MmmmBalf posted:New home theatre blank canvas.
Depending on your budget I would definitely go with a projector and screen for a dedicated home cinema. An LED TV has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which…
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Is it a large project builder? It's likely the person you confronted on the site was just a sub-contractor. I'd contact the main office of the builder involved.…
MmmmBalf posted:What is the point of sliding window locks?
As piscean said, it's to make it harder to enter and leave by smashing the window and opening it. We had a break in foiled by our window locks.…
MmmmBalf posted:Ideas for nice large single story homes ?
G.J Gardner Homes have a number of large single storey homes with frontages around 28m. I haven't built with them, so can't give an opinion on their build -…
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
That does seem high. How many rooms though? Does that include bedrooms or just living areas? We've just been quoted the same as OceanBlue for the ground…
MmmmBalf posted:Quote for drapes/window covering allowance?
Any allowance for window coverings is going to depend on the size of the house (how many windows need covering) and what type of window coverings you're after. The…
MmmmBalf posted:Tell me your thoughts on these floor plans please.
C for me as well, for the same reasons as above. Huge WIL, nice pantry, store in garage. The living room could be duel purpose with home theatre…
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi Vetra43,
I built with Carlisle just under 2 years ago and I can say I was super impressed with their post build service. They have a 3 month maintenance…
MmmmBalf posted:Our dream home in drouin!!!
To put a picture in the thread you'll need to upload it first to a hosting site such as Photobucket. Once you've uploaded it there will be a url…
MmmmBalf posted:Our dream home in drouin!!!
Hi Meagan,
Sorry I don't have time for a long reply, but just one thing that struck me when I looked at the base plan - there's no sink with the…
MmmmBalf posted:Home Size of New Home in Edmondson Park, NSW!
I'm not familiar with the area, but reading the design guidelines set out by Landcom, they have set a maximum house size of 330 m² for any "small" block --…
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi Vetra43. The cupboards do not come with soft close hinges. I believe soft close draws are with their current promotion, but it's draws only (I had to…
MmmmBalf posted:Reputable HIFI stores
Try http://www.rio.com.au
Very reputable & have great specials. Have a look at the Yamaha RXV series receivers.
Michael
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
We're in!! 
Got the keys Friday & moved in yesterday. Still lots of small stuff to move…
MmmmBalf posted:Eiffel's build!! Moved in pics!!!!
Congratulations Eiffel! I know exactly how you feel, we get our keys on Friday. Fingers crossed 
What day are…
MmmmBalf posted:Any one building at Narre Warren Springs estate?
Hi Shane99, & welcome to the forum. What does your builder mean by land costs being too high? Too high for your budget with the house you want? Or…
MmmmBalf posted:where can I buy letterbox in South East Melbourne??
Not exactly cheap $350 installed, so they come out & concrete the poles in. Not sure of price if you're doing…
MmmmBalf posted:where can I buy letterbox in South East Melbourne??
How about this one? It has a great modern look & you can have it any colour you want.
http://www.melbourneclotheslines.com.au/detail/products/38/the-maddison
Price includes installation - you just order over the phone or…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
Thanks all for your well wishes.
Here's the tap that was stolen.
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
They must have a shortage of draw handles. 
After our kitchen was installed initially one day we came in & some of…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
Hi didier, congratulations on building with Carlisle! 
We love the Atlantique & are very happy with the house & Carlisle.
Unfortunately I can't…
MmmmBalf posted:Eiffel's build!! Moved in pics!!!!
Congratulations on the progress! A real highlight for me was walking in with the flooring all done. Can't wait to see pics of your finished house
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
$155 per draw
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
We arranged for the driveway to be started on the day of handover - handover was scheduled for 9am. The concreter got there at 7am to start prep &…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
Carlisle have been great, they had teams of people in the house on Friday. Today all the flooring is out & there are dehumidifiers all through the place, 3…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
I am SOOOOOOO p!ssed off right now. We were due to settle the house & pick up the keys this morning. Furniture deliveries, services, drive, fence etc etc…
MmmmBalf posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi Rachel. We made similar changes to our home, splitting one room down the middle to create a butlers pantry behind the kitchen & using the remaining for a…
MmmmBalf posted:Planning to buy a land
Welcome to the forum microchip. Filling usually means that the area is prone to flooding & the council have set a minimum height off the ground for building, or…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
Hi smarties. We've had quote for driveway but not fencing yet. Just arranging that now. I can recommend our concreter, he did our crossover & is a…
MmmmBalf posted:Building Carlisle Atlantique 36 - We're in!!
Visited the house today with the SS - and he sprung on us that he expected to do PCI next week! 
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