You probably won't want me telling you this but our independent inspector told us to test for the peers you just need to bang down with a piece of wood…

OK team, Inphaze and I have joined the RACE!!!
We have temp fencing, a port-a-loo and site scrape, all in one day!
266 days and counting, ETA is 8th of November -…

In other news .......
We finally had our file handed over to the construction team today
We have site scrape on Thursday 15th and slab pour on Wednesday 28th, Weather permitting.
YAY!!!

Has it changed in your contract or does it still state 'Alternative solution'? If so, you may want a building variation raised to state they no longer use the alternative…

Maybee I can improve it like this.
Looked up downpipes on pintrest
see more at
hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com

I think someone at PD just didn't take into account how some people might react to that situation. Me personally, I wouldn't have an issue at all, and would happily…

Never too early to start buying furniture, Charlotte and I bought 2 new couches at Nick Scali because they had a very good deal. And we haven’t even started…

Certainly looks like they didn't care! I would be telling the SS that it all needs to be replaced and not just patched up.

Most recent photos! Sooo close!
I wasn’t even pregnant when we bought the house & my son was 18 months old. I was 4 months pregnant when the house knocked…

Hi, that's good to hear as that's my main worry at the moment. Not that I even want compensation as it's not really that much $ and i'd much rather…

Had a meeting at our house this morning with or SS. Everything is coming along nicely.
We noticed that the towel rail that was installed Saturday had been stolen? How…

The different levels are because the garage, front portico and alfresco sab hights are lower than the rest of the house, but the slabs are still the same thickness, so…

Facade rendering, downpipes and eaves done in a single day.

Never thought I would say I'm jealous of someones dirt and temporary fencing.... but I am haha. I can't wait to even get to this stage, as this is…

Hi Ixenp_user
Who did you decide to build within the end? I remember reading that you did not sign your tender doc's because the site costs had gone up to 40k.…

Hi Liz,
I have been following your progress but not posted yet. I'm sorry the build process has been tough for you and that there has been more hurdles than…

no dont PD just give you the price on top of what the cat 1 would be (ie dont show the credit just the extra price they are charging you)?…

I struggled as well..when you initially type a response or make a post click the "full editor" option next to submit button and you will get the "upload photos" option..

We upgraded to Neil Perry appliances and didn't get any credit.
Although there were some items we didn't want that were in promo that we DID get a credit. It…

inexp_user: I've just checked out your blog. I had to look up that school as I have never heard of it. It sounds very interesting indeed!