
Things your BUILDER forgot..
Ours forgot to connect the storm water piping.
Every bit of rain meant our front yard had an impressive water feature and water gushed all over the footpath.
This carried on…

window tinting for front glass door - yay or nay?
We have all the front windows tinted, not reflective though. It looks ordinary if you just do one so hopefully you can afford to pay for all.
Ours was around…

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
We received a cheque in today's mail from Carlisle. It is nice to see a builder follow through on their claim that they send a thank you cheque out for…

Rinnai Infinity water controllers
Oh, we have three controllers but in the last house only had 2.
This house, we have one in the kitchen and one in each bathroom.
Last house they were…

Rinnai Infinity water controllers
Ours will go to 65 degrees (says on the unit) and the builder didn't want it beyond 50 either but without stinking hot water you just can't get a floor…

Are you building a "Mcmansion"?
I don't have the multiple ensuites, but with four sons (three of which are teenagers) not only do I appreciate the 3 living areas in my house, I love my…

Questions about spas - why would a motor be running 24hrs?
Could it be the heater??

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
We have 3 phase.
We got it because we have refrigerated air con.

RETAINING WALLS
I'd let him undo his work if he's that difficult. It's not what you want so take a photo and then if threats escalate at least you have your record…

what is happening to my buffalo!
Buffalo goes dormant in winter. Stop feeding it!

Security door on front of new house - how to choose?
Do you have deadlocks?

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Can I put something positive in here.
We have been in our home just under 2 years. We built the Thornleigh 41 - so not just a basic home.
Anyway,…

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Be prepared for reverse kangas no matter what you have. The toilets are all shaped so that the hole is so far back, you just can't not skid.
Just saying.

"iNSPIRED BEAUTY IS BUILT AND MINE! "PIIIIC FEST P99-100"
I'm a stalker but I'm so happy to hear that! Congratulations!

Is an exhaust fan needed in the WIP?
I don't have one in mine either. I was nagged to have drains in the middle of the floors in bathrooms and the laundry from my mother in law.
I…

Neighbour wants to remove our fence
I'm another that would keep the fence up. It's not necessary.

Standard roses and blackspot
Oh and if they get wet and it's cold or dark (ie. no sun on them) that's how black spot starts so only water in morning.

Standard roses and blackspot
Just spray them with black spot spray. Will fix it right up, no need to prune just yet.

Do I have to mow my backyard, seriously?
Between fires and snakes, it should be kept low anyway. I've lived nextdoor to people that didn't maintain their gardens and yes we did have snakes in our garden. And…

BBQ to gas point HELP
Yes you do. While he's doing it he can connect all your fittings.
It's not just as easy as using a flexi hose, and let's face it, if it all…

Vertical, roller & dual roller blinds.
Personally I hate verticals.
We have double roller blinds on all windows. The sheer one is inside the frame and the blackout is outside the frame. Very clean lines.
I used…

So what have you done in your garden today?
I watered at 8pm. Too hot for anything else

Need above ground pool installed in werribee
Hmm prob not.
My advice? Go get a 12 foot pool from Kmart, set it up. Will cost you around $100.
Then, be prepared next year.
Sorry!

Can Neighbour stand in my land when build his new garage?
I think he sounds like a complete *******.
I wouldn't try and accommodate his desires. Rudeness and threats aren't the way to do it.

Fencing companies in Point Cook or surround who did you use?
Fenceable did ours in Tarneit and also here.
They're easy to deal with, right on the ball $ wise, do what they say they're gonna do, and when they say they're…

Brimbank Gardens, Derrimut VIC
Yes, the milk bar owner, according to the news
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