Insulation - 2 layers better than 1?
Thanks, we're in Adelaide, it's a new house. All sorted now, my husband is halfway through installing the batts.
Contract question
It sounds like you might need some legal advice unfortunately.
Feedback on custom design home
I know how much work goes into these, so many decisions! Your plan has so many great features but I think you really need to start by looking at your…
Building complete - but some items are not as per plans.
The vanity sinks are definitely not installed as per the plan, unfortunately I am not getting anywhere with the builder at the moment and it seems the only thing I…
Tiling done right???
Could it be because of the lighting in the room? That doesn't sound very normal to me.
Yes, the edge of our tiles was also left exposed (they painted the…
Building complete - but some items are not as per plans.
We have had handover of our house, and some of the items on the handover list we have been advised they won't be correcting. Just interested in what you guys…
Insulation - 2 layers better than 1?
Material cost is the same, for R5 or 2 lots of R3. Hubby is doing the installation, new house so should be fairly neat and clean, only 2 downlights to…
Insulation - 2 layers better than 1?
Has anyone gone for 2 layers of insulation rather than 1. I can get 2 x R3 to cover the ceiling for the same price as R5. In theory this…
laminate or vinyl plank!!! help!! (melbourne)
Hi, we actually went with the loose lay vinyl planks - Karndean brand. They have only just been delivered ready for installation. We have laminate in the house we are…
Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank
Yes that is exactly what it is, thank you.
Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank
Hi All, my site plan shows most of our downpipes connected to a rainwater tank at the back of the house, which is then connected to the stormwater at the…
Curtain Tracking
You're right there is very little info to be found on curtain tracks / rods. I have also been looking. The idea to use hospital style curtain tracks sounds great,…
Fencing attached to brick wall?
Hi All,
Our neighbour's gate has been fixed to our garage brick wall, which is on the boundary. We also found the our side fence (shared with neighbour) has been fixed…
Rude real estate agents
Maybe it would be worthwhile starting a discussion on experiences people have had selling their house WITHOUT an agent. We are currently going through the process of selling our own…