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11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I love my undermount sink, currently I have a stand alone drainer which I bought from Kmart sitting to the side of my sink, but I'm ordering my dishwasher today…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Mmmm I find this very interesting. We actually had a good slab which was confirmed by the tiler when they came to inspect the property prior to tiling, however…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We have a fire too, Rennai one, bit different to Mel & Toms. We do use our ducted aircon to take the chill out of the air and then…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Terrie, if that question was for me, we haven't been in our home for 13 weeks yet. I believe they said our time is in August, so far we…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We went four weeks over contract and everything was on schedule right up until near the end. Our SS went on holiday and so did our build.

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

You get 2 but by the time they come back and fix up all the errors and mistakes you pretty much get 3 lol

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

My advice to you is to just ignore them. I was lucky with the people at my display home, but when I visited other display homes the reception wasn't…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

To be absolutely honest with you I haven't found that it makes that much of a difference. We double up on it for the wall that was the media…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Does anyone have the 15watt dimmable LED lights? Ours do not dim right down low, and I have noticed they flicker a bit down low mostly, but up high as…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
Caddens penrith

Hi amc_1984,
We have purchased a block of land at caddens. the slope of land from front to end is 3.9m. which is quite a lot. lot width 18m and length…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I don't want people to get me wrong, the 2.7m ceilings look great! I was just expressing my opinion that they may not be financially viable for everybody or of…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks, I haven't abandoned my blog, we are just having 'issues' getting internet connection, I'm hoping that it will be up and running by next week sometime. Will update…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Hey DimeRazorback,
Your kitchen is looking lovely :) Love your white benchtops. On the ceiling heights, we never were offered 2.55, only standard or 2.7. I…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Congratulations MelnTom, that is awesome ~ you must be feeling on top of the world. We are moving in tomorrow - all seems very dreamlike..

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

The quick answer to your questions above is
1) No; and
2) I have no idea, but someone else on here will be able to help you.
From my experience, you…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Congrats on picking your home. If you are getting the impressions pack you will get a lot of upgrades included going on from there the standard stuff is fairly…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Wow its been busy on here... Welcome to all the newbies and congrats to those who have been waiting so long to commence and have finally started. I'm pleased…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

cjamum
Thnx.standard with next gen in what I want in whites..... is the white shimmer and osprey .
I am also paying to upgrade to 40mmm in kitchen which is…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Lot927,
I think you might be hard pressed to use your own. There could be a small chance they let you use your own fencing but for insurance purposes I…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

What do you get with Standard Next Gen? I started with CS but increased the thickness and I paid nearly $2k. Bear in mind that I don't think…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks for that, sorry to ask I can't find my paperwork because we are packed up to move. Was that the cooker you get with the Smeg upgrade or…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Your house is looking amazing. Congratulations of getting PCI. We got our keys the other day, tilers are going in tomorrow to put in the flooring. So…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Hi and welcome,
From memory they have plantation shutters and pull down blinds, however these are an upgrade/additional cost. I believe the plantation shutters are quite reasonable but either way…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Actually cjamum, I was looking at your laundry photos and was curious if you paid extra for the tiling between your benchtop and overhead cupboards? We have similar cabinetry but…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

cjamum have you had handover yet? I've been eagerly checking your blog for photo updates.
We are getting closer - electrical, appliances, plumbing installation and maybe fireplace next week
Hi sorry…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I'm all about being fair and god knows there have been times I've sat on my hands to stop myself from emailing/calling them to see about something, but at this…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Finally had our PCI the other day, we are delighted with the house. We were hoping to get the house next week but due to it being a 3…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I keep checking your blog!!! Do you have more photos to share?! Can't wait to see your place finished :) good luck with retaining walls... We're…

11 years11 yearscjamumcjamum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks for the feed back re the request for retaining walls.
For those of you who have retaining walls to do, try not to put them into your…

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