* jas * posted:Solar Panels worth it?
We have 2 x 4kw systems so 8kw all up, we only get a measly 25c feed in tariff (we signed too late and missed the 54c). We have had…
* jas * posted:Ceiling fans in Victoria
Fans are brilliant. We have always had fans but haven't got around to it in the new house (still looking for the right one) and its a pain when you…
* jas * posted:Where to buy under basin storage cabinet...
Ikea do them, not fancy or anything.
* jas * posted:Side by side fridge???
We have had a Westinghouse side by side for 7 years and has been great, only issue it wasn't wide enough to fit my daughters birthday cake in (board was…
* jas * posted:Question about paving.
I would not bother concreting then paving. As long as the base is compacted properly it will be fine, I have never heard any good paver say they won't lay…
* jas * posted:Internal paint - builder vs post-handover?
We left ours white as I wasn't sure what colours I wanted (been here a few months now) will paint I a year or 2. We did pay the painter…
* jas * posted:Automatic Popup Lawn Sprinkler System
Most definitely. I could not live with out mine at our old house and am just about to install one in the new house. They are fantastic in summer (very…
* jas * posted:My builder won't do shower niches :(
Our builder wouldn't do them either and it was something that I desperately wanted. They told me o do them after handover but the guys I spoke to were reluctant…
* jas * posted:SHOW YOUR WALK IN PANTRY!
Here is my pantry!
Don't mind the mess, the pantry is walk through from the garage and has become a dumping ground especially the kids scooters and is in desperate…
* jas * posted:Is it worth it? - covering grout with coating/sealant????
No, due to shifting out of the rental early (physco land lord who lived next door) we didn't get time as the tiler had a delay in finishing them and…
* jas * posted:Is this ensuite too small?
Mark it out on the ground (use chalk or string etc) that way you can see how much room there is to move around etc. if it fits I would…
* jas * posted:Oven / Microwave next to Fridge?
Our fridge is next to our wall oven, not had any issues when the kids swing on the fridge doors while I m using the oven.
* jas * posted:Triple Garage Price???
We extended our double to a triple and then added an extra metre, think it was about $12,000
* jas * posted:Deceased person connected their phone in my brand new house!
Whoops I meant to say 10 business days, so really 14 days not 10.
Yeah they work fast (insert smiley rolling eyes), but I'm not really expecting that it's sorted…
* jas * posted:and so it begins...
Hope things move quickly for you, we signed in feb 11 did our selections sep slab went down nov and house completed may 12, it took longer for them to…
* jas * posted:$350 for phone line trench??
Ours was $299 to connect but cos a dead lady connected her phone in my brand new house once they disconnect it I can get mine connected and won't have…
* jas * posted:Where did you put your phone?
We will have one on the wall n the kitchen next to the sliding door, bedroom (no plug), study, garage and still deciding on where the other one will go…
* jas * posted:Renovation Style - Confusion
Go for what you like, no point in going for something that won't date especially if you don't like it.
My kitchen is white vinyl wrap with stipple seal Tops, it's…
* jas * posted:Extra Charge for painting trim/sills different colour
We paid $570 I think to have our skirts, doors white, yes it's a ridiculous charge but worth it, I would have hated having anything but white (our walls are…
* jas * posted:Anyone built with Monument Roof/Gutters, Classic Cream Fasc?
We have monument roof and gutters a d paperbark windows and fascia. You can see pics in my thread.
* jas * posted:Deceased person connected their phone in my brand new house!
Thanks, I spoke to TIO today and they have escalated a complaint for me. I should have an answer in 10 days.
* jas * posted:Deceased person connected their phone in my brand new house!
We have had our new phone plugged in at the new house for a couple of weeks, keeps the kids happy playing with it but the other night I was…
* jas * posted:What extras did you get included at no cost ?
The promotion at the time we signed was $10,000 cash back.
We did get "free" shelves in the store room but it was originally a toilet and we removed the toilet…
* jas * posted:Jas build - PCI next week, finally updated with lots of pics
I think it's about $120 every service. I *think* my washing powder is ok and have no intention to change it.
Yeah the dishwasher tablets they recommend are more expensive…
* jas * posted:Jas build - PCI next week, finally updated with lots of pics
Hi Amanda, thank you, I love the pantry so much space.
our council had a requirement that we had a ri treat system and it was organised through the builder.…
* jas * posted:What bits would you get done yourself (not by the builder)?
Not only what you can do but also look at things you can get done after hand over by a pro.
Our quote for tiles through the builder was $16,500…
* jas * posted:What colour glass splashback with white kitchen
White is always good, clean and can change accessories when you want without worrying about conflicting colours.
* jas * posted:How much concrete is JUST enough under pavers?
If your going to lay a concrete base it really should be reinforced and thick enough as once you go over the sand base with a plate compacter you might…
* jas * posted:Home insulation question
Ours was $1300 I think, much cheaper to do it yourself but you need to do it at the right time
