Thanks guys,
The little sample chip my builder gave us was from Laminex range, and it's true when I consider the cost it might be cheaper to have laminex replaced…

Hey guys,
A quick question for anyone who has/are thinking of getting brushed stainless steel kickers for your kitchen.
Basically the question is: Is this 'real' stainless steel plate or a…

Hmmm....I was very excited when I jumped on Ikea website after reading mswilmot's post. But there isn't much price difference there and also FCW seems to offer much better quality…

Wow, that's a great info!!
It costs $860! How about at IKEA? 10 yrs Warranty sounds great!

Yes, I've heard of them too. A mate of mine recommended and I think it's a great place to go if you're doing a reno. But it didn't quite suit…

Hi guys,
We're thinking of getting those Intergrated Polymarble Wall hung basin vanity set.
Link: http://www.firstchoicewarehouse.com.au/ ... =1&sortby=

Has anyone used them before? Or have experience with…

E&S had a warehouse sale on last Sun, and we bought a brand new Bosch semi-integrated dishwasher for almost 60% less!
Then we went into a branch and bought Smeg 900mm…

Thanks Sheepdog! I'm going to check out Essendon store on this weekend (as i've been Moorabbin once already)
I find this forum really helpful…

Thx Lex, Can you explain why wider boards are more prone to movements? I don't get it...

I found them very hard to deal with. I requested a quote for a custom project and it took them forever and ever and it became never!! At the end…

Thanks Lex!
I will have a chat with the builder to see what his plan is with 19mm ply.
Now, as for water-based finish, I've heard people saying Water-based finish…

Thx for the great tip, Melrich!
I didn't think about all those little items!
btw, i've changed my ID here because I think 'gunman' is quite a negative name to…

Thanks Kyton, and another site that I've just found is http://www.theappliancewarehouse.com.au they seem to be quite competitive as well.

What?! 40% less???
I'm going to check them out again this weekend
Thanks Melrich!

Fantastic! Thanks grinder!
I will definitely give them a call.

Thanks for replies guys!
I've updated my location, I didn't realise it wasn't coming up : P
I checked out E&S Trading in Moorabbin a few weeks ago.. I didn't have a…

Hey guys,
Could someone please share where I should be looking to get some good kit appliance deals?
I've checked out Clive Peters, HN so far and wondering where you have/had…

I'd use sketch up too!
It's a free software from Google, seriously good!

Oh~ I see what you saying, thanks!
I've just checked our contract and it says;
• Select Grade Spotted Gum 85 x 14, secret-nail
• 19mm sheet - Panel Floor Flooring
• Sanding…

Hi duke, what do you mean by it can't be sanded flat after laying? I thought all solid timber floors can be sanded few times over its lifetime???

wow...lots of in depth discussions here : )
Just so I am clear;
all 14mm thick boards (whether it's narrow or wide) can be secret nailed. Is this correct?

Thank you all for great info!
Both Maidstone and Spotswood are close to where I live, so thanks Albi! Flooring is already covered in our build price so I don't…

Thanks Dukekamaya!
We're quoted for 14mm think boards so we should be able to go for wider boards without having to top-nail them! Are wide boards generally dearer than narrow…

Hi guys,
It's been a while since I posted here last time and lots have happened for us since then- permits approved, found a lovely builder and our site finally…

Sweet!! Thanks!!

Thanks Niki!
Yes you're absolutely right. I am intending to do more of these townhouse / subdivision projects in the future (long term plan) so I guess it's logical to learn…

Hi, unlike my project if you're building in a new estate you can build with pretty much any major volume builders.
I don't know anyone who built with them - in…

Thanks Jazzie!
Because the property was being rented out, I couldn't really sell anything : ) But I guess the rent is dearer than what I would've got out of selling…

Hi all,
I've just started to have meetings with builders to discuss my townhouse project. Have had two so far and going to have another two on this weekend. And…

Hi all,
Having all plans and drawings ready, now I am starting to see builders to get quotes. And I quickly realised that I need to understand their terms and…