tracey em posted:A&L window winders
Thank you , thats very generous of you. I am in Mordialloc. I'll pm you to make arrangements to collect.
tracey em posted:A&L window winders
Thank you so much. I left that job to hubby...but I think tonight I will go and open up the thing to see how to replace the chainwinder.
I see…
tracey em posted:A&L window winders
Hi, We have A&Lwindows that wind out. The winder is stuck and windows wont wind out on about 5 windows. Some are rusty. Our house is 7…
tracey em posted:Bathroom tile and other issues
Thanks Abasnsw...EEEEK...I hope I dont have a big fight on my hands!
tracey em posted:Bathroom tile and other issues
Hi, Hope someone can advise me on the following issues. I'd really appreciate it.
So our house is 7 years old. It has a 10 year warranty.
When we…
tracey em posted:LANDSCAPING DAMAGE LIABILITY
Hi landscaper ordered in a truck of soil. He directed the truck driver to drive over the pavement, which of course cracked.
I was surprised he did this as I…
tracey em posted:Bathroom Floor overflow/drainage hole
Update: Called Plumbing industry assoc and they say it must be 'charged' and water must flow out. So I went home and tipped a bucket into the hole…
tracey em posted:Bathroom Floor overflow/drainage hole
Hi,
Sorry, not sure of the technical term right now. Have a quick question. I have overflow drain holes in my bathrooms and in the laundry. I thought…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
hi chop, sorry for delay. We used Ultimate demolition, in Dandenong (9792 9394), or Lisa McEwan at 0411 517279.
Another thing, one company told me our cement…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
yes we did demolish our old house. We got about 4 or 5 quotes. They varied from $10 000 to $14000. Lower price for non credit card.…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
I guess one other thing to consider is where your dirt bin is going to be. So maybe think about converting one cupboard to a pull out bin…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
Hi Moxie. When we were building they did not have the option of removing the wall between dining and lounge and we were quite happy having the rooms separated…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
hi Nancy, we had an issue with our rangehood. The Schweigen ones (and ones with an external motor) can only really be fitted to a single story…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
no, we supplied our own rangehood and cooker. We got a schweigen...
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
Just in case anyone else is considering building the Metropol 39 - these are things that I have realised I made a mistake with could be improved:
1) The toilet…
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
this is what I posted into the interior decorating page where I had posted same topic:
Just to let you know that I was recommended to an upholsterer in Highett by…
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
Just to let you know that I was recommended to an upholsterer in Highett by a friend. So I had Ellie (a guy) from Ellies Upholstery around to quote.…
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
JLD...thanks so much for that. Will give her a call
Lex - the back does also have straight cushions. The side has a small round cushion/bolster. It is a…
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
Hi Arfur
$2000 each x 2 = $4000
My costs would be $1900 + cost of sewing the covers, even say $500 = $2400 compared to $4000
Plus I love my couches. …
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
Hi there,
I have 2 large couches each with 3 square-ish cushions on them 85x87cm plus backs .
I was quoted around $2000 each to have them recovered etc which I just…
tracey em posted:Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne
Hi, I have 2 large couches each with 3 square-ish cushions on them 85x87cm plus backs .
I was quoted around $2000 each to have them recovered etc. So I…
tracey em posted:Modular Walls or other alternative
Perhaps grow some bamboo or other type of screening plant...they can be very effective. One of our neighbours has it and we cant see through the hedge...
tracey em posted:nanokleen or similar for shower screens and tiles
Hi
Has anyone used any of these protective coating type products?
The websites / before and after shots look great but I would prefer personal recommendations.
Thanks
tracey em posted:A plumber notched out my ceiling joist!!!
I just want to tell you I went through the same thing...but our building inspector picked it up. It is quite serious and ours was just that they put a…
tracey em posted:soundproofing between floors
Thank you all for your time and advice...As we're short on time, we're going to take half a days leave and pop out to the display home and stomp around…
tracey em posted:soundproofing between floors
dazandstace... is the upstairs floorboards or is it carpeted?
I checked with the admin person and there is batts between the floors, but not soundproofing batts, just insulation batts...
Does that…
tracey em posted:soundproofing between floors
Thanks for those thoughts James - and doublej, for putting things in perspective. You're right, in reality, we'll only go upstairs to sleep. The part that…
tracey em posted:soundproofing between floors
Hi, I'd like to get opinions on putting insulation for noise between floors. We have upgraded to best underlay under the carpet on the top floor but wondering about…
tracey em posted:Our build with Carter Grange
Brens, sorry been away and only saw this post now.. Give CG your current soil survey and they will be able to work out for you . Naturally…
tracey em posted:Flood zone / AHD levels/ it looks weird
Thanks. Called the site supervisor who went to have a look. Found out they built up to FINISHED floor level. How lucky that I questioned it. …
