Thanks for the recommendation, just got a pair of the fan from Bunnings a few months ago and it seems to work well in most of the areas. However, it…

We did install a pair of fans, it seems getting better than I expected.
Cheers,

Thanks for all suggestions, I will first clear all the vents along the wall and make sure they are functional. The drain along the path, then fan solution will be…

We are planing the renovation on the the rendered brick house sitting on the blue stone foundation. The wall and floor was moulded due to the poor ventilation, the house…

We have a 1.83m Easement along the west boundary, try to apply for BOE consent from council in order to build a masonry fence with wrought iron infills. However, council…

Hi, we are building a French Provincial House with a 2mx1.2m skylight in the void area. We intend to have some lighting between Skylight and Glass diffuser, any suggestion? Electrical…

The builder suggested us to replace solar hot water with heat pump system, it also fit with recirculating pumps. However, I read some articles that suggested the unit is only…

Thanks, I should find out more about the heat pump.

Hi, our builder advised us that heat pump will not work on solar hot water, we might have to use normal hot water storage without gas boaster. the storage Hot…

Hi, we building a new house. Requires CCTV, ALARM AND VIDEO INTERCOM. Tried to utilize the zwave technology by using alarm sensor as lighting detector especially at night.
Security…

We are in the middle of construction, will check if there is a clause.

Agree with you, there is no price can compare on the health of family. I should at least use it for all bedrooms.

Thanks for the information, how much eventually cost for both recirculated hot water and hydronic set up if you don't mind I ask? Is there hydronic heating you refer to?…

We used to build a home with volume builder, no many choice, straight forward, two meetings to get more selections organised. The house was built in 5 months, some minor…

Hi, We are building a double story house with timber floor on the ground, carpet on the 1st floor. Any recommendation for the supplier in Melbourne? How do you rate…

Hi, so often, we had to wait for minutes before we had the hot water in bathroom. Now, we asked the builder to install the recirculating pump with timer in…

We plan to build a provincial home at an irregular block with narrow front inside a court place. The challenge is to provide space for kids to play (4-14), nice…

Hi, it had been a year since we moved in Bordeaux 50 plus an extra room. We are happy with the construction process with minor incidents only, we were same…

Hi, Suze. Sorry, no reply since then as we were busy with building and family. We went for Metroxxx as we quite like the design of bellmore rd display home…

Hi, Suze. Just how you going with the house, is it finished? After many delay, we eventually sign up with Metri*on Bordeaux. It is much closed with what we expect…

Matt, can you let me know what can be done after hand over since builder charge a lot for cable wiring?
What we require:
1. Sharing HD content up to 8 TV…

Hi, What we require:
1. Sharing HD content up to 8 TV point, (may be cable, satellite, Blue Ray, or Networked HD)
2. Distribute music across the network, some ceilling mounting speakers.
3.…

Hi, we are ready to sign the contract with builder. However, they charge a lot for upgrade or cable wiring. We are thinking of try to keep the standard, then…

I am thinking of get a basic wire system setup which must be reliable and ease to use, then be able to upgrade the new technology late on. I also…

Is c-bus waste of money since the budget is limited? I have seen some use long time try to turn on the light, can it be done in simple way…

Hi, guys. I am planning to build a new house with entertainment, IT, and home automation setup.
Basic requirement:
1. TV Channel to all rooms and living area;
2. Alarm system connected telephone…

We all like provincial style as it would last for decades, but mixed with brick might bring close with our neighborhood. http://www.comdainhomes.com.au/galleries/nth-balwyn.html
This is Comdain's style we also like to have.…

Hi, Suze. Comdain quoted me the starting point is from $17500 per sq, while Eglehart start from $20000 per sq. Metrixxx got Monarch display along Belmore Rd, Balwyn; 58 sq…

We have searched many designs, only few with 5 bed rooms, then add in extra bedroom on top of rumpus. Metxxxn's Lindrum is one of them, any other recommendations? We…