Completion dates - when should I be told?
I think they just give estimates. From lock up stage it was approx another 3 months before completion.
Timber or Tiles - Pros & Cons
I would say it depends if you have young children.....I would have floor boards if I didnt have young children.
Whilst doing our KDR, our children trashed the rental property floor…
Survey report - fake
Hello,
I am wondering if a Surveyor can put incorrect information into a survey report?
My friend is doing a KDR and I have just seen her survey report and it doesn't…
Procorp - Administrator appointed
Wow, I am gobsmacked. Four years ago we looked at building with Procorp on the advice of my sister. She is one of the owners best friends! Sounds like they…
Anyone building with Wisdom Homes??
I would use a totally "independent" PCI, not the one they suggest.
At the time, Wisdom strongly recommended that it was easier/ quicker to use their preferred Certifier. In hindsight,…
Pool owners- pool fence whilst house being constructed?
Interesting Judy. I thought that may be the case. Thanks for your reply
For anyone in NSW who installed a pool prior to building the house, did you need to erect…
Pool owners- pool fence whilst house being constructed?
Hello
In NSW does a newly built inground pool need to be fenced whilst the house is being constructed?
Thanks
K
Anyone building with Wisdom Homes??
We did a KDR with them, it took about 3 months for them to demolish and start work after CC was issued. It was forever! Are they doing your demo?
Actron Air-Thoughts/Reviews from People who already have it
I'm going against the grain here....
We sit in our lounge room which is about 5 metres away from the external unit and can easily hear the motor cut in…
Building the Majestic 40 - now another pool problem :( :(
Wow Onewheel, its been a while since I caught up on your build. I cant believe all the dramas you have been having.....Thank goodness they appear to be solved...
Can anyone share their Interior design contact please
Hi,
I am located in Sydney's inner west and would like to use an interior designer.
I would like someone with formal qualifications and a current work portfolio please.
Can you PM me…
Wisdom Majestic - our home is SOLD....
Congratulations, must feel fantastic.
What happened to the blog? I was hoping to see some pics?
K
Colour Selection is HARD - help please!!!
Hi Frankiek
We used Austral Blackstone with Dune/ monument / ironstone.
Click the link below to see some pics
http://inthewoodswithcaution.blogspot.c ... hotos.html
It is such a personal choice. I found…
Building the Majestic 40 - now another pool problem :( :(
Great news about the credit. Dont you just love when your building money comes in one door, and out the next !!
mirror splashbacks
Hi
I have one in my Butlers Pantry and find it very easy to clean. Hot water on a microfiber cloth leaves a streak free result.
The glass is a special…
Wisdom Majestic - our home is SOLD....
Excellent news! I thought they may come to the party.
At least there is a light now at the end of the tunnel.
Pity about the pool fencers damaging the pipes!
Wisdom Majestic - our home is SOLD....
I found when we were building they were quite clever in leaving some external paintwork to the very last moment. This way they could claim rain days. When we signed…
Wisdom Majestic - our home is SOLD....
Hi Cass,
You poor thing, such an anticlimax.
Please stay positive. I think they genuinely want satisfied customers. It may not seem like it sometimes.... In the end they addressed/…
CCTV System
Hi
Anyone got the Bosch DVR 500GB 480 series?
I have had someone quote the above DVR with the following
5 x High res IR vandal dome cameras 700TVL
1 x High Res…
Anyone know about HIA Contract and the New Carbon Tax!!!
Yep, that's right companies need to have documented justification for any increase due to the Carbon Tax or they will be in big trouble from ACCC. If they try it…
Journey of Building a Wisdom home (Boston 50.7sq)
Oh no, it sounds like our house all over again. Same SS, probably same tradies so it kind of makes sense. I do hope things improve for you. I know…
Champion Homes - Has anyone built with them???
We walked away from Champion Homes and lost around $3k prior to signing the contract. I am so glad we did, there were several reasons why we did not think…
Do the home builders offer discounts?
We asked/ were offered discounts. We did not always get a price discount, though I recall they did halve the cost of our extended Alfresco area. In addition to this,…
Help with choosing an ensuite design
Hi
Not sure if this is an option for you, but can you do without a separate room for the toilet? This would give you heaps more room to play with.…
Mood Board - tell me what you would change
Hi Again,
I have refined the mood boards. Do you think this is looking better?
http://olioboard.com/boards/99244-take-two-master
K
What colour glass splashback with white kitchen
Mirrored? I have one in my butlers pantry and it looks good.
Pics on blog if you are interested. See the latest entry .
I have a window splashback and white glass…
Show us....your rumpus/ kids play room
Love the room Anna - you are so clever! Can I please copy your concept???? It would go perfectly with what I have......