CarlousMoochous, I did hear an alarm went off a couple of days ago, was the house already occupied?
kaindec, no I didn't, the thief put it back there, it wasn't screwed…

@buildingwithhamra no we don't have any work to be done on our backyard (at least not yet)
@Macy that's what I'm afraid off, that this is just to get access to…

*sigh*
Just realised today that a part of our fence (2 colorbond sheets to be extact) is stolen!!!
Called the police (did I over-react by calling the cops?), they asked a few…

Hi All,
So almost 3 months after we moved in, we are (I think) ready to complete our backyard landscaping.
Here's our inspirational picture, we want the paving laid out like that…

We moved in more than 2 months ago, and the fencing was just completed yesterday.
Also, I noticed a couple of neighbors moved in before the driveway was completed.
So I…

Hi artstitches,
I love those granite tiles! Can I ask where did you get it from? and also how much it cost?

Have a look at this map,
http://www.adsl2exchanges.com.au/viewsu ... ev=CRAIGBN
zoom in a little, and see if your house is around red dots or purple, if you do, you…

now on with the bad news....
Here's couple of problem that Kevin found last week
There are 3 dents like this on our bi-fold. Anyone know how hard/easy this is to replace?…

@woodsey..
You don't reaaalllyy want me to list ALL the colors do you?
Anyway the GF picked all…

I was uploading some more photo's when you replied.
It's actually a 'faux stencil' <-- hopefully this is the name. The color is charcoal, which I'm…

Just to add, building with Simonds has been 'ok' so far. Our CSO simply don't return calls or reply emails, we had to call her boss everytime to get her…

here you go

The plan was only slightly modified, mainly to cater for our short block. Appologies for the fugly sensor

and yet some more...

pictures continued...

Hi All,
I have been reading this forum we decided to build a house last year. The information I got from this forum has been invaluavable! I've everyone I knew who…

Nah I don't think its possible.
you don't have to wait until you finish building, you can get Telstra to connect your line as soon as your internal wiring is done…

Exchanges AFAIK
Being connected to CMUX doesn't necessarily mean you can get ADSL2+. There are a limited number of ports in the CMUX that are capable of delivering ADSL (1 or…

to those wondering if you can get broadband in Highlands, I can confirm that we can get ADSL1!! (in my part of Highlands at least, Stage 60)
I got a confirmation…

sweet!
thanks mrh20!

ahhh I'm glad I asked this forum.
Yes the bricks have been cleaned, so that's pretty much the "finished" product
What does "caulked" internal join…

Hi All,
We are very close to finishing the house with Simonds, and we have been contemplating whether to ask the following brick to be fixed or not. We're not sure…

The list gets updated several times a month (the latest update was uploaded 16:30 this afternoon), but even then it's still outdated, as I know a new DA is being…

They are charging $61 + GST /m
Cheapest I've found was $60/m but because they are already doing our rear fence, we thought might as well.

I have, we used the company that our rear neighbor used.
in regards to broadband, if you noticed our area(Stage 59 to 63) is pretty isolated from the rest of the…

Hi Shaz, we're in Kennet Way (stage 60) and it's Simonds's Atherton
btw, how's your broadband hunting? any progress?

well this is mine

Actually, the house across the street started before us, so they'll probably finish before us.
Which one is yours? There are about 3-4…

really? are we talking about the same house here? :p

I reckon the rain is causing the the delay.....
highlanderz, yes we just got our driveway done not long to go now! woohoo!!

that sounds like a pile or rubish!
Ask the CSO for the exact clause in the contract where it says you are are required to pay for generator or any other…

Yes, I love simplicity!
Fu, do you mean raised beds along the fence line? I love the idea but concern it will blow out the budget.
Anyone have any idea how much…