CCTV that works in a power outage
My friend have this setup when I went to his house. He explained to me.
Hardwired alarm with motion sensor inside, has battery backup so even if power is cut…
Custom Build - Floor Plan REVIEW PLS
Just my personal preference but I wouldn't like to put my bed under a window, from the looks of it, your masterbed room, the bed will have to be under…
Floorplan Feedback/advice
I saw double sinks in the ensuite.
I read somewhere this person will not have double sinks if he was to build again. Reason is rarely both person will be in…
40mm kitchen island bench
Maybe you can ask how many piece of stone are required overall ? The 40mm might tip over to the next piece hence almost the price of one piece of…
First timer...
Just wondering, if your husband is an electrician, can he organise the electrical part of the house?
Maybe certain builders allow and certain builders won't allow.
One electrician I…
Things you forget - summary page 32
Being living in the house for 1 year. Still loving the white light.
Although when I visit friend's house with warm light, it does looks more inviting and homely feel.
So…
Home Insurance For Slab Heave
I supposed that is building insurance.
How about just content insurance?
Things you forget - summary page 32
Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is…
Wireless vs Wired home alarms?
I think wired is best too because then you don't have to worry about changing batteries etc.
I do agree that get a professional security company to have a look…
Insulation Question for Windows, Walls, Ceiling and Roof
Where about are you building?
Is a 6 star energy ratinf house a regulation in your area? I think some states it is a must to meet the rating.
Estimate 3 bed 2bath costing in Tas
Where about is the location of the land and sale package? If it is not rural areas, you can have a look a few builders.
Black ants infestation
This item from Coles did wonders for me.
https://shop.coles.com.au/a/a-national/ ... t-kill-gel
Bathroom vanity tap to left or right of basin?
I am right handed and I am thinking of which hand do i usually use to turn on the tap and it is my right hand.
So probably i will put…
CCTV camera
If you can tell us what brand camera are used for outside that will be really helpful to know what same indoor brand camera to suggest.
neighbour's camera or motion sensor?
It looks like an alarm siren and strobe to me.
Double door vs single door?
For me, I would have a standard door and a moveable sidelight. So that if i ever need a bigger entrance for large items, i can unlock the sidelight to…
Building a smart home, advise wanted
thanks, all noted. do you use ctec smart light switches? Any feedback?
Oh no I haven't done anything yet but being doing some research so I know a few…
Building a smart home, advise wanted
Yep. This is it. If you don't want to wire each switch with wifi as it is expensive, you can get them to do nonwifi switch for same…
Building a smart home, advise wanted
Have you looked at ctech smart light switches?
I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?
HI Michelle,
Are you familiar with underlay for floating floor?
I'm thinking on putting impressive ultra on my floor which is the concrete slab. I'm worried of hollow sounds as mentioned…
How should mirrors be placed??
For bedrooms, if you are sleeping or sitting on the bed and you can see yourself or the bed reflected in the mirror. That is a no-no.
The reason behind is…
Cost of building in Tasmania
Every build / house is different and the prices varies up depending on your land (slope etc).
The land I was looking at is fairly flat.
I spoke to Wilson, Tassie,…
Cost of building in Tasmania
I have been given estimates of about 350k for a 220sqm single story house.