soon as they have to commision the evap cooling so I will ask them about the noise…
noisy vents
Hi rosewood,
Did you ever find the cause of your noisy vents? I am having what sounds like the same problem with my ducted heating. The clicking is worse at…
Technika or Delonghi What would you choose?
Hi,
I had delonghi appliances in my last house and in the 7 years we were there never had a problem with any of it. We didn't have one of their…
We're going home, very very soon - New Photos
Hi Photogirl,
Driveway is fantastic, love the mix, you both chose well. Also love the timber around the balcony, I didn't realise that is what you were having, musn't have seen…
Anyone had professional tile/grout cleaning???
I had my tiles done about 3 yrs ago before put our house on the market. It was quite $$$ but my tiles looked like new afterwards,well worth the money.…
Thinking ahead....
Unfortuately, like most the old wish list far out weighs available cash!!!
Would love:
lounge suite
coffee table
bar stools
TV unit
trundles for under the kids beds
dining table and chairs
bedroom furniture
So basically all new furniture…
Glass pool fence
We just got our first quote back for 5m of frameless glass pool fence, which included a gate which came in at $5000. I…
Boardwalk flooring
Hi Gregman,
I have decided to go ahead with the boardwalk, although never got any feedback about it, I have heard so many bad stories about all the other types of…
Do you have a lap pool? Any advice?
Hi Petal,
Does your pool guy do concrete or fibreglass? If he does fibreglass could you please pm me his contact details. We are in eastern suburbs and are just organising…
Retaining Wall - Bricks or Besser Block??
If the current retaining wall is doing a good job could you just not cover it with blueboard and render it. I would have thought that would be more cost…
Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job!
Chris, looks great, they have done a fantastic job. Nice colour too, not too light or too dark.
Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job!
Mike, look forward to seeing the photos. Does your concrete guy come over to the eastern suburbs? Love those western suburbs prices! I would want something dark anyway I…
Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job!
Mike, whats the difference between what Chris had done for $120sqm and the base mix that you had done for $65sqm? I'm confused!! Thats a big price difference. The quotes…
So, what do I do now?
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to let you know, am thinking of you guys. We got caught up in the Marshall Baker fall out so know what you are going through.…
How safe is your builder?
Well, I wish I had thought to pay the $400 and get a credit check, it would have been the best $400 I had ever spent. We got caught up…
I never want to rent again!!!!!!
I feel your pain and know exactly where you are coming from. We are up to rental number 3, after the first 2 were put up for sale. Have my…
Concrete Driveway Cost Expectations
H2B, Thanks for posting the photos, your house looks great and the concrete job looks fantastic. I rang your concrete guy today but he doesn't come out my way, I'm…
Concrete Driveway Cost Expectations
House to be, thats a pretty good price for your concrete, I am in Melb also and just got quoted approx $90sqm for plain colored concrete with a stencil…
Not another floor plan thread (or poll)
I vote for B too. Any chance of putting a sliding or bi-fold door across the entry to the bedrooms/games area. That way if your kids are like mine then…
Darnley Homes
Hi Chris,
Looks fantastic, you have done a great job with the retaining walls and fences, they look great, did you do them yourself? I know Darnley is in East…
Side fencing
Hi,
Have a look at the thread called "Our wall/fence," am not great on the computer so don't know how to do one of those direct link things but should be…
Boardwalk flooring
Hi all,
Was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with boardwalk floating floors. They are like a floating floor but are sanded and polished after installation. I am thinking…
sofa question....
Hi,
Not sure where you are located but if in Victoria try frogs sofas.
www.frogs-sofas.com.au they do custom designs I think or have abit more flexability with there…
To ashphalt or concrete?
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the feedback. I think I will get some quotes for both, but you are all right, it probably comes down to how good a job…
Final touches - curtains and walls
It must be fantastic feeling to see all those finishing touches being done to complete the house. Looks great, well done.
To ashphalt or concrete?
Thanks for the advice, will make sure to check the references and see if I can look at some of their previous jobs. Do you still have the contact…
To ashphalt or concrete?
Hi all,
Hopefully by the picture i have attached you can get an idea of our driveway. Wanting to know opinions on whether you think I should go with ashphalt or…
Owner Builder Insurance in Queensland
Hi Lisa,
Recently our builder went into voluntary liquidation and our half completed house was left uninsured. No one would give us any insurance as we didn't really fall into the…
Desperately seeking help with render colors
Thanks Michelle, am going to get some sample pots and paint up a few boards to help give me a better idea. The renderer is starting tomorrow so hopefully will…
Desperately seeking help with render colors
Ok,
this color exterior thing just has me beat. Now not sure about the Dune Jasper thing I just can't make a definate decision . So grabbed a whole lot…