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Joined 26 November 2009
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12 years12 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
What's wrong with this block?

Hello, I don't know the amenity of the area, my guess is the block is not wide enough, though looks very deep. The site works could be too expensive,…

12 years12 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Qld/Brisbane solicitor recommendation please...

I have been using Smart Legal and been pleased with them. I am not certain about their pricing.

12 years12 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Building a house on a shallow lot

Plunkett Homes in Perth have some new narrow/shallow 2 storey home designs. One design is called The Leederville.

13 years13 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Free Bosch Front Loader

Free Bosch Front Loader- Available to be picked up. Perth Eastern Suburbs, 10 years old, could be used for parts. Please im for details.

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

I have a few plants in pots, in my Alfresco and feel so ready for reticulation to go in and a new garden to appear, out from the yellow sand…

13 years13 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Robot Vacuums - Are They Any Good?

I want one, I feel a Roomba or Scooba, coming my way.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
The Manor with Ventura WA-Got my DDs! *NEW PICS 21/8*

My neighbour is waiting for Colourbond. The frame is up and they are building with SPH.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Osborne Park Property for Rent - Now $270 per week.

Osborne Park Townhouse For Rent, Available now. 2x1x1. Cape Street. New flooring and new doors installed today. Great location short walk to Main Street Cafe/Restaurant Strip, Princeton Estate parklands, Schools,…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

Photo link to my new house; http://tinyurl.com/28gp9yf

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Why are you building/renovating/moving?

My current property is only 62sqm. I have been here 10 years. Needed more space, storage and a property that is suitable for entertaining and had more privacy. …

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Things you forget - summary page 32

Sealing the concrete pavers, garage floor and internal walls. Adding Glass shield or similar to both sides of shower screens. Checking all doors/windows open/close in preferred direction. …

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14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Welcome to WA

I am building in Forrestfield, my pre-handover inspection is very soon.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
White for Exterior

My house is cream brick with Surfmist Colourbond roof, white pearl windows. Off white painted gutters and fascia, the painter did paint the downpipes in a paperbark/sandbank? to match…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
What is the latest in floor drains - need to choose asap

The long chrome metal recessed grill, with a p-trap, with no hob and open shower, walk in, with no shower glass or door seems to be the rage. I…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
What's for dinner?

Pizza mystery shop for me, yum. It was hot and hit the right spot tonight. Top marks.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Build or not in Perth Hills??

The builder also thought my house would sink in the clay soil. I had extra reinforced brickwork throughout the house and extra steel rods placed along inside the house…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Perth House and Contents insurance

Any suggestions for good value/cover for House and Contents insurance for a Perth house. Where do I start?

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Build or not in Perth Hills??

Hello Alexgreen, I would diffenately have a soil test of the block and receive Engineer costings on you House plan, before offering and buying the block of choice in…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Having second thoughts about bathroom colours UPDATE

I have Formica Mocha for my Vanity cupboards and Velour Beige Amaretto Stone for my bench tops. Have you seen Laminex Alaskan my Neighbour has installed this for the kitchen…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

Skylights would cost less, but you can't really know room lighting well enough to the house is built. Windows height from the floor to near the ceiling height, will…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

I do like the design.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

Thanks Perthhomelover. I did not know that. I guess you would also need a bigger brick as face brick walls aren't known for their stability on their own due to…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

In WA they use larger internal bricks than the standard face bricks for internal walls. The tradie's, then chisel out the brick to place, water and electrical cable in…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

Thanks, I have thought about having sliding, bifold, french or Shoji screens for those areas. That needs to wait until I move in. The builder quoted me over…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

My house floor plan St Marks, by Homebuyers Centre, Perth.

THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD
14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.

http://www.hsreflections.com.au/ Light Shop in Perth, some great photo's on website.

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
My final house plans (version 287...)

I like the newer version much better. Especially for the bathroom and bedrooms. Would you have a sliding door to Bed 1 rather than a single door to…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Land. How much did you pay?

$170,000 for 368sqm in Forrestfield, Perth, WA. Valuer General has rated my block value at $198,000. No land tax because it is under $300,000. Yeah for something.…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Narrow Lot Living

Natural Light into bedrooms is still possible. My Bedroom 4 window. I moved from half size window on the smaller wall side, to a large sliding door on the…

14 years14 yearsperthhomeloverperthhomelover posted:
Eaves- to have or not to have?

I would have eaves, better protection from the weather, some people prefer the look of no eaves and some like eaves. I have eaves at the front (except garage)…

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