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7 years7 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
DrShan & FlowerSamurai build byCelebration Homes South West

NIce stuff young man. Love how the computer room is aptly labelled. No 'study' 'home theatre' shenanigans going on, just the honest truth of what it is going to be…

9 years9 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Foundations protection

Howdy,
I've just moved in to my newly built home. One problem we have is the house is sitting well above the rest of the block. We have a sunken home…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Ello ello,
I've decided to build myself a new house as a result of a few new circumstances. It was my Goal to buy an investment property this year and I…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

I've had a lot of progress last break.
Settlement went through as planned on the 31st July.
On Tuesday footings were laid:

Then on Wednesday the slab was poured. I was lucky…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
celebration homes lennox dalyellup

Howdy,
The lennox is a very popular choice from celebration homes. There should be plenty of ideas and suggestions around the site from other builds.
The master bedroom should be plenty big…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls

I generally just drill away, then once I've nicked a water pipe - call a plumber and pay the $400 bill to repair it then spend another weekend patching up…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Concrete Paving or slab as my alfresco?

I had a slab put down in mine because I wanted to tile it instead of pavers.
I got a refund for doing so. Something worth asking... even though it…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Thanks mate.
I think we almost replicated all of the display upgrades yeah. Probably a few extras as well.... Essentially we have taken the master bedroom and living areas from the…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Long time for an update...
We have finally settled on the final plans. Done our pre start, signed the contracts and now just waiting for settlement to go through.
Everything has…

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Had a phone call yesterday saying titles were released for the block.
Thunderbirds are go.

10 years10 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Get flooring done ourselves or through builder (M3tr!con)

A question for those who did their own flooring, how does this work with your mortgage?
Do you have an allowance in your mortgage for flooring which you can draw from…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Venturai's build - Ultimate St Marks HBC, Banksia Grove WA

Looks good venturai!. A lot of the stuff you have looks incredibly similar to mine :D
Just to weigh in the upgrades after moving in... Be…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Building with Home Buyers Centre in Pearsall WA :)

It all looks VERY familiar :D
I noticed they did the same to yours as they did mine. A cornice between the entrance and the main…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Building with Home Buyers Centre in Pearsall WA :)

:shock: You get public holidays off? Hot dang, got any vacancies? Where I work I don't even get christmas OR new years off!
:D

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
To get an independent building inspector, or not

I would personally reccomend it but not just at the final inspection. By then most of the work that would do the most damage will be covered up and impossible…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
What do you Love.... and Hate about your Home

Loving -
The massive space.
The store room in the garage so I can still fit two cars in there + all the usual rubbish.
Being able to see the telly from…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Snaggers Home - FINISHED & MOVED IN!!!

Liking your plant choices a lot mate.
My landscaping is through the same mob and I haven't had the time to even look at the deal yet. Might just steal yours…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Meatbags Ultimate st marks in Wellard

Bah, maybe when I get home I'll take some more. Not much more to show though. I can show you pics of my new king sized bed, and side by…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Meatbags Ultimate st marks in Wellard

The laminate was standard for my design. The bedroom flip was a bit of a neccesity, but to do so left the bedrooms in the afternoon sun and the alfresco…

12 years12 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Has Anyone Built with HBC in WA Recently?

Finished building with them around 2 months ago.
I think I had a few minor gripes throughout as everyone does, but overall I am very happy with the product, service and…

13 years13 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Proposed Speed Hump on our Road

I hate speed bumps with a passion and wouldn't want one at the front of my house.
I'm one of those people most of you would classify as a "hoon" (though…

13 years13 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
So what have you done in your garden today?

Hmm, that was my plan. Follow your guide to soil prep for lawns. Problem being if I added even 100mm of organic compost and dug it through with a rotary…

13 years13 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Who (home builders) to choose in Perth?

I built with homebuyers centre and was very happy with them, I'd reccomend them again provided you are building in the southern suburbs. It all depends on the supervisor and…

13 years13 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
Rubbish dumped on block?

if it's an estate releasing blocks all the time, shouldn't there be skip bins outside every second house for the builders? easy enough for someone to dump it in one.
Either…

13 years13 yearsmeatbagmeatbag posted:
So what have you done in your garden today?

I finally got rid of all the excess building rubbish today yay! next step is to dig out a bunch of sand and replace it with some soil.
Also had about…

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