Credit Card 2.9% pa; homeloan variable 4.9%pa, dilemma!
Hi
I need your suggestion/advice. I have a fresh $13,900 debt on my credit card (just bought a new Hyundai Getz). In the past, I always pay off my CC…
Spot the problem...
Why did the plumbing pass the inspection?
Also, where is the builder before the pipe was burried!!!
This is extreme!
Fridge + water = ?
we have LG double door fridge, no need outlet either. make sure that you measure the dimension of your future fridge, and tell the joinery./builder so that they can adjust…
We can't have the tiles we ordered? WHAT?????
Wrong tiles (in fact, not wrong tiles, but wrong batch). We returned the tiles, and the supplier was very helpful by upgrading me to the new but better tiles.
If you…
Re-routing grey water????
Hi Penny
The connection for the greywater, as steve said, is separate. We had installed a greywater diverter off the laundry, but still have not used it.
I have a question to…
Big size tiles splashback 300X600 for kitchen: ugly?
Will take some picture today for the whole house... and post them in the forum....stay tune..
Refrigerators - Tell us what you have!
Hi, our is LG a two doors with home bar and water/ice/crushice dispenser. Very good price for the fridge $1450. GC-P197WFS
The RRP is about over $2000, the sale price…
Big size tiles splashback 300X600 for kitchen: ugly?
Hi although i have asked to put as thin as possible, the grout laid turn out to be quite wide. Back to original question, big tiles in our kitchen looks…
Update and possible problems
Hi all, its been a while since we last posted. the house is in good shape, but so far we have not taken any photos worthwhile showing. Still very messy…
My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)
As you might have guessed, yes we moved in two weeks ago, and have been busy furnishing the house. No pictures so far.. no internet connection.
here some update
-The house…
Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!
Very nice house. Its all looks good except photos from last weeks due to the ponds. It looks fantastic now...
Cost of electrician to install oysters
Hi some oyster fitting are more difficult to install. I will choose a DIY one. some diy are nice. contact ewan, a member of this forum.
Downlights = $72 Light Point + $90 S&I = $162 ???
HI Aulyna
I know that some builder (such as vmr and gl, PM me if you need details) charge about $80 for supply and install. BLK charge much cheaper about $50.…
Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum
Hi my builder installed a different ducted vacuum than the one mentioned in contract. I like that it is a bagless, but it seems that it is not as strong…
My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)
Thanks all
-southies, the current location is temporary. the builder said that it will wait until the floor tiling is finish
-ahuang, the vent is for the air returning (?) might be…
My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)
Have been visiting the house for the last two days. Due to the delay in the governmetn inspection, handover is still on the original date, next friday. Today i took…
Tuscany Microwave Convection Grill only $300!! Anygood?
Hi i have paid this item, and will pick it up Friday next week.
The size is just fit into my microwave cavity, and pricewise about 200 cheaper than the…
Electrical plan - comments please!
My advise
* not to place ceiling fan right above the bed (it is not advisable by fengshui experts). I stayed in a bedroom during a holiday, and totally hated it
*…
My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)
Hi Michelle
It is not possible as the other nail/screw (the far end one) is tightly and properly secured.
My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)
the achievements so far
- painting completed
- garage door, two water tanks, hot water system, are installed
- wardrobe, doors, door handles and other carpentry are done
- driveway
when i inspected the house…
Combined Washer/Dryer
Finally, after considering the pro&con, we settled for separate appliances
Washing Machine LG WD1238C ($685, included additional 3 yrs warranty)
Dryer Westinghouse LD505EB ($425, included additional 3 yrs warranty)
Tuscany Microwave Convection Grill only $300!! Anygood?
Hi
We have finally ordered a few appliances. We need to buy a standard size microwave that have convection and grill (most on the market are larger than our "space").
We…
Wet Plaster and Insulation
Hi i have seen that wet insulation is rather dificult to dry. But it was only observation for a few days. Hope others could give more meaningful advice.
Sorry in advance…………
Hi Michelle
Thanks for still finding time to response to our posts....
What do you think of this painting?
I agree, the one that matt and rachelle picked blend better..
Front water tap - located in front of garage??!!!!!!
Unethical and so wrong....
Builder won't let us...
If you are confident that the trademen that you are hiring will do the quality job, considered it done after handover. it will save you heaps.
For the floor tiles, my…
For those who had Inspection done: are these defects?
Thanks Allan, i will remember to flip every rubber strip... The builder said that they holey thingy will be fixed before handover.